Assisted living is a type of senior care best suited to those finding everyday tasks, such as cooking, more of a struggle, but also determined to hold on to their autonomy. They’re a halfway house between receiving care while being free to continue living semi-independently. Assisted living communities typically include chefs who prepare all meals, housekeeping staff who keep rooms clean and trained staff to manage medications. Some facilities also include laundry services and organize group activities for residents. The average cost for assisted living in Howell is $7,478, which is around $828 per month more than the state average.
The rest of this guide discusses costs in more detail, considers the pros and cons of living in Howell and lists some resources for seniors.
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100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ, 07731
5.0
(27 reviews)
"I recently visited a loved one at Brandywine at Howell and was very impressed with the level of care and professionalism that I saw. I left feeling confident that my loved one was in very good hands...."
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2-Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ, 08527
4.5
(40 reviews)
"I'm currently living in Bella Terra by Monarch. The aides are wonderful, so I have no complaints whatsoever about that. We're getting a new director of dining next week, but there's always plenty of food, it's well prepared, and we have individual ta..."
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44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ, 07753
4.5
(43 reviews)
"My mother had five wonderful years in Memory Care at the Atria Tinton Falls, with kind, caring, attentive people who took great care of her. When my dad decided it was time to move to Assisted-Living, he did not hesitate to choose the Atria. The staf..."
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390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ, 08527
4.3
(27 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Sunrise of Jackson. We chose it because we were looking for a place that was smaller, and we preferred a small clientele base. The appearance is very, very warm. It reminds me of a ski lodge. It is very updated. The staff ..."
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2600 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ, 07719
4.7
(15 reviews)
"My mother moved into Sunrise of Wall. The experience has been very good. It's very clean, updated, and the staff is fantastic. She has no complaints about the food. They take them to the boardwalk, they take them shopping, they have independent exerc..."
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93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold, NJ, 07728
4.5
(17 reviews)
"The rooms at Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue are very big and spacious. They have a lot of activities for them to do. The staff was very friendly. The facility was clean...."
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2018 Highway 35, Spring Lake, NJ, 07762
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Wellington Estates at Spring Lake. The grounds are beautiful. The staff is very warm and welcoming. There are lots of activities. It's perfect for my mom. I haven't tried the food, but my mom is very happy. I think it's about..."
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2500 Ridgewood Road, Wall, NJ, 07719
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My family member is on recollections. I absolutely love the coordinator. She is motivated, friendly, polite and caring. Nice staff. Clean environment ..."
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111 Bowne Road, Ocean, NJ, 07712
3.8
(4 reviews)
"My sister, Liz, has dementia and bipolar disorder. She was only accepted in one place -- she is not in good shape -- and that is Millennium Memory Care. Sometimes, we get to the facility and the front gate is not locked, which does not give me very g..."
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3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls, NJ, 07753
3.9
(46 reviews)
"My mother and Aunt were some of the original residents of Seabrook Village when it opened. They lived together in the independent living section for many years. I have visited many times and stayed in their apartment as well as the guest apartments. ..."
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1400 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
4.3
(36 reviews)
"We spent a good amount of time looking for the proper assisted living community for our 98 year old father. After an exhaustive search we chose Leisure Park. Could not have made a better decision. For us, besides the obvious expectation of the physic..."
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515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ, 08723
4.8
(24 reviews)
"There is not 1 bad word I have to say about Brandywine @ the Gables. From the first phone call interaction to the enlightening tour, to the ease of the move, to the love & thoughtfulness of the staff-my parents could NOT be in better hands. Maria, N..."
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2021 Highway 35, Wall, NJ, 07719
4.6
(26 reviews)
"My mother and I went to Brandywine Living at Wall on a recommendation. The building was immaculately clean, the food was outstanding where we ate in the beautiful dining hall, and what impressed us most was how kind and courteous the staff was. The..."
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458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ, 08724
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Our experience with The Chelsea at Brick is great. The food's good, the care is good, and the workers are good. The staff is good. It's perfect. It's expensive, but good. Mom has a studio. It fits a double bed, a chest of drawers, a nightstand, a TV ..."
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560 Iron Bridge Rd., Freehold, NJ, 07728
4.7
(6 reviews)
"We liked Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living and the size of it. The woman we spoke with gave us every bit of information and was not pushy. The place was nice, clean, and smelled good. They had buses to take the residents shopping. The food looked goo..."
