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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. 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.
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.
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Paramus
123
Facility 123
NJ AVG 104
Rank #58 / 255
Yes
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 43
Rank #225 / 285
Private Rooms--
91.9%
Facility 91.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #23 / 216
B---
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Turnpike Newton
128
Facility 128
NJ AVG 104
Rank #50 / 255
No
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 43
Rank #12 / 285
-Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, LLCMr. Joseph Schmidt
42.2%
Facility 42.2%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #210 / 216
C-17
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 18
Rank #253 / 253
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #214 / 247
Brightview Paramus
AL
IL
MC
Paramus
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 104
Rank #167 / 255
Yes
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 43
Rank #164 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Paramus, LLCShyla Cramsey
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #164 / 216
?3
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #111 / 253
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #118 / 247
Bear Creek Assisted Living
AL
MC
West Windsor Township (Village Road East)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 104
Rank #129 / 255
No
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 43
Rank #282 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedVop West Windsor, LLCMs. Amy Goldich
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #38 / 216
?4
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #135 / 253
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #123 / 247
Mira Vie at Fanwood
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fanwood
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 104
Rank #159 / 255
Yes
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 43
Rank #30 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / LoftMira Vie At Fanwood Opco LLCMs. Caroline Newman
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #168 / 216
?3
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #73 / 253
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #70 / 247
Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Orange
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 104
Rank #232 / 255
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 43
Rank #203 / 285
-Green Hill IncMs. . Anna Chbihi-?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Careone At Wayne
AL
MC
NH
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 104
Rank #194 / 255
No
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 43
Rank #205 / 285
-493 Black Oak Ridge Road, LLCMs. Leeah Develez
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #1 / 216
?8
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 18
Rank #194 / 253
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #133 / 247
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
AL
IL
MC
NH
New Providence
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 104
Rank #241 / 255
Yes
63
Facility 63
NJ AVG 43
Rank #68 / 285
-Lantern Hill, IncArvid Agosto
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #16 / 216
?8
23
Facility 23
NJ AVG 18
Rank #212 / 253
2.9
Facility 2.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #184 / 247
Crane‘s Mill
AL
West Caldwell (Westville)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 104
Rank #222 / 255
Yes
32
Facility 32
NJ AVG 43
Rank #182 / 285
Studio / 1 BedLutheran Social Ministries Of NjMs. Lori Vernachio
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #143 / 216
?5
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #186 / 253
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #179 / 247
Brightview Mount Laurel
AL
IL
MC
Mount Laurel (Moorestown Township)
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 104
Rank #104 / 255
Yes
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 43
Rank #275 / 285
Studio / 1 BedBh Brightview Mount Laurel Opco, LLCMs. Lavanda Clinkscales
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #53 / 216
?4
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 18
Rank #162 / 253
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #165 / 247

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Overview of Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center

Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Paramus, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and other specialized care. With its cozy and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort throughout their stay. Exceptional services, including well-balanced dining options, recreational activities, beauty services, and transportation to medical appointments, are also provided, so residents can focus on their recovery. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, individualized care plans are also developed based on residents’ needs and preferences.

Gardening, cooking club, and educational series are just some of the activities that aims to encourage learning among residents and help them maintain their holistic wellness. State-of-the-art therapy gym, large outdoors, and multipurpose areas also foster interactions and relaxation. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is conveniently located near the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its dedication to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice, palliative, residential, respite, and skilled nursing care in Newton, NJ. Nursing and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious or end of life needs.

Respite care provides a short stay, making the range of services suitable for a resident whose needs change over time or for a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Short term rehabilitation and postoperative care support recovery after surgery or illness. The Transitional Care Team supports a resident’s move between care settings, while residential care and long term care provide ongoing support for those who need to remain in a care community.

The community has 128 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

Mr. Joseph Schmidt serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Brightview Paramus

Enjoy all the finest things in life during your retirement years at Brightview Paramus, a vibrant senior living community in Paramus, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Indulge in the comfort and privacy of lovely accommodations with large windows for lots of natural light and designed to accommodate individual lifestyle in mind. Residents enjoy the safety and security of having security-controlled entrances and trained team members on site 24 hours a day.

Committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages activity and fulfilling living experience, the community offers a broad range of regularly conducted activities, classes, and events, as well as a plethora of enjoyable amenities. The community offers a variety of beautiful common areas for relaxation, entertainment, and connections, such as a cozy fireplace, arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-curated library, fitness center, game areas, and full-service salon. With its exquisite culinary team that prepares delicious and nutritional menus that cater to individual needs and tastes, the community ensures residents enjoy a fun and lovely dining experience.

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Bear Creek Assisted Living

291 Village Rd E, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
Overview of Bear Creek Assisted Living

Housing up to 100 residents, Bear Creek Assisted Living is an assisted living community in West Windsor Township, New Jersey, offering assisted living and memory care. Located on Village Road East, it features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting. Under the leadership of Ms. Amy Goldich, it currently operates at 87% occupancy, with licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and a professional care team that provides care.

Wellness programs, life-enrichment activities, art sessions, organized outings, and fitness classes are provided. In addition, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, a library, outdoor spaces, and beauty salon services contribute to a comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community also provides respite care, rehabilitation services, a military veterans program, and 24-hour staffing, along with a dedicated memory care program for individuals with cognitive impairment.

Complaint investigations have highlighted areas involving memory care supervision, resident safety practices, communication with families during hospital transfers and clinical updates, and medical record documentation and care coordination.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Fanwood

Featuring in the welcoming community of Fanwood, NJ, the Mira Vie at Fanwood is a stunning senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to individual preferences. Here, an emergency call system is set to assist and accommodate the needs of its residents around the clock. As for those with cognitive conditions, the community offers specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment through a highly equipped and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with a wide array of options are also available.

Discover its exceptional amenities and services including nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Engage in diverse social activities like themed parties, planned group outings, live entertainment, and spiritual services. At Mira Vie at Fanwood, seniors can enjoy an all-encompassing living experience.

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Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

Green Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation, established in 1886, has provided exemplary senior care services to the people of New Jersey for 150 years. Providing a continuum of care, residents at Green Hill have access to a multitude of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care services as well as short-term and long-term care. With a dedication to understanding each resident’s unique situation and needs, the team at Green Hill ensures seniors receive the exact level of care they need while flourishing in a secure and comfortable environment.

At Green Hill, they understand that needs may change over time and therefore provide a community where individuals can age in place without the worries of what’s next. As a 5-star rated CCRC community, Green Hill epitomizes excellence in senior living. This starts with a dedication to top-notch care and service in addition to cultivating and environment where residents build lasting and meaningful connections amongst each other as well as with a devoted and caring team of professionals.

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Overview of Careone at Wayne

Careone at Wayne is a nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey, offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing care to continue within the same community.

Respite care provides short-term stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Careone at Wayne has 101 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Ms. Leeah Develez serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the library for reading and the movie theater for films without leaving the community. Restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant setting, including gourmet food. Sensory therapy and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need those programs, while palliative and hospice care support symptom-focused or end-of-life needs.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Lantern Hill

Continuing Care at Lantern Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing home care in New Providence, NJ. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 40 beds. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is assigned to each resident each day. Rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive therapy on site without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, aquatics facilities and outdoor walking routes provide places to exercise on site. Dining venues are available, with select meals included in the Monthly Service Package, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 63 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Arvid Agosto serves as administrator, and Lantern Hill operates the community.

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Overview of Crane‘s Mill

Crane’s Mill is an assisted living community in West Caldwell, NJ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. The home has 56 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Studio and one-bedroom residences are available, with studios offering a single private space and one-bedroom layouts providing a separate bedroom; Crane’s Mill may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while retaining a private living space.

A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives generally needs a car or ride for errands. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to continue living with a pet. Ms. Lori Vernachio serves as administrator, and Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill operates the community.

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Overview of Brightview Mount Laurel

Located in New Jersey, Brightview Mount Laurel is a senior assisted living and memory care community offering a premium living experience. Senior residents are greeted by landscaped grounds adorned with fountains and ponds. Inside, there’s a team of experienced and compassionate associates, ready to assist with their every need.

Residents can revel in the beauty of the surrounding environment, unwind in the spa, and read books in the well-stocked library. Additionally, this facility has a fully-equipped fitness room and scenic walking paths, and evenings are reserved for socializing. Brightview has a monthly-rental model with affordable entrance fees, offering residents flexibility and ease of access to the care they need alongside their desired lifestyle. Embrace the enriching experience and personalized care at Brightview Mount Laurel, where residents find comfort, joy, and a true sense of home.

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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.