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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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
No
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 43
Rank #81 / 285
-Cg Healthcare, LLCMr. Matthew Russo
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #163 / 216
C+10
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 18
Rank #245 / 253
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #214 / 247
Pines Village
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Manchester Township (Crestwood Village)
96
Facility 96
NJ AVG 104
Rank #157 / 255
Yes
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 43
Rank #237 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPines Village, IncMs. Shaneika Johnson
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #151 / 216
?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #55 / 247
Heritage Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Hammonton
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 104
Rank #114 / 255
No
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #156 / 285
1 Bed / 2 BedSpring Village At Hammonton, LLCXiomara Johnson
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #118 / 216
C-7
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 18
Rank #204 / 253
2.9
Facility 2.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #184 / 247
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Spring Lake
114
Facility 114
NJ AVG 104
Rank #89 / 255
No
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 43
Rank #102 / 285
Private RoomsWellington Estates, LLCMs. Kathleen Granatelli
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #116 / 216
?4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #41 / 247
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
AL
MC
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 104
Rank #41 / 255
Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #123 / 285
Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 W Orange Opco, LLCMs. Irania Vargas
65.9%
Facility 65.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #146 / 216
?3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #92 / 253
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #92 / 247
Maplewood at Princeton
AL
MC
Plainsboro Township
130
Facility 130
NJ AVG 104
Rank #46 / 255
Yes
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 43
Rank #266 / 285
Studio / 1 BedMaplewood At Princeton, LLCMs. Wanda Garrin
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #39 / 216
?4
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #135 / 253
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #123 / 247
Brandywine Toms River
AL
MC
NH
RC
Toms River
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 104
Rank #63 / 255
Yes
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 43
Rank #273 / 285
-Well Bl Opco LLCMs. Lisa Decicco
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #93 / 216
?2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #58 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Toms River
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 104
Rank #255 / 255
No
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 43
Rank #107 / 285
-Alcoeur Gardens At Toms River LLCMs. Julie Treadway
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #1 / 216
?2
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 18
Rank #129 / 253
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #187 / 247
Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury
AL
MC
Tinton Falls (Shrewsbury Township)
124
Facility 124
NJ AVG 104
Rank #56 / 255
Yes
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 43
Rank #116 / 285
Studio / 1 BedShp V Shrewsbury LLCMs. Stacy Meloche-?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Applewood Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Freehold
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 104
Rank #230 / 255
No
88
Facility 88
NJ AVG 43
Rank #11 / 285
-Applewood Village, IncMs. Sally Awad
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #136 / 216
?2
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #111 / 253
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #165 / 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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Pines Village

509 County Rd 530, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Overview of Pines Village

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of Whiting, NJ, the Pines Village is a dedicated senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation services. Here, residents can choose from a wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations based on their tastes. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community assures its residents with a service-enriched set of programs and services.

Discover its top-notch amenities and services including the fitness center with senior friendly equipment ranging from treadmills and resistance training, to free weights and machines, healthcare services and many more. Moreover, avail of its concierge services such as transportation services to make the most out of your time participating in diverse social activities and community events. With the Pines Village, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Heritage Assisted Living

Heritage Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Hammonton, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time. The community has 107 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options; the two bed layout can suit a couple moving together. Xiomara Johnson serves as administrator, and Spring Village At Hammonton operates the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 37, making it car dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need to arrange transportation for independent errands.

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Overview of Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Enjoy an everyday life full of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment at Wellington Estates at Spring Lake, a dependable senior living community in Spring Lake, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized by a compassionate management team and licensed nurses, available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7. Indulge in comfort and privacy in beautiful and luxurious accommodations, designed to suit various tastes and needs.

Residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle without the hassles of daily living, thanks to laundry, housekeeping, and room service, combined with assistance in daily living activities. There are plenty of opportunities to live life to the fullest with various activities for arts, entertainment, leisure pursuits, exploration of the great outdoors, day trips, and upscale amenities. Meals are carefully prepared with residents’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, guaranteeing an exquisite dining experience that nourishes residents’ body and soul.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Brighton Gardens of West Orange sits in the Pleasantdale section of West Orange, New Jersey, at 220 Pleasant Valley Way. It’s a 132-bed community offering assisted living and memory care, plus respite stays for people who need care for a short while instead of a permanent move. Ms. Irania Vargas serves as the administrator. Monthly rates start at $4,104.

