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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lower Squankum, NJ

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lower Squankum, NJ

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls
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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.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel.
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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.
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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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Lower Squankum, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lower Squankum is $7,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shrewsbury, NJ with an average of $7,243 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Lower Squankum, NJ
$7,599/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Lower Squankum, NJ
$7,599/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,319/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,599/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,389/mo
Studio
$6,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,087/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Squankum vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lower Squankum, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Squankum, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,599/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,289/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,319/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,440/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lower Squankum, NJ:$7,599/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Squankum, NJ:$7,289/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lower Squankum, NJ:$7,319/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lower Squankum, NJ:$6,440/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lower Squankum 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.

Lower Squankum, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lower Squankum, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lower Squankum 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lower Squankum, NJ$6,971/mo$6,735/mo+3.5%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Lower Squankum, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,971/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,182/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lower Squankum

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lower Squankum

CareOne at Jackson

5.0
We were very impressed with the level of care my loved one received here. They were very professional and exceeded my expectations.

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Lower Squankum nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Lower Squankum nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lower Squankum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower Squankum, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Squankum nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lower Squankum Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Squankum, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Squankum nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lower Squankum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Squankum, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lower Squankum nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lower Squankum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Squankum, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Squankum nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lower Squankum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Squankum, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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