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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shirley, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shirley 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 Shirley, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Shirley or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shirley.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Whitman, Southwest and Girard Estate.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Eldridge Hill, Union Grove and Point Airy.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shirley, NJ

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Photo of Traditions of Cross KeysCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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72 reviews
9.8
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72 reviews
5 star
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We have been overall happy with the Traditions. I think they could do a little better to have more interaction with the residents. However, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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85 reviews
9.6
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85 reviews
5 star
83%
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9%
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6%
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1%
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Staff very helpful. Easy to move into apartment. Nurse was definitely helpful when assisting mom going to hospital. CV should implement a more efficient program for meal pickup. Plus a cheaper program...
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.
Let Cardinal Village take the worry out of your retirement years.   Our community design is all on one level. We offer a selection of apartment styles to fit your needs; all with no entrance fees and a month to month lease.   Our nondenominational community offers peace of mind and...
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
51%
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The facility is welcoming and fun. There is a daily calendar full of a variety of activities. The dining room is elegant and the food is delicious. The nurse's station is easily accessible and the nurses are...
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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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9.0
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22 reviews
9.0
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22 reviews
5 star
64%
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The entire staff is accessible and very friendly. Everyone is willing to help. The facility is excellent. They did a great job making it look like a home. The fireplace is a nice touch.
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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44 Photos available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
5 star
63%
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25%
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0%
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6%
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Juniper is so clean. The staff is phenomenal. They take care of my mom’s needs immediately and it’s a bright and happy facility with lots of lots of activities and happy people.
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.
Juniper Village at Washington Square welcomes seniors into a tranquil environment for quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With waterfront views and modern amenities, this luxurious, multi-story community building feels reminiscent of an upscale resort. Enjoy the...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Washington Township
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
23%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
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I would highly recommend it all American, it would be helpful to know ahead of time that in the memory care unit patient's personal hygiene needs needed to be provided by the family. Things like toilet...
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.
At All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care, every aspect of...
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8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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I know the staff is attentive and my father will be cared for. He likes the food. That's huge. Everyone is very approachable there.
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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8.2
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31 reviews
8.2
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31 reviews
5 star
58%
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23%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Summit Place and overall the experience has been good. The staff are pleasant. The facility is clean and welcoming.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
5 star
72%
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The small friendly environment helps residents acclimate and make friends. There are several activities every day. The nursing staff is very attentive.
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.
Please see below a brief overview of our beautiful community! Terraces at Parke Place is an intimate senior living community nestled in the heart of Gloucester County! We firmly believe in fostering senior independence and allowing our residents the freedom to exercise autonomy, while offering...
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33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
38%
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3 star
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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
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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Photo of Spring Oak at Vineland
1212 Photos available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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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...
Photo of The Addison of Lindsay Place
88 Photos available
2.0
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39 reviews
2.0
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39 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
28%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
2.0
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11 reviews
2.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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The staff are very friendly and try to really get to know their clientele. They're easy to talk to. If you have any questions about anything (billing, nursing, etc.) or if you need anything, they get back...
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.
Pitman Manor is part of United Methodist Homes of NJ, which has been in operation since 1907. We believe in keeping our residents physically and financially independent as long as possible. To do this, we offer all levels of care and a financial promise that no resident is asked to leave if...
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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.
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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.
ManorCare Washington Township provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct...
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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
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
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
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Cost of nursing homes in Shirley, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $5,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penns Grove, NJ with an average of $5,526 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, NJ vs. nearby cities

Shirley, NJ
$5,589/mo
$5,683/mo
$5,620/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, NJ vs. the state and national average

Shirley, NJ
$5,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley vs. other types of senior living

$5,385/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,589/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shirley, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,811/mo
Studio
$5,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,915/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley over time

Shirley, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shirley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shirley

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

4.0
I have had two rehabilitation stunts myself and compared to those facilities Hammonton Center is better. I see that my sister is receiving good care.

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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Shirley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
57.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
0.4%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, Foulk Living and Cardinal Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shirley, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Shirley, New Jersey. See the full list.

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