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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cedar Grove
230
Facility 230
NJ AVG 104
Rank #7 / 255
B-No
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 43
Rank #81 / 285
-Cg Healthcare, LLCMr. Matthew Russo
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #162 / 214
10
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 18
Rank #245 / 253
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #214 / 247
CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
Parsippany
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 104
Rank #165 / 255
?No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #148 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsCare One At Parsippany-Troy Hills, LLCNicole Iacolina-Alta
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #61 / 214
2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
Sunrise of Lincroft
AL
HOS
MC
Lincroft
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 104
Rank #177 / 255
?Yes
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 43
Rank #81 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Wendy Mcguire
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #134 / 214
5
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #151 / 253
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #123 / 247
Care One At Somerset Valley Assisted Living
AL
MC
Bound Brook
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 104
Rank #196 / 255
?No
80
Facility 80
NJ AVG 43
Rank #23 / 285
-1621 Route 22 West Operating, LLCMr. Matthew Orillaza
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #67 / 214
2
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #73 / 253
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #107 / 247
Brightview Tenafly
AL
MC
Tenafly
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 104
Rank #63 / 255
?Yes
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 43
Rank #56 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Tenafly, LLCMs. Alnica Moore
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #158 / 214
3
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #73 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
Atria Cranford
AL
IL
MC
Cranford
308
Facility 308
NJ AVG 104
Rank #1 / 255
?Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 43
Rank #63 / 285
Studio / 1 BedWg Cranford Sh, LLCMs. Alma Rodriguez
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #155 / 214
4
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #92 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living
AL
MC
East Brunswick (East Brunswick Township)
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 104
Rank #119 / 255
?Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #174 / 285
Studio / 1 BedCranbury Road, LLCMs. Ekta Shah
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #180 / 214
1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
The Bristal at Waldwick
AL
MC
Waldwick
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 104
Rank #165 / 255
?Yes
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 43
Rank #251 / 285
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsEngel Burman Senior Care At Waldwick, LLCMrs. Colette Peteet
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #94 / 214
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Brookdale Florham Park
AL
MC
Florham Park
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 104
Rank #185 / 255
?Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 43
Rank #86 / 285
Studio / 1 BedAhc Florham Park, LLCMs. . Leah Jennings
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #126 / 214
4
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #111 / 253
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #92 / 247
Mill Gardens At Midland Park
AL
MC
PC
Midland Park
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 104
Rank #146 / 255
?No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #148 / 285
-Care Plus Bergen IncAlexander Drivanos
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 72.5%
Rank #139 / 214
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NJ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 287 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Alaris Health at Cedar Grove

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, delivers nursing care, assisted living, skilled nursing, palliative support, and temporary respite stays. Assisted living assists with daily activities like personal hygiene, dressing, and medication management in private apartment settings. Clinical services include post-hospital, orthopedic, and respiratory rehabilitation, along with speech, occupational, and physical therapies. On-site dental care, dementia programming, and hospice services are also provided.

Functioning as a 170-bed facility, the building is run by operator Cg Healthcare and administrator Matthew Russo. Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 58 minutes per resident. Located in an area with a 56 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood permits brief errands on foot. Accepted funding choices encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Prospective residents can contact Alaris Health at Cedar Grove to inquire about specific rehab programs, verify bed availability, or arrange an in-person visit.

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Overview of CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living

CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living offers nursing home, assisted living, and memory care in Parsippany, NJ. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing support on site, while assisted living helps with daily tasks and allows a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Several care levels are available, so the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 93 beds, with studios, one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units, and semi-private rooms. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Post-acute care and rehabilitation services support recovery after illness, injury, or surgery. Palliative and hospice care address comfort-focused needs.

Respite care provides a short-term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay. With a Walk Score of 39, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Nicole Iacolina-Alta serves as administrator, and Care One At Parsippany-Troy Hills operates the community.

Contact CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living

Overview of Sunrise of Lincroft

Sunrise of Lincroft is a senior living community situated in a convenient Lincroft, New Jersey location, offering an individualized, hassle-free lifestyle where residents can easily dive into their hobbies, social events, and enjoy fine cuisine. The community provides room rates starting at $4,834 per month and works closely with each resident to develop a personalized plan that caters to their unique personality and supports their health needs. Sunrise of Lincroft’s compassionate and experienced caregivers are prepared to assist residents in whatever ways they can, serving as expert listeners and qualified professionals who strive to know each individual on a deep level.

