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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ocean, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ocean, A Place for Mom can help. With 25 memory care facilities in Ocean, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bath Beach, Fort Hamilton and Shore Acres.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Brick and Toms River.

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zipAverageCost: $7,265

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Cost of memory care in Ocean, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ocean is $7,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Bank, NJ with an average of $6,978 per month.

Memory care costs in Ocean, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ocean, NJ
$7,265/mo
$7,339/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ocean, NJ
$7,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,265/mo

Memory care costs in Ocean, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,345/mo
Studio
$7,684/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,927/mo

Senior living costs in Ocean vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ocean, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcean, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,265/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,265/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,373/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ocean, NJ:$7,265/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ocean, NJ:$7,265/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ocean, NJ:$6,373/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ocean, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocean and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Ocean, NJNJ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Ocean, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ocean have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ocean, NJ$10,109/mo$9,968/mo+1.4%
New Jersey$8,701/mo$8,164/mo+6.6%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Ocean, NJ
2024 average cost:$10,109/mo
2023 average cost:$9,968/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,701/mo
2023 average cost:$8,164/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ocean

Recent reviews for memory care in Ocean

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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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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Atria Tinton Falls

5.0
After visiting 9 different centers, Atria was the only place where I had a physical gut feeling that it was the right one. The location is bright, beautiful, the staff are very responsive, the food is restaurant-quality, everything was super clean and taken care of. The residents made it very ...
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Ocean review score based on 130 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 24 Ocean memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ocean 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

Ocean review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Ocean, NJ24 facilities
8.8
Interlaken, NJ23 facilities
8.8
Deal, NJ23 facilities

Review subcategories for Ocean 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 130 reviews of 24 Ocean memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ocean 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.
Ocean, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ocean memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean, 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 Ocean 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 Ocean that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ocean, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ocean 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 Ocean Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ocean, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocean 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 Ocean partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ocean 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 Ocean communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean 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 Ocean offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Ocean

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ocean protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 memory care facilities near Ocean, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ocean, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Sunrise of Sheepshead. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 25 memory care facilities near you in Ocean, 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 Ocean, 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 Ocean, 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 Ocean, New Jersey ranges from $1500 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Ocean, New Jersey is $7,265. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ocean, New Jersey typically starts at $1500. 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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