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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rio Grande, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lewes Beach and Pilottown.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rio Grande, NJ

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Cost of nursing homes in Rio Grande, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Rio Grande is $5,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, NJ with an average of $5,305 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rio Grande, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Rio Grande, NJ
$5,756/mo
$5,862/mo

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

Rio Grande, NJ
$5,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,472/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,756/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rio Grande, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,319/mo
Studio
$6,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,450/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Grande 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: Rio Grande, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Grande, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,756/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,395/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,472/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,621/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Rio Grande, NJ:$5,756/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Grande, NJ:$5,395/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rio Grande, NJ:$5,472/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rio Grande, NJ:$4,621/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rio Grande, NJ, over time

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

Rio Grande, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Rio Grande, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rio Grande 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
Rio Grande, NJ$6,786/mo$6,767/mo+0.3%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Rio Grande, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,786/mo
2023 average cost:$6,767/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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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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 nursing homes in Rio Grande

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rio Grande

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

Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

4.0
I have had two rehabilitation stunts myself and compared to those facilities Hammonton Center is better. I see that my sister is receiving good care.

Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island in Selbyville, DE

5.0
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 recognition of Mom throughout the day by all the staff! I bought a sheet cake and they happened ...
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Rio Grande nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Grande nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rio Grande, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rio Grande, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Grande, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Grande, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Grande, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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