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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, 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Southard, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Southard is $7,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmingdale, NJ with an average of $7,641 per month.

Assisted living costs in Southard, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Southard, NJ
$7,641/mo
$7,641/mo

Assisted living costs in Southard, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Southard, NJ
$7,641/mo
U.S. national average
$5,793/mo

Assisted living costs in Southard, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,641/mo
$9,461/mo

Assisted living costs in Southard, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,508/mo
Studio
$6,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,976/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,683/mo

Senior living costs in Southard 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: Southard, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthard, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,641/mo$7,597/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$9,461/mo$9,297/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living$5,160/mo$4,407/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Southard, NJ:$7,641/mo
New Jersey:$7,597/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Southard, NJ:$9,461/mo
New Jersey:$9,297/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Southard, NJ:$5,160/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
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Assisted living costs in Southard, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Southard 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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Assisted living cost trends in Southard, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Southard 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
Southard, NJ$6,537/mo$6,050/mo+8.0%
New Jersey$7,324/mo$6,936/mo+5.6%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Southard, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,537/mo
2023 average cost:$6,050/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,324/mo
2023 average cost:$6,936/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Southard, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Southard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southard

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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Millennium Memory Care at Freehold

4.2
They're a very professional community. They treat my mother with respect and kindness and warmth. And the director does a great job at returning phone calls and relaying most information to us.

Southard review score based on 207 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 207 reviews of 31 Southard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southard review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Southard review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Southard, NJ31 facilities
8.9
Farmingdale, NJ39 facilities
8.9
Brielle, NJ23 facilities

Review subcategories for Southard assisted living

When assisted living 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 207 reviews of 31 Southard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southard resident and family assisted living 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
3.8
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.4
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.5
3.4
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Southard assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Southard 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
67.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southard assisted living

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 Southard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.7%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southard assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Southard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southard, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Southard assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Southard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southard, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southard assisted 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 assisted living communities in Southard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southard, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
29%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Southard protect seniors.
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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson, Sunrise of Marlboro and Wellington Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southard, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 33 assisted living facilities near Southard, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Southard, New Jersey are Brandywine at The Gables, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Atria Tinton Falls. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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