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Best Assisted Living in New Jersey

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 647 homes in New Jersey

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Assisted Living around New Jersey The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

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Broadway House for Continuing Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
78 No 86 - University Hospital Mr. James Gonzalez 83.3% - 10 19 1.9
Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Hackettstown (Mount Olive Township)
82 Yes 14 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Kdg Paragon, Llc Ms. Dawn Duffy 96.3% - 5 10 2.0
Sunrise of Wall
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Wall Township (Osbornes Mills)
90 Yes 53 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Szr Wall Assisted Living, Llc Racquel Williams 70.0% - 5 1 0.2
CareOne at Livingston
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Livingston (Passaic Avenue)
76 No 12 - Care Two, Llc Mr. Michael Brienza 76.3% - 8 12 1.5
Preferred Care at Mercer
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Ewing Township (Fernwood)
100 No 64 - Preferred Care At Mercer, Llc Mr. Shalom Dickstein 81.0% - 11 18 1.6
Brookdale Florham Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Florham Park
77 Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed Ahc Florham Park, Llc Ms.. Leah Jennings 70.1% A+ 5 2 0.4
Sunrise of Summit
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Summit
97 Yes 71 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Summit Opco, Llc Ms. Courtney Catrone 75.3% - 4 1 0.3
Sunrise of Lincroft
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lincroft
85 Yes 56 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Welltower Opco Group Llc Ms. Wendy Mcguire 68.2% A- 5 0 0.0
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Shrewsbury
95 Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Sunrise Of Shrewsbury Opco, Llc Ms. Joyce Yencarelli 56.8% - 7 0 0.0
The Delaney of Bridgewater
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bridgewater (Martinsville)
97 Yes 5 - Lcs Bridgewater Operations Ii Llc Ms. Julianne Mackey 67.0% - 5 1 0.2
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Freehold Township (Stonehurst West)
94 No 54 Studio / 1 Bed Centra State Assisted Living, Inc. Ms. Courtney Paul 69.1% - 1 0 0.0
Sunrise of Edgewater
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Edgewater
87 Yes 75 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Welltower Opco Group Llc Ms. Sarah Wissler - - 1 0 0.0
Sunrise of Cresskill
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cresskill
99 Yes 73 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Sjv 1 Cresskill Opco Llc Ms. Danna Schmude 86.9% - 3 0 0.0
The Chelsea at Fairlawn
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fair Lawn
74 Yes 79 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Tc/Csl Fairlawn Senior Living Melissa Holden - - 1 4 4.0
The Bristal at Waldwick
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Waldwick (Wyckoff Avenue)
93 Yes 15 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms Engel Burman Senior Care At Waldwick, Llc Mrs. Colette Peteet 77.4% - 2 0 0.0
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Silver Time Adult Day Health Care Center LLC is an adult day care center offering its services to seniors in New Jersey. It provides a range of services including dietary services, medical services, nursing, Alzheimer's/Dementia care, and transportation. The center focuses on promoting health and overall well-being for its clients.
Overview of Silver Time Adult Day Health Care Center LLC
Silver Time Adult Day Health Care Center LLC is an adult day care center offering its services to seniors in New Jersey. It provides a range of services including dietary services, medical services, nursing, Alzheimer's/Dementia care, and transportation. The center focuses on promoting health and overall well-being for its clients.

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Rising Star Adult Medical Day Care Center offers seniors and adults living with life-limiting conditions a safe, stimulating environment to spend their day. Caregivers can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones receive health monitoring and supportive assistance. The center provides a variety of services including nursing care, transportation, and engaging activities.
Overview of Rising Star Adult Day Care Center
Rising Star Adult Medical Day Care Center offers seniors and adults living with life-limiting conditions a safe, stimulating environment to spend their day. Caregivers can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones receive health monitoring and supportive assistance. The center provides a variety of services including nursing care, transportation, and engaging activities.

