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Photo of Accolades Senior Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, Independent Living
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Newark Haven Assisted Living is located in beautiful Newark, Delaware. We are well known for providing exceptional service to all of our residents. Sometimes moving from your home to an assisted living facility can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. We are located in a very safe and...
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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.
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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Photo of Newark Manor
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
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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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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...

Cost of assisted living in Port Elizabeth, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Port Elizabeth is $5,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somers Point, NJ with an average of $4,915 per month.

Assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Port Elizabeth, NJ
$5,603/mo
$5,416/mo
$5,922/mo

Assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Port Elizabeth, NJ
$5,603/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,603/mo
$5,613/mo

Assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,492/mo
Studio
$6,182/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,392/mo

Senior living costs in Port Elizabeth 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: Port Elizabeth, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Elizabeth, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,603/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,613/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,627/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Elizabeth, NJ:$5,603/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Port Elizabeth, NJ:$5,613/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Elizabeth, NJ:$4,627/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Port Elizabeth 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Port Elizabeth, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Port Elizabeth 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Elizabeth, NJ$6,606/mo$6,067/mo+8.9%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Port Elizabeth, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,606/mo
2023 average cost:$6,067/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Port Elizabeth, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Port Elizabeth.

What families are saying about assisted living in Port Elizabeth

Recent reviews for assisted living in Port Elizabeth

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Brandywine at Voorhees

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Port Elizabeth review score based on 818 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 818 reviews of 138 Port Elizabeth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Elizabeth review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Port Elizabeth review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Port Elizabeth, NJ138 facilities
8.1
Millville, NJ235 facilities
8.3
Woodbine, NJ82 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Elizabeth assisted living

When assisted living 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 818 reviews of 138 Port Elizabeth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Port Elizabeth resident and family assisted living 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Port Elizabeth assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Elizabeth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Port Elizabeth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Port Elizabeth, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Port Elizabeth assisted living

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 Port Elizabeth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Elizabeth, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Elizabeth assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Port Elizabeth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Elizabeth, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Elizabeth assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Port Elizabeth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Elizabeth, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Elizabeth assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Port Elizabeth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Elizabeth, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Port Elizabeth

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Port Elizabeth protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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