A Premier FellowshipLIFE Community located in Freehold, NJ.
Applewood is an Engaged Living™ senior living community offering independent living for active seniors in Freehold, New Jersey. We offer maintenance-free cottage and apartment-style homes and a wide range of physical, social and cultural activities for independent seniors seeking retirement community living in NJ. Our full-service lifestyle, set in historic Monmouth County, offers more than 20 contemporary and traditional floor plans situated on 40 private acres in historic Freehold, New Jersey – only a short drive to the Jersey Shore and less than 1.5 hours to New York City and Philadelphia.
03/17/2026
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Applewood Village! Our residents gathered together to celebrate the luck of the Irish with delicious shamrock cookies and festive fun. The highlight of the day was enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day parade, bringing smiles, laughter, and a wonderful sense of community to everyone involved.
03/17/2026
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
From festive meals to music and laughter, St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate. Read how seasonal traditions help keep residents socially connected and engaged in our latest blog.
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Discover how holiday traditions like St. Patrick’s Day help foster connection, community, and well-being in senior living.
03/16/2026
Applewood residents enjoyed a 4 course meal at the Culinary Education Center (CEC) in Asbury Park, NJ! The CEC is a partnership between the Monmouth County Vocational School District and Brookdale Community College where students gain hands-on culinary training while running a public restaurant. Our residents had a fantastic time filled with great food, laughter, and a chance to support the next generation of culinary professionals!
03/12/2026
Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Atlantic City! 🎰✨ We sent them off with goodie bags, they enjoyed a delicious lunch together, and even tried their luck at a little gambling. What a fantastic day full of smiles, laughter, and great memories!
03/10/2026
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to recognize the important role nutrition plays in healthy aging. From supporting brain health and energy levels to helping maintain independence, thoughtful food choices can make a meaningful difference.
In our latest blog, we explore how balanced meals, professional guidance, and shared dining experiences can nourish both body and spirit every day.
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Discover how healthy eating supports brain health, energy, and independence as we age, and how FellowshipLIFE communities make nutritious living easy and enjoyable.
03/02/2026
To show our appreciation for the wonderful residents who volunteer at Applewood Village, we hosted a special luncheon in their honor. 💛
We are truly grateful for all of our residents and everything they do to make our community such a warm, engaged, and vibrant place to live. We are so thankful for the heart and spirit you bring to our community each and every day!
02/20/2026
Today, we celebrate National Caregivers Day and the extraordinary individuals who pour their hearts into caring for others. Our caregivers offer far more than assistance. They provide comfort, reassurance, dignity, and compassion each and every day. Their steady presence and selfless dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
We are deeply grateful for caregivers everywhere whose kindness, strength, and commitment uplift individuals, families, and communities every single day.
02/19/2026
Love doesn’t fade with time. It grows, deepens, and takes on new meaning. In our latest blog, we explore how love, friendship, and community continue to shape emotional well-being in the golden years. From lifelong partnerships to new romances, meaningful friendships, and inclusive Valentine’s Day celebrations, connection remains at the heart of life in our community.
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Explore how love, friendship, and companionship support emotional well-being for seniors in community living, especially during Valentine’s Day.
02/18/2026
Our residents showcased their artistic talents by designing one-of-a-kind wine glasses during art class. It’s always inspiring to see how their creativity and personality shine through every detail, turning each glass into a unique expression of individuality and style.
02/17/2026
We were proud to celebrate Keith Grady at the LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware 2026 Awards Ceremony, where he was formally honored as this year’s President’s Award recipient.
Surrounded by colleagues and leaders from across the field, Keith’s 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to excellence in aging services were rightfully recognized. His steady leadership, integrity, and dedication to residents and team members continue to shape Applewood Village in lasting ways.
Congratulations, Keith, on this extraordinary and well-earned honor.
02/16/2026
Love was in the air at Applewood Village! Our residents celebrated Valentine's Day in style with a festive cocktail party and live entertainment. Couples, friends, and team members came together to share laughter, dancing, and plenty of love. Cheers to sweet moments and wonderful company!
02/14/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s to friendship, kindness, and the many ways love shows up in our community every day.
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Set in a casually elegant setting in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, seniors can choose to live in low-maintenance, well designed apartments or a home-like cottage-style home with your own garage.
Whichever you prefer, you’ll enjoy a wide range of healthy, social and cultural activities for independent seniors.
As a continuing care retirement community, seniors reside in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing or the new Memory Care Center at Applewood.
Our immaculate resort-style amenities were carefully selected to suit any interest or pursuit, new or renewed.
New residents can choose from 21 cottage and apartment floor plan options, all newly renovated, situated on 40 beautiful acres and just a short drive to the Jersey Shore and easy driving distance to New York City and Philadelphia, PA.
To learn more, or make plans to attend an upcoming event for prospective residents, call (732) 303-7416 or visit Applewood.com.