A helpful resource about Toms River and for those seeking in home care in Tom’s River
In Home Care in Tom’s River can be a bit stressful especially for those caring for others who are far away. If you are caring for seniors, people with disabilities, people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, or people who are recovering from surgery or illness in Toms River, we’ve put together this helpful resource for you. Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of information about activities and suppliers in your area.
About in home care in Tom’s River
Assisting Hands® will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants and can have qualified help placed in your home generally within 48 hours or less of the initial call. In home care in Toms River doesn’t have to be a stressful endeavor.
Assisting Hands® can provide assistance in the privacy of their own home for you or a loved one. Our caregivers are trained, certified, and experienced in providing in-home care. They have successfully passed extensive background checks, as well as being insured, bonded, and covered by workman’s compensation insurance.
Our service plans are individualized to meet your need. We assist with the day-to-day activities. We are happy to help you find in home care in Toms River:
- Senior In Home Care
- Elderly Care Services
- Personal Care & Companion Services
- Coordination of In Home Care
- Additional Services
Municipal Senior and Social programs
Senior Center
652 Garfield Ave.
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
(732) 341-1000, ext. 8461 or 8460
[email protected]
Director of Senior Services: JoAnn Benson
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
1027 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754
Phone: 732.929.2091
Toll-Free: 1.877.222.3737
Senior Citizen Resource Directory in Toms River, NJ
The Township of Towns River also has this directory as well which can be found online here.
Transportation for Seniors
The Ocean County Department of Transportation Services county transit system, Ocean Ride, includes two major services:
- the Reserve-A-Ride Program which provides door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation service to seniors (age 60 and over) and people with disabilities. This service is offered by advanced registration basis primarily to destinations within Ocean County. Pre-registration is required by calling (732) 736-8989, then press “1” to speak with a Reservationist. More information about the program can be found here.
- local bus routes
AARP Toms River
AARP does not have an office in Toms River. However, their office serving the state of New Jersey is located in Princeton. The AARP page for Toms River includes information regarding many events and services that benefit seniors.
101 Rockingham Row Princeton, NJ 08540
Hours: AARP New Jersey is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call: 866-542-8165
Fax: 609-987-4634
Senior Activities in and around Toms River, NJ
While Assisting Hands is a in home care agency we understand that the needs of Toms River seniors goes beyond just being cared for. We are often asked for ideas that seniors may participate in, events and other such activities that seniors may find fun.
Bingo Night at the St. Stephen Ukranian Catholic Church
The St. Stephen Ukranian Catholic Church hosts a Bingo Night every Tuesday night in their social hall.
Call 732-505-6053 or 732-505-8782, or click here.
Toms River Recreation Page
The Township of Toms River includes many exciting and fun things for seniors to do as well as places to take their grandchildren. Check out the website above for information about what the township provides.
Cattus Island County Park
Offers nature trails, scenic boardwalks, birding, photography, conservation area, environmental education, crabbing, fishing, picnic area, playground, scenic overlooks, and accessible environmental center (currently closed) and restrooms.
170 Cattus Island Boulevard
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-270-6960
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Offers latest projection technology to bring you the universe in innovative and exciting new ways. The planetarium dome is a virtual 3-D video space and is no longer restricted to simply an earthbound view of the sky.
Ocean County College, College Drive, P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-255-0343
Insectropolis The Bugseum of New Jersey
Insectropolis is an insect learning center that features an educational touch screen, computer games, hands-on exhibits, and hundreds of live insects and other arthropods, dried insect specimans, and a bug store.
1761 Route 9
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 349-7090
Bey-Lea Golf Course
Golfers strongly encouraged to make reservations online or by phone.
1536 North Bay Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-349-0566
Ocean County Historical Museum
Hosts many events that may be fun for seniors.
26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753-7540
732-341-1880
Picture Perfect Art Gallery
1307 Route 37 E Tom’s River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-3636
Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
Website
78 E Water Street & Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ
(732) 349-9209
The Downtown Shops at 53 Main
Includes workshops and a number of retail shops (see website for list) located in the heart of Downtown Toms River which is also home to many seasonal events.
53 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
[email protected]
732-341-8738 Phone
732-341-8748 FAX
Downtown Toms River Farmers Market
Website
(732) 341-8738
[email protected]
Waterhouse Museum
17 Washington St Fl 2
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 818-9040
Virginia Perle Art Gallery
Showcases the original art and limited edition prints of artist Virginia Perle, well known for her paintings depicting the Jersey Shore. Other local artists are also featured at some events.
96 East Water Street
Tom’s River, NJ 08753
(732) 244-4300
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
Located on the campus of Ocean County College, this performing art center features premiere acts from across the globe. Also the home to young performers including OCC students as well as the Ocean County and NJ State Teen Arts Festivals. The Garden State Philharmonic is the Orchestra-in-Residence.
College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754
732.255.0500
Albert Music Hall
131 Route 532
Waretown, NJ
(609) 971-1593
Playing host to bluegrass, country, and folk musicians, this hall reverberates with the “Sounds of the Jersey Pines.”
Barnegat Heritage Village
575 East Bay Avenue
Barnegat, NJ
(609) 698-5284
This heritage center features period houses, furnishings, local artifacts, burial boards, restored barber and butcher shops and a glassworks display.