The building has three floors and studio or one-bedroom layouts. Right now it’s about 66 percent full, with 87 of the 132 beds occupied. That’s a decent number of open rooms if a family needs to move fairly soon.

Walking around the neighborhood is only somewhat practical here. The Walk Score is 46, which means a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. It’s the kind of place where you’d want reliable transportation lined up.

On the care side, residents get rehabilitation services and short-term rehab, plus licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site around the clock. That combination works for two different kinds of residents: people who need steady daily support, and people recovering from something like surgery who just need a few weeks of help. A program called Sunrise Careconnect handles healthcare coordination behind the scenes, and every suite comes with its own emergency response system.

Families get a phone app to keep tabs on their person day to day, which is a small thing that matters more than people expect. There’s also a beauty salon on site, and pets are welcome, so residents don’t have to give up a cat or dog to move in.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have mostly circled around infection prevention and resident rights protections. Those are pretty standard categories that inspectors look at everywhere, not red flags specific to this building.

Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a mid-sized, moderately staffed community. It fits two groups: people who need daily personal care or memory support, and people who need a short-term rehab or respite stay while a family sorts out next steps.

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Overview of Maplewood at Princeton

Maplewood at Princeton embodies an inspiring vision of senior living in Plainsboro, NJ, where residents thrive in a vibrant community nestled in the heart of downtown. With a commitment to exceeding expectations, Maplewood offers specialized assisted living, memory care, and respite care that exemplifies a culture of hospitality that embraces every resident. Surrounded by arts, culture, and the warmth of friendship, residents discover a true sense of belonging, where wonder and delight are part of everyday life.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance the senior living experience. From spacious private apartments equipped with smart-home technology to purposefully landscaped grounds and innovative wellness programs, every aspect of Maplewood is crafted to promote well-being and independence. Gourmet dining experiences, robust social and educational programs, and attentive care services ensure that residents enjoy a fulfilling assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming and serene environment.

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Overview of Brandywine Toms River

Enjoy a blissful retirement with Brandywine Toms River, an eminent senior living community located in the quiet neighborhood of Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care. With its bright and welcoming abode, the community strives to provide unmatched comfort and security. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock for residents to maintain a worry-free lifestyle.

Reignite passions and discover new interests with enjoyable activities and exciting programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Delight with carefully curated healthy and delicious meals satisfying nutritional needs and tastes. Brandywine Toms River is a haven for seniors looking for solace in their golden years with its scenic campus and wonderful amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Toms River was regarded as US News’ Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care for its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life with exceptional service.

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Overview of Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River

Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River is dedicated to seniors in need of support in a home-like environment, particularly those dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This thoughtfully designed community ensures round-the-clock care supervision in a carefully curated setting. Boasting inviting interiors and well-maintained grounds, Alcoeur Gardens opens a comfortable and secure atmosphere that feels more like home than a traditional facility. 
The emphasis is on familiarity, creating an environment that resembles living in an actual home, with safety at the forefront. The residence is equipped with alarms, gates, and secure doors and windows, and the staff is specially trained to cater to the unique needs of residents. Alcoeur Gardens also welcomes respite care, offering an ideal assisted-living option for those with memory impairment. The classic American home design adds to the overall comfort and aesthetics, ensuring a well-maintained space where residents can enjoy good food and find personal peace with the support of the friendly staff.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Tinton Falls, NJ, Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through The Evergreen Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a convenient living experience catering to their immediate needs and interests.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, state-of-the-art fitness center, salon and spa, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Applewood Village

Administered by Sally Awad, Applewood Village offers skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Freehold, NJ. The community provides support with daily tasks, along with access to nursing services. Moreover, specialized care is provided for those living with memory-related conditions, while recovery-focused care is given to those in rehabilitation.

With multiple levels of care, residents can stay even when their needs grow. Respite care is also available to accommodate those seeking short-term stays, so their usual caregiver can rest. Of 50 beds, 68% are currently occupied. Residents also receive a total of 5 hours and 48 minutes of nursing care daily.

The community accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families options to cover short-term skilled care and other care costs.

A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Meanwhile, a glass-enclosed heated indoor pool provides an indoor place to swim, while the Performing Arts Center gives residents a venue for performances and events. Monthly cooking demonstrations, community-based learning programs, and resident-curated experiences also offer cooking, educational, and resident-focused activities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New Jersey

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 287 assisted living facilities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in New Jersey?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New Jersey, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in New Jersey?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.