Comparison Chart
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
Hospice Care
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Hospice Care
Respite Care
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
24/7 care needed
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
Respite Care
Brightview Holmdel
Experience an ultimately comfortable stay with the Brightview Holmdel located in Holmdel, MJ. This distinguished senior living community 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.
The community is committed to delivering exceptional amenities and services manifested in the list of awards received over the years. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals daily, and spend time for self-care through its beauty salon, fitness room, and art studio. Explore its beautifully designed common spaces and meet new companions along the way. With Brightview Holmdel, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake
Enjoy an everyday life full of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment at Wellington Estates at Spring Lake, a dependable senior living community in Spring Lake, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized by a compassionate management team and licensed nurses, available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7. Indulge in comfort and privacy in beautiful and luxurious accommodations, designed to suit various tastes and needs.
Residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle without the hassles of daily living, thanks to laundry, housekeeping, and room service, combined with assistance in daily living activities. There are plenty of opportunities to live life to the fullest with various activities for arts, entertainment, leisure pursuits, exploration of the great outdoors, day trips, and upscale amenities. Meals are carefully prepared with residents’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, guaranteeing an exquisite dining experience that nourishes residents’ body and soul.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Type of Care Available
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care Available
Brandywine Summit
Enjoy your golden years with the idyllic senior living community of Brandywine Summit in Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features an exclusive Serenade program, promising a life of comfort and elegance within its vibrant and welcoming abode. Brandywine Summit exceeds expectations in delivering top-tier care and assistance for seniors to live as they want.
With its pet-friendly and spacious spaces, residents experience the finest retirement accompanied by a warm and welcoming community. Rekindle passions and explore new interests with enjoyable activities and engaging programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Eat well with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Brandywine Summit is ideal for relaxation and convenience with its fabulous and meticulously built amenities and peaceful walking paths. Moreover, Brandywine Summit was recognized as the US News’ Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care for its quality care and support.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care Available
Brandywine Pennington
Situated in the serene neighborhood of West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, NJ, Brandywine Pennington is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With its bright and welcoming residences, the community promises unparalleled comfort and safety for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement. Ease your mind with a compassionate and well-trained team tending to your needs and aspirations around the clock.
Discover new interests and reignite passions with enjoyable activities and fun learning programs conducted to retain seniors’ leisure and wellness. The community doubles its efforts to provide an unforgettable retirement serving residents with healthy and delicious meals to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Pennington is a great place to spend a peaceful retirement with its quiet and welcoming environment filled with practical amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care Available
Independence Manor Hunterdon
Independence Manor at Hunterdon is one of the best nursing homes in Trenton that offers premier professional medical support. Reflected on its quality for independent living, memory care, and assisted living services, its comprehensive care plan can elevate each resident’s personalized care professionally and compassionately.
Independence Manor provides comprehensive amenities that make everyday living easier and more comfortable. Community features include a library, wellness center, common areas, and lounge areas, while services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, 24/7 care, and respite care.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 375 / 440 / 570 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
ArtistaCare Indian Program at Alameda Center
Alameda Center is an exceptional nursing home located in Perth Amboy, NJ, that features a specialized AristaCare Indian Program. Dedicated to Hindu individuals, the community honors and preserves their cultural heritage to promote a sense of belonging. Wellness classes, live entertainment, and an in-room call system for immediate support ensure residents have a worry-free lifestyle. The community combines clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity, creating the ideal setting where residents can be themselves.
Through music therapy, fun games, and therapeutic recreation programs, residents can freely interact with their surroundings and create meaningful connections. A well-stocked library and an outdoor patio are also provided for residents to explore and lounge in. Surrounded by several restaurants and urban amenities, the community’s convenient location makes it easier for loved ones and friends to visit. As one of the esteemed senior living communities in New Jersey, Alameda Center promises a diverse and inclusive setting for every individual with a different culture.
Type of Care Available
Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton
Brandywine Living at Princeton is a stunning community that offers a wealth of exciting establishments for anyone to try. The community boasts a timeless interior with elegant décor that exudes comfort and luxury. Residents can choose from various living options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all of which are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.
The luxury assisted living home offers an array of top-notch amenities. They have comfortable common areas, a movie theater, a salon, courtyards, and even a tap room. Additionally, the 24-hour professional staff is always on hand to offer assistance and support, weekly housekeeping keeps the living spaces tidy and organized, and the scheduling of medical appointments and transportation is taken care of for the convenience of residents. Seniors can enjoy their golden years in a warm, welcoming environment that offers all the comforts of home, with the added benefits of attentive care and an active community.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Amber Court of Elizabeth
Overlooking Hudson County, Elizabeth, NJ, Amber Court of Elizabeth is an exceptional senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services. Indulge in safety and comfort in well-designed private and semi-private accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services provided for a maintenance-free lifestyle. With care services, such as personal care assistance, medication supervision, on-site physician visits, and care coordination by licensed nurses, residents are comforted knowing their needs will be met.
The community makes sure residents are provided plenty of opportunities to spend their retirement in fun and joy with live entertainment and outing activities. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including a fitness center, a cinema & game room, a library lounge, and on-site salon and barber services. The community makes sure everyone is provided the nourishment and energy they need with deliciously prepared meals with accommodations for special diets.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes
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 MostThe largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:
- Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
- Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
- Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
- Health deficiencies and regulatory history
- Accreditations and positive local news reporting
These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.
Operational Stability & Resident SupportAnother 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:
- Nurse hours per patient per day
- Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
- Administrative stability and ownership quality
- Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:
- Year built or renovated
- Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
- Revenue per bed
- Administrator tenure
These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Check out our resident interviews
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Check out our cost guide.
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.
- 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.
Check out our resident interviews
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