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Photo of Brookdale Cape May
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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My husband is a resident at Clarebridge in Brookdale. He has had excellent personal care there. The staff is friendly and attends to his social needs as well. Communication with staff and between staff and...
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be the right fit for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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Very happy. Since the first day of moving up from Florida it has been great here. Our family is close by, it's nice to see them more often!
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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Photo of Brookdale Dover
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The 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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses 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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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9.0
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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.
Located in historic Williamstown on a five acre wooded lot, Cordia Commons at Williamstown is home to thirty-eight residents. At Cordia Commons, everything starts with you. Your well-being is our commitment. Our homelike atmosphere puts you at ease as you walk through our doors. Each individual...
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The administration was very good and they run Autumn Lake with a loving, caring attitude and keep a close eye on all of the residents. Communication with the family is very good. The meals are decent. They...
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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is located in Oceanview, NJ. Our mission is to inspire their residents to live life to its fullest by providing the residents with elite-level care in a warm, energetic, and vibrant atmosphere. They offer bright comfortable rooms along with outdoor courtyards...
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Staff is exceptionally competent and helpful and friendly. To make this place exceptional one must use the facilities, the classes and travel opportunities. It is two miles from the Rehaboth Beach Boardwalk....
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.
We opened August of 2020! The Lodge offers residents independent living on a monthly-rental basis. That means no large entrance fee and complicated contracts. We have a one-time only community services fee which the equivalent of 2 months rent and residents simply make a one-year commitment to...
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8.9
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The staff at Woodview are amazing! They go above and beyond to care for my mother and father. I am very grateful to have them there as residents. There could be more in-facility activities offered if...
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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It was very clean. Friendliness of staff, well the aides at night and weekends where horrible but during the week and day they were great. Quality of care was ok the medicine room was a nightmare with people...
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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Photo of Harmony at Kent
99 Photos available
3838 Floor plans available
8.6
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38 reviews
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It felt like home to my parent. Pricing was reasonable. Staff was helpful and we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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88 Floor plans available
8.6
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Everyone was approachable and willing to help. All seemed genuinely concerned about your loved one. The food had a lot of variety; My mom couldn't eat much.
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 Complete Care at Victoria Commons
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My mom is doing very well there. She actually loves the food and they give you specific people to sit with at breakfast lunch and dinner. They have plenty of things to do however she doesn’t really get...
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.
Victoria Commons provides high quality senior living services in the popular retirement town of North Cape May, New Jersey. Our beachfront town is a favorite vacation spot, peaceful and tranquil with fine dining and shopping readily available. At Victoria Commons, residents choose from a variety...
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Photo of The Lodge at Historic Lewes
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He's well taken care of and is a nice environment. We picked this community because of the proximity to his home and other relatives, mainly
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.
A brand-new destination for senior living has arrived in Lewes!Seniors seeking resort-style living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs and the flexibility of monthly rental apartments need look no further.With the final inspections and signs-offs having taken place during the...
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Great Staff - took wonderful care of my Mom and Dad - My parents could not have had better care. The staff at the Addison pay close attention to their residents - they go the extra mile to make sure they are...
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.
Somers Place is a small community with big heart, we offer personalized service designed to maximize your health and well-being. We are located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, one mile north of Mill Creek and two miles south of Veterans Memorial Park. Our community offers activities to...
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Photo of Maurice House
33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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Photo of State Street Assisted Living
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Vineland
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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 Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
Photo of Baker Place
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My family really loves this place, my father is here and they have taken care of him wonderfully. Everyone that works here has been great, I like the fact that they seem like they love there jobs. A very...
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.
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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.
Laurel Commons in Laurel, Delaware is a tranquil community offering affordable cottage style one bedroom apartment homes for seniors 62 and over. Call today to schedule an appointment! Community Amenities: -Community Center -Activities Room -Support Services -Computer Access Center -Wellness...
Photo of Brandywine Senior Living at Brandall Estates
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I highly recommend Brandall Estates to anyone looking for a top-notch assisted living community. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure the residents 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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Aunt Alma, who just turned 100 years old on [date removed], has happily resided at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe (Brandywine) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the past 6 years. Despite the lockdown...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...

Cost of independent living in Shawcrest, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Shawcrest is $4,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, NJ with an average of $4,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawcrest, NJ vs. nearby cities

Shawcrest, NJ
$4,701/mo
$4,822/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawcrest, NJ vs. the state and national average

Shawcrest, NJ
$4,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawcrest vs. other types of senior living

$5,519/mo
Independent Living
$4,701/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shawcrest, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$6,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shawcrest

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawcrest

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview

5.0
My mom has been in Autumn Lake at Ocean View since November. I have seen such an improvement in her behaver from when she was living with me. She always tell me how nice the staff is and how good the food is. I can always see how she's doing with a phone call or a visit. Nurses and staff are ...
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WoodView Estates Assisted Living in Mays Landing, NJ

5.0
Out of all the ones we toured, we did 4 they were the best a little bit pricy but comparable to the others. My father is eligible for an allowance from the VA so that made it more affordable. They were in my opinion very friendly and accommodating.

Shawcrest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawcrest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawcrest, 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 Shawcrest 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 Shawcrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawcrest, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawcrest 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 Shawcrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawcrest, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawcrest 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 Shawcrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawcrest, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
46.1%
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Brookdale Cape May, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Brookdale Dover are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shawcrest, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Shawcrest, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shawcrest, New Jersey are The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Milford Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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