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Param Adult Day Care is an adult day care service located in Morris Plains, NJ. It provides compassionate and personalized care for seniors, focusing on health and medical support, nutrition, transportation services, and social activities. The facility aims to create a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically.
Overview of Param Adult Day Care
Param Adult Day Care is an adult day care service located in Morris Plains, NJ. It provides compassionate and personalized care for seniors, focusing on health and medical support, nutrition, transportation services, and social activities. The facility aims to create a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically.

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Active Day Adult Services is an adult day service for seniors and adults with disabilities located in Trevose, PA. It provides a kind and caring environment staffed with trusted and thoroughly trained care professionals. The facility offers a variety of services including adult day services, adult home care, and IDD adult services.
Overview of Active Day Adult Services
Active Day Adult Services is an adult day service for seniors and adults with disabilities located in Trevose, PA. It provides a kind and caring environment staffed with trusted and thoroughly trained care professionals. The facility offers a variety of services including adult day services, adult home care, and IDD adult services.

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We Care Adult Care, INC. is an adult day care center based in Red Bank, NJ. It offers services for seniors, including care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The facility has been operational since 2000 and is dedicated to providing quality care and promoting independence.
Overview of We Care Adult Care, INC
We Care Adult Care, INC. is an adult day care center based in Red Bank, NJ. It offers services for seniors, including care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The facility has been operational since 2000 and is dedicated to providing quality care and promoting independence.

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STARS Adult Medical Day Care Center is the primary provider of adult day care services in Camden, New Jersey. It offers medical services, nursing services, dietary services, and therapeutic recreation. The center promotes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors and older adults.
Overview of Stars Adult Medical Day Care Center
STARS Adult Medical Day Care Center is the primary provider of adult day care services in Camden, New Jersey. It offers medical services, nursing services, dietary services, and therapeutic recreation. The center promotes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors and older adults.

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Princeton Adult Day Care

2245 Route 130 South, Suite 106, Dayton, NJ 08810
Princeton Adult Day Care is a medical facility in Dayton, NJ that specializes in health care for seniors. It provides a supportive environment for elderly individuals who require supervision and social activities during the day. The facility is currently open and admitting new participants.
Overview of Princeton Adult Day Care
Princeton Adult Day Care is a medical facility in Dayton, NJ that specializes in health care for seniors. It provides a supportive environment for elderly individuals who require supervision and social activities during the day. The facility is currently open and admitting new participants.

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CareWay Medical and Social Adult Day Care Center offers a safe, comfortable, and home-like setting with care provided by a professional, bilingual staff. The center is designed to meet the needs of functionally impaired adults, allowing them to age in place. CareWay is committed to providing high-quality care and promoting cultural diversity.
Overview of Careway Medical Day Care CORP
CareWay Medical and Social Adult Day Care Center offers a safe, comfortable, and home-like setting with care provided by a professional, bilingual staff. The center is designed to meet the needs of functionally impaired adults, allowing them to age in place. CareWay is committed to providing high-quality care and promoting cultural diversity.

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Bergen Adult Day Care INC is located in Palisades Park, NJ. It offers transportation services, healthy meals, recreational activities, and on-site health services. The center also organizes field trips and provides beauty services to enhance the well-being of seniors.
Overview of Bergen Adult Day Care INC
Bergen Adult Day Care INC is located in Palisades Park, NJ. It offers transportation services, healthy meals, recreational activities, and on-site health services. The center also organizes field trips and provides beauty services to enhance the well-being of seniors.

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Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service health care facility serving Eastern and Central Union counties. It offers a wide range of services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, sleep disorders, women's health, wound care, and mental health services. The hospital is committed to providing quality and excellence in patient care.
Overview of Trinitas Hospital
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service health care facility serving Eastern and Central Union counties. It offers a wide range of services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, sleep disorders, women's health, wound care, and mental health services. The hospital is committed to providing quality and excellence in patient care.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

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, and 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.