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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Washington Township
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the All American Assisted Living at Washington Township community is the friendly atmosphere, staff and resident. the best activities director ever she's very creative and keeps...
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.
At All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care, every aspect of...
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All 5's. We loved it there and highly recommend it to anyone. The care was excellent. Everyone there was friendly and very helpful. They treated my father with great kindness and he was able to keep his...
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.
Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown is an assisted living community located in the quaint city of Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is located on the east side of the state, offering beautiful scenery and comfortable amenities.Lutheran Crossings is committed to...
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I am pleased with the management overall with most of the departments. The maintenance, services, and entertainment departments are very well run. Since the new ownership took over in July the quality and...
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.
We area an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Hamilton New Jersey. We have been a staple of the community since 2017. This is the best place for your loved one to come and age in place, we offer a range of services and amenities and care! Please give us a...
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We are very happy there. The nurses and aides take very good care of [name removed]and he is happy there. Unfortunately he is now on hospice but the fact that he can stay there is another plus.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Situated near historic Philadelphia, Symphony at Cherry Hill is a modern, vibrant senior living community located near Virtua Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill and Cooper Hospital as well as Cherry Hill Mall and Philadelphia Art Museum. In this secure, intentionally designed community with boutique...
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They are awesome! What really sold me was [name removed] , [name removed] and a young with piercings. Amazing people. Loved by the residents and well deserved. Helped me put furniture together. Very patient...
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.
When scheduling tours for community, please reach out to Jessica and Krystal first to confirm they would be available for a weekend appointment. Both of them are here one weekend a month and tours need to be for that weekend, different weekend each month.
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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.
Voorhees Senior Living is conveniently located off of Route 561 and offers the best of both worlds — a peaceful, tranquil setting just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and medical campuses. Experience the charm of our beautiful community through our decor, delicious cuisine served restaurant...
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The Residence at Voorhees is very welcoming. The staff is great. Very helpful. Many daily activities with amazing directors. The nursing staff is great as well. The Residence is immaculately clean, dining...
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.
Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater, learning a new language or just relaxing with friends. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being you again.This is...
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Staff is very caring and genuinely seem happy in their roles. Activities are plentiful- BINGO is one of mom's favorites. Weekly Friday entertainment is pretty impressive - pretty talented people come in...
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.
Located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway and close to the Jersey shore, The Chelsea at Toms River provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for seniors to spend their golden years. We feel independence, socialization, and an active lifestyle are vital to wellness, so our residents...
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The enthusiasm and the passion of the staff - particularly [name removed]. The emphasis on independence for the residents and treating everyone with dignity
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.
Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Tinton Falls, New Jersey area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
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Photo of The Residence at Stafford
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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...
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Photo of Washington Township Senior Living
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8.9
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Our family is very pleased with the quality of services and programming. The staff shows a very caring interest in addressing the residence's needs. The facility is well maintained and clean. We looked at...
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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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Photo of The Orchards Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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.
Our beautifully designed assisted living community features a Main Street with 'shops' and adjoining 'neighborhoods'. Comprehensive services include meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and daily activities. Along with spacious, conformable living quarters, we feature numerous indoor and...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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Personal care and nursing staff are quite good. The size of the room is on the small side, but the two bedroom is perfect for my parents, as we made one bedroom a sitting room. The food is good. It is clean....
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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Everyone is extremely nice. Especially the wait staff and house keeping staff. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Photo of The Terraces at Seacrest Village
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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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Close proximity, there own private chef, very pleasant inside, 24 hour care, can bring a dog there for visits, private area and kitchen available for family to come and use. Very pleasant staff. Would...
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.
Woodview Estates Assisted Living has been helping residents for over 20 years. We are nestled on five wooded acres, with gorgeous scenery and plenty of natural beauty for residents to enjoy. Our location makes it perfect for families and friends to visit with easy access from the Black Horse and...
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Photo of Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
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Monmouth housing give my mom a safe, healthy living and caring place. They all learned her individual personality activities and treated her arts respect while allowing for her personality to thieve for this...
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.
Monmouth Crossing is owned and operated by CentraState Healthcare System, a not-for-profit member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network, an established health care provider that offers comprehensive acute care, physician, and community services. Monmouth Crossing's studio, one-bedroom and...
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When caring at home no longer possible or safe The millinum memory care was a perfect fit. The staff is very caring and loving,they engage with the residents and they are all called by their name The home...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Coming Soon! We are currently building this new home and will be open in 2016! Check back for details.
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Photo of Spring Home at Galloway
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The nurse is great and very considerate of the residents. The activities director is wonderful and tries to get everyone involved. To be honest everyone from the front desk people the aids nursing staff are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Spring Village affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted...
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Everyone there was very helpful and nice whenever I went to visit my sister or ask questions about her care. It's very well maintained and friendly staff.
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.
Please see our new photo's on the Baker Place webpage.
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My mother was scheduled to join the Residence at Cherry Hill. Sadly for her family ,happily for her, she died a few days before entering the residence. My mother died suddenly at age 100. She had lived alone...
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.
The Residence at Cherry Hill provides multiple senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care and on-site rehabilitation services. We are located on the northeast side of Cherry Hill New Jersey, just fifteen miles west of Philadelphia. We are lucky enough to be close...
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I would give every category a 5. Harmony Village has been a great experience for my mother. 1. First was the staff's support physically getting my mother in there. Very confusing time for an Alzheimer's...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
CareOne Harmony Village at Moorestown, a new state-of-the-art Center that opened its doors in summer 2008, is a pioneering free-standing Assisted Living Community for the Memory Impaired. The Hearthstone Treatment Program featured at CareOne Harmony Village at Moorestown can improve the...
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My grandma received the most wonderful care at Millennium Memory Care. The staff was not only professional but genuinely compassionate, treating her like family. The small, home-like setting made her feel...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Millennium Memory Care is an assisted living community in Monroe, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The community specializes in care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The spacious grounds offer ample opportunity for residents and their families to walk and enjoy nature. Each...
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Don't judge the facility by the outer appearance because it is just a large brick building. The staff is friendly and you see the same people working daily. They speak to my mother by name. There is physical...
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.
Allegria At Ocean Grove offers outstanding quality care in a home-like atmosphere that promotes health and wellbeing. Our dedicated professionals treat each and every resident like family. We invite you to come see our facility and find out just what makes us so special!At Allegria at Ocean Grove...
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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.
Welcome to Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville. We are Atlantic County's newest assisted living community. We anticipate opening in early 2024 providing both assisted living and memory care options. Our sales office is open and ready to work with you. You can find us in Historic...
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Cost of assisted living in Surf City, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Surf City is $6,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atlantic City, NJ with an average of $4,852 per month.

