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If your loved one needs memory care in Sterling Woods, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Sterling Woods, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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...
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 Sterling Woods, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Sterling Woods is $7,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tinton Falls, NJ with an average of $7,225 per month.

Memory care costs in Sterling Woods, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Sterling Woods, NJ
$7,287/mo
$7,287/mo

Memory care costs in Sterling Woods, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Sterling Woods, NJ
$7,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Sterling Woods, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,287/mo

Memory care costs in Sterling Woods, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,641/mo
Studio
$6,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,602/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,477/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling Woods 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: Sterling Woods, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSterling Woods, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,287/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,254/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$6,360/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sterling Woods, NJ:$7,287/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling Woods, NJ:$7,254/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Sterling Woods, NJ:$6,360/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sterling Woods, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sterling Woods 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sterling Woods, NJ$7,548/mo$7,718/mo-2.2%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Sterling Woods, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,548/mo
2023 average cost:$7,718/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Sterling Woods

Recent reviews for memory care in Sterling Woods

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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Atria Tinton Falls

5.0
After visiting 9 different centers, Atria was the only place where I had a physical gut feeling that it was the right one. The location is bright, beautiful, the staff are very responsive, the food is restaurant-quality, everything was super clean and taken care of. The residents made it very ...
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Mira Vie Tinton Falls

4.2
The cleanliness could definitely be improved. The staff is very friendly. The value is hard to determine, because for us this was just a respite stay. They have been pretty good with attentiveness, and responsiveness. They could use a little more entertainment, and the food is not great, ...
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Sterling Woods review score based on 229 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 229 reviews of 30 Sterling Woods memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sterling Woods 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

Sterling Woods review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Sterling Woods, NJ30 facilities
8.8
Brielle, NJ23 facilities
8.7
Point Pleasant, NJ24 facilities

Review subcategories for Sterling Woods 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 229 reviews of 30 Sterling Woods memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling Woods 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
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Sterling Woods memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling Woods memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling Woods, 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 Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods 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
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sterling Woods, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods 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
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling Woods, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sterling Woods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson, Wellington Estates and Spring Oak of Toms River are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sterling Woods, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Sterling Woods, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sterling Woods, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Sterling Woods, 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 Sterling Woods, 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 Sterling Woods, 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 Sterling Woods, New Jersey ranges from $21 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Sterling Woods, New Jersey is $7,287. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sterling Woods, 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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