Four Seasons at Mirage is a senior community in Barnegat, NJ.
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1 Esplande Drive, Barnegat, NJ 08005
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.8 from 64 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Four Seasons at Mirage
differentiator19 reviews mention this
Activities and pools stand out
Residents repeatedly describe an active schedule with both indoor and outdoor pools.
Residents point to frequent events and ways to stay involved, including clubhouse gatherings, classes, and regular social nights. Many reviews also call out the indoor and outdoor pools, along with amenities like a gym and spaces for group activities. Several describe it as feeling like a vacation because there’s always something going on.
common18 reviews mention this
Friendly neighbors and welcoming vibe
A consistently welcoming neighbor community is one of the biggest draws residents describe.
Across the reviews, residents describe the people as friendly and welcoming, from day-to-day encounters to getting oriented when they join new activities. Several mention how social events help them meet others and feel at home. Even when residents comment on quieter times, they still describe the community as filled with nice people.
common9 reviews mention this
Gated community and well-kept grounds
Residents describe a well-kept, gated community with a feeling of security.
Multiple reviews emphasize how the property looks and feels maintained, pointing to landscaping, grounds, and overall upkeep. Reviews also describe the community as gated, with guards mentioned as part of that day-to-day sense of security. A few residents specifically connect the setting with enjoying the community and spending time there.
common3 reviews mention this
Yard work and outdoor upkeep
Residents highlight that outside upkeep is handled for them.
Several reviews explain that yard and outdoor tasks are taken care of, such as snow removal and mowing, which they frame as one reason they enjoy living here. One review also notes that maintenance fees contribute to that managed upkeep. Overall, residents describe less time spent on exterior chores compared with other housing options.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Office and front-desk experiences
Front-desk and office experiences are mixed, with both praise and complaints in reviews.
Some residents give positive feedback about the office staff and desk support. At the same time, at least one review reports a negative phone interaction with the front desk. Taken together, residents’ experiences suggest responsiveness can vary.
common3 reviews mention this
Convenient to shopping and beaches
Residents say the location makes it easy to reach shopping, dining, and beaches.
Several reviews describe the community’s convenience for getting to nearby shopping and restaurants. Others specifically mention easy access to beaches and popular destinations by car. Residents consistently frame location as part of why they like being here.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Amenities
Housekeeping services
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
Assistance with dressing
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Stafford Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
Forked River Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
Medicine To Go Pharmacies (6.9 miles)
Restaurants
Burger King (1.2 miles)
Barnegat Diner (1.7 miles)
Doyle's Pour House (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
Stafford Diner (3 miles)
McDonald's (4.1 miles)
Element Restaurant & Bar (4.2 miles)
Physicians
Connolly Dermatology (1.8 miles)
Coastal & Endoscopy Center (1.8 miles)
Cedar Bridge Pediatrics (2.5 miles)
Stafford Medical PA (3.1 miles)
Ng, Tommy Hackensack Meridian Medical Group Interventional Cardiology (3.1 miles)
Surgical Specialists Of New Jersey (3.1 miles)
Schweiger Dermatology Group (3.1 miles)
Hospitals
Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center (3.3 miles)
Southern Ocean County Hospital (3.3 miles)
Southern Regional Hospital (3.3 miles)
Lacey Diagnostic Imaging Center (7.1 miles)
Southern Ocean Center For Health (7.2 miles)
Cafes
Johnny’s Offshore Cafe (5.2 miles)
Sandbox Cafe Surf City (9 miles)
How You Brewin Internet Cafe (9.3 miles)
The Local Market & Kitchen (9.4 miles)
Parks
Gille Park (8.3 miles)
Sunset Park (8.3 miles)
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park (8.5 miles)
John J. Guld Jr Recreation Area & Ball Field (9.2 miles)
Four Seasons at Mirage is located at 1 Esplande Drive, Barnegat, NJ 08005 in Ocean County, New Jersey
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6 resident community capacity
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Housekeeping services
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Assistance with dressing
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Intimate setting with personalized care, meal/medication management, and reliable Wi-Fi.
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