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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 287 assisted living communities in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NJ
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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. 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.
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.
Little Senior Residence
AL
MC
NH
RC
Montclair
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 104
Rank #254 / 255
No
83
Facility 83
NJ AVG 43
Rank #18 / 285
Little Nursing Home, Inc-
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #74 / 216
1
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #92 / 253
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #223 / 247
Stonebridge At Montgomery Health Care Center
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Skillman
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 104
Rank #230 / 255
Yes
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 43
Rank #283 / 285
Springpoint At Montgomery, IncMr. Kevin Vollbrecht
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #144 / 216
6
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #186 / 253
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #148 / 247
Alaris Health at The Atrium
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (Hamilton Park)
113
Facility 113
NJ AVG 104
Rank #90 / 255
Yes
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 43
Rank #8 / 285
Hamilton Park Atrium Opco, LLCMs. Dolores Nieves--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
The Actors Fund Homes
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Englewood
44
Facility 44
NJ AVG 104
Rank #239 / 255
No
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 43
Rank #2 / 285
Actors' Fund Of America, IncMr. Jordan Strohl--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
Villa Raffaella Assisted Living
AL
Pleasantville (Van-Mar Gardens)
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 104
Rank #213 / 255
No
63
Facility 63
NJ AVG 43
Rank #68 / 285
Villa Raffaella Assisted Living CommunitySis. Elizabeth Rani Gnanapragasam--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
Victoria Mews Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Boonton Township
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 104
Rank #114 / 255
No
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 43
Rank #257 / 285
Victoria Mews Assisted LivingMs. Kimberly Polachek--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
Laurel Circle
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgewater (Finderne)
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 104
Rank #249 / 255
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #156 / 285
Laurel Circle Retirement, LLCMr. Alok Anand--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
United Methodist Communities At Pitman
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pitman
178
Facility 178
NJ AVG 104
Rank #13 / 255
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 43
Rank #52 / 285
Pitman Manor, IncMs. Christine King
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #140 / 216
2
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #111 / 253
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #165 / 247
Job Haines Home For Aged People
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Bloomfield
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 104
Rank #207 / 255
No
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 43
Rank #56 / 285
Job Haines Home For Aged PeopleMr. David Repoli--
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
-
Medford Leas
AL
IL
MC
Medford
126
Facility 126
NJ AVG 104
Rank #53 / 255
Yes
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 43
Rank #198 / 285
The Estaugh T/A Medford LeasMs. Lisa Heinkel
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #164 / 216
2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #41 / 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 Little Senior Residence

Burrowed in a peaceful neighborhood in Essex County, Montclair, NJ, Little Senior Residence is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, memory care, nursing care, and long-term care. Residents here comfortably enjoy their retirement with comprehensive services and a team of highly-trained and experienced registered nurses available 24 hours to provide compassionate care and support. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, residents are guaranteed to remain at their best state to continue living actively.

In addition to a continuum of care that enables residents to continue engaging in one place while maintaining their independence for as long as possible, the community also offers an array of lively activities for an active and engaged lifestyle. Recognizing the importance of a dedicated and excellent team, the community ensures its care professionals undergo continuous training and always upgrade their skills with the best practices. Here, residents are guaranteed to flourish holistically with top-notch support and care.

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Overview of Stonebridge at Montgomery Health Care Center

Stonebridge at Montgomery Health Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Skillman, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care.

Independent living offers private living with community services, and home care brings support to a resident’s home. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since care can continue within the same community.

The home has 50 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 37m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

Dining includes flexible choices through casual cafe dining and traditional dinner options, giving residents two confirmed meal settings. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid and private pay provide other ways to cover care.

The community is operated by Springpoint At Montgomery, with Mr. Kevin Vollbrecht serving as administrator. Its range of care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs are changing or who may need different levels of support over time.

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Overview of Alaris Health at the Atrium

At 330 9th St in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood, Alaris Health at the Atrium occupies a mid-rise building with a Walk Score of 90; so it’s a genuine walker’s paradise, where daily errands don’t require a car and Jersey City Medical Center is less than a mile away. For a facility where residents may need ongoing outpatient follow-up or where families are navigating city logistics, that location matters.

The clinical range here is wide for an 113-bed community. Alaris carries nursing home and assisted living licenses alongside palliative care and respite care, and the specific programs list reads like a small hospital’s service menu: orthopedic rehab, stroke recovery, cardiac care, renal care, subacute rehab, and complex clinical care all appear alongside on-site dental, podiatry, psychiatric, and dementia services. Laboratory and radiology are on site. So are IV therapy, TPN, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, functional electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, heat, and cryogenic treatments.

Hospice services are also listed. That breadth is the clearest thing this profile communicates about what kind of place this is.

The facility also offers fitness and recreation programming, transportation services, and recreation therapy. Pets are welcome.

