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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...
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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, 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.
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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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...
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Although the level of care they provide is not quite adequate for my loved one (and we are looking in to other options), they do an excellent job here at the level they are able to provide for. The staff are...
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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.
Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, The Triton House is a licensed NJ residence just one block from the beach! Walk on the boardwalk all year long and enjoy summer breezes on the spacious front porch. We are located in easy walking distance to town and the train. With a comfortable living room,...
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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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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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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.
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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, 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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Me and my loved one really likes this community. It is very beautiful and 2 stories. My loved one is very,very pleased here. The only ting that I would like to see is some sort of activities for the...
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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.
Family owned and operated for 21 years, we offer an experienced staff plus a history of rent increases that will comfort you. Prime 3 acre location near parks, churches, Spring Lake boardwalk and town shopping. No entrance fee, just an all-inclusive monthly payment that includes 3 meals a day,...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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My loved one lived here for quite a while, before her care needs necessitated a move. And we were so sad she had to move, this is a wonderful wonderful place! It's a beautiful building, and the location is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Barnegat Light, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat Light is $6,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Barnegat Light, NJ
$6,296/mo
$6,186/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Barnegat Light, NJ
$6,296/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,373/mo
Independent Living
$6,296/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,741/mo
Studio
$6,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,334/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,952/mo

Senior living costs in Barnegat Light 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: Barnegat Light, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnegat Light, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,296/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,356/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,373/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Barnegat Light, NJ:$6,296/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Barnegat Light, NJ:$7,356/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Barnegat Light, NJ:$7,373/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barnegat Light 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Barnegat Light, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barnegat Light 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barnegat Light, NJ$3,340/mo$3,079/mo+8.5%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Barnegat Light, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,340/mo
2023 average cost:$3,079/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barnegat Light

Recent reviews for independent living in Barnegat Light

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

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We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved dining experiences with more food choices. Several residents at different communities, such as Seaton Voorhees and Spring Oak of Toms River, mention that while the food is generally good, they would appreciate more variety and flavor in the meal options.
Comprehensive and accommodating staff. Residents at communities like The Terraces at Lakewood, Silverwoods Living, and Masonic Village at Burlington, a CCRC express their appreciation for the staff's friendliness, helpfulness, and willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate their needs, whether it's checking in on their l ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews from The Terraces at Lakewood, The Fountains at Atco, and Silverwoods Living discuss the comfort and appeal of their apartments, which have been newly renovated and offer features like ground-floor apartments for those with mobility issues and personalized care packages.
Secure and engaging community environments. Families mention that communities like The Terraces at Lakewood and Monarch Bella Terra provide safe and clean environments, with on-site security and engaging activities that cater to residents' interests, encouraging socialization and connection.
Customizable living arrangements based on individual needs. Residents at communities like Silverwoods Living and The Terraces at Lakewood share their experiences of being able to tailor their living arrangements to accommodate their unique requirements, such as on-site wellness services or specialized care plans.
Proactive and responsive community management. Reviews for communities like Seaton Voorhees and Masonic Village at Burlington, a CCRC highlight the importance of the management team in making sure residents and their families are informed, with frequent communication and quick problem-solving.
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Barnegat Light independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat Light independent 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 dietary accommodations in Barnegat Light independent living

Independent 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
43.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnegat Light independent living

Our independent 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
43.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat Light independent 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 independent 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
50.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Villas of Holmdel, Parkers Bend Retirement and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 188 independent living facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent 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 independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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