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

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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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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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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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.
Haddonfield Home Assisted Living offers residents individualized assistance with the activities of daily living, as well as three restaurant-style meals daily, a full complement of wellness programs, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site activities and social events, and more. The...
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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 Ocean City, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ocean City is $5,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ventnor City, NJ with an average of $4,852 per month.

Memory care costs in Ocean City, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ocean City, NJ
$5,804/mo
$5,364/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean City, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ocean City, NJ
$5,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean City, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,804/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean City, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,595/mo
Studio
$6,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,760/mo

Senior living costs in Ocean City 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: Ocean City, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcean City, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$5,804/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,791/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,879/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ocean City, NJ:$5,804/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ocean City, NJ:$5,791/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Ocean City, NJ:$4,879/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ocean City, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocean City 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 Ocean City, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ocean City 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
Ocean City, NJ$7,806/mo$7,409/mo+5.4%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ocean City, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,806/mo
2023 average cost:$7,409/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,228/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 memory care in Ocean City

Recent reviews for memory care in Ocean City

The Residence at Voorhees in Voorhees Township, NJ

5.0
We loved the place. The staff and care was great. This made us feel that she was family to them. We are glad we choose this community. The room was easy access to the dining room, as well as in and out of the shower, and was offered help when needed.

The Residence at Cherry Hill

5.0
In the beginning our loved one was in the assisted living and that experience would be about a three out of five, and now our loved one is in memory care and that experience so far is a five out of five. Despite our limited experience because of the restrictions our loved one is adjusting very ...
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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Ocean City review score based on 354 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 354 reviews of 60 Ocean City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ocean City 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

Ocean City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ocean City, NJ60 facilities
8.8
Somers Point, NJ6 facilities
8.6
Longport, NJ11 facilities

Review subcategories for Ocean City 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 354 reviews of 60 Ocean City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ocean City 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Ocean City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ocean City 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 Ocean City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocean City 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 Ocean City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean City 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 Ocean City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean City 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 Ocean City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean City, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ocean City

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 Ocean City protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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