27 Assisted Living Facilities near Brick, NJ

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Brick

• The cost of living in Brick is 16 percent higher than other U.S. cities and 17 percent lower than the rest of New Jersey. Housing costs are 40 percent higher than the average American city, but prices for utilities, groceries, health care and transportation are about the same.
  
  
• New Jersey has favorable tax rates on retirement income. Social Security retirement benefits aren't taxed, and distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s are eligible for tax exemptions up to a certain dollar amount, which leaves extra money for essential expenses.
  
  
• Seniors in Brick must endure colder winters with average lows around 24 degrees and humid summers with highs near 85. The area receives slightly more rain than the average U.S. city. When it comes to annual snowfall, seniors catch a break since Brick receives less snow than most cities in New Jersey and other parts of the country.
  
  
• Brick Township is safer than 47 percent of U.S. cities. Property crimes are slightly less common compared to other boroughs in New Jersey. Violent crimes affect less than one in every 1,000 residents, which is about 2.5 times lower than the rest of the state.
  
  
• For seniors who live at assisted living facilities in Brick, it's easy to get out and about. The Garden State Philharmonic and Count Basie Theatre are nearby along with numerous museums and seasonal attractions along the Shore. Seniors also enjoy day trips to Philadelphia, Manhattan and Atlantic City.
  
  
• Brick offers an array of community resources to support its senior population, including Brick Township Senior Outreach Services, an organization that improves access to health, education, social and supportive services. Fitness classes, crafts and workshops are held at the Brick Senior Center.