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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Manahawkin Terrace is about $4,893 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 115 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 The Residence at Stafford
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9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
14%
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The facility is beautiful and the memory care residents can go into any part of the facility they would like to visit with family. There is even happy hour on Fridays with live entertainment. The staff is...
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...
Photo of The Terraces at Seacrest Village
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9.9
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48 reviews
9.9
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48 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
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2%
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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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8.3
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13 reviews
8.3
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15%
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Spring Oak at Forked River and the staff did a fantastic job caring for my mom. I couldn't ask for a better facility. She was fed well, and kept as healthy and clean as possible. My mom was well taken care...
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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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: 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.
5 star
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Manahawkin Terrace is $4,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,796 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ vs. nearby cities

Manahawkin Terrace, NJ
$4,893/mo
$6,147/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ vs. the state and national average

Manahawkin Terrace, NJ
$4,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,125/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Manahawkin Terrace vs. other types of senior living

$5,552/mo
Independent Living
$4,893/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$7,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,332/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,102/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Manahawkin Terrace

Recent reviews for independent living in Manahawkin Terrace

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.

Brandywine Toms River by Monarch

5.0
This community is well taken care of. There is no urine door when I visit which is fairly common in other places. I do not have anything negative to say. Staff are attentive and residents are smiling in the halls. I am glad my family chose Brandywine!

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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Manahawkin Terrace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manahawkin Terrace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manahawkin Terrace, 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 Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manahawkin Terrace, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manahawkin Terrace, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manahawkin Terrace, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.5%
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The Terraces at Seacrest Village, The Residence at Stafford and Spring Oak of Toms River are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey is Spring Oak of Toms River. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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