The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ocean County, NJ for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Ocean County, NJ

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Sunrise of Jackson

Provides: Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
"Sunrise of Jackson is a newer building. It was also very well kept. The staff told me there are 92 beds in that facility. They explained the ratio of help to the people and the doctors that come..." More

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The Residence at Stafford

Provides: Memory Care
1275 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
"The Residence at Stafford was very nice. It was very expensive though. The level of care and the ratio to care were very nice. It's very acceptable. It's a very warm community, but if you're..." More

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Caring Star 2013

Spring Oak Assisted Living of Forked ...

Provides: Memory Care
601 N. Main St., Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
"We have chosen Spring Oak Assisted Living of Forked River for my father. We took him there to see it and he liked it. He felt he was walking into a very plush hotel. He was happy that he was able..." More

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Caring Star 2023

Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River

Provides: Memory Care
1126 Lakewood Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753
"I went to Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River, and I got to meet the owner. She was very, very professional and very helpful. She told me when a bed becomes available there, that we could move my mother..." More
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Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson

Provides: Memory Care
11 History Lane, Jackson, NJ 08527
"I went to Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living. They have memory care. It's hard to tell in an hour, but they certainly devoted a lot of time to me and answered any..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Terraces at Seacrest Village

Provides: Memory Care
281 Mathistown Rd, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
"The Terraces at Seacrest Village is a stunning, brand-new assisted living residence that opened in June 2013. The Terraces is conveniently located on Mathistown Road in picturesque Little Egg..." More

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Serenity Gardens at Brick

Provides: Memory Care
320 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ 08724
"Alcoeur Gardens at Brick has a more intimate setting. It's smaller and it's set up to feel a lot more like a home rather than an institution or a hospital. The TV's going and people were having..." More

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Bella Terra by Monarch

Provides: Memory Care
2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527
"Mom was in the memory care unit. Occasionally when I visited, used her private bathroom in her room, and more often then not...had to find a employee to bring toilet paper as none on the roll or..." More

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Leisure Park

Provides: Memory Care
1400 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701
"Leisure Park offers compassionate senior care in Lakewood, NJ. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm, well-trained staff works closely..." More

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Caring Star 2021

Brandywine Living at Reflections

Provides: Memory Care
1594 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724
"My mother has recently taken residence at Brandywine Reflections. They have been tremendous in dealing with the questions and anxiety related to the admissions process. The interactions with the..." More

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Brandywine Living at Toms River

Provides: Memory Care
1587 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
"My mom has been a resident at Brandywine Living at Toms River for ten years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at an early stage, so it made sense to establish her in a community that would adjust..." More

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The Chelsea at Brick

Provides: Memory Care
458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
"The Chelsea at Brick was a nice and affordable place. We had a great tour. It was beautiful, very homey, and everyone was very friendly. I spoke with some of the residents and they all seemed very..." More

Artis Senior Living Of Brick (Opening...

Provides: Memory Care
466 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
"My husband stayed at Artis Senior Living Of Brick. It was a very nice place. There was like a mile-long courtyard, etc. It was clean. Everything was good. They couldn't handle my husband because..." More

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Spring Oak of Toms River

Provides: Memory Care
2145 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
"The woman who helped us, the director of sales and marketing at Spring Oak at Toms River, was very helpful, very knowledgeable, provided us with a physical tour, and answered all of our..." More

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The Chelsea At Toms River

Provides: Memory Care
1657 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
"First off, you can easily tell this facility is grossly understaffed. Staff was great. Administration is terrible. Poor communication skills, terrible people skills and an inability to understand..." More

Shorrock Gardens Care Center

Provides: Memory Care
75 Old Toms River Road , Brick, NJ 08723
"Shorrock Gardens Care Center is clean and there is no smell. My friend is in the memory care and their rooms are a good size. I go there all the time at different hours, on different days, and..." More

Magnolia Gardens

Provides: Memory Care
1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

Complete Care Holiday City

Provides: Memory Care
4 Plaza Drive, Toms River, NJ 08757
"Staff very helpful to family and caring of resident. Food very good. Rooms spacious and well equipped, with revocations coming soon. Feel my loved one is safe and well cared for!" More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Ocean County

    Ocean County runs along the New Jersey shore with Toms River as the County Seat. The state of New Jersey estimates over 180,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, which are particularly common in the 65 and older demographic. Ocean County has a population of 590,000, 22 percent of whom are age 65 and older. Out of that group, 12 percent are estimated to have a form of dementia. To treat and house these people, there are 13 memory care facilities in Ocean County. 

    Dementia Care Homes, the official name for memory care facilities in Ocean County and the rest of the state, are licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health. Each facility must provide specialized levels of care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. 

    • Although Social Security benefits are exempt from state income tax in New Jersey, withdrawals from IRAs and other retirement accounts are taxed as income with tax percentages based on the annual income from all sources. Ocean County families budgeting for a loved one's memory care may wish to consider this. 
    • The cost of living in Ocean County is higher than the national average, at 114 compared to a baseline of 100. Housing costs of 146 compared to 100 are the main reason. Those families on a tight budget may find this affects their selection. Healthcare is very important to those 65 and older, and it's lower than the national average at 96 compared to 100. 
    • Weather in Ocean County means cold winters with lots of snow and lows dropping into the 20s and teens. These cold temperatures may be uncomfortable for some seniors. Summers are warm, humid and mild, with highs reaching the upper-80s. There is some risk for tropical storms along the Jersey Shore, which families looking for memory care may want to consider. 
    • Ocean County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia, such as Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center and Community Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.


    Paying for Memory Care in Ocean County

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in New Jersey

    $9,001.00 Monmouth County
    $7,885.00 Middlesex County
    $7,533.00 Burlington County
    $7,137.00 Ocean County
    $6,685.00 Camden County
    $6,587.00 Mercer County
    $6,250.00 Atlantic County
    $5,747.00 US

    Memory Care costs in Ocean County start around $7,137 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Ocean County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Ocean County

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Jersey page.

    More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

    While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

    • Veterans Benefits
    • Life Insurance Policy
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Reverse Mortgage

    For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.


    Free Memory Care Resources in Ocean County

    Ocean County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free memory care resources in Ocean County, please visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.

    Directory of Winners in the Ocean County Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Ocean County

    Ocean County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Ocean County

    • Review of Artis Senior Living Of Brick (Opening Spring 2020)

      My husband stayed at Artis Senior Living Of Brick. It was a very nice place. There was like a mile-long courtyard, etc. It was clean. Everything was good. They couldn't handle my husband because th... Read more

      Kathleen
    • Review of The Chelsea At Toms River

      First off, you can easily tell this facility is grossly understaffed. Staff was great. Administration is terrible. Poor communication skills, terrible people skills and an inability to understand w... Read more

      TheBeard
    • Review of Brandywine Living at Toms River

      My mom has been a resident at Brandywine Living at Toms River for ten years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at an early stage, so it made sense to establish her in a community that would adjust... Read more

      SherrillD
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