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The Cost of Assisted Living in Ocean City, NJ and Nearby Cities

South Jersey connects to larger cities such as Philadelphia with a monthly average of $4,875 for assisted living, only $275 more per month than the Vineland area. Just west of South Jersey, across the bay, is Dover, Delaware with monthly costs for assisted living averaging $6,180 compared to neighboring Ocean City, which is $1,284 less than Dover. New York City, unsurprisingly, is the most expensive in the area at $6,950, reflecting the much higher cost of living in the nation’s biggest metropolitan area. 

Vineland Area

$4,600

Ocean City

$4,896

Atlantic City Area

$5,200

New Jersey

$6,400

The United States

$4,051

Dover, DE

$6,180

New York City

$6,950

Paying for Assisted Living in South Jersey

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019 has an average of $6,400 per month for assisted living in the state of New Jersey, making New Jersey an average of $2,349 more for assisted living than the national monthly average of $4,051. The three main areas of South Jersey are the Vineland area, Ocean City and the Atlantic City area. The Vineland area averages $4,600 a month for assisted living, making it $1,800 less than the state’s average. Ocean City’s monthly cost for assisted living is $4,896 and the Atlantic City area is $5,200. These two east-shore locations are $1,504 and $1,200 less per month, respectively than the state cost.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in South Jersey

New Jersey offers Medicaid waivers that may help those who qualify offset the costs of an assisted living facility. Qualifications are set through the state’s Department of Human Services. This program was created in 2017 and is titled Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). This falls under the federal government’s Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver. New Jersey’s system has no enrollment caps, meaning that all those who are eligible to receive services will receive them. 

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in South Jersey

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Atlantic County, NJ Division of Intergenerational Services(888) 426-9243Atlantic County provides a Division of Intergenerational Services with programs offered to the community including senior citizen services. Staff members perform assessments and provide counseling, information and referrals to help seniors with their needs. Areas of assistance for seniors include adult day care, housing assistance, legal services, home care, transportation and meals.
Upper Township Senior Center(609) 390-9409The Upper Township Center is part of Cape May County services and offers seniors a place to gather, enjoy each other’s company, and partake in activities and meals together. Activities include art, bingo, bridge games, cards, crafts, sewing classes, a Wii gaming system and fitness. Lunch is served every day and free transportation is available with reservations.
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)(609) 645-5965Seniors age 60 and older can partake in the JACC, which provides services such as in-home assistance for seniors at risk of needing to be in a nursing home or need help in areas including respite care, chore services, adult day care, transportation or who need a medical alert system, special medical equipment or modifications to their home so they can age in place. A care manager works with each senior to be sure their needs are met. 
Cumberland County Congregate Nutrition Program for the Elderly(856) 453-2159Lunchtime meal program provides for Cumberland County residents aged 60 and older. Luncheon meals are served five days a week in Vineland, Millville, Commercial Twp., Maurice River Twp. and Bridgeton. Several other sites serve lunch two to three days a week. Reservations are needed, and the program offers free blood pressure screening. Lunch includes hot, nutritious meals, and all seniors are welcome. 
Cumberland County Meals on Wheels Program(856) 453-2159 or 453-2231Meals on Wheels offered by Cumberland County delivers hot, nutritious and well-balanced meals for seniors who cannot provide their own meals. Special dietary needs are accommodated such as low sodium, diabetic meals and others prescribed by a physician. Meals are delivered to senior’s homes Monday through Friday and weekends for those who need the additional days. Seniors 60 and older who live in Cumberland County are eligible.
NJSaveP.O. Box 715, Trenton, NJ 08625-0715Federal and state programs that seek to help seniors live in their communities as long as possible are part of the NJ Division on Aging Services. NJSave includes several of these programs seniors can apply for online or by mail. Programs include assistance for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities helping them in areas such as prescription costs, utility bills, help to obtain hearing aids, supplemental nutrition assistance programs (SNAP), and miscellaneous needs such as reduced motor vehicle fees, low-cost spaying or neutering and property tax freeze programs.
Maurice River Township Senior Center(856) 785-0325Seniors 60 and older are welcome to participate in the Maurice River Township Senior Center’s activities and programs. Activities include holiday parties, senior dances, help with living wills, regular wills and attorney services and a monthly trip to the casino. Seniors enjoy monthly special bingo, making their own ice cream sundae and daily lunches. Lancaster trips by bus are scheduled once or twice a year.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in South Jersey

South Jersey-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.

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We loved everything about United Methodist Communities at The Shores. It is very modern and the level of care that they give all of the residents there seems to be exceptional. They have a secured...

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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of United Methodist Communities at The Shores

The care in this facility surpassed my and my wife's expectations. Administration is responsive to concerns and requests. Most of the staff are warm and caring, including aides, nurses, dining...

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