Pheasant Run at Forked River sits in a wooded area of Forked River, New Jersey, within Ocean County, and the whole place has a quiet, neighborly feel to it, with tree-lined streets, cul-de-sacs, and a mix of outdoor recreation spots including lakes for fishing or boating, walking paths, and plenty of space for pets, since the community allows them. The homes, mostly built between 1984 and 1988, are single-family residences with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus one-car garages, and usually have private lots with patio or screened-room options-some homes even give a view of the mature woods which adds a nice touch of privacy. The homeowners' association watches over things, charges a $49 monthly fee, and manages common areas and rules to keep everything running smoothly, plus there's a resource center that shares important community news and keeps track of documents for residents.
Life here focuses on serving people aged 55 and better through an active setup, and the whole place tries to support an active lifestyle, with daily activities, resident-run clubs, and hobby groups-folks can join in on exercise classes, card games, a travel club, or a social club, so there's usually something going on in the clubhouse, which is a 6,000-square-foot space serving as sort of a hub for activities, community meetings, or even a ballroom event if the occasion calls for it. There's also a second clubhouse with 3,200 square feet, a multipurpose room, game room, craft room, and exercise space for people who want to stay busy or meet new friends. Sports-minded residents play pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, or just relax by the outdoor heated pool with plenty of seating all around, and there's even space for billiards.
Everyone who lives here gets access to a range of tailored services, so some folks have independent living, others need a little more help like assisted living, memory care, nursing care, or respite care for short-term stays. Residents can count on help with daily needs, medication management, and meals, which are served in different dining styles including all-day, restaurant-style, and special options for allergies or diabetes. The community looks after housework too, offering cleaning, laundry, move-in help, family support, and even dry cleaning, plus there's on-site transportation and parking.
Inside the homes people find private bathrooms, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi and cable TV, air conditioning, furnishings, and telephones, which makes the living spaces comfortable and simple to manage. Community living means there are movie nights, outdoor programs, music and wellness activities, group events, scheduled daily happenings, and even a game room or an activity room for casual get-togethers on top of clubs that cover lots of interests. The group at Pheasant Run aims to create a friendly, active environment where neighbors watch out for each other, and with all the outdoor spots, indoor amenities, planned social events, and a focus on comfort and safety, the community tends to draw people who want a calm but engaging place to call home in their senior years.
