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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Sunrise of Wall | AL HC MC | Wall Township (Osbornes Mills) | 90
Facility
90
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#416 / 561 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#267 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Wall | Racquel Williams |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#313 / 450 | - | 5 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#113 / 519 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 519 |
| Bentley Commons at Paragon Village | AL IL MC RC | Hackettstown (Mount Olive Township) | 82
Facility
82
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#432 / 561 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#561 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bentley Commons At Paragon Village | Ms. Dawn Duffy |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#27 / 450 | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 10
Facility
10
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#257 / 519 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#282 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Lincroft | AL HC MC | Lincroft | 85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#429 / 561 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#232 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Lincroft | Ms. Wendy Mcguire |
68.2%
Facility
68.2%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#327 / 450 | A- | 5 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#361 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Florham Park | AL MC | Florham Park | 77
Facility
77
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#442 / 561 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#242 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Florham Park | Ms. Leah Jennings |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#312 / 450 | A+ | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#150 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Summit | AL MC | Summit | 97
Facility
97
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#400 / 561 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#153 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Of Summit | Ms. Courtney Catrone |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#265 / 450 | - | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#113 / 519 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#129 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Morris Plains | AL HC MC | Morris Plains (Littleton Road) | 108
Facility
108
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#331 / 561 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#296 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Morris Plains | Ms. Andrea Martinez |
63.0%
Facility
63.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#365 / 450 | A- | 5 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#202 / 519 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#185 / 519 |
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | AL HC MC NH | Edison (Oak Tree Road) | 118
Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#288 / 561 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#198 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brighton Gardens Of Edison | Mikaela Ellis |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#88 / 450 | A+ | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#150 / 519 |
| Brookdale Emerson | AL MC | Emerson | 105
Facility
105
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#356 / 561 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#388 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Emerson | Ms. Adele Lazzarino |
63.8%
Facility
63.8%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#361 / 450 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Hillsborough | AL MC | Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) | 94
Facility
94
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#409 / 561 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#330 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Hillsborough | Mr. Michael Juliano |
52.1%
Facility
52.1%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#412 / 450 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale West Orange | AL MC | West Orange (Prospect Avenue) | 116
Facility
116
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#291 / 561 | No |
39
Facility
39
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#368 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale West Orange | Lynda Gaspard-Craan | - | A+ | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Evesham | AL IL | Voorhees Township | 200
Facility
200
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#56 / 561 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#306 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Evesham | Mr. William Jones |
79.0%
Facility
79.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#236 / 450 | A+ | 7 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#402 / 519 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#181 / 519 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#150 / 519 |
| Brookdale Florence | AL | Florence | 46
Facility
46
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#526 / 561 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 640 | Suite | Brookdale Florence | Famaz Hameed |
80.4%
Facility
80.4%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#222 / 450 | A+ | 6 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#269 / 519 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#282 / 519 |
| Brookdale Wayne | AL MC | Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike) | 105
Facility
105
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#356 / 561 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#313 / 640 | 2 Bed | Brookdale Wayne | Ms. Ashley Mastroianni |
43.8%
Facility
43.8%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#433 / 450 | A+ | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Monroe | AL MC | Monroe Township (The Estates At Monroe) | 116
Facility
116
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#291 / 561 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Monroe | Barbara Lavelle |
77.6%
Facility
77.6%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#248 / 450 | A+ | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Echelon Lake | AL MC | Voorhees Township (Echelon) | 164
Facility
164
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#116 / 561 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#336 / 640 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Echelon Lake | Cheri Baptiste |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#275 / 450 | A+ | 11 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#476 / 519 | 13
Facility
13
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#275 / 519 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#227 / 519 |
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.
Explore a truly comfortable living with Brightview Greentree located in Marlton, NJ. This vibrant senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations based on the preferences or tastes of its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive premium care services and emergency assistance to ensure comfort and security within the community.
With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and maintenance services, and many more. Participate in a full-packed calendar of social activities like outings and cultural events. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within the beautifully created shared spaces of this community. With Brightview Greentree, seniors can live a wonderful retirement.
Set in the beautiful grounds of Meridian Circle, Colts Neck, NJ, Brandywine Colts Neck is an eminent senior living community specializing in memory care. The community features its signature Reflections, ensuring individuals with dementia receive the highest quality of care and assistance. Keep peace of mind with a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals handling residents’ unique needs and aspirations.