Ms. Dolores Nieves administers the community on behalf of Alaris Health at the Atrium. For families looking at post-acute discharge destinations or longer-term placement for someone with complex medical needs, Alaris Health at the Atrium offers an unusually deep clinical infrastructure in a neighborhood that remains accessible on foot.

Contact Alaris Health at The Atrium

The Actors Fund Homes

155-175 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
Overview of The Actors Fund Homes

The Actors Fund Homes is based in Englewood, NJ, with memory care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home care on the license. Nursing home and skilled nursing both mean a licensed nurse in the building overnight as well as through the day. Assisted living is the lighter version, help with dressing, bathing, medication, and the other daily tasks.

Supervision inside a secured area is what memory care comes to, for someone at risk of wandering. Because all four are licensed at one building, a resident whose needs grow is not also facing a move. Forty-four beds are licensed here.

Short-Stay Rehabilitation is named as a service, with rehabilitation services beside it, so a recovery stay happens where the person already is. A Walk Score of 95 is a walker’s paradise, and at that number the daily errands stop needing a car at all. Mr. Jordan Strohl is the administrator, and Actors’ Fund of America operates the community.

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Villa Raffaella Assisted Living

917 S Main St, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Overview of Villa Raffaella Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful community of Pleasantville, NJ, the Villa Raffaella Assisted Living is an exceptional senior living community focusing on assisted living. This is a welcoming Catholic community for all regardless of their faith. The community provides a safe, loving, and vibrant atmosphere perfectly set for relaxation. Cozy and intimate accommodations are available depending on personal preferences. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community offers around-the-clock customized care and support.

As a recognized community with an “Advanced Standing” status given by the Health Care Associates of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Health, residents can enjoy top-notch amenities and services. Indulge in either a restaurant-style dining room or a private dining room with delectable meals. Engage in daily activities such as cooking classes, exercises, and craft classes. Meet new friends in outings and other social events provided with transportation services. With Villa Raffaella, seniors can surely acquire a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Victoria Mews Assisted Living

Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, Victoria Mews Assisted Living is a 107-bed community in Boonton Township, NJ. Residents have access to services whenever needed, with 24-hour staffing available. The community also welcomes short-term stays, particularly for older adults whose usual caregiver needs time away, with respite services.

Additionally, rehabilitation services and nursing support are available for residents recovering, maintaining function, or managing health needs. Chef-prepared meals, special dietary accommodations, flexible dining schedules, and nutritious meal plans also support different dietary needs. A salon or spa brings personal care services on-site. The community is administered by Kimberly Polachek.

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Laurel Circle

100 Monroe St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Overview of Laurel Circle

Overlooking the tranquil community of Bridgewater, NJ, the Laurel Circle is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. A wide array of beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can acquire the utmost care and support that they deserve.

The community is committed to offering classic amenities and services including basic cable tv, fitness center, library, telephone service, business office services, dining services, garage parking, general store, handyman services, and rehabilitative services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. With Laurel Circle, seniors are assured of a worthwhile living experience.

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Overview of United Methodist Communities at Pitman

United Methodist Communities at Pitman works from Pitman, NJ, with nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing on the license.

Daily tasks are what assisted living helps with here. Memory care (Tapestries™) is the named program on that side, and it runs secured, with supervision, for a resident whose wandering is now a danger to them. Licensed nursing is on hand every hour under the skilled nursing designation.

A short stay is what respite means, booked for the days a caregiver cannot be there. Five levels under the one license mean a resident whose needs worsen doesn’t have to be rehoused, and a family needing temporary assistance has somewhere to go.

The building is licensed to 178 beds, and each resident is backed by 4 hours and 31 minutes of nursing a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and Private pay all work here. Medicaid is the one that answers for a household whose savings would run out before the end of a stay.

Pitman Manor, Inc. operates the community, and Christine King is the administrator. Rehabilitation Services make the service list, and a Salon the amenity list.

Other amenities on the list are Dining, Gardening, live music, and creative workshops. The Walk Score is 68, meaning it’s somewhat walkable with a handful of places reachable on foot.

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Overview of Job Haines Home for Aged People

Job Haines Home for Aged People offers nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, home care, and respite care in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while home care supports someone who continues living at home.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has 67 beds and a Sub-Acute Rehab program for rehabilitation after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Mr. David Repoli serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

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Medford Leas

One Medford Leas Way, Medford, NJ 08055
Overview of Medford Leas

Medford Leas offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Medford, New Jersey. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a home of their own, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care.

Having these care levels within one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Medford Leas has 126 beds and opened in 1971. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet as part of their household.

Ms. Lisa Heinkel serves as administrator, and the community is operated by The Estaugh T/A Medford Leas. A Wellness Center gives residents an on site setting for wellness activities, while the Nature Preserve and Arboretum provide outdoor areas within the community. Activities and Interest Groups give residents organized ways to spend time around shared interests.

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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.