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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Crystal Lake, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Crystal Lake is about $7,380 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 127 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brandywine The Gables by Monarch
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I find that everyone try's to make us comfortable, happy and at ease. Some go out of there way to help and take care of you. Most have a pleasant personality.
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.
At Brandywine The Gables, life unfolds just minutes from the shore, where ocean breezes and heartfelt care create a truly rejuvenating lifestyle. Located in the friendly Jersey Shore town of Brick, our community offers the perfect blend of comfort, connection, and peace of mind—surrounded by...
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The care services, meals and dining and activities do not apply because I am in independent living so I cook for myself; I don't participate in activities and no one is giving me quality of care. I am...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Silverwoods you'll have all the features and services you'll need to enjoy the independent lifestyle you deserve. With no entry or endowment fees, one low monthly fee covers all of the following: Silverwoods offers ground-level apartments featuring ...Choice of five different floor...
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66 Floor plans available
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The staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and plentiful. The facility is always kept clean and neat. They keep a close eye on the medications. There is always some type of entertainment or...
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.
Mira Vie at Toms River is a premier Senior Living community set amidst lush, tree-lined surroundings in Ocean County, New Jersey. Conveniently situated on Silverton Road near the Garden State Parkway, our community offers a warm and welcoming environment with a variety of services including...
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Photo of Brandywine Toms River by Monarch
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They are friendly, attentive, caring. They know everyone by their first names. This is a wonderful community with very nice amenities. We believe we made the best choice for mom. The best part is knowing mom...
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.
Brandywine Toms River invites you to embrace each day with ocean air in your lungs and peace of mind in your heart. Here on the Jersey Shore, life feels relaxed yet vibrant—where neighbors become friends, and every moment carries the ease of coastal living.Our community offers assisted living,...
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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
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.
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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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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The staff was fine and very nice at Magnolia Gardens. Communication with the family was good via phone and email. Mom was in hospice for the last 2 years and Medicaid since June and they did keep her in a...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is owned and operated by the Lapid Family. At the center of everything we do is one philosophy: 'Treat each client like they are a member of our family.' Our team is comprised of individuals who take our philosophy to heart. With our knowledge, experience, talent and motivation,...
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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
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.
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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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.
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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.
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 independent living in Crystal Lake, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Crystal Lake is $7,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Crystal Lake, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Crystal Lake, NJ
$7,380/mo
$6,880/mo

Independent living costs in Crystal Lake, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Crystal Lake, NJ
$7,380/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Crystal Lake, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$8,410/mo
Independent Living
$7,380/mo

Independent living costs in Crystal Lake, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,546/mo
Studio
$5,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,545/mo

Senior living costs in Crystal Lake 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: Crystal Lake, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrystal Lake, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$7,380/mo$6,339/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$8,322/mo$7,297/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$8,410/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Crystal Lake, NJ:$7,380/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Crystal Lake, NJ:$8,322/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Crystal Lake, NJ:$8,410/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Crystal Lake, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crystal Lake 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
Crystal Lake, NJ$2,232/mo$2,088/mo+6.9%
New Jersey$3,697/mo$3,237/mo+14.2%
National$3,194/mo$3,059/mo+4.4%
Crystal Lake, NJ
2024 average cost:$2,232/mo
2023 average cost:$2,088/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,237/mo
Percent change:+14.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Crystal Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Crystal Lake

Spring Oak of Toms River

4.8
Everyone is friendly and helpful. For the food, I do think that they could maybe have a few more choices for the residents to choose from each day. I would absolutely recommend Spring Oak of Toms River.

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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Crystal Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal Lake, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crystal Lake, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Silverwoods Living and Mira Vie Toms River are the top-rated independent living facilities near Crystal Lake, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Crystal Lake, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Crystal Lake, New Jersey are 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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