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Assisted living costs in Lacey average about $6,198 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Lacey. Our detailed directory has 104 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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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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I'm generally pleased with Spring oaks but there have been a few bumps in the road. His USB-C cube was stolen (replaced by staff). Crazy, but a pkg of picture hanging hooks were stolen. B4 he got there, I...
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.
Spring Oak at Forked River is an affordable assisted living community conveniently located in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is close to abundant shopping and recreation, while providing a wide array of activities for residents to participate in on site. We...
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What most impressed me was the cleanliness and security when entering this building. Greeted with a genuine hello and smile. Direction given to use system upon entering and location of loved one. How staff...
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.
The Memory Care Assisted Living program is designed to meet the needs of patients with memory impairment, Alzheimer's and dementia. It provides a comfortable, home-like setting, where patients receive the specialized care and attention they need to live with as much dignity and independence as...
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i just think it's been a socially great place for my mom at this community. She enjoys her meals and can choose from 3 different restaurants. They also provide substitutions and alternative meals. My mom is...
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.
Our goal at The Pines at Whiting, NJ is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life, as independently as possible—even if your health needs change. One important difference about our community: We are a full service community (CCRC)—with independent living, skilled nursing, short and...
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My parents seem to be happy at Georgetown Commons. They are happy with the food. The staff members are attentive. My parents have no complaints. They are not the most expensive facility but it is still very...
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.
Georgetown Assisted Living at The Pines at Whiting, NJ: A neighborhood approach with 24-hour care The Pines at Whiting, NJ offers the area's only true, licensed Assisted Living options with 24-hour care. We take a 'Neighborhood Approach' to Assisted Living. We match you or your loved one with a...
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Mom has been at Alcoeur for several months now. The facility is immaculate. The staff is very friendly toward the residents and the visitors. They seem to really care about each individual. There are...
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.
Alcoeur Gardens is the preferred alternative to institutional care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. Our residents enjoy the highest staff to resident ratio available, far exceeding that of our competitors.Our home environment creates a family atmosphere so...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
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.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
Our family is here for your loved ones at the difficult times of their lives. Providing care for them is a family decision, and we understand that each person is different. At Golden Age Garden Senior Care Center, we work closely with families to help them through all available options.At Golden...
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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
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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
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Lacey, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lacey is $6,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,515 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lacey, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Lacey, NJ
$6,198/mo
$7,786/mo

Assisted living costs in Lacey, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Lacey, NJ
$6,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,712/mo

Assisted living costs in Lacey, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,198/mo
$6,235/mo

Assisted living costs in Lacey, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$7,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in Lacey vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lacey, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLacey, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,198/mo$7,288/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$6,235/mo$7,353/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,221/mo$6,327/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Lacey, NJ:$6,198/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Lacey, NJ:$6,235/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lacey, NJ:$5,221/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lacey, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lacey and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Lacey, NJNJ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lacey, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lacey have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lacey, NJ$5,175/mo$3,500/mo+47.9%
New Jersey$6,122/mo$6,194/mo-1.2%
National$4,529/mo$4,631/mo-2.2%
Lacey, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,175/mo
2023 average cost:$3,500/mo
Percent change:+47.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,122/mo
2023 average cost:$6,194/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lacey, 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 Lacey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lacey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lacey

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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Pines Village in Whiting, NJ

5.0
We chose The Pines at Whiting for my mom with these priorities. Independent living 1. Cleanliness and level of general upkeep of the facility and apartments. Also we found local recommendations that it was a good facility. Also the setting - in the pine barrens my mom can drive and not be ...
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The Residence at Stafford in Manahawkin, NJ

5.0
From our experience the staff was great with the people, very dedicated, the place is very clean, the food was also very good with a good selection every day. There were many activities and also trips outside of the place. All the holidays are celebrated and family and friends are always ...
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Lacey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lacey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lacey, 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 Lacey 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 Lacey 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
27.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lacey 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 Lacey 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
63.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lacey 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 Lacey 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
36.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Lacey 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 Lacey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lacey 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 Lacey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lacey

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lacey protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Spring Oak at Forked River, Complete Care at Bey Lea and Pines Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lacey, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Lacey, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lacey, New Jersey are 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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