Independent Living Communities in Toms River, NJ

"The Haven at Silverwoods was very nice. The apartments were very nice, and the staff was very friendly. The dining room was excellent, and the chef was wonderful. They have a community center, they play cards, the people go on trips on a shuttle, they have a indoor swimming pool and different activities every month. I like the location. "

"I liked Spring Oaks of Toms River a lot, and that would have been my choice. What I saw was fine, and I just liked the set up. I liked the dementia ward better. I liked the room sizes. They were medium size. It was like a hotel with a nice decent size bedroom and bathroom with a little kitchen. "

"I'm in a 55-plus community which I inherited from my late parents. It's called Leisure Village. The appearance is very beautiful. We have seven lakes here, we have an exercise room, and we have a hall to use when we gather or function a party. Overall, I just don't like where I'm at, and I don't want to be in New Jersey anymore. We have a golf course where we can play golf. I'm not an avid golfer, so it doesn't impress me. The pools are nice in the summer. I'm not impressed with the staff. I have never been impressed here. I'm a little disappointed because they could do better. They don't have any food. You're on your own here. We have HOA fees that we have to pay each month, and that's a little bit too high. In the unit there's a living room, and there's a front porch closed in. You have storage on the front porch, and you have two bedrooms in this unit. There is a bathroom, a laundry room, a full kitchen, and a dinette section."

"The Pines at Whiting has very good grounds outside. A lot of pine trees are around. There are trails that residents can walk through the woods and not just around the buildings themselves. The staff is very friendly and informative. If you ask a question, you feel like you're getting a straight answer. There's a small shopping plaza, drugstores, big supermarkets, and all kinds of medical support items like major hospitals in the area. The facility is located in a very central place in New Jersey. The Pines is affiliated with another place that's adjacent to it. The other place has a swimming pool, and residents of The Pines can use it. "

"The place is great the front office personnel named Theresa is outstanding very polite and thorough and funny very knowledgeable"

"Staff is helpful but hard to find. The building itself is quite new but the insides are boring and already outdated looking. The grounds are kept very nicely with lawn care provided. A few years back a security gate was added, which is more of a nuisance than an additional layer of security. My grandparents are in their late eighties and have absolutely no desire to move, but I wish there was a bit of a nicer place for them. They can afford a nicer place but are happy there because they have many friends and daily activities. There are social activities like BINGO, HAPPY HOOKERS, CHESS CLUB, POKER TOURNAMENTS etc weekly. These activities along with the ease of getting to and from the supermarket and pharmacy keep them happy enough to stay there for now. "

"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 stayed at The Arbors at Spring Lake for respite. She needs minimal care so it was just for meals and some socialization because she could handle her medications. She said they were very responsive to her needs. It's a lovely program that included exercise, wonderful meals, and a very caring staff. I sat with her during a meal there and it was very good. They had bingo, a chair yoga class, and they had the opportunity to take a ride to the boardwalk. She had a friend there too so they had that socialization. Her room had a sliding glass door, so she was able to sit out and read. I had gone on a trip and flown out of Newark Airport and they said to me, "If we had known that, we could have provided you a room when you got here", and it was very, very kind of them. She was very satisfied with the food. She thought the portions were great and the selection was good and healthy. The place was clean, and the staff was very accommodating and warm. They had wonderful young people working on the food service side who were very attentive. The only downside was how far it is from where I live but it was much more economically feasible than some of the other places in this area."

"I have been a resident of Four Seasons at Mirage for several years now and like it. I like the fact that they do all the outside work, like shovel the snow, mow the grass, and fertilize everything. They have bingo once a week, do bus trips to New York or outside Philadelphia to a flower show, and have golf, bowling, and more. They don't have apartments, just individual homes, and mine is quite small but others are large. They don't offer anything like housekeeping; that's all on you or you can hire somebody. It's a gated community and the guards are very nice, as are the staff at the desk. They offer a lot to do. If you want to participate, you can, but if you don't, then they don't make you. I'm very happy there."

"This is an amazing facility! The staff really seems to care about all of the residents and the are taken great care of. "

"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."

"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."

"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."