Assisted living costs in Surf City, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Surf City, NJ
$6,763/mo

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

Surf City, NJ
$6,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Surf City, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,763/mo
$6,776/mo

Assisted living costs in Surf City, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,570/mo
Studio
$5,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,402/mo

Senior living costs in Surf 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: Surf City, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSurf City, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,763/mo$7,098/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$6,776/mo$7,163/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$5,789/mo$6,112/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Surf City, NJ:$6,763/mo
New Jersey:$7,098/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Surf City, NJ:$6,776/mo
New Jersey:$7,163/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Surf City, NJ:$5,789/mo
New Jersey:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Surf City, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Surf 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
Surf City, NJ$6,859/mo$6,508/mo+5.4%
New Jersey$7,324/mo$6,936/mo+5.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Surf City, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,859/mo
2023 average cost:$6,508/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,324/mo
2023 average cost:$6,936/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Surf City, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Surf City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Surf City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Surf City

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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Premier Cadbury in Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0
Wonderful place to live this is a really great community with a very friendly and competent staff and the people that live here are all so nice. We have everything we need here we have in staff doctors and nurses and we get three meals a day and we have housekeeping and people to maintain our ...
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Surf City review score based on 755 family reviews

8.3
Review score138 facilities755 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 755 reviews of 138 Surf City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Surf City 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

Surf City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Surf City, NJ138 facilities
8.2
Ship Bottom, NJ157 facilities
8.3
Harvey Cedars, NJ164 facilities

Review subcategories for Surf City 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 755 reviews of 138 Surf City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Surf City 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.
Surf City, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.6
3.4
Value for cost*
3.5
3.5
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*Learn more about cost details

Surf City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Surf City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Surf 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 Surf City 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 Surf City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Surf City, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.2%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Surf City 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 Surf City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Surf City, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.1%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Surf City 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 Surf City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Surf City, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Surf City 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 Surf City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Surf City, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Surf City 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 Surf City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Surf City, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.8%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Surf City

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 Surf City protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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