The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Ocean County, NJ

"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 therapy department was great, they took their time and made sure that I received the right therapy I needed to get back on my feet and return home."

"Greenbriar Association is an independent living community for seniors who want a home environment. Plus, it provides a lot of activities that are geared towards them within the community. They have an in-ground pool, sauna, pool tables, an exercise room, a place for shuffleboard, for tennis, a fishing lake, and exercise programs and activities going on in the clubhouse every day except Sunday. I would recommend it for people who are looking for independent living for their relatives."

"Staff is very caring and pleasant. They took amazing care of my Dad while he was there for a lenthy rehabilitation stay, and was very helpful even with after care when he went home. I felt very comfortable with my Dad here, knowing he was safe and in great care. I would recommend this facility. Very clean as well"

"We're going to Seabrook Retirement Community. It's very well-maintained and very professional. There were lots of people moving around and doing different things. The apartments looked great. The staff were all very professional. The food was excellent. With regards to activities, you name it, they offer it. They have health programs and entertainment. They offer everything."

"When I walked into Applewood Estates, I was impressed with the energy, the people, and the decoration. It was stylish and comfy. I saw opportunities for growth, socialization, and good food. The staff person that took me on the tour was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of pointers. The food was excellent. There was good variety. The dining room was attractive, open, and light. They have a swimming pool, gardening, bocce, and all kinds of things that anyone would enjoy."

"Our 93-year old dad has always been very independent but after a medical incident over the summer, he was not safe living alone. After a hospital stay, rehab, assisted living, back home with homecare and another hospital stay and rehab, we found an answer to his home away from home and that was Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury. We couldn't be happier. It is never an easy decision to place a loved one in a facility, but we couldn't have found a more suitable place for not only our dad, but for us too. We wanted him close to us so we moved him from Ocean to Monmouth County so we would be able to visit often. Although he stays to himself in his beautiful apartment, he has his three meals a day and is safe. Because he is safe, we can sleep knowing that he is well cared for and that he is. Laura helped our family out tremendously from our first visit to the facility and well after. Mary, my dad's night-time aide always has a smile on her face and makes it a point to reach out when she sees me visiting. Everyone from the servers to the nurses to the front desk, including the folks behind the scenes have been most welcoming and helpful and for that we are grateful. They remember my name when I visit and that speaks volumes to me. The facility is beautiful and have many inside lounges to sit in, as well as the outside when the warmer weather arrives, including the walking path. A beautiful all-around facility and the humans inside are even more beautiful. I have already had a meal with my dad and must say the food is delicious and they have a wide selection to choose from. I would just like to say kudos to Laura and her team and although I do not remember names that well, I do remember faces... and obviously they do too, because everyone I encounter is always so welcoming. Thank you, Arbor Terrace, for creating a Home away from Home for our dad... and for us too!"

"I like that Monroe Village has a lot of activities. It is very modern, and they offer a lot of things. The apartment is pretty nice. It has a kitchen. It's a nice-sized apartment. There's a stove and a refrigerator. The staff member who toured me around was very helpful and very nice. They serve three meals a day. They have a garden area and a greenhouse as outside spaces."

"My friend moved in. She's in their independent living and has a nice apartment. It has a bedroom, a nicely sized living room, a full kitchen, and a very nice bathroom. She could also take her dog with her. She felt that she liked the area it was in because it's close to family and close to us, her friends. It's a very nice four-story building, and the grounds are walkable and very nice. When you go inside, you have to sign in and sign out, which I like. There's also someone always there at the desk. The hallways are nice and bright. The dining room was very large. I didn't go into the dining room to eat, but I had lunch with my friend there. There is sort of a deli place there where you just order what you want, and they make it right there. They also had waitress service, and the food was delicious. They have lots of activities like chair yoga and cardio drumming. They have two movie theaters and a hair salon. They have everything there that my friend could take advantage of if she chose to, and she's been doing different activities during the day. They even travel. If you want to go, they take you to different places. For instance, they went to Point Pleasant Beach to the boardwalk. They have a lot of different interesting things that they do for the residents. My friend is adjusting and doing things at her own tempo. She's also very happy that she was able to bring her dog with her. I would say that the staff and the residents all seem very pleasant. When I was there, there was a lot of activity going on. There was a group playing cards and doing puzzles. On every floor where there was activity, there were quite a few people involved. They have everything you need that they could offer to you, and I thought that was nice. I like everything about the facility."

"Rossmoor is beautiful and very nice. It's everything that I'm looking for. The community is secure and has social life. It's all individual homes. There are seven rooms to the complex that I'm going into, with two bedrooms, two baths, living room, dining room, and kitchen."