The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodbury, NJ for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodbury

• The state of New Jersey does not a levy income tax on Social Security income. However, withdrawals from IRAs and other retirement accounts are taxed as income. Seniors on a budget may want to consider their withdrawals. 
  
• Woodbury has a high crime rate, especially considering its size. Violent crimes rate 26.9 on a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the safest; U.S. average violent crime rates are 22.7. Property crimes, including theft and car burglaries, are a whopping 66.2, compared to the national average of 35.4.
  
• Woodbury residents enjoy all four seasons, with distinct weather changes. Summers are warm and humid, with July high temperatures reaching into the high 80s. Winters are cold and snowy, with January lows dipping into the teens. 
  
• Woodbury residents are served by the New Jersey Transit Authority. This includes bus, light rail and train services, as well as para-transportation for those who need it. Seniors are eligible for reduced rates. 
  
• The cost of living in Woodbury is on par with the average in the U.S., at 98 compared to the baseline of 100. Housing costs, however, are at 71 compared to 100, which may mean that assisted living fees are less than the rest of the state, as the facility operating costs may be less expensive.
  
• Woodbury is home to world-class medical facilities, including Inspira Medical Center in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.