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52 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father is in The Lakewood Courtyard. Everything there is fine, and everybody is friendly. It is affordable, and it is the right place for his needs. The rooms are fine and spacious. They have a lot of activities, and they keep them busy for most o..."
READ MORE100 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ, 08527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister spent almost 2 years before her passing here at the orchards. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially in times of need. I wanted to thank the staff for their compassion and care during my sister's short stay with you fine ..."
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2145 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ, 08755
4.2
(9 reviews)
"My father is at Spring Oak at Tom River. My grandmother has been there before as well and they had an opening right away. I like that the nurses and the staff communicate very well and they know my dad by his first name. He's been there for a few wee..."
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527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
2.6
(12 reviews)
"My husband spent last summer at Fountainview Care Center after a hospital stay from a respiratory infection. The staff here made us welcome and provided vip service and tender loving care to my husband who requires 24/7 caregiving. The nurses and cna..."
READ MOREThe New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services is responsible for issuing licenses to assisted living facilities and ensuring they abide by its conditions. To ensure compliance, the department’s inspectors make unannounced visits and review other sources of information, such as complaints registered with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
In reviewing data published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, it’s clear that Howell’s average assisted living costs are above the state and national averages by 11.8% and 42.5%, respectively
Howell is one of the most costly locations in New Jersey for assisted living, which may be a reflection of the township’s appeal to seniors. More affordable locations exist further south. In Atlantic City, an assisted living placement typically costs $5,790, while in Vineland, it’s $6,523. Just over the border, in Philadelphia, costs are lower still, at $5,550.
Howell
$7,478
New Jersey
$6,650
The United States
$4,300
Atlantic City
$5,790
Vineland
$6,523
Philadelphia, PA
$5,550
Senior care fees usually reflect the provider’s costs and the type of service, such as home care, which averages $4,910, and home health care, which costs an additional $47 because it includes basic medical support. Adult day care centers have the lowest costs at $1,788. Senior care with accommodation is the most expensive, with assisted living coming in at $7,478 and a private room in a nursing home facility typically costing $10,783. However, families can save $1,216 per month if they opt for a semiprivate room.
Home care
$4,910
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,788
Assisted living
$7,478
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,783
Nursing home (private room)
$11,999
Note: Data for Howell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
Assisted living services in Howell may be covered under the state’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Howell Township and Monmouth County have made many resources available to their older residents, some of which are listed here. These examples can help seniors handle disputes with their care providers, know where to get medical help if they served in the military and find local nonprofits that will help them support their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 582-6996 | Seniors concerned about the quality of their care or unable to resolve disagreements with their care providers can call on the assistance of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Advocating for the senior, the ombudsman will investigate the complaint and pursue a resolution with the owner or manager of the facility. The ombudsman can also investigate complaints made by others and provide copies of inspection reports to seniors comparing different facilities, enabling them to make more informed decisions. |
| United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties | (848) 206-2037 | Based at the Volunteer Center in Wall Township, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties connects seniors with local nonprofit organizations that rely on the help of volunteers. Seniors dictate the amount of time they can spare and the agency links them to a suitable nonprofit that could use their skills and experience to support the community. Work can vary greatly, such as delivering meals to homebound seniors, doing clerical work in an office and mentoring the county's younger residents. |
| James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic | (732) 206-8900 | The James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic serves Monmouth County's vets and their families. It provides primary care services, performs surgeries, manages mental health care programs and includes an immunology department. The site also has pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists and dentists. Patients in need of specialist care unavailable at the clinic are transferred to the East Orange VA Medical Center in Newark, which is just over an hour away. |
| Monmouth County Office on Aging | (732) 431-7450 | Monmouth County Office on Aging is the local Area Agency on Aging, a multi-resource service dedicated to supporting the county's older residents. Much of its work relates to seniors residing at home. However, of particular interest to assisted living residents will be the support the agency can provide if they need transportation assistance and want to join one of the county's senior centers. |
Howell-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Cindy6144
5
Review of Brandywine Living At Howell
I recently visited a loved one at Brandywine at Howell and was very impressed with the level of care and professionalism that I saw. I left feeling confident that my loved one was in very good hands.
Assisted Living
lindafamous62
5
Review of Brandywine Living At Howell
My mother has been a resident of Brandywine of Howell since November, 2023. I am very pleased with the care she has received. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean. My...
Assisted Living
Doreen W and family
5
Review of Brandywine Living At Howell
My mother was a resident at Brandywine. She had a wonderful experience living there in her final years. Always indicated it was a very happy place. She met new friends and had high regard for all...
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