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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Seaside Heights, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Seaside Heights is about $6,977 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 255 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
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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41 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Mira Vie Toms River
1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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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 The Terraces at Lakewood
1919 Photos available
9.1
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106 reviews
9.1
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106 reviews
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3 star
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A few things that stood out the most - It's clean the food is alright and could be better. The staff is sweet. I would absolutely recommend this community to others who are currently searching.
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.
Leisure Park is a senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey offering a beautiful, newly renovated Independent Living and Assisted Living community common area and a new memory care neighborhood to provide an even further sense of community and comfort for residents in all stages...
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Photo of Brandywine Toms River by Monarch
99 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
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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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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.9
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The staff are great and willing to help with anything! They have different apartment sizes for different prices. I would recommend Harrogate to others looking.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
This is a CCRC community meaning they are a "buy in" community. The buy in is dependent upon the size of apartment they choose as well as the type of contract the individual signs with Harrogate. Lowest is $57,000 and can go up to $532,000.
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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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15 reviews
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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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Photo of Mira Vie Brick
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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7.9
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24 reviews
7.9
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24 reviews
5 star
71%
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The best part is how friendly and helpful everyone is. My mom is always saying how well cared for and respected she feels. They could improve on maintenance issues and housekeeping of the individual...
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 Brick is a distinguished Senior Living community nestled among towering trees and beautifully landscaped gardens along the Jersey Shore. Designed for seniors who value elevated experiences, our community provides a welcoming environment with a full range of accommodations and...
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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 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 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.
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Cost of independent living in Seaside Heights, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Seaside Heights is $6,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Seaside Heights, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Seaside Heights, NJ
$6,977/mo

Independent living costs in Seaside Heights, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Seaside Heights, NJ
$6,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Seaside Heights, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,996/mo
Independent Living
$6,977/mo

Independent living costs in Seaside Heights, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,367/mo
Studio
$5,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,413/mo

Senior living costs in Seaside Heights 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: Seaside Heights, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSeaside Heights, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,977/mo$6,339/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$7,931/mo$7,297/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$7,996/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Seaside Heights, NJ:$6,977/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Seaside Heights, NJ:$7,931/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Seaside Heights, NJ:$7,996/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Seaside Heights, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Seaside Heights 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
Seaside Heights, NJ$3,347/mo$3,107/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$4,037/mo$3,405/mo+18.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Seaside Heights, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,347/mo
2023 average cost:$3,107/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,037/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Seaside Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Seaside Heights

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.

Mattison Crossing in Freehold, NJ

5.0
[name removed] and the Team have done a fantastic job caring for our dad with dementia. Another level of care like we had not previously seen. The staff truly shows care for the patient. The facility is resort-like. Highly recommended.

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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Seaside Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seaside Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seaside Heights, 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 Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights 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
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Seaside Heights, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seaside Heights 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 Seaside Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Seaside Heights, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Mira Vie Toms River and The Terraces at Lakewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Seaside Heights, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Seaside Heights, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Seaside Heights, 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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