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5 Best Nursing Homes in Barnegat Light, NJ

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Barnegat Light is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Barnegat Light, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Barnegat Light is about $6,356, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 240 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Barnegat Light, NJ

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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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8.7
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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
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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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I think they did everything well. My loved one was very happy there. I would absolutely recommend Tallwoods Care Center to a friend.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Tallwoods Care Center is your premier choice for nursing and rehabilitation in the picturesque Bayville, New Jersey, the heart of Jersey Shore. Our well-appointed private and semi-private rooms ensure that every resident's stay is comfortable and most enjoyable. Our facility is privately owned...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Southern Ocean Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Barnegat Light, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat Light is $6,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $6,086 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Barnegat Light, NJ
$6,356/mo
$6,511/mo

Nursing homes costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Barnegat Light, NJ
$6,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$7,383/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,356/mo

Nursing homes costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in Barnegat Light vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Nursing Homes$6,356/mo$7,364/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$7,366/mo$7,299/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$7,383/mo$7,364/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$6,303/mo$6,339/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Barnegat Light, NJ:$6,356/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Barnegat Light, NJ:$7,366/mo
New Jersey:$7,299/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Barnegat Light, NJ:$7,383/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Barnegat Light, NJ:$6,303/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Barnegat Light, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Barnegat Light, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

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
Barnegat Light, NJ$5,725/mo$3,500/mo+63.6%
New Jersey$6,308/mo$6,384/mo-1.2%
National$4,797/mo$4,847/mo-1.0%
Barnegat Light, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,725/mo
2023 average cost:$3,500/mo
Percent change:+63.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$6,384/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,797/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Barnegat Light

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Barnegat Light

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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FountainView Care Center in Lakewood, NJ

5.0
My stay was excellent. The rehab services were very good. The nurses were excellent and informative. The CNAs were excellent. They maintained my room really well throughout my stay. They were informative. The meals were interesting. They did try to be accommodating given my condition.

Hampton Ridge in Toms River, NJ

4.5
I have to say that I'm extremely surprised at the other reviews, because my husband has been here at Hampton Ridge for almost 5 weeks now and we have nothing but positive things to say about it. We are both very happy with the staff and the care received here. Everyone is very warm and friendly, ...
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Barnegat Light nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat Light nursing homes 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 care services in Barnegat Light nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Barnegat Light that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barnegat Light nursing homes

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 Barnegat Light Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat Light nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Barnegat Light offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Oak at Forked River, Tallwoods Care Center and Brookdale Stafford are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Barnegat Light, New Jersey. See the full list.

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