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Leisure Village East in Lakewood, NJ

Leisure Village East is a senior community in Lakewood, NJ.

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1 Dumbarton Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701

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4 from 50 reviews
5 stars
27
4 stars
8
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Leisure Village East

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Gated entry and strong security

Residents repeatedly mention a secured, gated entrance as a key part of daily life.

Multiple residents describe the entrance as gated and focused on keeping visitors out, and they frame that as a safety benefit. A few reviews also question how gate coverage works at certain times, while others still describe the gate as a plus. Several residents specifically point to security presence at the main entrance as part of what they like.

common 4 reviews mention this

Quiet, peaceful atmosphere

The community comes across as quiet and peaceful for many residents.

Several residents describe the day-to-day experience as peaceful or quiet. One review also calls out the setting as a quiet, wooded community for 55 and over. Even when other parts of living here are debated, the calm atmosphere shows up as a consistent positive theme.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Rules and HOA pressure

Reviews frequently flag strict rules and HOA enforcement as a major downside.

A recurring concern is that residents feel held to many rules and restrictions, including enforcement on minor issues. Multiple reviews mention rising HOA costs and describe by-law changes or acceleration/foreclosure concerns if dues are not paid. Others describe not being able to do everyday activities the way they expected, like changes to outside space or certain personal property use.

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Well-kept grounds and homes

Residents describe a mix of well-kept grounds and ongoing upkeep issues.

Some residents say the community looks clean and well maintained, including grounds and common-area upkeep, and one review praises the overall condition despite the community’s age. Others point to maintenance problems such as neglected reseeding or upkeep, and a couple of reviews mention needing a face lift or that certain facilities look run down. Overall, upkeep is a consistent topic, with both appreciation and complaints showing up in the same reviews.

common 3 reviews mention this

Competent, friendly security

Security staff at the entrance are described as competent and friendly in several reviews.

A few residents specifically call out the main entrance security as competent and friendly. Others describe being screened in by a gate process and note the person they encountered was pleasant and helpful. One review also frames the entrance as doing a good job keeping out people they don’t want around the community.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Front desk attitude concerns

A couple of reviews complain about rude or unhelpful front-line communication.

Some residents share negative experiences with gate or phone interactions, describing an attitude and limited helpfulness when asking questions. These complaints are paired with references to other staff being nicer, which suggests the issue is not consistent across every interaction mentioned. Residents who raised concerns focused less on the property itself and more on how they were treated when they arrived or called.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)

Amenities

  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Shore Heart Group (0.9 miles)
  • Nova Care Rehabilitation (0.9 miles)
  • GenPsych, PC (2.1 miles)
  • Jersey Shore Eyecare (2.3 miles)
  • Fischer Family Medicine PA (2.9 miles)
  • Garden State Pain and Radiology Center (3.2 miles)
  • Central Jersey Hand Surgery (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Azzurro Pizzeria & Italian Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Tacoholics (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
  • Ikko Japanese Steak House (2.1 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Parkway Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Brick Plaza 1 (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Angela Hibbard Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • Windward Beach Park (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ocean Medical Center (3.5 miles)
  • Children’s Specialized Hospital Outpatient and Long Term Care Center – Toms River Stevens Road (3.5 miles)
  • Community Medical Center For Kids & Family (5.7 miles)
  • Children's Specialized Hospital Outpatient Center – Toms River Lakehurst Road (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Presbyterian Church of Toms River (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Toms River Bus Terminal (6 miles)

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