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I arrived and was welcomed with a smile. They couldn't have done a better job getting my aunt moved in. Thanks to [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed]. [Name removed.] All wonderful people....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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The whole staff is gracious. They make the visitors feel like they are at home as well. The cafe is neat and provides delicious coffee, tea, juices and snacks when visiting the residents there. Everyone...
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 Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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Right from the beginning [name removed] has been an integral part of why my mom landed at Brandywine Assisted Living at Howell, NJ. [name removed] pays close attention to details in assisting your needs for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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...
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.
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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 went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
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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, 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.
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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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.
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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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: 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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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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: 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: 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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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.
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Deerhaven, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Deerhaven is $5,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, NJ with an average of $4,198 per month.

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

Deerhaven, NJ
$5,441/mo
$4,667/mo

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

Deerhaven, NJ
$5,441/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,489/mo
Independent Living
$5,441/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,859/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,605/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 Deerhaven

Recent reviews for independent living in Deerhaven

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.

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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Deerhaven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerhaven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerhaven, 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 Deerhaven 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 Deerhaven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Deerhaven 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 Deerhaven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerhaven 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 Deerhaven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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 Deerhaven, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 254 independent living facilities near Deerhaven, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Deerhaven, 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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