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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
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Princeton Windrows is CAMELOT! In addition to being so happy here, my children are delighted that I am in such a good place. I especially love the heated pool exercise classes.
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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.
Princeton Windrows is a gracious independent living community of villas, town homes, and apartment style condominiums for active adults 55 plus who appreciate the value of home ownership without the burdens. Princeton Windrows lets you maintain control of your assets, financial future and health...
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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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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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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hopewell Gardens is the most attractive and affordable over 55 senior community in Mercer County. We now have limited availability on 1 & 2 BR apartments. These apartments will not last at these prices.Leasing office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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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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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
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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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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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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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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, 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.
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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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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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.
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Beautiful place, lots of activities, decent food, friendly staff and Princeton is such a great area. The wellness center took a long time to get my mom's medication right. I would definitely recommend going...
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.
Nestled in the serene landscape of historic Princeton, Acorn glen offers a unique and stately residence for those individuals accustomed to distinctive living. We strive to provide a community that welcomes visits from family and friends and invites our residents to sustain their dignified and...
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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: 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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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ocean Acres, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ocean Acres is $5,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Egg Harbor City, NJ with an average of $4,496 per month.

Independent living costs in Ocean Acres, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ocean Acres, NJ
$5,428/mo
$5,790/mo

Independent living costs in Ocean Acres, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ocean Acres, NJ
$5,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ocean Acres, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,454/mo
Independent Living
$5,428/mo

Independent living costs in Ocean Acres, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,734/mo
Studio
$6,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,849/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,469/mo

Senior living costs in Ocean Acres 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: Ocean Acres, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcean Acres, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,428/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,447/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,454/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ocean Acres, NJ:$5,428/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ocean Acres, NJ:$6,447/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ocean Acres, NJ:$6,454/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ocean Acres, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ocean Acres 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
Ocean Acres, NJ$3,479/mo$3,112/mo+11.8%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ocean Acres, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,479/mo
2023 average cost:$3,112/mo
Percent change:+11.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ocean Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Ocean Acres

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 ...
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The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

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

Ocean Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean Acres, 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 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres 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
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Residence at Stafford, Parkers Bend Retirement and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ocean Acres, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 290 independent living facilities near Ocean Acres, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ocean Acres, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Traditions of Cross Keys. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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