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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.

Job Haines Home
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
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 RoomsJob Haines Home For Aged PeopleMr. David Repoli 97.5% -8
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 18
Rank #242 / 413
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #210 / 413
Fellowship Village
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
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 BedSkilled Nursing At Fellowship VillageMr. Jack Ellias 86.6% -11
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 18
Rank #265 / 413
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #216 / 413
Winchester Gardens
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 125
Rank #545 / 560
Yes
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #481 / 638
Studio / 1 BedWinchester Gardens Health Care CenterMr. David Weiner 86.7% -7
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #266 / 413
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #272 / 413
Brighton Gardens of Edison
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
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 BedBrighton Gardens Of EdisonMikaela Ellis-A+5
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 18
Rank #261 / 413
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #305 / 413
Brookdale Emerson
AL
MC
Emerson
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 125
Rank #355 / 560
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 47
Rank #387 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrookdale EmersonMs. Adele Lazzarino 63.8% A+2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
CareOne at Livingston
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Livingston (Passaic Avenue)
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 125
Rank #442 / 560
No
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 47
Rank #569 / 638
-Careone At LivingstonMr. Michael Brienza 76.3% -8
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 18
Rank #310 / 413
4.1
Facility 4.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #341 / 413
Brookdale Hillsborough
AL
MC
Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough)
94
Facility 94
NJ AVG 125
Rank #408 / 560
Yes
44
Facility 44
NJ AVG 47
Rank #329 / 638
Studio / 1 BedBrookdale HillsboroughMr. Michael Juliano 52.1% A+2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services
AL
NH
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 TcuMs. Deborah Petersen0-2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 413
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #134 / 413
Laurel Circle
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgewater (Finderne)
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 125
Rank #538 / 560
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 47
Rank #387 / 638
-Arbor At Laurel CircleMr. Alok Anand--6
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 18
Rank #296 / 413
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #360 / 413
Sunrise of Cresskill
AL
IL
MC
Cresskill
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 125
Rank #386 / 560
Yes
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 47
Rank #136 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of CresskillMs. Danna Schmude 86.9% -3
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Brandywine Brandall Estates
AL
MC
RC
Linwood
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 47
Rank #190 / 638
Studio / 1 BedBrandywine Living At Brandall EstatesMs. Katherine Prassas 76.0% -2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Brandywine Mahwah
AL
MC
NH
RC
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 BedBrandywine Living At MahwahMr. Peter Gunderson 82.2% -4--
Brightview Holmdel
AL
IL
MC
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 BedBrightview HolmdelMr. Not Assigned--1
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
The Residence at Basking Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
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 BedThe Residence At Basking RidgeAllison Kuiken--2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
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 BedMonmouth CrossingMs. Courtney Paul 69.1% -1
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
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Overview of Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater

Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, provides assisted living, memory care and respite care (short-term stays). It is the original assisted living residence and is located close by its sister community the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater.

The people at the Avalon understand that navigating the wide range of senior living options can be a challenge for any family. That is why they are committed to providing every resident and their family with the support they need to develop a customized plan for senior living. With a comprehensive continuum of care, luxurious and beautifully appointed communities, and vibrant and diverse daily programming, the Avalon Assisted Living residence offers a variety of options to meet each individual’s unique needs.

The Avalon’s award-winning, assisted lifestyle combines the warmth of a family atmosphere with the personalized support for daily activities, security and services residents need to live happy, safe and independent lives, while offering comfort and peace of mind in knowing that skilled nursing, on-site rehabilitation through Bridgeway Care at Home in-home therapy, long-term care, and on-site physician services are available within its continuum of care. Licensed nurses are on the premises 24 hours a day, and all medications are passed by nurses (not Certified Medication Aides).

A variety of floor plans is offered so residents can choose the accommodations that best match their needs – from comfortable studios to spacious, two-bedroom suites. All apartments are designed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service standards for resident safety, including fire-resistant building materials and sprinkler system. Residents are welcome to decorate their apartment with favorite furnishings and mementos to help make their new residence feel like home.

The Generations Village, available at Avalon Bridgewater and Avalon Hillsborough, offers memory care services in a safe and secure environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory impairments. The staff, specially trained in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, strives to meet the needs of each resident by providing compassionate, attentive care, personalized programming and services every day to create a haven of dignity and support focused on caring for the whole person.

Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care (short-term stays), other services include Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Avalon has been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Assisted Living, Best Adult Community, Best Retirement Community, and One of the Best Places to Work for several consecutive years.
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy and dignity they deserve.

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The Orchards Assisted Living

100 N County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Overview of The Orchards Assisted Living

Running for over 34 years, The Orchards Assisted Living is a 100-unit assisted living and memory care community at 100 N County Line Road in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Operated by The Orchards at Bartley under administrator Diana Wiese, the single-story community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. 24-hour monitoring exists. Private and companion suite floor plans range from 358 to 491 square feet.

The inspection record is clean across the available regulatory history. Since 2022, the facility has completed 3 inspections, well below New Jersey’s average of 9, reflecting the state’s survey scheduling, with 2 complaint investigations against a state average of 3. The latest inspection in November 2025 identified zero deficiencies, and earlier reviews showed consistent compliance with state standards. No enforcement actions, fines, or license issues recorded.

Amenities span a movie theater, fitness room, a library with computers, and dedicated activity programs for residents with memory loss. Included are scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, and assistance with daily living activities. Meals are served on-site. Occupancy is at 51 percent, substantially below New Jersey’s 77 percent average, indicating broad current availability across the campus.

With a clean regulatory record and a full amenity offering for residents in central New Jersey, the community suits older adults who need assisted living or memory care in a well-established, single-story community in Ocean County.

