The Best Assisted Living Communities in Monmouth County, NJ

"My mom has moved into Sunrise of Lincroft. She said she loves this place and made a decision before we even left. It has been there for 40 years, and she liked that it was very homey, like very familiar, and smaller. It felt more like home, and it had a warmth about it that she liked. We went and saw a possible room for her and did a little tour. Before we even got to the elevator to go back downstairs, she said, "I love it here." The staff that I have dealt with, I love them. I haven't had any issues; I think they're all great. I know that they have a lot of Catholic things because it's a large Catholic community, so they have a rosary group every day. They do movies, play bingo, and have certain games. They celebrate whenever they can. I remember, my mom was in the hospital, and she was gone for like a month and a half. When she came back, I asked if they wanted it if I made cupcakes for everybody, so I made like 105 cupcakes, and we brought them in and we did it as an activity for everybody to decorate. If you didn't want to decorate on your own, you can take one that's already decorated. We did it so that everybody could have an opportunity to have a cupcake or decorate a cupcake. It was to celebrate my mom returning, and they accommodated that nicely. They're very festive. I want to go there and eat every day. Their food is good. If you're not a resident, you're not allowed in the dining area, but I had the opportunity the other day because there is an issue with my mom, and she missed lunch. So, I went in with her afterward and they told me because we were the only ones in there except for maybe like three people, they let me sit in with her. She had a butternut squash soup that they made, and they have an egg salad. I got to taste them, and I think the food is delicious. Even the staff says they love to eat the food there. The food is good, smells delicious, and tasted good. They'll serve wine if you like it, with your lunch and dinner. They let everyone have a glass of wine if they want. I think it's very lovely. It's set up like a formal dining room. There are tablecloths and cloth napkins, it's very nice. They're given a menu every day; there's a menu posted, but they're each given a menu at their table. I love it, and it's nice. I think all the chairs maybe, or most of them, are rolling chairs. This is much easier for the seniors to get in and out. If you want to stay in your wheelchair, you can stay in your wheelchair. There are a couple of times that I'm not allowed to go in there, and they have a really cute pub area outside the dining room. If I want to come and have a sandwich with my mom but I don't want to take her off premises and I want to have a meal with her, she can come out to that side. She is still near the dining room, but I'm allowed to sit there with her. There's a jukebox and they leave out fruit or cookies and little cakes; sometimes whatever they have to leave out for the residents to stop by and pick up. That's my cupcakes out there one night because there were some extras. I would give them five across the board on anything. I had an issue; my mom had a problem. I brought it to the director right away. Because she was just leaving to go to lunch, she put it down, grabbed the chair, flew over, and sat next to my mom. She genuinely listened to my mom's concerns because there was an issue, and everybody's perspective is different. The staff member's perspective was reported, and my mom was not. When I finally was able to get my mom to not be upset and talk to me, she told me about it. When I saw the director, she didn't wait. She put her lunch down, but she didn't go put it in her office. She came over to us, put it down at the table nearby, pulled up a chair, and talked to my mom right away. I thought it was wonderful. She had lots of respect for my mother. That is actually why I started to view the sunrise. I did some research online after going into some places and not being too thrilled. I got used to the sales pitch that's kind of all it was when I went to places. I looked into the company, and I liked the company's motto and vision. They care about the elderly, and they expect that their staff always treats their residents with absolute respect and dignity. So, when my mom had an issue that one of the aides wouldn't leave the room while my mom was using the bathroom, my mom was very upset. It became an issue, and my mom is reported for being nasty, but the part about the woman not leaving the bathroom and my mom liking the privacy was not reported. So, when we discussed it, the director was like, "Oh, no, I don't blame you at all. I would expect her to leave, too." she validated my mom's concern instead of making my mom feel unheard. That was important, and they do want you to feel like you're comfortable enough to come up and speak to them. I feel it's run like a family more than it's run like a business, and I think that's why my mom loves it. In terms of value for money, it's pretty much what you expect. It's better priced than most places too, because I've gone to other places that were the same price and not as nice, or more expensive and just about the same"

Located at 1530 West Park Avenue in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls offers both assisted living and memory care services. The community spans an impressive 58,000 square feet, featuring a 1,200-square-foot courtyard within the memory care wing. It comprises 58 units, with 45 designated for assisted living and 13 for memory care residents. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily living experience. The on-site beauty and barber shop caters to personal grooming needs, while resident transportation services facilitate convenient travel to appointments and local attractions. For leisure, the community offers music sessions, games, book clubs, yoga classes, a fitness room, gardening activities, arts and crafts, and off-site excursions. Dining options are flexible, featuring in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the dining room, room service, guest accommodations during mealtime, and special diets tailored to individual needs. The community emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. With personalized lifestyles, compassionate caregivers, and comfortable suites, All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls offers everything needed to live with ease. Nearby attractions include the beaches, boardwalk, and shops of the Jersey Shore, providing residents with opportunities for leisure and recreation. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search

"We chose Millennium Memory Care for my aunt because there were only fifteen people there, and it's like a house type of environment with five staff members, so it wasn't like a big institution. There's a lot of sunlight and it's only for people with Alzheimer's. We haven't got the chance to go inside because of the COVID, but as far as the attentiveness and calling us back, it's been good. They have a program now where she's having help with her swallowing, they got her a better wheelchair, they're gonna have somebody come in for four hours a day, and she sees a doctor once a week. She's getting much better care than what we can give her at home. I also like the staff. The facility looks like a home that's built in the neighborhood because in Holmdel, all the houses are big, and this looks like it fits into the neighborhood. It's a bit expensive, but I feel like we're getting what we paid for."

"This is the third assisted living community in which my mother has resided. By far, this community has been the most attentive to her needs. All staff are extremely professional and caring for my mother. My mother's experience has been that this has been a welcoming home for her. Others felt more like a hotel, but we have found all personnel contribute to making Mira Vie a most positive experience!"

"I visited Atria Tinton Falls and toured the assisted living facility. The place is clean and has a friendly staff who seem like they really care. They sent me home with lunch and some cookies, and it was very good. They had specials and an everyday menu. The studio rooms that we saw were very clean and updated."

"Sunrise of Shrewsbury is a beautiful new facility. It's big and it's gorgeous. I wish I was 55, I would move in tomorrow. I loved it. While I was waiting to go in for a tour, I heard a sing-along going on in the background. I was sitting in front of the fireplace there, I turned around, and they were having a sing-along for their happy hour. They have music playing and they were singing together and had their little drinks. Everybody seemed happy. Then I got to smell food, and I went home starving because it smells amazing. Nicole was amazing, she's the director. She gave me the tour because the other person had gone home already. While we walked around, she knew everybody's name. Everyone said hello and smiled at her. You couldn't have staged it to be that amazing. She was involved with everything, helping people that looked like they might have been struggling with their walk, getting an elevator, holding an elevator for somebody, and picking up things. If she saw a piece of trash on the floor, she'd take it out. She said, even though everybody has a job, no one here is above doing a different person's job, or below doing somebody else's job. Everyone's here to help. Whether the person is working on maintenance, or you're the director, or in sales, whatever your job is, if somebody needs a hand with something, you're willing to help. That's what they're looking for, for their staff, and that's why I fell in love with them. I only got to smell the food, but it smells amazing. We were there when some of the guests were finished eating already, and she asked everybody how they enjoyed their meal, and it was delicious. It's brand new, immaculate, and clean. It has all the amenities that you would want in a new place. Even when we went on the outside deck, they brought the pillows in to make sure that they didn't get rained on and whatnot. Since it was just built, they didn't miss a beat on amenities."