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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: 47/ 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: 121The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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.
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.
The Village At Meadowbrook
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Matawan
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 121
Rank #336 / 422
No
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 47
Rank #74 / 484
--Ms. Bianca Macciola
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #34 / 343
7
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #211 / 409
1.1
Facility 1.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #182 / 409
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living At Evergreens
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Moorestown (Moorestown-Lenola)
66
Facility 66
NJ AVG 121
Rank #351 / 422
No
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 47
Rank #93 / 484
--Micahel Lopatine
53.0%
Facility 53.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #302 / 343
3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #146 / 409
Royal Senior Care
AL
MC
Atlantic Highlands
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 121
Rank #353 / 422
No
79
Facility 79
NJ AVG 47
Rank #62 / 484
--Mr. Samuel Herbst
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #272 / 343
2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #164 / 409
Merion Gardens Assisted Living
AL
MC
Carneys Point
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 121
Rank #336 / 422
No
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 47
Rank #428 / 484
Studio / 1 BedMerion Gardens Assisted LivingMs. Shelly Ayars
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #308 / 343
4
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 18
Rank #231 / 409
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #301 / 409
Mira Vie at Forsgate
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monroe Township (The Fairways At Forsgate)
156
Facility 156
NJ AVG 121
Rank #94 / 422
Yes
23
Facility 23
NJ AVG 47
Rank #377 / 484
Studio / Suite / 1 BedMira Vie At ForsgateMr. Patrick Duffy
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #272 / 343
7
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 18
Rank #231 / 409
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #213 / 409
Allegria at The Fountains
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Atco
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 121
Rank #361 / 422
No
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 47
Rank #442 / 484
-Allegria At The FountansMr. Kyle Newfeld
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #60 / 343
12
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 18
Rank #384 / 409
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #371 / 409
Magnolia Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Toms River
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
No
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 47
Rank #449 / 484
--Mr. Robert Lapid
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #44 / 343
6
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 18
Rank #192 / 409
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #164 / 409
Care One At Somerset Valley Assisted Living
AL
MC
Bound Brook
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 121
Rank #331 / 422
No
80
Facility 80
NJ AVG 47
Rank #59 / 484
--Ms. Stephanie Zimmerman
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #140 / 343
5
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 18
Rank #258 / 409
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #309 / 409
Allegria at Ocean Grove
AL
MC
Ocean Grove
161
Facility 161
NJ AVG 121
Rank #87 / 422
Yes
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 47
Rank #74 / 484
-Allegria Assisted LivingKenneth Williams-11
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #311 / 409
3.2
Facility 3.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #273 / 409
Mill Gardens At Midland Park
AL
MC
PC
Midland Park
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 121
Rank #272 / 422
No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 47
Rank #275 / 484
--Alexander Drivanos
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #247 / 343
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #164 / 409

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Overview of The Village at Meadowbrook

At 40 Freneau Avenue in Matawan, New Jersey, The Village at Meadowbrook runs as a 70-bed community spanning nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing services under one roof. Matawan Alf Operations LLC owns the property; Ms. Bianca Macciola administers it day to day. The surrounding neighborhood scores 76 on Walk Score, solidly in “very walkable” territory, so most errands and everyday essentials are within reach on foot rather than a drive.

Occupancy sits at 93%, with 65 of the 70 beds filled. On the care side, residents can draw on rehabilitation services, respite stays, and short-term rehab, backed by 24-hour staffing. There’s also a structured enrichment activities program woven into daily life.

New Jersey’s Department of Health, through its Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing division, conducts the unannounced surveys that oversee this facility. The record of recent inspection activity here has centered on medication management, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation practices, and resident rights protections.

Because it houses nursing home, assisted living, and memory care under a single roof, The Village at Meadowbrook fits families navigating a shifting set of needs, whether that’s a short post-hospital rehab stay or a longer-term move toward more hands-on residential care.

Contact The Village At Meadowbrook

Overview of Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living at Evergreens

Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living at Evergreens provides assisted living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Nursing Care, Palliative Care, and Skilled Nursing in Moorestown, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment. Home Care delivers support where a resident lives, while Independent Living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Nursing Care provides ongoing nursing support, and Skilled Nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice Care focuses on comfort and support for someone near the end of life, while Palliative Care focuses on relief from serious illness symptoms. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehabilitation provides temporary therapy during recovery.

The community has 66 beds in the Moorestown Lenola neighborhood. A wellness center, fitness center, and walking trails give residents places for wellness activities and outdoor walks. Rehabilitation services and licensed therapists support residents receiving therapy, while the range of care types can suit someone whose needs may change over time.