Barnegat Light Museum
5th Street & Central Street
Barnegat Light, NJ
(609) 494-8578
Housed in a restored one-room schoolhouse, this museum displays historical artifacts that reflect the oceanside resort town.
Bay Head Historical Society Museum
Bridge & Bay Avenue
Point Pleasant, NJ
Located in a restored 1867 Loveland family homestead, this museum contains artifacts from the Bay Head, Mantoloking and Lovelandtown areas.
Beach Haven Guided Walking Tours
Beachhaven, LBI
(609) 492-0700
Tours of Beach Haven’s downtown Victorian district includes Seashore Colonial houses and six bed and breakfasts.
Casino Pier & Jenkinsons Breakwater
Beach Water Park
800 Ocean Avenue
Seaside Heights, NJ
(732) 793-6488
Casino Pier and Jenkinson’s Breakwater Beach Water Park offers endless family fun for everyone. With a world famous amusement pier, newly renovated water park, fun-filled arcade, antique carousel and miniature golf, there is something for all ages.
Colonel Charles Waterhouse Historical Museum
17 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ
(732) 818-9040
Dedicated to American history as portrayed by the artist, this facility provides a visual forum for understanding our nations past through painting, illustration and sculpture.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
320 W 7th Street
Beach Haven, NJ
(609) 492-4000
Fantasy Island Amusement Park features eight adult rides, ten kiddie rides, family casino arcade, entertainment, and midway games.
Historic Toms River
These structures capture the essence of Toms River’s past through their architecture and the roles they played in area history.
Horner House
44 East Water Street
Toms River, NJ
Toms River Blockhouse
Water Street & Route 166
Toms River, NJ
Island Heights Cultural & Heritage Association
Cottage Museum
105 Simpson Avenue
Island Heights, NJ
(732) 929-2815
Navy Lakehurst Information Center
Route 547
Lakehurst, NJ
(732) 818-7520
Religious Institutions in Tom’s River
Christian Faith
Messiah Bible Church
1315 Whitty Road
Tom’s Rivers, NJ 08753
(732) 736-9400
First Church of Christ Scientist
1134 Route 166
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-1698
Holy Temple Church
84 First Avenue, South Toms River, NJ 08757
Jesus Is Lord Fellowship Church
2236 Massachusetts Ave, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 901-7733
First United Methodist Church
29 Chestnut St, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8155
Alive Again Alliance Church
1060 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 557-0110
Toms River Community Church
43 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 240-9560
Christ Episcopal Church
415 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 349-5506
The Church of Grace and Peace
1563 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 349-1550
Shore Vineyard Church
1 S Main St, Toms River, NJ 08757
Phone: (732) 244-3888
First Baptist Church of Toms River
700 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 349-0745
St Joseph’s Church
685 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 349-0018
Presbyterian Church
Provides livestream for seniors who cannot make it to services.
1070 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 349-1331
Unitarian Universalist Ocean County Congregation
412 Lakehurst Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 244-3455
Toms River Seventh-Day Adventist Church
626 Dave Marion Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 244-6311
Pinelands Reformed Church
898 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 349-7557
Ocean County Baptist Church
1380 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 341-5005
Abundant Grace Church
108 Indian Head Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 914-2058
St Maximilian Kolbe Church
130 Saint Maximilian Ln, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 914-0300
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 349-5947
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1500 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 255-4455
St Justin the Martyr Roman Catholic Church
975 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 270-3980
Jehovah’s Witness
1115 W Whitty Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 244-0409
Faith Baptist Church
1528 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 244-8102
United Church of Christ
1681 Ridgeway Rd, Toms River, NJ 08757
Phone: (732) 244-4014
St Luke’s RC Church
1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 569-3580
St Andrew United Methodist Church
1528 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 349-5367
St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Ocean County
2200 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 255-5525
St Stephens Ukrainian Church
1344 White Oak Bottom Rd, Toms River NJ 08755
(732) 505-6293
Redeemer Fellowship
1644 N Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 914-8885
First Assembly of God
800 Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-1900
Ocean Christian Community
405 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-5998
Toms River Church of Christ
1126 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 244-2112
Good Shepherd American National Catholic Church
1890 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 279-6837
Church of the Nazarene
188 Rte 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-5463
Jewish Faith
Chabad of Toms River
Website
2001 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4199
Congregation B’nai Israel
website
1488 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone:(732) 349-1244
Muslim Faith
Masjid Bilal
website
1733 U.S. 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 286-0300
Islamic Center of Ocean County
website
2116 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 363-1940
Hindu
Shri Siddhivinayak Temple USA
website
1916 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
732) 463-4357
In Home Care in Toms River
Assisting Hands® will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants and can have qualified help placed in your home generally within 48 hours or less of the initial call. In home care in Toms River doesn’t have to be a stressful endeavor. Assisting Hands provides companionship and homemaking services that support the individual’s independence, at a much lower cost than nursing care. In Home Care in Toms River can come in many forms. Our caregivers provide supervision, assistance with dressing, grooming and other personal care, laundry and housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, socialization, and respite for family caregivers.
