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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: 121The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
AL
IL
MC
RC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 121
Rank #371 / 422
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 47
Rank #121 / 484
-Arden Courts At WayneMs. Katherine Harrison
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #277 / 343
4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #110 / 409
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #113 / 409
Francis E Parker Memorial Home
AL
ADC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Brunswick
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 121
Rank #377 / 422
Yes
83
Facility 83
NJ AVG 47
Rank #45 / 484
--Ms. Caralee Dill
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #132 / 343
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Brandywine Wall
AL
MC
RC
Wall Township (Osbornes Mills)
103
Facility 103
NJ AVG 121
Rank #247 / 422
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 47
Rank #159 / 484
-Brandywine Living At WallMr. Keith Harper
70.9%
Facility 70.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #222 / 343
6
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #146 / 409
The Orchards Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
RC
Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
No
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 47
Rank #353 / 484
Private / Companion SuitesThe Orchards At BartleyMs. Diana Wiese
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #310 / 343
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Sunrise of Jackson
AL
HOS
MC
Jackson Township (Vista Center)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 47
Rank #317 / 484
Studio / 1 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of JacksonE-Ching Chiu
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #209 / 343
5
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #110 / 409
0.2
Facility 0.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #110 / 409
Brandywine Mahwah
AL
MC
NH
RC
Mahwah (Ackermans Mills)
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 121
Rank #232 / 422
Yes
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 47
Rank #351 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrandywine Living At MahwahMr. Peter Gunderson
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #137 / 343
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Sunrise of Edgewater
AL
HOS
MC
Edgewater
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 121
Rank #301 / 422
Yes
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 47
Rank #81 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of EdgewaterMs. Sarah Wissler-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Maplewood at Princeton
AL
MC
Plainsboro Township
130
Facility 130
NJ AVG 121
Rank #135 / 422
Yes
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 47
Rank #454 / 484
Studio / 1 BedMaplewood At PrincetonJulius Adams
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #86 / 343
3
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #110 / 409
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #113 / 409
Brightview Eatontown
AL
IL
MC
Eatontown
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
Yes
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 47
Rank #149 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Eatontown, LLCTamyres Camargo-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Alaris Health at The Atrium
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (Hamilton Park)
113
Facility 113
NJ AVG 121
Rank #201 / 422
Yes
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 47
Rank #23 / 484
-Alaris Health At The AtriumMs. Dolores Nieves-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409

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Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Arden Courts Memory Care Community, stationed on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, embraces the specific needs of individuals affected by memory loss. Employing a team of specially trained caregivers, this community is geared to care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community is laid out with inviting common spaces, a homely kitchen, family rooms, and walking paths encapsulated within secure courtyards to ensure both the safety and comfort of residents.

Arden Courts advances structured, engaging programs seven days a week, personalized for all degrees of dementia. These programs capitalize on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. The facility comprises four separate houses, each featuring private bedrooms with half-baths, and a few shared rooms. Here, all utilities are included, making Arden Courts a comprehensive and considerate choice among memory care communities.

Contact Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Francis E Parker Memorial Home

501 Easton Ave At Landing Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Overview of Francis E Parker Memorial Home

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, Francis E Parker Memorial Home combines several kinds of care under one 52-bed roof. The building sits on Easton Avenue at Landing Lane, in a very walkable stretch of the city (Walk Score 83) where residents’ families can run errands on foot instead of hunting for parking. Right now, 43 of the 52 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 83 percent.

Someone recovering from a hospital stay can move into post-hospital rehabilitation or come in for outpatient therapy, while others rely on adult day services or home and community-based care to stay supported without moving in full-time. Senior care coordination and broader health and wellness services fill in the rest of the clinical picture, and residents can also tap into Dorvie Concierge Services for extra personal support.

Pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t have to mean leaving a companion animal behind. On the regulatory side, New Jersey’s Department of Health has reviewed the facility’s handling of resident rights and protections, including how privacy notices and disclosures are managed.

Between the rehab-focused services, memory care, and skilled nursing offered on-site, this is a facility built for two overlapping groups: people working through recovery after a hospital stay, and families looking for longer-term nursing or memory care in a part of New Brunswick where daily life doesn’t require a car.

