Page 18 of Best Memory Care in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 362 memory care providers in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NJ
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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Seaton Ocean Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Ocean Grove
161
Facility 161
NJ AVG 126
Rank #79 / 331
Yes
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 43
Rank #41 / 363
Studio / 1 BedOcean Grove Operating LLCKenneth Williams
50.9%
Facility 50.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #262 / 288
D10
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #259 / 320
3.5
Facility 3.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #226 / 315
Sunrise of Basking Ridge
MC
AL
RC
Basking Ridge
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 126
Rank #178 / 331
Yes
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 43
Rank #182 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Kettya Etienne
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #256 / 288
D6
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 18
Rank #224 / 320
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #247 / 315
Aster Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Tinton Falls
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 126
Rank #209 / 331
No
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 43
Rank #110 / 363
-Wardell Gardens Rehab Center LLCMr. Yonason Steif
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #182 / 288
C-6
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 18
Rank #278 / 320
6.7
Facility 6.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #305 / 315
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Trenton
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 126
Rank #197 / 331
No
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 43
Rank #65 / 363
-Bellevue Garden Group LLCMs. Adetoun Adebowale
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #66 / 288
D-7
82
Facility 82
NJ AVG 18
Rank #316 / 320
11.7
Facility 11.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #314 / 315
Sunrise of Bridgewater
MC
AL
Bridgewater (Bridgewater Center)
112
Facility 112
NJ AVG 126
Rank #172 / 331
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #221 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBridgewater Opco, LLCMr. Jonathan Graf
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #188 / 288
D-4
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 18
Rank #194 / 320
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #261 / 315
Sunrise of Marlboro
MC
AL
HOS
Marlboro
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 126
Rank #178 / 331
Yes
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 43
Rank #210 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Ana Torres
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #254 / 288
D6
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 18
Rank #224 / 320
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #247 / 315
Cranford Park Care
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
East Cranford (Cranford)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 126
Rank #209 / 331
No
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 43
Rank #3 / 363
-Cranford Operating, LLCMr. Mordechai Kraus
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #226 / 288
B-14
79
Facility 79
NJ AVG 18
Rank #315 / 320
5.6
Facility 5.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #292 / 315
Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Nj-72 Manahawkin (Stafford Township)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
No
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 43
Rank #317 / 363
-Mnh Opco LLCMs. Sharon Schwarzkopf
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #68 / 288
C-11
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 18
Rank #313 / 320
6.4
Facility 6.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #301 / 315
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Whiting
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 126
Rank #38 / 331
No
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 43
Rank #159 / 363
-Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr LLCMr. Shlomo Jankelovits
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #130 / 288
D+11
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 18
Rank #296 / 320
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #272 / 315
Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Allendale
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
No
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #200 / 363
-Allendale Operator LLCMr. Vishal Chheda
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #68 / 288
D+9
38
Facility 38
NJ AVG 18
Rank #272 / 320
4.2
Facility 4.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #259 / 315

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Overview of Seaton Ocean Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care

A luxury assisted living and memory care home in the city, Ocean Grove is considered to provide retirees with the best senior living experience. The resident-centered community is dedicated to supporting its residents with abundant support and care for a fulfilling lifestyle. Committed to cultivating personal growth and purposeful aging, seniors are encouraged to feel a sense of belonging with their family-like treatment, not found anywhere else in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

The lifestyle at Ocean Grove is all about satisfying the wellness of each senior; their personalized care plans include essential amenities and services, such as a restaurant-style dining experience, planned outings, transportation, a full-service salon, furnished bedrooms, specialized memory care programs, and respite stay services.

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Overview of Sunrise of Basking Ridge

Take a breather with the warm and welcoming senior living community of Sunrise of Basking Ridge located on King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, offering assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice coordination. The community features cozy and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. With a caring, dedicated, and highly skilled team providing top-tier care and support 24/7, seniors experience an unforgettable and worry-free retirement.

The community is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, orchestrating a variety of engaging activities and fun learning programs. Come with friends and explore local amusements near the community. To satisfy seniors’ dietary requirements and tastes, healthy and tasty meals are served. Sunrise of Basking Ridge is a great spot to spend sophisticated golden years with its serene campus filled with convenient amenities and an inviting community.

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Overview of Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed nursing home that offers hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive ongoing support for complex medical needs with licensed nurses on-site. The community also accommodates those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, providing specialized care.

Additionally, hospice focuses on comfort for those with life-limiting conditions, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation supports recovery after a hospital stay. Clinical services also include IV therapy, pain management, cardiac care, pulmonary care, and rehabilitation, so residents can receive these forms of nursing and recovery support through the center.

Bilingual staff can assist residents and families who communicate in another language, while individualized activity programs offer structured activities tailored to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, creating different payment pathways for skilled care and long-term residence.

Occupancy is at 73%, with an average length of stay of 222 days. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident across the center. The community is operated by Wardell Gardens Rehab Center, with Yonason Steif as administrator. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 55, classified as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot.

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Overview of Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an SNF operated by owner Joseph Perlow in Trenton, New Jersey. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families several routes to cover care. Located on Bellevue Avenue in a moderately walkable neighborhood that scores 69 for pedestrian accessibility, it sits well-positioned for regular family visits.

