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10 Best Nursing Homes in Matthews, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Matthews nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Matthews, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Photo of Reflections at Colts Neck
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My Mother in-law was a resident at Brandy wine Colts Neck. From the front desk to the caregivers, everyone was professional and attentive to the residents. The facility is clean and well maintained, with a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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...
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What a wonderful Regency Heritage is! I have never seen such a beautiful and clean facility like theirs! The food was great and so was the staff! I wouldn't go anywhere else for rehab.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Staff there is excellent - always very caring and kind. In particular, [name removed] keeps the residents engaged with lots of activities. His enthusiasm for his job is incredible.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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I had my Mother at the Chelsea at Toms River for 2 years before she passed away and she loved it! I chose the Chelsea because of the great reputation they have around the community. When I went in for my...
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.
See Yourself In A New Life!”The Residence at Toms River”Elegance and Style in North Dover.The Residence at Toms River; Toms Rivers’ newest and most exclusive Senior Living Community personifies exemplary resort-like service, personalized care and a close-knit family quality of life located in...
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They're great to him, the nurses are incredible, they get him to sing but most of the time he's strapped to his wheelchair to stop him from getting up. They're great over there, they're good people, they...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Personalized, Long-Term and Short-Term Nursing & Rehabilitation When choosing a nursing and rehabilitation home, you want high quality care, support, and encouragement. A place to make new friends and enjoy recreational activities. A beautiful facility that promotes living to its...
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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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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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.
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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.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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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 Applewood Village
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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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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.
Photo of Heritage Village at Manalapan
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.
Photo of Sunnyside Manor
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 nursing homes in Matthews, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Matthews is $7,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roosevelt, NJ with an average of $7,186 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Matthews, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Matthews, NJ
$7,578/mo
$7,549/mo

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

Matthews, NJ
$7,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,335/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,578/mo

Nursing homes costs in Matthews, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,454/mo
Studio
$6,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,784/mo

Senior living costs in Matthews 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: Matthews, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMatthews, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,578/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,311/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,335/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,453/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Matthews, NJ:$7,578/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Matthews, NJ:$7,311/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Matthews, NJ:$7,335/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Matthews, NJ:$6,453/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Matthews, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Matthews 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Matthews, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Matthews 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
Matthews, NJ$6,527/mo$6,179/mo+5.6%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Matthews, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,527/mo
2023 average cost:$6,179/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Matthews

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Matthews

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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Matthews nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matthews nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matthews, 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 Matthews 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 Matthews that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Matthews 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 Matthews Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Matthews, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Matthews 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 Matthews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matthews, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Matthews 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 Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matthews, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matthews 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 Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matthews, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
0.5%
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Sunrise of Marlboro, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Matthews, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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