Harrogate
400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701, Ocean County
Harrogate is a Life Plan community set on a 52-acre wooded property at 400 Locust Street in Lakewood, New Jersey. The campus gives older adults an active setting near the Jersey Shore, just minutes north of Toms River in Ocean County. Residents can spend mornings walking quiet wooded trails, practicing their short game on the putting green, or playing with pets in the fenced dog park.
Daily life revolves around a wide mix of pastimes, hobbies, and social spaces. You can head down the hall to the Duke and Duchess salon, work on a project in the dedicated woodworking shop, or plant vegetables in the raised garden beds. The community also features a heated indoor pool and hot tub, an arts and crafts studio, a private library, and games like shuffleboard, horseshoes, and bocce.
Meals offer plenty of variety across multiple dining venues. The Schnetzer Dining Room serves three sit-down meals every day with dishes ranging from casual lunch fare to evening steaks, lamb chops, and seafood. For a quick bite, residents stop by the Kettle Creek Café for specialty coffees, smoothies, and light salads, or head out to the Café Terrace for outdoor cookouts in the summer. An on-site registered dietitian is also available to help residents plan around specific nutritional needs.
For healthcare, Harrogate provides on-site support across several levels of need, including assisted independence, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community holds a state Long Term Care Facility licence and maintains 68 licensed long-term care beds. This setup works well for seniors who want independent living today but want the reassurance of medical care and rehabilitation on the exact same campus if their health needs change.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- Long-term skilled nursing care
- 68 licensed long-term care beds
- Short-term rehabilitative care
- Respite care
- Memory support care
- Assistance in living support
- On-site physical therapy
- Dietary planning and nutrition support
Amenities
Dining
- Schnetzer Dining Room with three meals served daily
- Kettle Creek Café with specialty coffees, lattes, milkshakes, and lighter fare
- Grab-and-go refrigerated case
- Café Terrace for outdoor dining and seasonal Thursday cookouts
- Flexible dining plans
- Registered Dietitian on-site for personal and group consultations
Wellness and fitness
- Heated indoor pool and hot tub
- Water aerobics and water volleyball
- Fitness center with exercise machines
- Fitness classes and one-on-one personal training
- Living the 8 wellness program
- On-site physical therapy
Activities and recreation
- Putting green
- Bocce court, cornhole, horseshoes, and shuffleboard
- Woodworking shop
- Arts and crafts studio with watercolor painting classes
- Resident Art Gallery
- Private library
- Choir
- Monthly activity calendar with trips, guest speakers, and live concerts
Conveniences and services
- Duke & Duchess hair and nail salon
- Convenience store and general store
- Concierge desk
- Weekly housekeeping
- Flat linen laundry service
- Scheduled transportation to shopping, banks, and medical visits
Grounds and outdoor spaces
- 52-acre wooded campus
- Landscaped walking trails
- Fenced dog park
- Community garden with individual raised beds
Living spaces
- Independent living residences
- Skilled nursing suites
- Memory support accommodations
- Pet-friendly living
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Location
400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
License
- License number
- 061528
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 05/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 68 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Mr. Charles Benjamin
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- HARROGATE
Frequently asked questions
What care levels are offered on campus?+
Harrogate holds a state Long Term Care Facility licence with 68 licensed long-term care beds. The community provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, memory support, and assisted independence.
What payment types does Harrogate accept?+
The state licence records show that Harrogate accepts Medicare and private payment for care. Families can review specific contract options directly with the community.
What are the dining options at Harrogate?+
Residents can eat formal sit-down meals in the Schnetzer Dining Room, grab lighter fare and specialty coffee at the Kettle Creek Café, or enjoy outdoor meals on the Café Terrace. An on-site registered dietitian is also on staff to help with dietary needs.
What recreational amenities are available?+
Harrogate features a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a woodworking shop, an art studio, and a private library. Outdoors, residents have access to a putting green, bocce courts, walking trails, and raised garden beds.
Are pets allowed at Harrogate?+
Yes, Harrogate is a pet-friendly community. It features its own fenced dog park as well as landscaped wooded walking trails for strolls with pets.
Does the community offer transportation?+
Harrogate provides scheduled transportation for residents to reach local medical appointments, banks, and grocery stores. Weekly housekeeping, flat linen laundry, and concierge services are also provided.