Independent Living Communities in Asbury Park, NJ

"Jyll, Christine and the entire staff at Heritage is the best you can find! They have kept their residents safe during the pandemic and have communicated with the families to keep them updated on the changing statuses. My father has lived in Assisted Living for a number of years and we could not be happier with the care and attention he has received. I am so thankful that Jyll has taken the necessary steps to keep her residents safe, even when those choices may not be popular. My father is a happy and healthy 90 year old, thanks to the care he has received at Heritage. Keep up the good work!!!"

"I liked the New Nautilus Hotel. It was clean. They had a lot of activities right on the beach, and there were ocean views. They're very knowledgeable and very friendly. The apartment I saw had a little tiny space for a little refrigerator, counter, a bed, and a dresser. It was clean, nice, and efficient. It was large and had a lot of closet space. I saw a lot of people with the aides. Some people were walking around without any assistance. Some people had walkers. Some were in wheelchairs."

"Comstock Court does the best they can here, but this building is infested with roaches, rats, and everything else and it's just too overwhelming. There's a call bell when you need help. I pulled it one night when I fell on the side of the bed and I was on the floor for 3 hours. Thank God my daughter came over to see me. She was the one who helped me up. There's a backyard where you can barbecue or whatnot and a room that you could entertain in your company if you'd like. There are people that come into the pantry to bring food that is sometimes unworthy of them, but they also bring good stuff from the food bank. I got a one-bedroom and it's OK. I'm on the second floor and I get a nice view of the backyard of my neighbors. They are friendly neighbors."

"Heritage Village at Ocean is very scenic. When you come down the street leading to here, which is called Hidden Meadows Drive, both sides have trees and shrubs, no houses, no buildings. It's really nice and secluded. The apartments are very nice, and it's very quiet. I got a one-bedroom, and it's big. I got my own washer and dryer inside the apartment. I'm on the third floor, and they've got elevators. Everything is closed with this pandemic. They had a clubhouse and things to do, but you can't use them right now. I like it because it's very clean, very quiet, and the rent is in the area I want to spend. I've only seen a couple of people working here. There's no food service."

"The tour that we had at Seabrook was very interesting. It looks very nice, but it’s enormous and a beautifully run place. You have to walk through about seven interconnected buildings, from one to the other. They have a little jeep that runs around the property every 15 minutes, so you could take that. They had a dining room; we were in the one of the clubhouses, and the dining room is in the other clubhouse, so you have to take the bus to get to the other clubhouse where they have the dining room. We did see their informal dining room; they have a buffet setup and more informal meals. "

"I toured Brightview Eatontown a year ago. They were very helpful and very informative. I thought there was too much alcohol being served. There were snacks around. Maybe that was supposed to be helpful, but if you were diabetic, that would be a problem. A lot of people can't self-limit themselves. I thought the residents' rooms were very small, and that may be because they want people to be encouraged to leave their rooms. I just thought there was not enough room. I would feel claustrophobic. The place is very clean. They have a patio, but they don't have a pool to my knowledge. The patio was spacious. People were out there, and they were having an event."

"We went to The Arbors. It was very nice. It was clean. The people seemed very nice. The staff that I saw seemed very nice. The facility looked nice and clean. We just went through it very quickly because there was COVID. Everybody was nice. We went in person, but we all had masks on. We really couldn't talk to anybody and there really wasn't a lot happening."

"I'm staying in Gregory School Apartments. It's a 55+ senior apartment and it's a nice place. The layout is perfect and I'm in a 1-bedroom. You pay, depending on your income. The place is perfect and everything is clean. I'm in their independent living and the other ones are for seniors that need more help. They all go by what you make. The staff is excellent. If you have any problem at all, they'll be right there for you with no hesitation. They have a couple of people who manage and take care of the place during the day and they have security at night. It's a very nice place and very secure. I cook my own meals. They have an exercise room on the other side but it's not in my building. There are benches outside and the landscape is beautiful. You can walk whenever you want."

"I toured The Atrium at Navesink Harbor. It's very clean and neat, and everybody is mannerly and respectful. Everything else was in place and very helpful. The staff was very knowledgeable."

"We moved my brother to The Triton House. We like that it is very clean, they give good care, and the food is good. They watch TV and order pizza. There is a county bus that will take them to doctors' appointments, and there is also a doctor that visits. They are provided three meals a day and laundry services. "

"My mom moved into Portland Pointe, and it is an excellent place. The employees and the people all seem nice. It's a very good value for the money. They have a full schedule of activities. It's just a nice living place for travel opportunities, as it's close to a lot of places to walk to."

"Arbor Terrace of Middletown was nice. It looked nice and clean. The staff members were very personable. However, price was still too high. Their price included 3 meals a day and a 1-bedroom room, and some were 2-bedroom rooms. "

"I am a resident of Leisure Village. I'm right on the lake, which is beautiful. It has a lot of natural beauty, ducks, and swans. We have two pools, one heated, and they're both outdoors. They have a lot of activities, but I didn't participate because I was taking care of my great-grandsons. There are a lot of amenities if you wish to take advantage of them, and I'm active in water aerobics. The staff is very good. If you need any help with appliances or anything else, they're very responsive and take care of it right away. They have garbage collection twice a week, recycling once a week, and they maintain the lawns very nicely. They have bingo weekly. They have a cafe that you can go to and hang out whenever you want. They have a gym, an art studio, and a sewing club. They have an Italian and Jewish club. They have a couple of church groups. I feel it's a little high, but most people say that it's the best facility for the money."

"The experience with The Renaissance was wonderful. It was a clean and beautiful community and the people were very friendly. The staff was very helpful and was available to answer any questions that I had. They have all different types of activities like bingo, day trips, and a club house. It was a nice facility. The staff was very professional and pleasant."