Independent Living in Whiting, NJ

Name: Independent Living in Whiting, NJ: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Independent living communities near Whiting

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Whiting, 5 more than in Whiting itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Whiting

See all 7 within 25 miles

Harrogate Village
400 Locust St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
10.6 mi from Whiting
Applewood Village, Inc
1 Applewood Dr, Freehold, NJ 07728
20.8 mi from Whiting
Meadow Lakes
300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520
22.6 mi from Whiting
Medford Leas
One Medford Leas Way, Medford, NJ 08055
23.9 mi from Whiting
Continuing Care at Seabrook
3002 Essex Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
24.0 mi from Whiting

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Whiting at a glance

Our directory lists 2 independent living communities with an address in Whiting, based on CMS Care Compare records.¹

By size

Under 50 units0
50 to 149 units2
150 units or more0

Size is the number of units on the public record.¹

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in New Jersey

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in New Jersey, residential care is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.²

Check a license: Open the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs records²

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in New Jersey

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid: The New Jersey Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.³ New Jersey Medicaid agency
Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.⁴
Veterans benefits: Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.⁵ The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).⁶
Medicare counseling: New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.⁷

Local resources

Local help for families in Whiting

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Ocean County⁸
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Ocean County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program⁹
877-582-6995
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.
Website
Medicare counseling (SHIP)
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)⁷
1-800-792-8820
Website
Veterans benefits
New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs⁶
609-530-6892
Website
Medicaid
New Jersey Medicaid agency³
Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Whiting

How many independent living communities are in Whiting, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 2 independent living communities in Whiting, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Whiting there are 7.

How many units can independent living communities in Whiting serve?

2 of the 2 independent living communities report units, for a combined 130 units.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Whiting?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Ocean County, call 877-582-6995.

Are there independent living communities near Whiting?

Nearby cities with listings include Lakewood (1, 12.9 mi), Freehold (1, 21.9 mi), East Windsor (1, 22.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Whiting

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.¹ A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
Units is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 independent living communities report it.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Whiting (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Independent living in Whiting, NJ