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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shawcrest, NJ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shawcrest area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Shawcrest. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 59 independent living facilities in Shawcrest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lewes Beach and Pilottown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape May, Lewes and Ocean City.
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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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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next 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.
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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.
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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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.
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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware. We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware. The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Everything has gone very well at The Heritage so far! It's a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. My loved one really seems to be enjoying himself here! They...
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.
The Heritage Assisted living is a family oriented senior living option that offers privacy and personal care while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Heritage family promotes independent living and preserves dignity while assuring safety and comfort. There are a variety of...
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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
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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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean. Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and nature trails. 2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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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.
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.
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.
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
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawcrest, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shawcrest, NJ by room type
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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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
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36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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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