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Best Assisted Living in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 325 assisted living communities in New Jersey using New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NJ
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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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of WallRacquel Williams
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #313 / 450
-5
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 BedBentley Commons At Paragon VillageMs. Dawn Duffy
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #27 / 450
-5
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 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of LincroftMs. Wendy Mcguire
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #327 / 450
A-5
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 BedBrookdale Florham ParkMs. Leah Jennings
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #312 / 450
A+5
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 BedSunrise Of SummitMs. Courtney Catrone
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #265 / 450
-4
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 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of Morris PlainsMs. Andrea Martinez
63.0%
Facility 63.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #365 / 450
A-5
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 BedBrighton Gardens Of EdisonMikaela Ellis
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #88 / 450
A+5
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 BedBrookdale EmersonMs. Adele Lazzarino
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #361 / 450
A+2
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 BedBrookdale HillsboroughMr. Michael Juliano
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #412 / 450
A+2
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 BedBrookdale West OrangeLynda Gaspard-Craan-A+4
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 BedBrookdale EveshamMr. William Jones
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #236 / 450
A+7
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
SuiteBrookdale FlorenceFamaz Hameed
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #222 / 450
A+6
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 BedBrookdale WayneMs. Ashley Mastroianni
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #433 / 450
A+4
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 BedBrookdale MonroeBarbara Lavelle
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #248 / 450
A+4
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 BedBrookdale Echelon LakeCheri Baptiste
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #275 / 450
A+11
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 18
Rank #275 / 519
1.2
Facility 1.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #227 / 519
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Overview of The North Ward Center
The North Ward Center is a non-profit organization in Newark, NJ. It has been working to build a better community by educating, advocating, and empowering families. The center offers various programs including a Child Development Center, Adult Medical Day Center, and Youth Leadership Development Program.

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Overview of Stonebridge at Montgomery Health Care Center
Stonebridge at Montgomery is a Life Plan Community located in Skillman, NJ, offering a full continuum of care for seniors. The community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to various amenities and engaging programming.

Contact Stonebridge At Montgomery Health Care Center

Overview of Livingston Post Acute Care
Livingston Post-Acute Care offers a unique opportunity for recovery. Patients are engaged in a quality lifestyle while receiving unrivaled clinical care and compassion. All services are dedicated to caring with a commitment to quality.

Contact Livingston Post Acute Care

Overview of Mill Gardens at Midland Park
Mill Gardens at Midland Park is a premier assisted living residence located in Midland Park, NJ. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and long-term care. The community provides a supportive environment with personalized care and a variety of amenities.

Contact Mill Gardens At Midland Park

Overview of The Lakewood Courtyard
Lakewood Courtyard is a senior living community in Lakewood, NJ. It offers assisted living services in a Glatt Kosher environment, focusing on personalized care and support. The community provides a range of amenities including 24/7 nursing care, a fitness center, and scheduled transportation.

Contact The Lakewood Courtyard

Overview of Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Cape May Court House, NJ. It provides comprehensive medical support for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite stays. The facility delivers compassionate, personalized care to support recovery and well-being.

Contact Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Victoria Mews Assisted Living
Victoria Mews Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Boonton, NJ. It offers personalized assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming environment. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, nursing support, and engaging activities.

Contact Victoria Mews Assisted Living

Overview of Barclays Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Barclays Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a premier provider of skilled nursing care and rehabilitative therapy located in Cherry Hill, NJ. The facility offers a comprehensive range of services including long-term care, respite care, and sub-acute rehabilitation. Barclays is known for its family-owned atmosphere and high-quality care.

Contact Barclays Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

The Actors Fund Homes

155-175 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
Overview of The Actors Fund Homes
Actors Fund Homes, The is located in Englewood, NJ, on six acres and only seven miles from NYC. It offers short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services. The facility maintains a Five Stars rating from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Overview of The Village at Meadowbrook
The Village at Meadowbrook is a boutique assisted living facility in Matawan, NJ. It offers personalized care, holistic wellness, and a unique living experience that combines medical support with traditional assisted living amenities. The facility is licensed for 70 residents and provides a full continuum of care including assisted living and memory care services.

Contact The Village At Meadowbrook

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.