Assisted Living Communities in Manahawkin, NJ
Manahawkin serves as a gateway to Long Beach Island’s resort communities and covers...
just 2 square miles of land. This small community of 2,200 people, nearly 30% of whom are seniors, sits in Stafford Township and offers age-friendly services, such as reliable public transportation and a range of senior programs.
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.
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Lenny
5.0
Review of The Residence at Stafford
My mom was a resident for a few months until I could find a facility near where I live. I cant say enough about how happy my mom was when she was there. Jane and her staff really made the place...
Provider response
We are delighted to hear about your mom's wonderful experience with Jane and our team. Thank you for recommending us, Lenny!
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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...
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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.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Manahawkin
Manahawkin seniors pay $5,807 per month for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Manahawkin
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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Manahawkin
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Manahawkin
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.






