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Alzheimer’s care in Freewood Acres incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Freewood Acres memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Freewood Acres, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Tahanan Residential Healthcare Facility
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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, 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: 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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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I had my Mother at the Chelsea at Toms River for 2 years before she passed away and she loved it! I chose the Chelsea because of the great reputation they have around the community. When I went in for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
See Yourself In A New Life!”The Residence at Toms River”Elegance and Style in North Dover.The Residence at Toms River; Toms Rivers’ newest and most exclusive Senior Living Community personifies exemplary resort-like service, personalized care and a close-knit family quality of life located in...
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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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Cost of memory care in Freewood Acres, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Freewood Acres is $7,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roosevelt, NJ with an average of $6,947 per month.

Memory care costs in Freewood Acres, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Freewood Acres, NJ
$7,328/mo
$7,285/mo

Memory care costs in Freewood Acres, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Freewood Acres, NJ
$7,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

Memory care costs in Freewood Acres, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,328/mo

Memory care costs in Freewood Acres, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,358/mo
Studio
$8,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,400/mo

Senior living costs in Freewood Acres 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: Freewood Acres, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFreewood Acres, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,328/mo$7,163/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$7,304/mo$7,098/mo$4,565/mo
Independent Living$6,377/mo$6,112/mo$4,024/mo
Memory Care
Freewood Acres, NJ:$7,328/mo
New Jersey:$7,163/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Freewood Acres, NJ:$7,304/mo
New Jersey:$7,098/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Independent Living
Freewood Acres, NJ:$6,377/mo
New Jersey:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Memory care costs in Freewood Acres, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Freewood Acres 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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Memory care cost trends in Freewood Acres, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Freewood Acres 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Freewood Acres, NJ$7,854/mo$7,839/mo+0.2%
New Jersey$8,905/mo$8,234/mo+8.1%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Freewood Acres, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,854/mo
2023 average cost:$7,839/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,905/mo
2023 average cost:$8,234/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Freewood Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Freewood Acres

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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Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury in Tinton Falls, NJ

5.0
I would rate the staff friendliness much higher than a 5 if I could. My father is getting excellent care here in memory care. They have plenty of activities provided and they do really try to encourage him to get out as much as they can. The food is very good and they have a nice variety. If it ...
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CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living

4.9
Everything about this place was great from the office staff to the care staff from the time my Mom was placed here until her passing. There are activities that they made sure she participated in. My family was kept up to date with her health status and changes by the facility as well as her ...
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Freewood Acres review score based on 232 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 232 reviews of 32 Freewood Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Freewood Acres review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Freewood Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Freewood Acres, NJ32 facilities
8.9
Farmingdale, NJ37 facilities
8.9
Brielle, NJ23 facilities

Review subcategories for Freewood Acres memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 232 reviews of 32 Freewood Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Freewood Acres resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Freewood Acres, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.6
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Freewood Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freewood Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freewood Acres, 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 Freewood Acres memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Freewood Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
65.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.8%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Freewood Acres memory care

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 Freewood Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Freewood Acres, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Freewood Acres memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Freewood Acres 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
53.1%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Freewood Acres memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Freewood Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freewood Acres memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Freewood Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Freewood Acres, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Freewood Acres

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Freewood Acres protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson, Wellington Estates and Atria Tinton Falls are the top-rated memory care facilities near Freewood Acres, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Freewood Acres, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Freewood Acres, New Jersey are Brandywine at The Gables, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Atria Tinton Falls. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Freewood Acres, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Freewood Acres, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Freewood Acres, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Freewood Acres, New Jersey ranges from $21 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Freewood Acres, New Jersey is $7,328. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Freewood Acres, New Jersey typically starts at $21. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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