Arbors Care Center is a nursing home community in Toms River, NJ.
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Arbors Care Center in Toms River, NJ
Save1750 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08757
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
At Arbors Care Center, the monthly cost for a private room stands at $8,850, positioning it above both the county and state averages. In Ocean County, the average expense for a private room is significantly lower at $6,422, while across New Jersey as a whole, this figure dips even further to $5,799. This pricing reflects not only the premium services and amenities provided by Arbors Care Center but also underscores its commitment to high-quality care in a competitive market. While it carries a higher price tag than nearby alternatives, prospective residents and their families may find value in the specialized care and supportive environment offered at this facility.
| Floor plans | Arbors Care Center | Ocean County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $8,850 | $6,422 | $5,799 |
Residents and visitors consistently mention that the facility is clean.
Multiple reviewers describe clean rooms and a well-kept facility, often pairing it with positive impressions of housekeeping. Several also mention nurses and aides keeping residents clean, bedding changed, or rooms neat. A minority of reviews raises serious concerns about maintenance and basic conditions, including a negative take on the environment.
Reviews frequently describe staff who are kind, helpful, and responsive to questions and needs.
Across many reviews, family members and visitors say staff members are friendly, supportive, and attentive, including nursing, aides, and front-desk staff. Several reviewers single out people by role (nurses, aides, therapists, social services) and describe prompt attention and good communication. A smaller set of reviews describes the opposite experience, saying communication and responsiveness broke down at key moments.
Dining is sometimes praised, but some residents report problems with meals.
Some reviewers specifically call the food good or delicious, and a few connect meal quality to overall satisfaction. Others report that the food was not edible or that meal delivery and consistency issues occurred. One review also notes that meal accommodations were part of the experience, but the broader feedback is split.
Many reviews credit physical and occupational therapy with meaningful progress.
Several reviewers describe a positive therapy experience, including physical and occupational therapy and improvements over time. Others mention therapists and the therapy department as knowledgeable and hardworking. A few negative reviews focus on staffing gaps or lack of consistent therapy support, framing those issues as affecting care continuity.
Residents describe activities as an important part of daily life at the community.
Reviewers mention scheduled activities, resident engagement, and an activities team that keeps people involved. Some describe day-to-day events and community-sponsored programming, and one notes a volunteer involvement experience. While most feedback is positive, there are also negative comments about the activities approach in a small number of reviews.
Some residents and families report understaffing and lapses in meeting care needs.
A recurring negative theme is that staff availability and follow-through were not sufficient at critical times, with reports of delayed bathroom assistance and residents left without help. Other reviews describe communication breakdowns about care, medications, or plans, along with concerns about consistency of services. While many other reviews describe attentive care, these complaints are specific enough to stand out as a key caveat.
Private pricing is positioned well above county and state levels.
Pricing is listed for a private unit at $8,850, which is shown as above both county and state benchmarks. Reviews do not consistently address pricing directly, but the presence of both strongly positive and sharply negative experiences suggests families may weigh value differently.
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 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
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAt Arbors Care Center, the monthly cost for a private room stands at $8,850, positioning it above both the county and state averages. In Ocean County, the average expense for a private room is significantly lower at $6,422, while across New Jersey as a whole, this figure dips even further to $5,799. This pricing reflects not only the premium services and amenities provided by Arbors Care Center but also underscores its commitment to high-quality care in a competitive market. While it carries a higher price tag than nearby alternatives, prospective residents and their families may find value in the specialized care and supportive environment offered at this facility.
Arbors Care Center is located at 1750 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08757 in Ocean County, New Jersey
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