Medicare is accepted for eligible covered services. Micahel Lopatine serves as administrator, and Acts Retirement Life Communities operates the community. With a Walk Score of 73, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living At Evergreens

Royal Senior Care

1041 (500) Highway 36, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Overview of Royal Senior Care

Set in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, Royal Senior Care sits in one of the more walkable pockets of Monmouth County. With a Walk Score of 79, most errands here don’t require a car, which matters for visiting family who want to combine a visit with a walk down the block. The grounds are manicured, and residents have access to restaurant style dining and an on-site theater.

New Jersey’s health inspectors have tended to focus on staffing and staff credentials, along with care planning and documentation, when reviewing this facility. Those categories come up often in routine state oversight of senior care settings.

For families weighing a community with easy walkability and everyday comforts like on-site dining close to home, Royal Senior Care fits that profile.

Contact Royal Senior Care

Overview of Merion Gardens Assisted Living

Set in the peaceful city of Carney’s Point, NJ, Merion Gardens Assisted Living is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and rehabilitation services. Experience comfort and safety like no other with a wide selection of beautifully made and snug floor residences ranging from studio to one-bedroom suites. The community doubles its efforts to provide top-tier care and assistance tailored to each resident’s unique needs and aspirations.

With engaging programs and energizing activities, seniors have a lot of things to explore and rediscover. Reach your full potential and enjoy the company of a vibrant and welcoming community. Moreover, delicious and healthy meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Merion Gardens Assisted Living is ideal for seniors looking to live an independent retirement, supported by a kind and compassionate team along the way.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Forsgate

Nestled in the stunning neighborhood of Monroe Township, NJ, the Mira Vie at Forsegate is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from a wide variety of beautifully appointed accommodations based on their preferences. With a trained and empathetic team, the community provides an emergency call system to cater to the needs of its residents anytime and anywhere. As for memory care, the community provides specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with a wide range of options are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond care and support wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, concierge services, and many more. With Mira Vie at Forsgate, seniors are assured of an extraordinary living experience.

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Overview of Allegria at the Fountains

Allegria at the Fountains offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Atco, NJ. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief for serious illness. The multiple care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

The community has 60 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment methods to consider based on eligibility and available resources. Total nurse staffing is 7h 32m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Kyle Newfeld serves as administrator. 

Contact Allegria at The Fountains

Overview of Magnolia Gardens

Magnolia Gardens provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Toms River, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily activities, while memory care supports residents with memory impairment through the community’s Serenity Place program. Respite care offers a short term stay when a family caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Residents can choose private or semi private rooms, whether they prefer to live alone or share a room. The community has 100 beds. Scheduled transportation covers shopping, banking, and doctor’s appointments, with wheelchair accessible vehicles available for those trips.

An on site salon is available, and rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community. Religious services and social and activity programs are also offered. The combination of assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose care needs may change or a family seeking short term support.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted as payment options. Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Mr. Robert Lapid serves as administrator, and Magnolia Gardens South operates the community.

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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.

Contact Care One At Somerset Valley Assisted Living

Overview of Allegria at Ocean Grove

Allegria at Ocean Grove provides assisted living and memory care in Ocean Grove, NJ. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks while they maintain their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available in one community, Allegria at Ocean Grove may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time away, and short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation services. Residents can take part in trips and outings to the beach, movies, museums and shopping, dine in a restaurant-style setting, use the full-service beauty salon, and attend religious services. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them.

The community has 161 beds. A Walk Score of 76 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Kenneth Williams serves as administrator, and Allegria Assisted Living operates the community.

Contact Allegria at Ocean Grove

Overview of Mill Gardens at Midland Park

Mill Gardens at Midland Park sits at 36 Faner Road in Midland Park, New Jersey. The community has 98 beds and covers three types of care: assisted living, memory care, and palliative care.

Walking around the area is only somewhat easy (Walk Score 39). Most people here will still need a car to run errands. Alexander Drivanos runs the facility day to day. Care Plus Bergen Inc owns it.

Right now, 65 of the 98 beds are filled. That’s an occupancy rate of 66%.

Residents get nursing services and staff on-site around the clock. The facility also offers rehab services and respite care. Together, these services can help someone recovering from surgery or a hospital stay. They also work for residents who need ongoing daily support.

New Jersey’s Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing inspects the facility without notice. These inspections have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, not on direct care for residents.

Two kinds of residents fit well here. Some come for short-term rehab or respite care after a hospital stay. Others move in for longer-term assisted living or memory care, with nursing support nearby.

Contact Mill Gardens At Midland Park

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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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 289 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.