About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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 guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home
5 Best Independent Living Communities in Forked River, NJ

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Forked River area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Forked River. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Forked River, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Toms River, Spring Lake and Point Pleasant Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Toms River, Spring Lake and Point Pleasant Beach.

Forked River Independent Living Facilities | 57 Reviews
Showing 5 communities
Last Updated: 4/12/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Residence at Stafford
99 Photos available
9.5
Review score
39 reviews
9.5
Review score
39 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
15%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
I have recommended the Residence at Stafford to friends for their loved ones numerous times already. The facility is lovely. The staff if friendly and professional. They really care about the success and...
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.
Welcome to our wonderful community, The Residence at Stafford, where life is rich with laughter, learning and enrichment. Here, you'll find the perfect lifestyle among our Assisted Living and Memory Care options. There’s no better way of knowing what’s best than seeing for yourself.Imagine...
See details
Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
77 Photos available
5 star
50%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
I think that the Sping Oaks at Forked River is a great facility. The staff are all very friendly and the place is always nice and clean, there is never an order when I walk in to visit my mother. The meals...
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...
See details
5 star
42%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
1 star
42%
See all reviews
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.
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

What families are saying about independent living in Forked River

Recent reviews for independent living in Forked River

Sunrise of Jackson

3.8
Facility is very homey. My dad was legally blind and other facilities were so monotone, that was not a good fit for us. Staff A++ [name removed] and [name removed] so helpful in very rough time, I needed to get him into a safe place asap and they made that happen.

Bella Terra by Monarch in Jackson Township, NJ

4.3
I am currently a resident at Bella Terra by Monarch and everything at this facility has been great for me so far. The move in process was very easy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The housekeeping is spot on. Communication with the family is good. The meals are good. One suggestion for ...
Read more

Silverwoods in Toms River, NJ

5.0
The clubhouse and grounds are both spotless. The entire staff was extremely accommodating and answered all of our questions. I got the impression that they genuinely care about everyone who lives there and go out of their way to ensure that everything runs smoothly. My sister is excited to ...
Read more

Cost of independent living in Forked River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Forked River is 4652.37 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waretown, NJ with an average of 4395.33 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forked River, NJ vs. nearby cities

Forked River, NJ

$4,652/mo

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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
How to Choose an Independent Living Community: 10 Key Considerations
An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
Are You Ready for Independent Living? Ask Yourself These 14 Questions

Learn more about other types of senior living

Frequently Asked Questions

Silverwoods, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and The Residence at Stafford are the top rated independent living facilities near Forked River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Forked River, New Jersey. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top