The facility runs a 106-bed community with an occupancy rate around 89 percent, signaling steady demand. Occupants stay 216 days on average, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term placement.

Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 57 minutes per resident, paired with on-site staff: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides to support rehabilitation and ongoing care needs. The home provides a stable setting with consistent occupancy and resident tenure, denoting continuity of care and community relationships among residents and staff.

State inspections have flagged repeating themes involving medication administration accuracy, documentation completeness, and the maintenance of proper care monitoring and cleanliness standards.

Families assessing Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center should inquire directly about how operational areas are managed daily and what quality oversight is implemented.

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Overview of Sunrise of Bridgewater

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of East Bridgewater, NJ, Sunrise of Bridgewater is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Featuring various homey and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, residents enjoy a warm and wonderful retirement. With a caring, dedicated, and well-trained team providing the utmost care and assistance around the clock, seniors experience unmatched comfort.

Sunrise of Bridgewater respects the differences of each resident, communicating with them to devise a care plan tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. A jam-packed calendar of interactive activities and nurturing learning opportunities are conducted to ensure seniors remain happy and engaged with their surroundings. Catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves delicious and healthy meals. Find solace and explore new things with the serene grounds of Sunrise of Bridgewater.

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Overview of Sunrise of Marlboro

Located in Marlboro, NJ, Sunrise of Marlboro offers exceptional assisted living, memory care services, short-term stays and hospice coordination. Set in a warm and vibrant community, seniors can enjoy beautiful surroundings, engaging programs, and local excursions, fostering a fulfilling lifestyle. Residents can choose from a variety of floorplans and rest assured with a trained team available to provide assistance 24/7.

Sunrise of Marlboro is dedicated to providing standard-setting care rooted in values of independence and dignity. The community prides itself on responsive, relationship-based care tailored to individual needs and preferences. Residents benefit from a variety of amenities and programs, including homemade meals, resident pet companionship, and a range of activities such as drumming sessions, meditation, and yoga ball exercises. The community’s inviting spaces, including picnic areas and a library, offer opportunities for relaxation and socialization, while the in-house culinary team ensures delightful seasonal dishes and snacks are always available in the bistro—a hub for gatherings and games.

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Overview of Cranford Park Care

Cranford Park Care is a 100 bed nursing home in Cranford, NJ, offering memory care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The community provides rehabilitative care, residential care, transitional care, rehabilitation services, and short term rehabilitation. These programs can suit a resident recovering through therapy, someone needing residential care, or a family seeking temporary care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. Cranford Park Care may be a good fit for someone whose needs include nursing support, memory care supervision, rehabilitation, or short term respite.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. The area has a Walk Score of 95, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Mr. Mordechai Kraus serves as administrator, and Cranford Operating operates the community.

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Overview of Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center

At 173 days average length of stay and 88% occupancy, Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey, is serving a population that tends to stay. This is not primarily a short-stay facility. The 120-bed census, with 106 beds occupied, reflects sustained demand for long-term nursing care in this part of Ocean County.

Total nursing hours reach 4 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. That aggregate includes LPN/LVNs at 52 minutes, nurse aides at 1 hour 41 minutes, and registered nurses at 11 minutes per resident per day. Rehabilitation services are on-site, with outpatient therapy also available. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families three coverage pathways.

Walk Score is 16. This is a car-dependent location on NJ-72; visiting and transport require a vehicle.

State inspections by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing have centered on medication management, care planning and documentation, staffing and staff credentials, and dietary and food service. These are the areas of regulatory focus on record.

A long-stay nursing home in a car-dependent coastal New Jersey location, accepting all three major coverage pathways: that is the factual picture of what this facility is and who it is built to serve.

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Overview of Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, operating in Whiting, New Jersey since 1985, delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing, secure memory care, palliative services, and hospice support. The memory care unit maintains a safe, supervised environment designed to prevent wandering. Short-term rehabilitation and a specialized Stroke Recovery program help residents restore physical function after medical events.

Administrator Mr. Shlomo Jankelovits oversees the 200-bed campus. Clinical records show an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. Living spaces include private and semi-private rooms, and dining options feature chef-prepared meals customized to dietary requirements.

The facility location carries a 45 walk score, making vehicular transport necessary for off-site errands. Accepted financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Prospective residents looking for memory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, or long-term nursing oversight can reach out to Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to verify bed availability or tour the building.

Contact Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Overview of Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Allendale, NJ. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life. Palliative care supports comfort and symptom management during serious illness, while respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 120 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity.

Rehabilitation services include subacute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Chronic illness support addresses ongoing health needs through a dedicated program, while Care Navigation, the Family Matters Program, LifeLoop, and Urgent SNF Service add to the available program offerings. Residents can use an enclosed patio, beauty and barber services, a salon or spa, and religious services, providing access to outdoor space, grooming, and worship without arranging those services elsewhere. A variety of menu selections gives residents meal options.

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing or memory care, or for a family seeking a short term respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Mr. Vishal Chheda serves as administrator, and Allendale Operator operates the community.

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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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Memory Care in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 126The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover memory care?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 362 memory care communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.