There are 19 respite care facilities serving Toms River, New Jersey. This includes 7 facilities in Toms River and 12 nearby. Short term respite care costs in New Jersey range from about $231 to $581 per day, with an average cost running approximately $435. The monthly cost averages around $13,050 and ranges between $6,917 and $17,444. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $109,500, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Toms River is a mid-size city in the State of New Jersey. It is located in Ocean County and is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metropolitan area. With 5,372,907 inhabitants in the surrounding statistical area and 122,197 residing within the city limits, it is the fifth largest city in the state. The 55+ community makes up 39% of the total population.
Toms River has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The average home price in the city is $220,500, which is significantly less than the New Jersey average of $547,500. Toms River has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.41%. The city's average household income is $64,000 ($31,000 per person), versus an average of $84,000 for the state of New Jersey.
Toms River has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city receives large levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Toms River has average water quality, lower than average air quality ratings, and a very low crime rate.