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7 Best Nursing Homes in Ship Bottom, NJ

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Ship Bottom 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ship Bottom, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ship Bottom is about $6,720, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 106 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ship Bottom, NJ

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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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8.7
Review score
15 reviews
8.7
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15 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
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0%
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20%
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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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8.5
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48 reviews
8.5
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48 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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My mother, age 91, was well cared for. The facilities are comfortable and clean, and offer opportunities to socialize and participate in activities. Her visitors told me that they’d never seen such 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.
he Terraces at Seacrest Village assisted living residence is a brand-new state of the art, stunning residence which opened in June 2013. The Terraces is an award winning community, our unique delivery of service and care represents what we have learned is important to our clients and their...
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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 Ship Bottom, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ship Bottom is $6,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ventnor City, NJ with an average of $5,969 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ship Bottom, NJ
$6,720/mo
$6,511/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ship Bottom, NJ
$6,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$7,253/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,720/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$7,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,283/mo

Senior living costs in Ship Bottom 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: Ship Bottom, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShip Bottom, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,720/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$7,235/mo$7,297/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$7,253/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$6,211/mo$6,339/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Ship Bottom, NJ:$6,720/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Ship Bottom, NJ:$7,235/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Ship Bottom, NJ:$7,253/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Ship Bottom, NJ:$6,211/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ship Bottom, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ship Bottom, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$5,841/mo$6,804/mo-14.1%
New Jersey$7,130/mo$6,934/mo+2.8%
National$5,294/mo$4,973/mo+6.5%
Ship Bottom, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,804/mo
Percent change:-14.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,130/mo
2023 average cost:$6,934/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,294/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Ship Bottom

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ship Bottom

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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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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Ship Bottom nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ship Bottom nursing homes 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 care services in Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ship Bottom, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
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 Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ship Bottom, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ship Bottom nursing homes

Nursing homes 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.
Ship Bottom, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ship Bottom nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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.
Ship Bottom, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ship Bottom, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Oak at Forked River, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Brookdale Stafford are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ship Bottom, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Ship Bottom, New Jersey. See the full list.

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