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Several assisted living facilities reside in the Manahawkin region or nearby, providing flexible long-term care solutions to seniors who require daily assistance. Residents typically have comfortable housing and can participate in a variety of social and recreational activities weekly, and each person has their own service plan based on their needs and goals. On average, seniors in Manahawkin pay $5,807 per month for assisted living. Although this is well above the national norm of $4,500, it lines up with New Jersey’s average.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living services in Manahawkin, including the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining local care services and ways many seniors in this city pay for their care. The guide also lists some of the licensure rules all assisted living facilities in the state follow to ensure a consistent standard of care.
1275 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
4.3
(16 reviews)
"The Residence at Stafford was very nice. It was very expensive though. The level of care and the ratio to care were very nice. It's very acceptable. It's a very warm community, but if you're someone who's in a Medicaid spend down, once you hit that s..."
$7,095
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Rooms are always very clean and neat. All staff members are friendly ,helpful, and always willing to help. My mom is very comfortable there...."
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281 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My dad moved into The Terraces at Seacrest Village. He liked the facility. The rooms are very nice. The food was good. The staff members were very caring, competent, and responsive. They have activities. The activity calendar looks very thorough. The..."
$6,555
46 West Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
4.5
(11 reviews)
"I toured SpringHome at Galloway. Everything was very nice. Everything gave a good first impression. The staff was very informative. I like SpringHome at Galloway because it seemed very warm and inviting. The cleanliness and the layout, it was fine...."
$6,000
2-Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527
4.4
(45 reviews)
"Touring Monarch Bella Terra gave me the impression of a community living. The person whom I had the appointment with was very good. She did her work the way she should have, but the only unfortunate thing was there was no follow-up. So, I called them..."
$3,000
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601 N. Main St., Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My mom is a current resident in the Memory Care Unit in a studio apartment. Its a beautiful place she loves her room has enough room for everything she needs. The staff is beyond helpful and so caring for all the residents, they always stop and chat..."
$5,000
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390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
4.3
(28 reviews)
"The rooms are quite nice and kept very clean. The nursing staff was always attentive to any issues and contacted me on a regular basis regarding issues with my mother. All the staff members from the servers to the activity staff truly love what they..."
$7,022
1657 Silverton Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom moved to Mira Vie At Toms River. Her room has just been redone, and it's beautiful. The staff so far has been outstanding. The food I thought was delicious. She did paintings. She did chair exercises, and she likes to play bingo. They had musi..."
$4,235
458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Our experience 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 stand, and a recliner. The..."
$4,500
705 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ 08205
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917 S Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
5.0
(5 reviews)
"A friend of mine was over at Villa Raffaella Assisted Living. She was at the assisted living and then she progressed to needing more care. The community was immaculate, it was very clean and very warm. The employees were just very caring. They alway..."
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100 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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6 Allard Road, Bayville, NJ 08721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Bayville Manor Senior Care Residence is a very nice place. It's small, very intimate, very clean, and very caring. We love it so much. The only problem with rating a facility right now when we have COVID is we're not really allowed to go there, so it..."
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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..."
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515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723
4.7
(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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509 County Road 530, Whiting, NJ 08759
4.6
(18 reviews)
"The staff is very attentive, there may be times that they are busy with others but as soon as they are available, they will respond to you. The staff at Pines Village is very kind and helpful, they helped make my rehab stay very enjoyable. The therap..."
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22 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway Township, NJ 08205
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Our mother recently passed and I wanted to give an honest review of this facility. Our family is forever grateful to Seashore Gardens Living Center for the exceptional care they provided to our beloved mother during the final two years of her life. ..."
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1587 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Toured this facility and would have been the perfect place for my aunt to call home. We unfortunately lost her before we could start the process. Very clean and well kept community. I will recommend Brandywine to anyone who is in need of this type of..."
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1400 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701
4.3
(37 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..."
$2,200
2145 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
4.2
(11 reviews)
"My mom will be moving to Spring Oak of Toms River. The people were friendly, and there was a lot of sociability going on. It was close in proximity to me. The staff was excellent. The facility was clean and updated...."
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Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD0618t
3.0
Review of The Residence at Stafford
My mom is a resident at The Residence at Stafford. She's currently in the hospital, so she's not living there now, but I'm moving her from there because they do not specify what the levels of care...
Assisted Living
Andrew
4.0
Review of The Residence at Stafford
We went to look at The Residence at Stafford. The facility looked good. The staff was knowledgeable. The food didn't meet my father's expectations for taste and quantity. Everything was just very...
Provider response
Thanks for the review of our community! We are glad to hear you enjoyed meeting our associates and visiting The Residence at Stafford.
Assisted Living
Peggy
4.0
Review of The Residence at Stafford
The Residence at Stafford was very well run and the residents looked well cared for. They had a lot of good scheduled activities for them. They had different people coming in and it was just a nice...
Provider response
Thank you for review, Peggy! We are happy to hear you had a positive experience on your tour.
In Manahawkin, assisted living facilities charge $5,807 per month for care. Although this is 29% higher than the national norm of $4,500, it aligns with New Jersey’s average and runs low compared to rates in other cities within the state. For example, rates in Vineland exceed Manahawkin’s norm by 10%, and in Ocean City, monthly rates are even higher at $7,490. In addition to this, Manahawkin may serve as a budget-friendly alternative to Trenton, where care costs exceed the local norm by 40%.
Manahawkin
$5,807
New Jersey
$5,807
United States
$4,500
Ocean City
$7,490
Vineland
$6,400
Trenton
$8,145
Manahawkin seniors pay $5,807 per month for assisted living.
MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Service and Support) provides seniors in Manahawkin with financial support to pay health care and supportive services including assisted living. It is a managed care system under the Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver. The program utilizes New Jersey Family Care managed care organizations to promote efficiency and coordination of its services.
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.
Assisted living facilities in Manahawkin charge $5,807 per month for housing and personal care services. This rate comes in well below the cost of nursing home care, which costs $9,125 and includes personal care, as well as medical services. However, seniors who opt for care in their own homes pay $5,529 for in-home care, which includes nonmedical services, such as companionship and light housekeeping, and $5,625 for home health care, which is for seniors who need limited skilled nursing services. Adult day health care facilities offer an even more affordable alternative, with clients paying $2,134 for personal care services and recreational activities in a community center.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,625
Adult Day Health Care
$2,134
Assisted Living Facility
$5,807
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Manahawkin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlantic City, was used instead.
Manahawkin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Manahawkin, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Manahawkin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
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