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Cost of independent living in Forked River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Forked River is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamilton, NJ with an average of $4,031 per month.

Independent living costs in Forked River, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Forked River, NJ

$5,336/mo

New Jersey state

$4,332/mo

U.S. national average

$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Forked River, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$7,978/mo

Memory Care

$9,547/mo

Independent Living

$5,336/mo

Independent living costs in Forked River, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,008/mo

Studio

$4,297/mo

1 Bedroom

$5,235/mo

2 Bedroom

$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Forked River 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: Forked River, NJ

Column state: New Jersey

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Forked River, NJ	New Jersey	U.S.
Independent Living	$5,336/mo	$4,332/mo	$3,532/mo
Assisted Living	$7,978/mo	$7,822/mo	$5,909/mo
Memory Care	$9,547/mo	$9,554/mo	$7,121/mo

Independent Living

Forked River, NJ:$5,336/mo

New Jersey:$4,332/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

Assisted Living

Forked River, NJ:$7,978/mo

New Jersey:$7,822/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Memory Care

Forked River, NJ:$9,547/mo

New Jersey:$9,554/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

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Independent living costs in Forked River, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forked River 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.

Forked River, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Forked River, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forked River 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Forked River, NJ	$4,618/mo	$4,495/mo	+2.7%
New Jersey	$4,201/mo	$4,491/mo	-6.5%
National	$3,416/mo	$3,319/mo	+2.9%

Forked River, NJ

2024 average cost:$4,618/mo

2023 average cost:$4,495/mo

Percent change:+2.7%

New Jersey

2024 average cost:$4,201/mo

2023 average cost:$4,491/mo

Percent change:-6.5%

National

2024 average cost:$3,416/mo

2023 average cost:$3,319/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Forked River

Recent reviews for independent living in Forked River

Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington

5.0

My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2

We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...

Brandywine Senior Living at Princeton

4.8

My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...

Forked River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forked River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forked River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forked River independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forked River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Forked River, NJNational

Nutritionist / dietician

24.9%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

37.5%

30.5%

No sugar

33.3%

27.4%

Vegetarian

32.9%

29.8%

Pureed meals

9.6%

9.9%

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Availability of select dining options in Forked River independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forked River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Forked River, NJNational

Professional chef

34.3%

32.2%

Restaurant style dining

40.5%

38.3%

Room service

31%

32.7%

Anytime dining

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Forked River independent 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 independent living communities in Forked River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Forked River, NJNational

Activity director

38.3%

39.8%

Pet-focused programs

28.9%

25.1%

Community service programs

31.4%

29.2%

Devotional activities on-site

43.9%

41.6%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

40.7%

43.3%

Outings / off-site activities

50.6%

47.4%

Piano or organ

37.7%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

36.6%

34.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

39.1%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

42.1%

41.6%

Live performances

39.2%

41.3%

Dances

29.6%

29.4%

Fitness center

33.9%

35.2%

Fitness classes

41.5%

40.9%

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Independent living costs in Forked River, NJ, vs. other senior living options

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