Residents at Sunrise of Lincroft quickly become part of the family, finding friends who are eager to experience life together and share in the community’s programs and services. The community’s chefs are from-scratch experts in the kitchen, creating mouth-watering dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, while residents enthusiastically participate in the ArmChair Tour club, virtually visiting exotic places around the world. Sunrise of Lincroft serves residents with various needs, including memory care, assisted living, and hospice coordination, ensuring a supportive and enriching living environment for all. The community is conveniently located in Lincroft, NJ, directly off Exit 109 from the Garden State Parkway and less than an hour from Newark Airport, with easy access to nearby attractions, shopping, and medical facilities.

Starting Price $5,107/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Care One at Somerset Valley Assisted Living

Care One at Somerset Valley Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care can also support a family caregiver who needs a short stay while traveling or recovering.

The community has 72 beds and is operated by 1621 Route 22 West Operating. Ms. Stephanie Zimmerman serves as the administrator. Restaurant style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant setting, while the fitness and wellness center provides space for exercise or wellness activities. A beauty salon and barber shop support on site grooming.

Rehabilitation services and the Post Acute Care & Rehab program support therapy during recovery. Home Care and Palliative & Hospice Care are also available programs.

An area Walk Score of 80 means most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Brightview Tenafly

Situated in Tenafly, NJ, Brightview Tenafly is a reliable senior living community that offers memory care and assisted living. Residents here are provided with everything they need to live their best life–including daily programs, social and cultural events, chef-prepared meals daily, and access to convenient services. The community offers 94 apartments to choose from in variations of studios, companions, and one-bedroom apartments–each built with a bath with safety features, a kitchenette with beautiful granite countertops, and large windows for bright natural light.

With lively daily programming and a wide array of convenient amenities, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Inviting outdoor spaces, community spaces, and comfortable conversation areas offer relaxing spaces for connecting and sharing meaningful conversations with neighbors and friends. Moreover, a well-curated library, exercise and physical therapy room, and full-service salon, provides residents with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.

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Overview of Atria Cranford

Atria Cranford in Cranford, NJ, is a highly recognized assisted living community that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. With its secure and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, especially with round-the-clock care, three chef-prepared meals daily, and housekeeping services. The community is also dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans. 

Cultural programs, social events, and fitness classes provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and stay active. A walking path, a garden, and a spacious courtyard ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents have a laid-back lifestyle, with the community’s beautiful location in the serene neighborhood of Cranford, near public transportation and parks. This assisted living community’s commitment to excellent care makes it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey. 

 

Starting Price $4,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living

CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living is a reliable senior living community in Middlesex County, East Brunswick, NJ, that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community welcomes residents into beautiful accommodations and provides them with highly personalized care. A dedicated care team is available 24/7 to provide excellent care and oversee residents’ customized care plans to ensure they are receiving efficient care services.

Conveniently located near New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18, East Brunswick provides easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options, encouraging a fun and vibrant lifestyle. The community also offers a broad range of amenities and activities that presents plenty of opportunities for socialization. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style dining and gourmet cuisine prepared by a team of talented chefs. Amenities include on-site beauty salons, movie theaters, and libraries to promote residents’ mind-body wellness.

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Overview of The Bristal at Waldwick

The Bristal at Waldwick provides assisted living and memory care in Waldwick, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they live in a private or semi-private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, making the community potentially suitable for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 93 beds, with private and semi-private rooms for residents who want a single room or a shared living arrangement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Mrs. Colette Peteet serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brookdale Florham Park

Brookdale Florham Park offers assisted living and memory care in Florham Park, NJ. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, whereas memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can allow a resident’s needs to grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 77 beds, with studio and one bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the sleeping area from the rest of the apartment. Respite care is also available for short stays, which may give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Starting monthly prices are $6,885 for assisted living and $9,185 for memory care. The different rates reflect the care levels, including the secured setting and supervision that residents with dementia may require. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

Residents can use the salon or spa, courtyard and garden, restaurant style dining room, and two calendars of events, activities and programs. Transportation is available for outings or appointments. A walk score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot, while other trips may require a car or ride. Ms. Leah Jennings serves as the administrator, and Ahc Florham Park operates the community.

$6,885/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Mill Gardens at Midland Park

Overseen by Alexander Drivanos, Mill Gardens at Midland Park offers assisted living, memory care, and palliative care in Midland Park, NJ. The community also provides continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site. 24-hour staffing also ensures residents have access to various services whenever needed. Those living with memory-related conditions also receive specialized care in a supervised environment.

The community has 98 beds, with an occupancy of 66.3%. Moreover, podiatry and rehabilitation services are available, providing access to foot care and recovery support. Respite care also offers temporary stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover

Additionally, dining includes restaurant-style meals, vegetarian options, and special diets, giving residents with those dietary needs meal choices suited to them. A Walk Score of 39 also places the area in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need a car or a transportation service for most errands rather than being able to walk to them.

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Assisted Living in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $9,064The average monthly cost across facilities in New Jersey. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Jersey. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90