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10 Best Nursing Homes in Island Heights, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Island Heights nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Island Heights, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Island Heights, NJ

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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Island Heights, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Island Heights is $7,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,894 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Island Heights, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Island Heights, NJ
$7,719/mo

Nursing homes costs in Island Heights, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Island Heights, NJ
$7,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Island Heights, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,457/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,719/mo

Nursing homes costs in Island Heights, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,474/mo
Studio
$6,291/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Island Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Island Heights, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIsland Heights, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,719/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,404/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,457/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,606/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Island Heights, NJ:$7,719/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Island Heights, NJ:$7,404/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Island Heights, NJ:$7,457/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Island Heights, NJ:$6,606/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Island Heights, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Island Heights 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.

Island Heights, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Island Heights, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Island Heights 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
Island Heights, NJ$6,231/mo$6,009/mo+3.7%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,210/mo+6.6%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Island Heights, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,231/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,210/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Island Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Island Heights

CareOne at Jackson

5.0
We were very impressed with the level of care my loved one received here. They were very professional and exceeded my expectations.

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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FountainView Care Center in Lakewood, NJ

5.0
My stay was excellent. The rehab services were very good. The nurses were excellent and informative. The CNAs were excellent. They maintained my room really well throughout my stay. They were informative. The meals were interesting. They did try to be accommodating given my condition.

Island Heights nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Island Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Island Heights, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island Heights nursing homes

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 Island Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Island Heights, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Island Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island Heights, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Island Heights nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Island Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island Heights, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Island Heights nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Island Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Island Heights, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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