Residentsâ families consistently describe the staff as friendly and attentive.
Many reviewers emphasize that staff are helpful, thoughtful, and caring on an individual level. Several say their family members feel well taken care of, including comments about safety and ongoing support. A tour review also highlights the staffâs interaction quality with the sales/touring experience.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews frequently mention upbeat community activities and resident engagement.
Residents and families describe a community that stays active, with staff finding ways to keep residents engaged. One review specifically points to constant fun and mentions the staffâs effort to maintain that atmosphere. Event-focused feedback includes Grandparents Day and karaoke as examples of the type of programming residents enjoy.
common2 reviews mention this
Dining is repeatedly praised
Dining gets repeated positive feedback from visitors and families.
More than one review calls out the food as excellent, including a visit for lunch. Another review highlights food during a community event, pairing it with additional activities like karaoke. Dietary support is part of the offering, aligning with the way residentsâ meals are handled in day-to-day life.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
Community Surgical Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
Wendy's (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (1.5 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.6 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.8 miles)
Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails (1.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Presbyterian Church of Toms River (2.1 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.3 miles)
Physicians
Medical Associates of Marlboro - Bayville (2.4 miles)
Certified Dermatology (2.6 miles)
Fischer Family Medicine PA (2.7 miles)
Garden State Pain and Radiology Center (2.8 miles)
Central Jersey Hand Surgery (2.8 miles)
Ocean Medical Imaging Center (3.2 miles)
Toms River Medical Group (3.4 miles)
Transportation
Toms River Bus Terminal (2.7 miles)
Hospitals
Children's Specialized Hospital Outpatient Center â Toms River Lakehurst Road (3.2 miles)
Community Medical Center For Kids & Family (4.2 miles)
Childrenâs Specialized Hospital Outpatient and Long Term Care Center â Toms River Stevens Road (5.4 miles)
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