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| Job Haines Home |
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
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Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) |
40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#529 / 560
| No |
85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#62 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing Rooms | Job Haines Home For Aged People | Mr. David Repoli | 97.5% | - | 8 |
1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#80 / 422
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12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#242 / 413
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1.5
Facility
1.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#210 / 413
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| Fellowship Village |
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
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Basking Ridge |
67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#470 / 560
| Yes |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#476 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village | Mr. Jack Ellias | 86.6% | - | 11 |
1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#80 / 422
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18
Facility
18
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#265 / 413
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1.6
Facility
1.6
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#216 / 413
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| Winchester Gardens |
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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Maplewood (Newark Heights) |
30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#545 / 560
| Yes |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#481 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed | Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | Mr. David Weiner | 86.7% | - | 7 |
2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#154 / 422
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19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#266 / 413
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2.7
Facility
2.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#272 / 413
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| Brighton Gardens of Edison |
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
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Edison (Oak Tree Road) |
118
Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#287 / 560
| Yes |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed | Brighton Gardens Of Edison | Mikaela Ellis | - | A+ | 5 |
3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422
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17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#261 / 413
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3.4
Facility
3.4
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#305 / 413
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| Brookdale Emerson |
AL
MC
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Emerson |
105
Facility
105
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#355 / 560
| Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#387 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Emerson | Ms. Adele Lazzarino | 63.8% | A+ | 2 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| CareOne at Livingston |
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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Livingston (Passaic Avenue) |
76
Facility
76
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#442 / 560
| No |
12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#569 / 638
| - | Careone At Livingston | Mr. Michael Brienza | 76.3% | - | 8 |
3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422
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33
Facility
33
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#310 / 413
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4.1
Facility
4.1
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#341 / 413
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| Brookdale Hillsborough |
AL
MC
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Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) |
94
Facility
94
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#408 / 560
| Yes |
44
Facility
44
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#329 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Hillsborough | Mr. Michael Juliano | 52.1% | A+ | 2 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services |
AL
NH
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Bayonne (Constable Hook) |
17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#549 / 560
| No |
88
Facility
88
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#43 / 638
| - | Carepoint Health - Bayonne Hospital Center Tcu | Ms. Deborah Petersen | 0 | - | 2 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#106 / 413
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0.5
Facility
0.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#134 / 413
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| Laurel Circle |
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
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Bridgewater (Finderne) |
35
Facility
35
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#538 / 560
| Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#387 / 638
| - | Arbor At Laurel Circle | Mr. Alok Anand | - | - | 6 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422
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28
Facility
28
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#296 / 413
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4.7
Facility
4.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#360 / 413
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| Sunrise of Cresskill |
AL
IL
MC
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Cresskill |
99
Facility
99
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#386 / 560
| Yes |
73
Facility
73
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#136 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Of Cresskill | Ms. Danna Schmude | 86.9% | - | 3 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| Brandywine Brandall Estates |
AL
MC
RC
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Linwood |
100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 560
| Yes |
65
Facility
65
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#190 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed | Brandywine Living At Brandall Estates | Ms. Katherine Prassas | 76.0% | - | 2 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| Brandywine Mahwah |
AL
MC
NH
RC
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Mahwah (Ackermans Mills) |
107
Facility
107
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#342 / 560
| Yes |
27
Facility
27
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#458 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brandywine Living At Mahwah | Mr. Peter Gunderson | 82.2% | - | 4 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
| - | - |
| Brightview Holmdel |
AL
IL
MC
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Holmdel (Nj 35) |
100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 560
| Yes |
47
Facility
47
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#312 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brightview Holmdel | Mr. Not Assigned | - | - | 1 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| The Residence at Basking Ridge |
AL
IL
MC
RC
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Basking Ridge |
138
Facility
138
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#172 / 560
| Yes |
5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#608 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | The Residence At Basking Ridge | Allison Kuiken | - | - | 2 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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| Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living |
AL
MC
RC
|
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West) |
94
Facility
94
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#408 / 560
| No |
54
Facility
54
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#255 / 638
| Studio / 1 Bed | Monmouth Crossing | Ms. Courtney Paul | 69.1% | - | 1 |
0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422
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-
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413
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Find the care you need at Job Haines Home, an exceptional community in Bloomfield, NJ, offering assisted living, long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, respite, and hospice care. With 56 assisted living residences and 40 nursing beds, the community ensures that every resident receives the right level of care tailored to their unique needs.The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides nutritional counseling and helps with social services for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life in retirement with the community’s exceptional care and top-notch amenities.
Fellowship Village is a distinguished assisted living community that grants senior residents access to a top-tier continuum of 5-star senior care. Situated in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, this community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care services, Skilled Nursing, and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Additionally, Fellowship Village extends a warm welcome to direct admissions from outside the community based on availability.
