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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barnegat, NJ

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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.
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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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As my mother-in-law entered into her advanced stages of dementia, we struggled to find a home that would provide a satisfactory level of care. Moving her from this care facility to that one, we became...
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.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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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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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Princeton Windrows is CAMELOT! In addition to being so happy here, my children are delighted that I am in such a good place. I especially love the heated pool exercise classes.
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.
Princeton Windrows is a gracious independent living community of villas, town homes, and apartment style condominiums for active adults 55 plus who appreciate the value of home ownership without the burdens. Princeton Windrows lets you maintain control of your assets, financial future and health...
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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
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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.
Hopewell Gardens is the most attractive and affordable over 55 senior community in Mercer County. We now have limited availability on 1 & 2 BR apartments. These apartments will not last at these prices.Leasing office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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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.

Cost of independent living in Barnegat, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat is $5,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ship Bottom, NJ with an average of $4,457 per month.

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

Barnegat, NJ
$5,398/mo

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

Barnegat, NJ
$5,398/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,429/mo
Independent Living
$5,398/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,697/mo
Studio
$6,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,813/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,469/mo

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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 Barnegat

Recent reviews for independent living in Barnegat

Silverwoods in Toms River, NJ

4.3
My brother in independent living so he is in his own apartment and pays for additional onsite Wellness and bus trips. His unit was completely remodeled so very nice. He pays for individual onsite cleaning service but it is mediocre. Helpful staff especially onsite nurse. Usually the meals are ...
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The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Barnegat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnegat, 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 Barnegat 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 Barnegat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnegat, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnegat 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 Barnegat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnegat, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat 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 Barnegat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barnegat, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
40%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barnegat, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 302 independent living facilities near Barnegat, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barnegat, New Jersey are Traditions of Cross Keys, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Sunrise of Marlboro. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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