Shalom House sits at 7301 Marshall Avenue in Ventnor City, New Jersey, and has been serving older adults since 1982, now past its 38th year, and you can see it on map layers near grocery and liquor stores. It's a retirement community and offers both independent and supportive housing for seniors aged 62 or older, including married couples where at least one person meets the age requirement, plus people who are disabled. Residents need income that fits Section 8 limits, and Shalom House bases rent on income, though folks pay their own electric bills while the owner covers heat, hot water, sewer, and common area electric. The building has one-bedroom units and a couple of two-bedroom apartments for resident managers. Apartments have new carpets, renovated kitchens, walk-in showers, and some have grab bars for hands and safety. The whole facility supports wheelchair users and has features for those who need extra help.
Shalom House is managed by Community Realty Management and offers several types of care, like memory care, assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and long-term options, alongside home care when needed, which means people get help with daily things when they can't do them by themselves but don't need to be in a nursing home full-time. The caregiving staff provides personalized, live-in support, and if residents need therapy, counseling, or mental health help, a team of experienced people is on hand. There's even a social service director who runs programs based on what the residents want or need at home, and the facility's environment feels more homelike than hospital-like.
Safety features include smoke detectors in all units, a sprinkler system in the hallways, and an intercom system. There's card-operated laundry, free Wi-Fi, a community room, pantry, serving kitchen, store, and lots of outdoor gardens and parking spots, so it feels like a real home rather than an institution. Housekeeping's part of the support, and residents can handle rent or maintenance requests online through a portal. There's 24-hour security for peace of mind. The facility doesn't suit people needing round-the-clock skilled nursing, but it works well for older adults who want help and a safe place, and who like having neighbors and support right there.
