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Assisted living costs in Barnegat Light average about $7,243 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 168 communities in Barnegat Light. Our detailed directory has 3562 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel. Understanding that your loved one is aging can be tough. During this time, a lot of thoughts can come to mind, ranging from quality of life...
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I am very happy that my father is very happy at this community. The staff are very happy and caring. The staff are very happy. and have a positiive. the community is clean. My father is happy with the meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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Photo of Applewood Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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When others hear my mom is in a assisted living they are always intrigued to hear what great care she receives They go by horror stories they hear about but Not at Brandywine governors. Mom has no complaints...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Barnegat Light, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat Light is $7,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,444 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnegat Light, NJ vs. nearby cities

Barnegat Light, NJ
$7,243/mo
$5,903/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnegat Light, NJ vs. the state and national average

Barnegat Light, NJ
$7,243/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnegat Light vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,243/mo
$7,260/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barnegat Light, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,920/mo
Studio
$7,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,587/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,055/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,009/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Barnegat Light over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barnegat Light, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barnegat Light.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barnegat Light

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barnegat Light

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.

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton

5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and attentive caregivers. Many reviews praise the kindness and commitment of the staff in assisting residents, such as at Atria Tinton Falls and Sunrise of Jackson, where caregivers are described as 'dedicated' and 'constantly checking in' on their loved ones. At CareOne at Hamilton, the staff are 'very friendly to ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Several reviews mention the importance of activities in keeping residents active and engaged, including at Brookdale Monroe, where activities are described as 'plenty' and 'keep you busy', and at Maplewood at Princeton, where staff go above and beyond to cater to residents' interests. At Sp ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, like at Leisure Park, where the community is described as 'modern and up-to-date', and at Bear Creek Assisted Living, where the 'lovely' building and apartments make residents feel at home. At WoodView Estates Assisted Living, ...
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Prompt and effective communication. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is a crucial component of ensuring peace of mind for those placing their loved ones in assisted living facilities, such as at Sunrise of Wall, where families were 'kept very informed' and 'always contacted' when needed. At Spring Hom ...
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Adaptive and accommodating care plans. Flexibility and accommodation are important for addressing the unique needs of each resident, as seen at Juniper Village at Hamilton, where The Landing of Hamilton offers 'great care' and meets the individual needs of residents. At Voorhees Senior Living, the quality of care is 'acceptable', ...
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Consistent and reliable support services. Regular and dependable services, such as food, transportation, and medical care, are essential for ensuring the well-being of residents, as noted at Mira Vie Toms River, where meals are 'excellent' and activities are 'great' but the post-care services were less than satisfactory. At Monarch B ...
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Barnegat Light review score based on 754 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 754 reviews of 156 Barnegat Light assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barnegat Light review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Barnegat Light review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Barnegat Light, NJ156 facilities
8.9
Harvey Cedars, NJ6 facilities
8.9
Surf City, NJ5 facilities

Review subcategories for Barnegat Light assisted living

When assisted living 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 754 reviews of 156 Barnegat Light assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barnegat Light resident and family assisted living 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.
Barnegat Light, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Barnegat Light assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat Light assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnegat Light, 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 Barnegat Light assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barnegat Light that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Barnegat Light assisted living

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 Barnegat Light Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.4%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnegat Light assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barnegat Light partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnegat Light assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barnegat Light communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat Light assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Barnegat Light offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barnegat Light

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barnegat Light protect seniors.

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The Villas of Holmdel, Brookdale Westampton and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 168 assisted living facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Barnegat Light, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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