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Overview of The Addison of Lindsay Place

The Addison of Lindsay Place is a quiet, single-story assisted living home tucked away on Supawna Road in Pennsville Township, New Jersey. With only 47 beds and about 37 residents currently living here, it avoids that large, busy institutional feel. The building keeps things simple with easy-to-navigate studio and one-bedroom apartments, which is great for anyone who wants to avoid stairs or long hallways. Plus, it’s completely pet-friendly, so seniors can bring their dogs or cats along.

The staff is in the building 24/7 to help with medication and daily routines like bathing or dressing. Because of the smaller size, the caregivers can really get to know everyone’s individual habits and preferences. The home also has an excellent track record with the state health department, with zero recent complaints or deficiencies on file.

The surrounding area is peaceful and a bit rural, meaning you will definitely need a car to get around for shopping or appointments. While it isn’t walkable, the trade-off is a calm, quiet setting away from noisy highways and busy commercial strips, with a large parking lot out front for visitors.

Prospective residents can check out the single-story layout, see the rooms, or ask about open beds, you can stop by the building for a look around. It’s a great way to meet the team, see the shared spaces, and find out if the relaxed pace feels like a good fit for your family.

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Lions Gate

1100 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Overview of Lions Gate

Located in Voorhees, New Jersey, Lions Gate offers a liberating and vibrant lifestyle for the golden years. This community stands as a safe and active haven, providing a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation services. With skilled nursing and a life-plan community, residents can enjoy resort-style living in a serene and peaceful suburban setting, exuding a classic feel that feels just like home. Each detail, from furniture selection to interior design, radiates a warm familial charm, making it easy for residents to engage in various activities and unleash their creativity.
Lions Gate boasts an array of campus amenities that add to the enchanting living experience. From a gift shop to a library and a computer center, residents can explore diverse interests. The community also features a heated pool and spa, complemented by concierge services. For socializing with friends, there’s a restaurant-style dining area and a bar or lounge. Adding to the convenience and pleasure of living, Lions Gate offers a game room, a salon, and a barber shop. These delightful touches are just some of what Lions Gate has in store for its residents.

 

Lions Gate is proud to be a Kosher community and an agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.

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Overview of Jewish Home Family

Jewish Home at Rockleigh is a 180-bed nursing home in Rockleigh, NJ, that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The community also promotes a supportive environment, dedicated to older adults’ comfort. Laundry, therapy, and respite services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are provided to help them live to their potential in retirement. 

Yoga, art therapy, and special programs tailored to residents’ abilities also help residents stay active and socially engaged. An on-site beauty salon, a library, and plenty of family-friendly spaces are available for residents’ recreation and wellness. With its serene setting near Rockleigh Woods, residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in New Jersey, Jewish Home Family continuously provides exceptional standards of care.

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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.

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Overview of Brandywine Howell

Settling in the quiet neighborhood of Meridian Pl, Howell Township, NJ, Brandywine Howell is an idyllic senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated accommodations, ensuring seniors live in comfort and luxury. With a respectful and highly skilled team caring for residents’ needs and aspirations, Brandywine Howell goes above and beyond in delivering top-notch care and assistance for residents to live as they prefer.

Rekindle old interests and explore new ideas with fun activities and engaging programs conducted for seniors to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Indulge in delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Howell strives to provide unmatched quality of service for seniors to spend a wonderful retirement with its stunning community brimming with convenient amenities. As proof of its high standard, Brandywine Howell was recognized as US News’ Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care.

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Brandywine The Gables

515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick Township, NJ 08724
Overview of Brandywine the Gables

Settling in the stunning grounds of Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, NJ, Brandywine the Gables is a venerable senior living community that highlights assisted living. With its homey and welcoming abode, seniors can rest assured of living comfortably and safely. Maximize independence with a trusted and well-trained team lending extra hands around the clock.

Reignite old hobbies and discover new interests with engaging activities and exciting programs for seniors to live a well-rounded lifestyle. Revel in exquisite and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. With its desirable location near local, scenic attractions, Brandywine the Gables strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations. Brandywine the Gables was recognized as US News’ Best Assisted Living for its unparalleled service.

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Overview of Brightview Randolph

Situated in Randolph, NJ, Brightview Randolph is a charming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, to ensure all of its residents’ needs are met. Residents are free to choose from an array of studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchen, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and 24-hour emergency call system for immediate response during emergencies. The community offers individualized care plans to ensure residents’ needs are thoroughly met.

With a brimming calendar of enriching activities, the community guarantees residents have plenty of free time to participate and engage with the help of services like housekeeping, meal preparation, and maintenance. The community features a wide array of enjoyable amenities, such as an arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-stocked library, fitness center, salon, a massage room, pub, and a theater for entertainment, relaxation, and socialization. Deliciously-prepared meals are offered to ensure residents are always full, happy, and healthy.

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Overview of Brightview Tenafly

Situated in Tenafly, NJ, Brightview Tenafly is a reliable senior living community that offers memory care and assisted living. Residents here are provided with everything they need to live their best life–including daily programs, social and cultural events, chef-prepared meals daily, and access to convenient services. The community offers 94 apartments to choose from in variations of studios, companions, and one-bedroom apartments–each built with a bath with safety features, a kitchenette with beautiful granite countertops, and large windows for bright natural light.

With lively daily programming and a wide array of convenient amenities, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Inviting outdoor spaces, community spaces, and comfortable conversation areas offer relaxing spaces for connecting and sharing meaningful conversations with neighbors and friends. Moreover, a well-curated library, exercise and physical therapy room, and full-service salon, provides residents with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.