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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ship Bottom, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Ship Bottom is about $6,211 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 178 options. Read 3249 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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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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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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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: Senior Apartments
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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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: Senior Apartments
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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.
Springside School ApartmentsSpringside School Apartments is a senior housing property located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The gorgeous apartments have been completely renovated to protect the integrity of the old school building, while providing a safe and comfortable...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Gregory School Apartments is a 62 and older, affordable senior housing community located in the beach-side city of Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. The community itself is located in the heart of the city and is a renovated historical building. Long Branch is known as being a beach side resort...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, 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...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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It has been a very positive experience for us at this community. Everyone here are very nice and caring, The residents were very welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of a great community here....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Waterside Villas, an apartment community for adults 55+, is located in Monroe Township, an area that is fast becoming one of New Jersey's best places to live because of its small town warmth and big city appeal. Waterside Villas features 99 well-appointed apartments that have been designed to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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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
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Ship Bottom, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ship Bottom is $6,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ship Bottom, NJ
$6,211/mo
$6,205/mo

Independent living costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ship Bottom, NJ
$6,211/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,253/mo
Independent Living
$6,211/mo

Independent living costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,858/mo
Studio
$6,791/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,745/mo

Senior living costs in Ship Bottom 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: Ship Bottom, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShip Bottom, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,211/mo$6,339/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$7,235/mo$7,299/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$7,253/mo$7,364/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Ship Bottom, NJ:$6,211/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Ship Bottom, NJ:$7,235/mo
New Jersey:$7,299/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Ship Bottom, NJ:$7,253/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ship Bottom 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
Ship Bottom, NJ$3,448/mo$3,117/mo+10.6%
New Jersey$4,037/mo$3,405/mo+18.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Ship Bottom, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,448/mo
2023 average cost:$3,117/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
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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 Ship Bottom

Recent reviews for independent living in Ship Bottom

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

5.0
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.

Ship Bottom independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ship Bottom independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom 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
41.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ship Bottom, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 178 independent living facilities near Ship Bottom, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ship Bottom, New Jersey are Azalea of Cinnaminson, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Traditions of Cross Keys. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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