Best Assisted Living in New Jersey
New Jersey is named the “Garden State” for its scenic nature and ethereal landscapes, marking its place as one of the most desirable states in the United States. Featuring the perfect balance of recreation and convenience, the state is home to a selection of specially designed and spacious assisted living communities for seniors looking to spend their retirement blissfully and safely. Seniors can rest assured of living their best years and experiencing the rich culture and history of New Jersey.
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Compare Assisted Living around New Jersey
Broadway House for Continuing Care
-52%
+19%
+11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
78
No
-
86
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
-
$10,836,693.00
$4,580,683.00
42.3%
69.70
4.6037
-
12
-
-52%+19%+11%
85.2%
Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Hackettstown
82
Yes
-
14
KDG PARAGON, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Wall
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Wall Township
90
Yes
-
53
SZR WALL ASSISTED LIVING, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CareOne at Livingston
-53%
+2%
-29%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Livingston
120
No
-
12
CARE TWO, LLC
-
$19,658,815.00
$6,834,717.00
34.8%
62.50
3.9588
-
17
-
-53%+2%-29%
54.9%
Preferred Care at Mercer
-19%
-13%
+13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Ewing Township
100
No
-
64
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
-
$14,547,379.00
$4,903,523.00
33.7%
89.70
3.3658
-
14
-
-19%-13%+13%
87.0%
Brookdale Florham Park
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Florham Park
77
Yes
A+
55
AHC FLORHAM PARK, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Summit
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Summit
97
Yes
-
71
SUMMIT OPCO, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Lincroft
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Lincroft (Lincroft)
85
Yes
A-
56
WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Shrewsbury
95
Yes
-
55
SUNRISE OF SHREWSBURY OPCO, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Delaney of Bridgewater
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Bridgewater (Martinsville)
97
Yes
-
5
LCS BRIDGEWATER OPERATIONS II LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West)
94
No
-
54
CENTRA STATE ASSISTED LIVING, INC.
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Edgewater
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Edgewater
87
Yes
-
75
WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Cresskill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cresskill
99
Yes
-
73
SJV 1 CRESSKILL OPCO LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Chelsea at Fairlawn
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Fair Lawn
74
Yes
-
79
TC/CSL FAIRLAWN SENIOR LIVING
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Bristal at Waldwick
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Waldwick
93
Yes
-
15
ENGEL BURMAN SENIOR CARE AT WALDWICK, LLC
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Broadway House for Continuing Care
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
Bed Count:
78
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
Home Revenue:
$10,836,693.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,580,683.00
Payroll %:
42.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6037
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy %:
85.2%
CareOne at Livingston
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Livingston
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CARE TWO, LLC
Home Revenue:
$19,658,815.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,834,717.00
Payroll %:
34.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9588
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy %:
54.9%
Preferred Care at Mercer
Type of care:
AL
HC
SNF
Community:
Ewing Township
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
Home Revenue:
$14,547,379.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,903,523.00
Payroll %:
33.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
89.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3658
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy %:
87.0%
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab is a skilled nursing facility located in Elizabeth, NJ. It provides long-term care and sub-acute rehabilitative care in a home-like environment. The facility offers a range of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialized care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a premier sub-acute rehabilitation center and long-term care facility located in Madison, NJ. It offers a comprehensive range of services including skilled nursing, respite care, and sub-acute rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing high-quality care and maximizing the independence and quality of life for its patients.
Cranford Park Care
Cranford Park Care is a nursing home and rehabilitation center located in Cranford, NJ. It specializes in rehabilitative therapy and long-term care, providing personalized services to residents. The facility offers a home-like atmosphere with a dedicated staff committed to quality care.
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is Union County’s premier subacute care and skilled nursing facility. It offers a patient-centered approach to care with a focus on individual needs and preferences. The center provides a variety of services including subacute rehab, dialysis, wound care, and respite care.
Lincoln Park Care Center
Lincoln Park Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Lincoln Park, NJ. It offers specialty nursing care, cognitive and behavioral health services, and short-term rehabilitation. The center is known for its commitment to outstanding patient care in a therapeutic environment.
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is located in Chatham, NJ. It provides a comprehensive continuum of care including rehabilitation and nursing services in a soothing environment. The center focuses on fostering genuine care and customer service for its community's needs.
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Newton, NJ, and specializes in Short-Term Rehabilitation, Postoperative Care, and Long Term Care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and a supportive environment for its residents. It offers a variety of services including rehabilitative therapy and community-based programs.
Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr
Valley View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is dedicated to providing quality healthcare with a philosophy that emphasizes personal, individualized care. The facility offers an array of services from physical, speech, and occupational therapy to skilled nursing care and recreation programs. It is located in Newton, New Jersey, and is known for its commitment to compassionate care.
Complete Care At Barn Hill
Complete Care at Barn Hill offers post-acute care, skilled nursing, and long-term care services in Newton, NJ. The facility provides a range of rehabilitation programs and specialized care to support recovery and enhance quality of life. Their services include memory care, palliative care, and various therapeutic programs tailored to individual needs.
Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a specialized care community located in Oakland, NJ. It offers post-acute care, long-term care, and various specialty care programs including cardiac and memory care. The facility is designed to support the well-being of its residents with a focus on comfort and quality of life.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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