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Parker at Somerset, INC
Scout 100Somerset, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Somerset's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lakewood, New Jersey
Every licensed senior community in the Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Lakewood
Local Lakewood-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lakewood prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,840/mo median
typical range $7,070–$11,050
Memory Care
$10,000/mo median
typical range $8,000–$12,500
Skilled Nursing
$13,830/mo median
typical range $12,170–$16,340
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,840/mo median
typical range $3,730–$11,000
Residential Care Home
$7,960/mo median
typical range $6,370–$9,950
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lakewood using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lakewood.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 104 communities in Lakewood, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Applewood Village, INC
Scout 100Freehold, NJ · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Freehold's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →3
Reformed Church Home
Scout 100Old Bridge, NJ · 108 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Old Bridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →4
Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge
Scout 100Old Bridge, NJ · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Old Bridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →5
St Joseph's Home Al & Nc, INC
Scout 97Woodbridge, NJ · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Woodbridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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De La Salle Hall
Scout 97Lincroft, NJ · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lincroft's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →7
Community Medical Center Tcu
Scout 97Toms River, NJ · 25 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Toms River's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hartwyck at Oak Tree
Scout 96Edison, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Edison's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →9
Sunnyside Manor
Scout 96Wall, NJ · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wall's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →10
N J Eastern Star Home
Scout 96Bridgewater, NJ · 82 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Bridgewater's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →11
Toms River, NJ · 26 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Toms River's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →12
The Arbor at Laurel Circle
Scout 96Bridgewater, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Bridgewater's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →13
Brighton Gardens of Edison
Scout 94Edison, NJ · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Edison's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →14
Continuing Care at Seabrook
Scout 94Tinton Falls, NJ · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Tinton Falls's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →15
Basking Ridge, NJ · 67 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Basking Ridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →16
Complete Care at Madison, LLC
Scout 91Matawan, NJ · 167 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Matawan's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →17
Roosevelt Care Center
Scout 91Edison, NJ · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Edison's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →18
Careone at Holmdel
Scout 91Holmdel, NJ · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Holmdel's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →19
Harrogate
Scout 91Lakewood, NJ · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Lakewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →
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Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Scout 91Watchung, NJ · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Watchung's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →21
Freehold, NJ · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Freehold's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →22
Crestwood Manor
Scout 90Whiting, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Whiting's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →23
Edison, NJ · 328 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Edison's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →24
Raritan, NJ · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Raritan's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →25
Old Bridge, NJ · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Old Bridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →26
Complete Care at Green Acres
Scout 85Toms River, NJ · 167 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Toms River's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →27
Bartley Nursing & Rehab
Scout 85Jackson, NJ · 234 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Jackson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →28
Tower Lodge Care Center
Scout 81Wall, NJ · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wall's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →29
Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation
Scout 81Lakewood, NJ · 242 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lakewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →30
Aristacare at Manchester
Scout 81Manchester, NJ · 165 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Manchester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →31
Complete Care at Bey Lea, LLC
Scout 81Toms River, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Toms River's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →32
Hazlet, NJ · 170 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hazlet's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →33
Preferred Care at Wall
Scout 81Allenwood, NJ · 135 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Allenwood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →34
Complete Care at Shorrock
Scout 81Brick, NJ · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Brick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →35
Hillsborough, NJ · 126 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hillsborough.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Manor, the
Scout 80Freehold, NJ · 123 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Freehold.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →37
Imperial Care Center
Scout 80Neptune, NJ · 121 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Neptune.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →38
Lakewood, NJ · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakewood.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →39
Somerset, NJ · 265 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Somerset.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →40
Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ · 130 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Little Egg Harbor Tw.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →41
Neptune City, NJ · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Neptune City.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →42
Careone at the Highlands
Scout 79Edison, NJ · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Edison.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →43
Monroe Township, NJ · 136 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Monroe Township.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →44
Village Point
Scout 75Monroe Township, NJ · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Monroe Township.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →45
Careone at Somerset Valley
Scout 74Bound Brook, NJ · 64 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bound Brook.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →46
Perth Amboy, NJ · 250 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Perth Amboy.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →47
Brick, NJ · 164 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brick.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →48
Toms River, NJ · 204 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Toms River.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →49
Jersey Shore Center
Scout 74Eatontown, NJ · 158 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Eatontown.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →50
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
Scout 74Freehold, NJ · 151 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Freehold.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →51
Bridgewater, NJ · 151 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bridgewater.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →52
Neptune, NJ · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Neptune.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →53
Spring Creek Healthcare Center
Scout 70Perth Amboy, NJ · 179 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Perth Amboy.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →54
Hazlet, NJ · 202 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hazlet.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →55
Complete Care at Green Knoll
Scout 69Bridgewater, NJ · 176 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bridgewater.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →56
Complete Care at Bayshore LLC
Scout 69Holmdel, NJ · 232 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Holmdel.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →57
Complete Care at Arbors
Scout 69Toms River, NJ · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Toms River.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →58
Complete Care at Park Place LLC
Scout 69Monmouth Junction, NJ · 94 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Monmouth Junction.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →59
Neptune, NJ · 105 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Neptune.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →60
Complete Care at Holiday City
Scout 68Toms River, NJ · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Toms River.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lakewood, NJ?
In the Lakewood, NJ area, assisted living typically runs $7,070–$11,050/month (median $8,840), memory care $8,000–$12,500/month (median $10,000), and skilled nursing $12,170–$16,340/month (median $13,830) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lakewood, NJ?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lakewood, NJ right now are Parker at Somerset, INC, Applewood Village, INC, Reformed Church Home. The full ranked list of 104 communities is on this page.
How are the 104 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.