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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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Tylers Mill Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Deptford (Gardenville)
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 126
Rank #302 / 331
D+Yes
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 43
Rank #311 / 363
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsLan Deptford LLCKassinda Fuller
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #86 / 288
-10
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #259 / 320
3.5
Facility 3.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #226 / 315
Cranbury Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
154
Facility 154
NJ AVG 126
Rank #90 / 331
D-Yes
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 43
Rank #305 / 363
-292 Applegarth Road Operations LLCMr. Daniel Schwartz
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #222 / 288
-8
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #201 / 320
2.4
Facility 2.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #153 / 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
DNo
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
-11
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 18
Rank #313 / 320
6.4
Facility 6.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #301 / 315
Rolling Hills Care Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lebanon
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 126
Rank #285 / 331
D-No
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 43
Rank #132 / 363
-Rolling Hills Operations LLCMr. Daniel Krasner
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #73 / 288
-5
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 320
8.4
Facility 8.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #309 / 315
New Standard Senior Living at Egg Harbor Township
MC
ADC
AL
Egg Harbor Township
166
Facility 166
NJ AVG 126
Rank #73 / 331
D-Yes
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 43
Rank #182 / 363
StudioBlack Horse Eht Urban Renewal, LLCMs. Heather Jones
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #147 / 288
-15
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 18
Rank #306 / 320
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #247 / 315
Allegria at Ocean Grove
MC
AL
Ocean Grove
161
Facility 161
NJ AVG 126
Rank #79 / 331
DYes
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 43
Rank #41 / 363
-Ocean Grove Operating LLCKenneth Williams--10
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #259 / 320
3.5
Facility 3.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #226 / 315
Brookdale Emerson
MC
AL
Emerson
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 126
Rank #202 / 331
?Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #200 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrea Emerson, LLCMs. Adele Lazzarino
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #228 / 288
A+1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Trenton (South Trenton)
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 126
Rank #29 / 331
D-No
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 43
Rank #49 / 363
-Water's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLCBentzion Friedman
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #288 / 288
-10
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 18
Rank #268 / 320
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 315
The Bristal at Somerset
MC
AL
IL
Somerset
156
Facility 156
NJ AVG 126
Rank #86 / 331
FYes
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSomerset Senior Care, LLCMs. Jill Hamlett--4
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 18
Rank #203 / 320
5.0
Facility 5.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #280 / 315
Brookdale Hillsborough
MC
AL
Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough)
94
Facility 94
NJ AVG 126
Rank #240 / 331
-Yes
44
Facility 44
NJ AVG 43
Rank #162 / 363
Studio / 1 BedSummerville At Hillsborough, LLCMr. Michael Juliano
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #258 / 288
A+2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315

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Tylers Mill Senior Living

1674 Delsea Dr, Deptford, NJ 08096
Overview of Tylers Mill Senior Living

Situated in the peaceful community of Deptford, NJ, the Tylers Mill Senior Living is a vibrant community that provides assisted living, and memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among well-appointed individual bedrooms with accommodating bathrooms and assistive devices. With an expert and compassionate team, this community offers a personalized approach and boutique-style to memory care. A program called Our Moments Matter is thoughtfully designed to help its residents in balancing daily routines and spontaneity. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing an exceptional care and support wherein residents can avail of the following amenities and other services: housekeeping and laundry services, cable tv, accessible parking, medication management, and priority admission to rehabilitation and nursing centers. Indulge in a home-like dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Explore its beautiful spaces like the outdoor gardens and walking paths. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Tylers Mill Senior Living.

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Cranbury Center

292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Cranbury Center

Cranbury Center is a nursing home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses symptoms during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Short term rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation support recovery after an illness, injury, or procedure, while long term care provides an ongoing nursing setting. IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and audiology care are also available for residents whose care plans require those services. With nursing and memory care offered in the same community, Cranbury Center may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Cranbury Center has 154 beds, with private and semiprivate rooms available. A private room provides a single living space, while a semiprivate room accommodates shared living. Restaurant style dining includes in room dining and a café with always available menu options; gardens and courtyards provide outdoor space, and salon and barber services are available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services and transportation are available, giving residents access to those services without arranging them independently. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicaid can help cover a long stay when personal savings may not be sufficient, Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly. Mr. Daniel Schwartz serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by 292 Applegarth Road Operations.

