Silver Ridge Park in Toms River, NJ

Silver Ridge Park is a senior community in Toms River, NJ.

Information last verified: January 23, 2026

39 Millbrook Drive, Toms River, NJ 08757

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 42 reviews

5 stars

24

4 stars

7

3 stars

7

2 stars

1

1 stars

3

Overall Review of Silver Ridge Park

common 16 reviews mention this

55+ atmosphere feels quiet

Residents describe a quiet, neighborhood-style 55+ community.

Multiple residents call out the community’s 55+ feel and describe it as quiet, beautiful, and easy to settle into. A few reviewers also mention enjoying the neighborhood and looking forward to meeting new neighbors. One resident praises the community overall while contrasting it with how they felt about restrictions and control before moving in. Several reviews add context that day-to-day experience can vary by lifestyle and property care expectations.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities center around the clubhouse

Residents mention regular community events and clubhouse gatherings.

Reviews frequently reference community get-togethers, including shows and a Christmas party. Residents also talk about the clubhouse itself—like pool tables—and how renovations have improved the space. Others describe a core group of dedicated volunteers that keeps activities moving even with a limited budget. One reviewer notes there isn’t much for young kids, but still describes the community as having a social side.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

HOA rules and dues draw pushback

HOA rules and what residents get for dues come up as frustrations.

Several reviews mention dissatisfaction with HOA governance, including feeling there are too many rules and limited choice. One reviewer says they get nothing for dues and urges people to check details before arriving. Another reviewer questions bylaw freedom and permission related to property decisions. Even among more neutral HOA references, a negative review characterizes the experience as overly controlled and clique-like.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Deer management is a recurring issue

Residents raise concerns about deer and how they’re handled.

A couple of reviews call out deer as a major or persistent problem. One resident links frustrations to decisions affecting privacy and sound or snow buffering from trees, and also describes deer being present long before their arrival. Another reviewer describes the deer issue plainly and points to responsibility for management as something residents question.

common 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents often describe the community as clean.

More than one review mentions cleanliness as a positive, including describing areas as always clean. A separate review also uses “accommodating” alongside cleanliness when describing their experience. At the same time, one reviewer raises a concern about unkempt common areas and dead trees lining streets, indicating cleanliness expectations may differ by location and timing.

How we summarize

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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

Physicians

Atlantic Ent Assoc PA (2.1 miles)
Renal Center (2.4 miles)
Physician's Surgicenter (2.4 miles)
Sinha Prabhat, MD (2.4 miles)
Anil Kumar Sharma (2.5 miles)
Dr Shah Office (2.5 miles)
Ashok K Sinha (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
Community Surgical Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Rite Aid (4.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Burger King (2.8 miles)
Applebee's (4 miles)
McDonald's (4.2 miles)
Office Restaurant & Lounge & Sushi Bar (4.5 miles)
McDonald's (4.7 miles)
Baker's Water Street Bar & Grille (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

Community Medical Center For Kids & Family (3.1 miles)
Children's Specialized Hospital Outpatient Center – Toms River Lakehurst Road (3.9 miles)
Children’s Specialized Hospital Outpatient and Long Term Care Center – Toms River Stevens Road (5 miles)
Lacey Diagnostic Imaging Center (7.8 miles)
Southern Ocean Center For Health (8 miles)

Parks

Jakes Branch County Park (4.2 miles)
Gille Park (8.7 miles)

Transportation

Toms River Bus Terminal (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

Presbyterian Church of Toms River (5.4 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (5.9 miles)

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