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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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47 reviews
9.9
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47 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
19%
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4%
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2%
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When you walk in the door, everyone is so friendly and you definitely get the warm feeling of home. Staff is AMAZING! This is why I picked Brookdale Cape May for my dad. He has been there over a year now, I...
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be the right fit for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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55 Photos available
8.7
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8 reviews
8.7
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
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Each apartment has an outdoor balcony, if the client's needs move from assisted living to memory care, they remain in their own apartment (unless they are a flight risk), establishment is clean, staff...
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.
Victoria Commons provides high quality senior living services in the popular retirement town of North Cape May, New Jersey. Our beachfront town is a favorite vacation spot, peaceful and tranquil with fine dining and shopping readily available. At Victoria Commons, residents choose from a variety...
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Photo of Maurice House
33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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10 reviews
8.6
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10 reviews
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40%
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10%
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0%
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Maurice House is a wonderful place. It's clean, beautiful, well cared for. The staff are like family to the residents and families. Mom loves the food and the socialization. She is thriving and loves her new...
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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8.4
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8 reviews
8.4
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Autumn Lake The Resort at Oceanview is exceptional! The facility is beautiful, well-maintained, active, and welcoming, creating a warm community. [name removed], Director of Admissions, is a gem—kind,...
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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is located in Oceanview, NJ. Our mission is to inspire their residents to live life to its fullest by providing the residents with elite-level care in a warm, energetic, and vibrant atmosphere. They offer bright comfortable rooms along with outdoor courtyards...
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8.4
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17 reviews
8.4
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17 reviews
5 star
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Everyone there was very helpful and nice whenever I went to visit my sister or ask questions about her care. It's very well maintained and friendly staff.
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.
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7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 Shell Pile, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Shell Pile is $5,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, NJ with an average of $5,305 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shell Pile, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Shell Pile, NJ
$5,893/mo
$5,738/mo
$6,192/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shell Pile, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Shell Pile, NJ
$5,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shell Pile, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,599/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,893/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shell Pile, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,229/mo
Studio
$5,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,847/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Pile 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: Shell Pile, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Pile, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,893/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,599/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,367/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shell Pile, NJ:$5,893/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Pile, NJ:$5,599/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shell Pile, NJ:$5,599/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shell Pile, NJ:$4,367/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shell Pile, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shell Pile 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Shell Pile, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shell Pile 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
Shell Pile, NJ$6,909/mo$5,516/mo+25.3%
New Jersey$7,424/mo$7,065/mo+5.1%
National$5,553/mo$5,232/mo+6.1%
Shell Pile, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,909/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:+25.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,424/mo
2023 average cost:$7,065/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shell Pile

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shell Pile

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

WoodView Estates Assisted Living in Mays Landing, NJ

4.5
The staff at Woodview are amazing! They go above and beyond to care for my mother and father. I am very grateful to have them there as residents. There could be more in-facility activities offered if possible. Also, the transportation could have more times available. The activities they have ...
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Spring Oak at Vineland

4.3
Very helpful staff and informative. It would be nice to see more employees on staff. They do seem to be stretched thin. Not sure that there are many activities going on in the memory care unit. This is just what I have observed from visits we have made.

Shell Pile nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Pile nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Pile, 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 Shell Pile 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 Shell Pile 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
75%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Pile 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 Shell Pile Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shell Pile, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Pile 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 Shell Pile partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shell Pile, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shell Pile 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 Shell Pile communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Pile, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Pile 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 Shell Pile offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Pile, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Brookdale Cape May, Complete Care at Victoria Commons and Maurice House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shell Pile, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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