The community fosters a vibrant and nourishing environment, striving to enhance residents’ quality of life. Reignite old interests and create fun moments with friends with enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. With its practical and state-of-the-art amenities, residents maintain their wellness. Proving its exceptional quality, Brandywine Colts Neck is regarded as US News’ Best Memory Care.
Live a maintenance-free lifestyle within a relaxing setting in Sunrise of Jackson, a warm and inviting senior living community in Jackson Township, NJ. The community provides residents with Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Stays, and Hospice Coordination to help them successfully age in place. Bright and spacious accommodations are offered along with inviting and relaxing common spaces that foster meaningful interaction among residents, promoting a strong sense of belonging and community.
A dependable and compassionate team is solely focused on helping residents live full and happy lives that allows them to thrive. Residents are also encouraged to engage in the community’s vibrant array of activities, such as religious services, afternoon socials, and movie nights. Delicious meals are also offered to make sure residents are energized throughout the day.
Experience a worry-free lifestyle in the quiet neighborhood of Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ. A trusted senior living community providing assisted living and memory care, Brookdale Wayne features an elegant two-bedroom apartment. With customized care and assistance available around the clock, the community ensures comfort and safety.
With its signature Clare Bridge Training, the community aims to improve its memory care residents’ well-being by providing them with mind-stimulating activities and fostering familiarity during meal times. Bonding over meals makes the food much better, the team serves delicious and healthy meals daily. Brookdale Wayne is a great place to live your retirement with its serene and beautiful campus. Amenities include a therapy room, a library, a cafe, a putting green, business centers, and transportation services.
Located in the serene natural setting of Voorhees, NJ, Ciel of Voorhees is an encouraging senior living community where residents can enjoy beautiful views of ponds and trees while being surrounded by wildlife. The community offers assisted living, respite care, and short-term stays, ensuring that seniors receive the support they need in a comfortable environment. Residents can engage in social activities like poker on the front porch, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging.
The community provides a wealth of amenities and programs designed to provide comfort and convenience to residents’ everyday lives. With services like weekly housekeeping, in-house doctor visits, and local transportation, seniors can focus on enjoying their days. Lifestyle360 activities, movie nights, and happy hours encourage social interaction, while pet-friendly policies and a beauty salon add to the welcoming atmosphere.
Located in a sunny area in Sewell, NJ, Ciel of Washington Township is a lively senior living community perfect for seniors seeking comfort and care. Offering assisted living, respite care, and short-term stays, this community provides a warm environment where residents can enjoy socializing over cocktails on the front porch and participate in engaging activities. With a focus on fostering friendships, Washington Township ensures that everyone feels like family.
Residents at Ciel of Washington Township can take advantage of a variety of amenities and programs designed to enhance their lifestyle. From personalized medical resources to weekly housekeeping, the dedicated team is committed to helping seniors thrive. The community also features Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions, a beauty salon, and a library, alongside three delicious meals daily. With Lifestyle360 activities, group trips, and a cozy private dining room, residents are encouraged to stay active and connected.
Tucked away in Morris County, Florham Park, NJ, The Delaney at the Green is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents enjoy their independence with the comfort of knowing that an array of care and supportive services are available to them should they need it. The community offers an array of meticulously designed accommodations crafted to fit residents’ unique needs and lifestyle. With specially-trained, licensed professionals available to help with all the basic activities of daily living, residents are guaranteed to continue living the life they want.
Each day is a chance to make new friends, learn new things, and experience life-enriching opportunities with a broad range of carefully curated activities and programs specifically designed to nurture residents’ well-being and help them live an active and meaningful life. Chef-prepared gourmet meals are offered to give residents the sustenance they need to stay healthy and active throughout the day. With carefree, maintenance-free living, 24-hour emergency response system, and stunning gathering spaces, residents here enjoy a retirement experience on a whole new level.
Situated in the welcoming town of Woolwich, NJ, the Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy are available including studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.
With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 well-balanced meals and snacks daily, weekly personal laundry, and a parlor with a fireplace. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the landscaped interior courtyard. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living.
Overlooking in the enticing neighborhood of East Brunswick, NJ, the Mira Vie at East Brunswick is a prominent 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 East Brunswick, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 325 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.



















