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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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My loved one lived here for quite a while, before her care needs necessitated a move. And we were so sad she had to move, this is a wonderful wonderful place! It's a beautiful building, and the location is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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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
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springside School ApartmentsSpringside School Apartments is a senior housing property located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The gorgeous apartments have been completely renovated to protect the integrity of the old school building, while providing a safe and comfortable...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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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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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.
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, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It has been a very positive experience for us at this community. Everyone here are very nice and caring, The residents were very welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of a great community here....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Waterside Villas, an apartment community for adults 55+, is located in Monroe Township, an area that is fast becoming one of New Jersey's best places to live because of its small town warmth and big city appeal. Waterside Villas features 99 well-appointed apartments that have been designed to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Manahawkin Terrace is $5,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Republic, NJ with an average of $4,942 per month.

Independent living costs in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Manahawkin Terrace, NJ
$5,160/mo
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Independent living costs in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Manahawkin Terrace, NJ
$5,160/mo
U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,461/mo
Independent Living
$5,160/mo

Independent living costs in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,867/mo
Studio
$4,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,061/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,886/mo

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

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Manahawkin Terrace 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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Independent living cost trends in Manahawkin Terrace, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manahawkin Terrace 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
Manahawkin Terrace, NJ$3,599/mo$3,302/mo+9.0%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Manahawkin Terrace, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,599/mo
2023 average cost:$3,302/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Manahawkin Terrace

Recent reviews for independent living in Manahawkin Terrace

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

Springpoint Living at Manalapan

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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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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

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We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Manahawkin Terrace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manahawkin Terrace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manahawkin Terrace, 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 Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace 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
41.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manahawkin Terrace 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 Manahawkin Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
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The Residence at Stafford, Parkers Bend Retirement and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 215 independent living facilities near Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Manahawkin Terrace, New Jersey are Brandywine at The Gables, Parkers Bend Retirement and The Heritage Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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