Contact Francis E Parker Memorial Home

Overview of Brandywine Wall

Experience a worry-free retirement with Brandywine Wall, an idyllic senior living community situated in the picturesque neighborhood of Highway 35, Wall, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community doubles its efforts in providing unmatched comfort and convenience with beautifully designed and spacious residences. A team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals provides the highest quality of care and support around the clock for residents to enjoy their independence and live as they prefer.

Gain new skills and meet people with the same interests through various fun activities and engaging programs. Moreover, the community strives to provide opportunities for seniors to interact with their surroundings. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Wall is a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its scenic landscapes and friendly environment.

Contact Brandywine Wall

The Orchards Assisted Living

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

The Orchards Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Jackson Township, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care focuses on comfort for a resident living with serious illness, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. With these care types available, The Orchards Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change or for a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 100 beds and offers private suites and companion suites. A private suite suits someone who wants a living space alone, while a companion suite accommodates a resident who prefers to share with another person.

The community is in the Bennetts Mills neighborhood and is administered by Ms. Diana Wiese. The Orchards At Bartley operates The Orchards Assisted Living.

Contact The Orchards Assisted Living

Sunrise of Jackson

390 N County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Overview of Sunrise of Jackson

With a capacity for 100 residents, Sunrise of Jackson is an assisted living community in Jackson Township, New Jersey, that offers personal care. Administered by E-Ching Chiu, it has studio and one-bedroom floor plans in a single-story setting. The community currently maintains a 73% occupancy rate, serving 73 older adults.

Additionally, its location in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 33 provides limited walkability, making transportation necessary for most errands and outings. The single-story design also promotes accessibility by reducing barriers associated with multi-level buildings.

The community operates under the oversight of the New Jersey Department of Health. State inspection records indicate substantial compliance with licensure requirements, including adherence to COVID-19 protocols and CDC-recommended infection control practices, reflecting a continued commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Contact Sunrise of Jackson

Overview of Brandywine Mahwah

Live a relaxing retirement with the renowned senior living community of Brandywine Mahwah in Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, providing assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and pet-friendly accommodations, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a team of kind and dedicated professionals tending to residents’ needs and aspirations around the clock.

Enjoy leisure and wellness with engaging activities and fun learning programs. Meet new friends and create wonderful moments within the ethereal and spacious community. Eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Mahwah is a great place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its wonderful and convenient amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Mahwah was awarded the US News’ Best Assisted Living, proving its top-tier quality.

Contact Brandywine Mahwah

Overview of Sunrise of Edgewater

Sunrise of Edgewater offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Edgewater, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care.

The range of care may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting. Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom home. A studio suits one resident, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Ms. Sarah Wissler serves as the administrator, and the community has 87 beds. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Maplewood at Princeton

Maplewood at Princeton embodies an inspiring vision of senior living in Plainsboro, NJ, where residents thrive in a vibrant community nestled in the heart of downtown. With a commitment to exceeding expectations, Maplewood offers specialized assisted living, memory care, and respite care that exemplifies a culture of hospitality that embraces every resident. Surrounded by arts, culture, and the warmth of friendship, residents discover a true sense of belonging, where wonder and delight are part of everyday life.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance the senior living experience. From spacious private apartments equipped with smart-home technology to purposefully landscaped grounds and innovative wellness programs, every aspect of Maplewood is crafted to promote well-being and independence. Gourmet dining experiences, robust social and educational programs, and attentive care services ensure that residents enjoy a fulfilling assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming and serene environment.

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Overview of Brightview Eatontown

Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Eatontown, NJ, the Brightview Eatontown is a distinguished senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their needs. In terms of memory care, this community offers innovative memory care services through its Wellspring Village Neighborhood.

With over 20 years of senior living experience, the community is committed to delivering exceptional amenities and services. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals every day, beauty salon, fitness room, and art studio. Explore its beautifully designed common spaces such as the walking loop and outdoor gardens. Have fun in its interactive daily programs and activities to further social engagement. With Brightview Eatontown, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.

Contact Brightview Eatontown

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.

Contact Alaris Health at The Atrium

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New Jersey

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 289 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.