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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Toms River, NJ for 2024

Toms River is located along the eastern seaboard in Ocean County, NJ. With an estimated 18,351 residents over the age of 65, the city has more seniors per capita than the national average. Seniors who prioritize health and safety may be drawn to the fact that Toms River has a violent crime rate and an overall cost of healthcare below the respective national averages. At $10,783 a month, the city’s median cost of nursing home care is roughly 4.2% below what most New Jersey seniors are paying.

Outside of hospitals, Toms River’s nursing homes provide the most robust set of medical care services. Skilled nursing, diabetes management, wound care and rehabilitative services are common in addition to assistance with daily living activities. For seniors who don’t need around-the-clock medical supervision from nurses and physicians, home care or assisted living could be a better option.

This guide covers the cost of senior care in Toms River and resources that may help seniors save money for nursing home care or pay for it directly. Programs that can help seniors delay transitioning into a nursing facility with in-home services are included as well. 

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Nursing Home Costs in Toms River, NJ

For a semiprivate room, seniors in Toms River pay an average of $10,783 a month. The median cost for a private room is $11,999. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Although seniors in Toms River spend about $3,027 more each month on nursing home care than the majority of older Americans, they spend $471 less than seniors across the state, making it a relatively affordable destination for nursing home care. Vineland is one of the more costly cities in New Jersey with a cost of $167 more than Toms River per month. In Ocean City, seniors pay about $228 less each month than residents in Toms River’s nursing homes. Atlantic City is among the most affordable in the state, with its seniors paying $1,506 less per month. 

Toms River

$10,783

New Jersey

$11,254

United States

$7,756

Atlantic City

$9,277

Vineland

$10,950

Ocean City

$10,555

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Average monthly costs for senior care in Toms River range from $1,788 for adult day health care to $11,999 for nursing home care with a private room or $10,783 for a semiprivate room. Home care and home health care fall in the lower half of the range with respective monthly costs of $4,910 and $4,957. For assisted living, seniors spend about $7,478 a month. 

Home care

$4,910

Home health care

$4,957

Adult day health care

$1,788

Assisted living

$7,478

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,783

Nursing home (private room)

$11,999

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Toms River, NJ

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Toms River, NJ

The list below contains resources that may help seniors pay for nursing home care, save money on common expenses and delay nursing home care with in-home services. We’ve also included advocacy programs to help seniors resolve issues they may encounter at their nursing facilities.

ResourceContactService
Meals On Wheels of Ocean County(609) 978-6869Meals on Wheels provides homebound seniors with hot, nutritious meals delivered to their doors. Meals are designed to provide one-third of seniors' daily required nutrition, and deliveries occur Monday through Friday. A $2 donation is suggested but not required. To qualify, seniors must be at least 60 years of age and lack the ability to prepare their own food.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(877) 582-6995The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is responsible for investigating complaints from seniors living in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The Ombudsman often steps in when seniors have concerns about the quality of care they're receiving and during billing disputes. Seniors and their families can also reach out to the Ombudsman with questions about selecting a nursing home and how to finance care.
Ocean County Office of Senior Services(732) 929-2091At the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, seniors can access a variety of programs designed to help them maintain their wellbeing while living at home. Connecting seniors with state and federal programs that cater to New Jersey's aging population, such as the family caregiver support program, Social Security and Veterans Affairs, are among the services the office provides.
Ocean County Board of Social Services(732) 349-1500The Ocean County Board of Social Services is the primary contact for low-income seniors in Toms River to apply for government assistance programs such as Medicaid, which can directly pay for seniors' nursing home care. In addition to advising on the benefits of managed long-term services and supports, workers at the agency can help seniors apply for personal assistance and respite care programs as well as senior transportation services.

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