Within the embrace of Fellowship Village, individuals enjoy a lifetime of access to a diverse spectrum of high-quality residential and healthcare options, all conveniently within reach. What truly distinguishes this community is the profound sense of hospitality and assurance it instills in its residents. Fellowship Village provides peace of mind by ensuring that residents will receive unwavering care and support regardless of the future. This residential Independent Living haven spans over 72 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, offering access to scenic walking trails, al fresco dining, and a wide array of amenities.
Set in the serene area of Essex County, Maplewood, NJ, Winchester Gardens is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living services. Residents here enjoy a secure, comfortable, and worry-free living while being conveniently close to great attractions and local events. The community offers an array of impeccably designed apartments and villas with the comfort and peace of mind of having access to on-site care services.
Here, residents have no boring days with a diverse array of activities, groups, and clubs tailored to a wide range of interests, along with easy access to the excitement and culture of New York City. The community also offers their LivWell wellness program that aims to enrich residents’ whole-person with activities that focus on seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and vocational.
Brighton Gardens of Edison, an award-winning community, offers a spectrum of services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term stays, along with hospice coordination. Nestled in a picturesque environment, it provides an ideal backdrop for the golden years, prioritizing an individualized and effective approach to senior care. The on-site medical care is noteworthy, including a 30-bed skilled nursing facility offering 24-hour nursing care.
Residents also enjoy convenient access to Menlo Park Mall and Raritan Bay Medical Center, both just minutes away. This pet-friendly community not only offers exceptional amenities but also adheres to assisted living guidelines and memory care qualifications. Brighton Gardens of Edison senior living provides Wi-Fi availability, scheduled transportation, activity rooms, social areas, and more. With a commitment to providing a supportive and engaging environment, this community is considered a top choice for seniors seeking comprehensive care and a vibrant lifestyle.
Providing top-notch care and assistance, Brookdale Emerson based in Old Hook Road, Emerson, NJ, is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With diverse floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. With 24-hour personalized care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team, residents enjoy their independence.
Brookdale Emerson focuses on its residents’ wellness, conducting several events and activities to foster socialization. The community serves nutritious and delicious meals every day to cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. The beautifully manicured campus includes a well-stocked library, a barber and beauty salon, a chapel, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and walking paths with picturesque views.
Tucked away in Essex County, Livingston, NJ, CareOne at Livingston is a dependable senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and other services. 24/7 nursing care and supervision is available to ensure residents are given immediate assistance during emergencies or anytime they require care. The community also offers comfortable accommodations, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, personal care and medication management.
Committed to fostering happy moments and joyful experiences, the community conducts a range of exciting activities and entertainment programs, including movie theaters, ice cream parlors, crafts, game rooms, music and live shows. Residents’ health needs and taste choices are prioritized with restaurant-style dining featuring the most delicious and nutrient rich meals. At CareOne at Livingston, they provide an all-encompassing care that keeps residents safe, healthy and engaged.
Welcoming seniors and guests happily, Brookdale Hillsborough located at Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ, is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features carefully-designed and cozy floor plans including studio and various one-bedroom apartments. Enjoy top-notch customized care and assistance with a friendly and dedicated team of professionals 24/7.
Brookdale Hillsborough commits to delivering the highest quality of life with a wide range of activities and programs like game nights and shopping trips. Meet people with the same interests and join clubs such as Crafty Hands Craft Club and Garden Club. Residents enjoy tasty and healthy meals to ensure their dietary needs and preferences are met. The community provides a library, business centers, parking, a salon, a theater, a game room, serene walking paths, and transportation for seniors’ convenience and comfort.
Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services is a distinguished facility located in Bayonne, New Jersey, that offers a comprehensive range of nursing homes and skilled nursing services. With 17 thoughtfully designed rooms, this center provides a dedicated space for those seeking top-tier care. The facility’s commitment to creating an environment that fosters serenity and connection is reflected in its landscaped grounds and public living areas.
The fully furnished rooms provide a sense of home, and the center takes care of housekeeping and maintenance, allowing residents to focus on their well-being. Safety features, including an emergency call system, smoke alarms, and handicap accessibility, underscore the center’s dedication to resident well-being. Moreover, the facility goes beyond to offer comprehensive support services, such as medication assistance, personal care, and transportation options. With Medicare certification and a 24/7 staff presence, Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services stands as a reliable option among nursing home facilities, offering exceptional care and peace of mind for residents and their families.
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.
Sunrise of Cresskill is a 99-bed residential community at 3 Tenakill Park East in Cresskill, New Jersey. It’s housed in a three-storey building in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. Most errands and essentials in the area are within a short walk, making the home convenient for occupants and visitors to explore the surrounding community. The facility operated by Sunrise of Cresskill offers housing options in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts to cater to different preferences and needs. With an 87 percent occupancy rate, the community maintains a balanced census of 86 residents across its 99 beds.
The community complies with health and safety regulations, as state inspections have consistently found. Infection control surveys documented full compliance with state regulations and CDC-suggested practices. Privacy reviews found no complaints or deficiencies pertaining to resident information use and disclosure.
For families contemplating Sunrise of Cresskill, an in-person tour is an efficient way to learn about specific services, amenities, care programs, and daily life there.
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 305 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.





