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. 

Directory of Nursing Homes in Toms River, NJ

Rose Garden Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1579 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ, 08755

Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was an excellent place, but they didn’t have a secure dementia unit or a memory care unit. It’s like a 5-star hotel. It’s very clean and well kept and per … (read more)
Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was an excellent place, but they didn’t have a secure dementia unit or a memory care unit. It’s like a 5-star hotel. It’s very clean and well kept and per … (read more)

Complete Care at Green Acres

1931 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ, 08755

My wife stayed at Complete Care at Green Acres for approximately two months. It’s very clean and well kept. You never smell any odors from the nurses cleaning up the patients. The food was excellent. … (read more)
My wife stayed at Complete Care at Green Acres for approximately two months. It’s very clean and well kept. You never smell any odors from the nurses cleaning up the patients. The food was excellent. … (read more)

Complete Care at Bey Lea

1351 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, 08753

Complete Care at Bey Lea is a good nursing facility, but they don’t have memory care. The staff showed me around, showed me all about the finances, showed me the private rooms, and she was very helpfu … (read more)
Complete Care at Bey Lea is a good nursing facility, but they don’t have memory care. The staff showed me around, showed me all about the finances, showed me the private rooms, and she was very helpfu … (read more)

Complete Care Holiday City

4 Plaza Drive, Toms River, NJ, 08757

RE AND THERAPY AFTER A STAY AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL..AND WAS DROPPED OFF AFTER HIS TIME WAS UP ALL CRIPPLED UP AND UNABLE TO WALK OR USE BATHROOM ALONE. I FELL THAY COULD HAVE GIVEN HIM MORE TIME SOME … (read more)
RE AND THERAPY AFTER A STAY AT THE MAIN HOSPITAL..AND WAS DROPPED OFF AFTER HIS TIME WAS UP ALL CRIPPLED UP AND UNABLE TO WALK OR USE BATHROOM ALONE. I FELL THAY COULD HAVE GIVEN HIM MORE TIME SOME … (read more)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River

14 Hospital Drive , Toms River, NJ, 08755

I’m trying to get things ready for my neighbor to come home and I’m am trying to get his new medications ordered to the pharmacy, however I can’t get anyone to order them and it is the next business d … (read more)
I’m trying to get things ready for my neighbor to come home and I’m am trying to get his new medications ordered to the pharmacy, however I can’t get anyone to order them and it is the next business d … (read more)

Arbors Care Center

1750 Route 37 west, Toms River, NJ, 08757

My room is bug infested. I’ve reported the problem but nothing has been done. I push the button for help and have had to wait anywhere from 1 to 6 hours for someone to see what the problem is. Ever … (read more)
My room is bug infested. I’ve reported the problem but nothing has been done. I push the button for help and have had to wait anywhere from 1 to 6 hours for someone to see what the problem is. Ever … (read more)

Community Medical Center TCU

99 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ, 08755



Complete Care at Arbors

1750 Rt 37 West, Toms River, NJ, 08757


Complete Care at The Havens

1700 NJ-37 , Toms River, NJ, 08757


Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Atlantic Coast held a great event yesterday. They always have great ideas, great decorations and set up. It was a beautiful night with shade and a breeze. They always do an amazing job.
Atlantic Coast held a great event yesterday. They always have great ideas, great decorations and set up. It was a beautiful night with shade and a breeze. They always do an amazing job.

Leisure Park

1400 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ, 08701


Pines Village

507 Route 530, Whiting, NJ, 08759

My father in law went to The Pines for a 2 1/2 week sub acute rehabilitation stay. Everyone from Admissions With Jeff, to Larry the Nursing Director, Jessica the nursing supervisor, all the therapists … (read more)
My father in law went to The Pines for a 2 1/2 week sub acute rehabilitation stay. Everyone from Admissions With Jeff, to Larry the Nursing Director, Jessica the nursing supervisor, all the therapists … (read more)

Tallwoods Care Center

18 Butler Boulevard, Bayville, NJ, 08721

I have never done this and wish I had earlier, but this place is grossly understaffed and overcrowded. My family member was here after breaking a hip. The family member was just put on Parkinson’s … (read more)
I have never done this and wish I had earlier, but this place is grossly understaffed and overcrowded. My family member was here after breaking a hip. The family member was just put on Parkinson’s … (read more)

Harrogate

400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

After back surgery I did 14 days of rehab at Harrogate. The staff there was wonderful they treated me like family. The Administrators, Nurses ,Therapist, Housekeeper’s and Aids were all a factor in … (read more)
After back surgery I did 14 days of rehab at Harrogate. The staff there was wonderful they treated me like family. The Administrators, Nurses ,Therapist, Housekeeper’s and Aids were all a factor in … (read more)

Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

859 West Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ, 08005

The stay was welcoming ad the staff was great . I felt very comfortable.
The stay was welcoming ad the staff was great . I felt very comfortable.

Crestwood Manor

50 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ, 08759

My dad was at Crestwood Manor for rehab. The rooms were good, and the food was good. The activities that they had to break up the day for these patients were very good. Sometimes, during nice weather, … (read more)
My dad was at Crestwood Manor for rehab. The rooms were good, and the food was good. The activities that they had to break up the day for these patients were very good. Sometimes, during nice weather, … (read more)

Shore Rehabilitation Institute

425 Jack Martin Blvd. #8a, Brick, NJ, 08724

Shore Rehabilitation Institute was a very good facility. My mother was in acute care, and we had a really positive experience overall. We were very lucky with her outcome. She had some really good phy … (read more)
Shore Rehabilitation Institute was a very good facility. My mother was in acute care, and we had a really positive experience overall. We were very lucky with her outcome. She had some really good phy … (read more)

Shorrock Gardens Care Center

75 Old Toms River Road , Brick, NJ, 08723

My mother is in Shorrock Gardens Care Center. The place is fine and clean. She likes it and wants to stay there for a long time. The staff is nice. The patient-staff ratio seems fine. The food is good … (read more)
My mother is in Shorrock Gardens Care Center. The place is fine and clean. She likes it and wants to stay there for a long time. The staff is nice. The patient-staff ratio seems fine. The food is good … (read more)

Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation

175 Bartley Road, Jackson, NJ, 08527

Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation is very well kept, very clean, and the nurses are very good. They take care of my dad. He loves the food too. It’s only five minutes from my house, so t … (read more)
Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation is very well kept, very clean, and the nurses are very good. They take care of my dad. He loves the food too. It’s only five minutes from my house, so t … (read more)

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. 

$10783

Toms River

$11254

New Jersey

$7756

United States

$9277

Atlantic City

$10950

Vineland

$10555

Ocean City

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. 

$4910

Home care

$4957

Home health care

$1788

Adult day health care

$7478

Assisted living

$10783

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11999

Nursing home (private room)

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.

Resource

Contact

Description

(609) 978-6869

Meals 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. 

(877) 582-6995

The 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. 

(732) 929-2091

At 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. 

(732) 349-1500

The 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.