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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lower Squankum, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lower Squankum, A Place for Mom can help. With 40 memory care facilities in Lower Squankum, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lower Squankum incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lower Squankum memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lower Squankum, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tottenville.
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Being faced with putting both parents in to assisted living unexpectedly after an accident was a daunting task, but we couldn't be happier with our choice. Staff is amazing and engaging & they're well cared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brandywine Senior Living at Wall offers a caring, home-like environment for seniors who need a helping hand with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, medication administration and more. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Professional staff is available...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I give this assisted living facility 5 stars! I recommend this facility to anyone looking for a high quality and loving environment for their loved one. Everyone at Brandywine Reflections goes above and...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel.
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Although the level of care they provide is not quite adequate for my loved one (and we are looking in to other options), they do an excellent job here at the level they are able to provide for. The staff are...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, The Triton House is a licensed NJ residence just one block from the beach! Walk on the boardwalk all year long and enjoy summer breezes on the spacious front porch. We are located in easy walking distance to town and the train. With a comfortable living room,...
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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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My mom has been at Brandywine Reflections for one year. She has been well taken care of ones the year. The staff is pleasant and caring. The facility is very well taken care of.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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I had my Mother at the Chelsea at Toms River for 2 years before she passed away and she loved it! I chose the Chelsea because of the great reputation they have around the community. When I went in for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
See Yourself In A New Life!”The Residence at Toms River”Elegance and Style in North Dover.The Residence at Toms River; Toms Rivers’ newest and most exclusive Senior Living Community personifies exemplary resort-like service, personalized care and a close-knit family quality of life located in...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Lower Squankum, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lower Squankum is $7,330 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shrewsbury, NJ with an average of $7,042 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Squankum, NJ vs. nearby cities

Lower Squankum, NJ
$7,330/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Squankum, NJ vs. the state and national average

Lower Squankum, NJ
$7,330/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lower Squankum vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,330/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lower Squankum, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,402/mo
Studio
$6,762/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,217/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lower Squankum over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lower Squankum

Recent reviews for memory care in Lower Squankum

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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The Chelsea at Marlboro in Morganville, NJ

5.0
Our mom moved to The Chelsea at Marlboro a few months ago and her experience has been terrific! We are so happy that the staff has made her really feel like she has a new home. Her apartment is clean and spacious. She enjoys the meals and the activities. We feel comfortable knowing that if we ...
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CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living

4.9
Everything about this place was great from the office staff to the care staff from the time my Mom was placed here until her passing. There are activities that they made sure she participated in. My family was kept up to date with her health status and changes by the facility as well as her ...
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Lower Squankum review score based on 231 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 37 Lower Squankum memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lower Squankum review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lower Squankum review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Lower Squankum, NJ37 facilities
8.6
Farmingdale, NJ40 facilities
8.2

Review subcategories for Lower Squankum memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 231 reviews of 37 Lower Squankum memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lower Squankum resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Lower Squankum memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Squankum memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Squankum, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lower Squankum memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lower Squankum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
64.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Squankum memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lower Squankum Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Squankum memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lower Squankum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Squankum memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lower Squankum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Squankum memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lower Squankum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
27%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villas of Holmdel, Sunrise of Marlboro and Brandywine at The Gables are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lower Squankum, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 40 memory care facilities near Lower Squankum, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lower Squankum, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 40 memory care facilities near you in Lower Squankum, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lower Squankum, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lower Squankum, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lower Squankum, New Jersey ranges from $750 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Lower Squankum, New Jersey is $7,330. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lower Squankum, New Jersey typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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