Applewood Village sits in Freehold, New Jersey, and people know it for having a warm, friendly staff and a welcoming feel that makes it easy to settle in and make friends, and folks have given it awards over the years for how engaged and happy the residents seem to be day to day, which is always a good sign when looking for a place to call home later in life. Applewood Village owns and manages the community and offers a big range of living options, like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, home care, and even adult day care, all so residents can find what fits their needs best, and families don't need to worry as needs change since the community covers that full continuum of care. Pets get to call Applewood home too, especially dogs and cats, and the big cottages come with attached garages and wide porches while the apartments give people balconies or patios as well as indoor access to dining areas and amenities, and with more than 20 floor plans, folks have a lot to pick from-including places that have combined living and dining, sunrooms, and good-sized storage spaces, which means most people can find something that works. On top of that, property taxes, plus all the usual utilities-electric, heat, air conditioning, and water-get bundled up into one monthly payment and all the maintenance chores, from landscaping and snow removal to repairs and housekeeping, come included, so there's less to worry about. There's 24-hour security, a continuously monitored emergency system, and on-call staff at all hours for emergencies, which takes a load off people's minds, especially at night.
For healthcare, Applewood provides incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, diabetic care, medication help, and personal care when needed, and being part of the CentraState Healthcare System and close to the CentraState Medical Center's handy if more medical help is ever required. The Applewood Wellness Center keeps folks moving, offering a gym and fitness center, swimming pool, spa, a glass-enclosed Junior Olympic pool with big windows and warm air, therapy pool, and even a putting green and driving range-good for anyone who enjoys golf-while the garden beds mean that residents who love flowers or growing vegetables can dig in the dirt if they want. For quiet time, there's a cozy library with a fireplace and soft chairs, and gatherings happen in modern spaces both inside and outside, with the Promenade nearby for quick trips to the ATM, store, salon, or mailroom.
People at Applewood Village stay busy with devotional events, offsite trips, on-site activities, classes, workshops, and special interest clubs, plus there's a performing arts center, bistro, and fresh, chef-prepared dining every day, and if you like learning, they have cooking demonstrations thanks to the Culinary Institute and regular community programs about art, theater, health, and more, all led or curated by the residents themselves. The community has plenty of safe paths to walk, gathering spots, a gazebo, patios, and memory care units with extras like covered porches, cheerful landscaping, and a homey setting that manages to feel secure but still bright, and in that section, raised garden beds and private studio apartments with their own kitchen and bath come standard. Applewood also has independent living services aimed at helping folks stay active and connected, and the goal is always to help residents live confidently and with purpose while keeping ties with loved ones and looking after wellness, so there's a strong focus on companionship, support, and top-notch care.
Transportation and parking get handled by the community with complimentary shuttle service, so trips to town or appointments are pretty straightforward, and people get cable TV and phone service in their rooms, too. Applewood Village offers updated retirement living options, all designed to meet both current and future health and lifestyle needs, and they try to provide a good mix of privacy, support, and services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, indoor and outdoor security, and even on-site medical support to make things easier on everyone. Residents enjoy simple life pleasures-quiet days on shady porches, healthy food, stimulating classes, nippy swims in the pool, and friendly chats by the fire or in the art center-plus the added comfort that help is close when it's needed, but the days still belong to the people who live there.
