Crestwood Village 7, also known as Whiting Village at Crestwood VII, sits on Falmouth Avenue in Whiting, NJ, covering about 235 acres and has 1,048 free-standing homes built between 1977 and 1985, all meant for adults aged 55 and up, who like a neighborhood where folks know each other but still have privacy, and folks call it "The Village," with a strong community center that's the heart of things, so people can join in social gatherings, events, and recreation, and the clubhouse stays open Monday through Saturday with set hours, where seniors have a safe and active setting. The homes have private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, telephones, and you can get furnished places if you need, and the place keeps pets welcome, which a lot of people like. There's a 24-hour call system for safety, so help's always nearby.
The community center runs a newsletter and puts together programs throughout the year, even some into 2025, making it easy for residents to keep up with what's going on, and you've got walking paths, a game room, a movie theater, a library, activity rooms, and plenty of outdoor spots to enjoy, plus arts and crafts, fitness classes, movie nights, music, and sometimes resident-run activities or community-sponsored happenings. Crestwood Village 7 covers a bunch of care options, including assisted living with meals, help with daily needs, medication, and personal care, along with memory care, respite care for short-term stays, nursing care, and support for advanced needs like bathing and dressing, and continuing care retirement services, so most needs get met in one place.
Dining's set up for all sorts of diets, with a dining room, all-day and restaurant-style meals, plus special choices for allergies or diabetes, which is important for some folks, and there's family support, move-in help, housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, and concierge service-plus, if you're military or a first responder, they've got support programs too. The community ties in with Toms River MCCUO, Weichert Realtors, iHouseweb, and the Whiting Village at Crestwood Community Association Inc., offering property search services for anyone relocating, selling, or looking for something new or different in adult communities like Holiday City, Silver Ridge Park, Leisure Village, and Cedar Glen, and you can find seller closing costs assistance and rental screening services as well.
People here enjoy both privacy and involvement, choosing how much to join in, and there's an active adult setting where folks can build friendships and keep busy, and the grounds give plenty of space for walks or time outdoors, while the wellness room and spa offer chances to relax. Homes line friendly streets, and while the community hasn't put out many details itself, folks seem to appreciate a place that gives both support and a feeling of home for those seeking services and amenities for 55-plus living.
