About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wading River, NJ

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Wading River offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Wading River is about $6,281 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 240 communities, read 5243 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocean City, Galloway and Barnegat.

Wading River Memory Care Facilities | 5243 Reviews

Showing 213 communities
Last Updated: 4/25/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton
1616 Photos available
5 star
27%
4 star
59%
3 star
5%
2 star
9%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Small 16 resident community, that feels more like a group home than an institution, which is a strong positive. Excellent Executive Director. Activities leader brings a lot of positive energy. Staffing is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
See details
Photo of Plush Mills Senior Living
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
5 star
42%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
8%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
See details
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of New Standard at Hammonton
88 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
Photo of Villa Raffaella
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Baltic Plaza
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
5 star
42%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
1 star
42%
See all reviews
I went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Memory and Aging Center
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Wiley Christian Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Lions Gate CCRC
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
Photo of New Standard at Millville
77 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Complete Care at Green Acres
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Wedgwood Americana
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Vista Ridge of Magnolia
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Cadbury Continuing Care-Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Lakewood Courtyard
44 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
Photo of Twin Cedars
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
Photo of Harmony Lodge
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Riverview Estates
5 star
33%
4 star
11%
3 star
34%
2 star
22%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
As my mother-in-law entered into her advanced stages of dementia, we struggled to find a home that would provide a satisfactory level of care. Moving her from this care facility to that one, we became...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
Photo of Harbor View Towers
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Wading River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wading River is $6,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,468 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wading River, NJ vs. nearby cities

Wading River, NJ
$6,281/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wading River, NJ vs. the state and national average

Wading River, NJ
$6,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wading River vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,281/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wading River, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,553/mo
Studio
$6,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,189/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,362/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wading River over time

Wading River, NJNJ stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Wading River

Recent reviews for memory care in Wading River

Chestnut Ridge Wallingford

4.1
Microwaves were removed from each apartment/ suite and there isn't one available in the activity room that was converted to their dining area. I'd expect a bit more for [cost removed] a month. More often than not, it's hard to find someone staff wise on her floor especially since it's now a ...
Read more

The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Artis Senior Living of Huntingdon Valley

4.9
My grandmother is always clean, but does sometimes have other's clothes on when we visit or when we pick her up. I know name labels wash off and she often hides clothes from staff, but still we want to be sure she has the clothes we've given her. Staff are always friendly and listen when we have ...
Read more

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at communities like The Residence at Bala Cynwyd, Brookdale Hamilton, and Artis Senior Living of Evesham, making residents and their families feel welcome and cared for.
Engaging activities for residents. Residents enjoy a variety of social activities tailored to their interests at communities like Artis Senior Living of Evesham, Juniper Village at Williamstown, and Artis Senior Living of Yardley, which help keep them active and engaged.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of clean and comfortable living spaces for residents. Communities like The Birches at Newtown, Artis Senior Living of Huntingdon Valley, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Cherry Hill prioritize maintaining a clean and inviting ...
Read more
Effective communication between staff and families. Frequent and clear communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind, as seen in reviews for Brookdale Hamilton, Artis Senior Living of Yardley, and Juniper Village at Williamstown.
Nutritious and satisfying meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Facilities like Brookdale Hamilton, Artis Senior Living of Evesham, and Artis Senior Living of Yardley focus on providing tasty, nutritious meals that residents look forward to every day.
Personalized care for unique needs. Individualized care is crucial for addressing the unique needs of each resident. Communities like Atria Tinton Falls, Atria Lafayette Hill, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Cherry Hill go above and beyond to cater to residents' individual requirements.
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Wading River review score based on 1,132 family reviews

8.3
Review score213 facilities1132 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1132 reviews of 213 Wading River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wading River review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wading River review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wading River, NJ213 facilities
8.2
Port Republic, NJ164 facilities
8.3
Egg Harbor City, NJ238 facilities

Review subcategories for Wading River memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,132 reviews of 213 Wading River memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wading River resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wading River, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Wading River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wading River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wading River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wading River memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wading River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.9%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.2%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wading River memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wading River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
26.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wading River memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wading River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.8%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.8%
19.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wading River memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wading River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.2%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wading River memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wading River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wading River, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.9%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Brookdale Westampton and The Terraces at Seacrest Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wading River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 240 memory care facilities near Wading River, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wading River, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Traditions of Cross Keys. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 240 memory care facilities near you in Wading River, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wading River, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wading River, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Wading River, New Jersey ranges from $750 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Wading River, New Jersey is $6,281. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wading River, New Jersey typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top