Dennis Township · Cape May County, NJ

A quiet, affordable place
to call home

East Creek Senior Living is exploring a model for Muslim seniors who need a safe, supportive place to live — with halal meals, a weekly nurse visit, and good neighbors nearby.

Affordable Housing Muslim-Friendly Halal Meals Weekly Nurse Visit South Jersey
What We're Exploring

More than a house.
A place that takes care of you.

Many older Muslims in New Jersey are living alone — far from family, with no one nearby to check in. East Creek Senior Living is an early effort to change that, with simple, dignified housing and a few basic services built in.

A real place to live

Private or shared rooms in a residential home setting — not a clinical facility. Somewhere you can have your own space and still have people around you.

Halal meals included

Daily meals prepared with halal ingredients. No need to worry about what's in your food or cook for yourself every day.

Weekly nurse visit

A nurse checks in once a week — medications, blood pressure, general wellness. Not a nursing home, but someone keeping an eye out for you.

Community around you

Neighbors who share your values. Common spaces to sit, talk, and not be alone. Help with the small things that become hard to manage on your own.

"They need a place where they feel safe and belong — and where they find someone who preserves their dignity and accommodates their weakness."
— Mohammed Elbenni, Community Leader · North Brunswick, NJ
Who This Is For

This might be right for you if…

We're still figuring out the model. Your input helps us understand who actually needs this.

01

You're living alone and it's getting harder

Managing meals, medications, and daily tasks on your own — and your family isn't nearby to help the way you'd want.

02

Your parent needs more than you can give

You want your mom or dad in a safe, Muslim-friendly environment — not a nursing home, but somewhere with structure and care built in.

03

You can't afford what's out there

Most assisted living in NJ runs $4,000–$7,000/month. We're trying to understand what people can actually afford and build from there.

Get Involved

Two ways to connect

Whether you're just curious or actively looking — there's a form for you.

Community Survey

I want to follow this project

You're curious, supportive, or know someone who might need this. Help us understand community interest so we can build something that actually works.

Waitlist

I (or someone I care for) actually needs this

You're looking for housing now or in the near future. Put your name down — we'll reach out directly as spots become available.

Tell us about your situation

Not a reservation — just community research. Takes 2 minutes.

This waitlist is for people actively looking for housing — for themselves or a family member. We'll contact you directly when we're closer to opening.

Reserve your spot

Not a lease — just your name on the list. No commitment required.

All information is kept private and used only for this project. This is not a binding agreement of any kind.