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Senior living in Barnegat, NJ

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Barnegat
Licensed capacity
115
across all 1
Adults 65+
593
Census estimate for Barnegat
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
193.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
63
of the center of Barnegat
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Stafford by the Bay

100 of 100· HUD inspection
312 E Bay Ave, Stafford Township, NJ 08050
Units84
HUD-assisted84
4.6 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Stafford Senior

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
312 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Units85
4.6 mi from city center
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Highland Plaza

92 of 100· HUD inspection
91 Highland Pkwy, Toms River, NJ 08753
Units111
HUD-assisted110
14.1 mi from city center
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Seaside Senior

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
316 and 323 Hamilton Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Units91
14.1 mi from city center
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Park Plaza

98 of 100· HUD inspection
150 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087
Units51
HUD-assisted50
14.4 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Barnegat

Counting neighboring towns, there are 63 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Barnegat, 62 more than in Barnegat itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Barnegat

See all 63 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Barnegat at a glance

Our directory lists one senior living community with an address in Barnegat, based on public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs about a licensed community, or the New Jersey long-term care ombudsman at 877-582-69952.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior 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 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 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.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).7
Medicare counseling
New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Barnegat

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Ocean County9

    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 Program2

    877-582-6995

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-792-8820

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    609-530-6892

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Jersey Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New Jersey.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Barnegat

How many senior living communities are in Barnegat, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Barnegat, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Barnegat there are 63.

How many residents can senior living communities in Barnegat serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 115 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 593 adults age 65 and older live in Barnegat.

Who licenses senior living in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses senior living in New Jersey. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

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

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

Are there senior living communities near Barnegat?

Nearby cities with listings include Manahawkin (4, 4.6 mi), Stafford Township (1, 4.6 mi), Lanoka Harbor (1, 7.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Barnegat

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Barnegat (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Barnegat (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

  1. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
  2. 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.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. 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.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.