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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.

Contact Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Rolling Hills Care Center

Rolling Hills Care Center is a nursing home in Lebanon, NJ, offering memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services support long term residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitative therapy and post surgical care support recovery after an illness or procedure. The combination of memory care and respite care may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting, or for a family needing temporary care.

Rolling Hills Care Center has 67 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care and services.

The community is administered by Mr. Daniel Krasner and operated by Rolling Hills Operations. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make certain trips independently.

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Overview of New Standard Senior Living at Egg Harbor Township

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey features New Standard Senior Living, an assisted living community situated along Black Horse Pike. Directed by administrator Ms. Heather Jones, the two-story building holds 166 beds across a selection of studio apartments and maintains a 78 percent occupancy rate. An elevator system connects the two floors so residents can move between the private apartments and the communal areas.

The neighborhood around the property carries a walkability score of 40 out of 100, which means that while some local spots can be reached on foot, a car remains necessary for most personal errands and shopping. The community features a pet-friendly policy, three daily meals served in a shared dining room, an on-site spa, and organized fitness events. Scheduled transportation is also provided to assist residents with outside medical appointments.

State reports have historically focused on administrative readiness, including risk agreements, resident rights documentation, and emergency staffing coverage for automated external defibrillators (AEDs), with all items resolved during subsequent follow-up checks. Additionally, a dedicated infection-control review verified full compliance with CDC safety practices.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the admissions office to check current studio vacancies and discuss emergency protocols, ask about pet guidelines, and schedule an on-site walkthrough of the building.

Contact New Standard Senior Living at Egg Harbor Township

Overview of Allegria at Ocean Grove

Allegria at Ocean Grove provides assisted living and memory care in Ocean Grove, NJ. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks while they maintain their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available in one community, Allegria at Ocean Grove may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time away, and short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation services. Residents can take part in trips and outings to the beach, movies, museums and shopping, dine in a restaurant-style setting, use the full-service beauty salon, and attend religious services. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them.

The community has 161 beds. A Walk Score of 76 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Kenneth Williams serves as administrator, and Allegria Assisted Living operates the community.

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Overview of Brookdale Emerson

Providing top-notch care and assistance, Brookdale Emerson based in Old Hook Road, Emerson, NJ, is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With diverse floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. With 24-hour personalized care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team, residents enjoy their independence.

Brookdale Emerson focuses on its residents’ wellness, conducting several events and activities to foster socialization. The community serves nutritious and delicious meals every day to cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. The beautifully manicured campus includes a well-stocked library, a barber and beauty salon, a chapel, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and walking paths with picturesque views.

$4,400/Month

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Overview of Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Trenton, NJ offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides nursing care on site around the clock and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs secure supervision or for a resident requiring ongoing nursing support.

Opened in 1985, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 215 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and typically more programming. Short term rehabilitation gives residents a time limited recovery program, and the Stroke Recovery program supports residents working through stroke related rehabilitation. Tracheostomy Care provides specialized support for residents living with a tracheostomy.

Meals prepared by a chef include dietary accommodations, allowing meals to be adjusted for residents with dietary requirements. The community has 24 hour staffing, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families covered or direct payment routes for eligible care. Bentzion Friedman serves as the administrator, and Water’s Edge Care And Rehab Center operates the community. In the South Trenton neighborhood, the Walk Score is 74 out of 100, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Overview of The Bristal at Somerset

Located on Easton Avenue, The Bristal at Somerset is an assisted living community in Somerset, New Jersey, with a 156-bed capacity in a three-story setting. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for older adults, providing a range of living options to accommodate different preferences and support needs. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, allowing access to some nearby services on foot.

State inspections conducted over the past six years have found no substantiated complaints or citations. The community has also maintained compliance with infection control and privacy regulations, demonstrating ongoing attention to resident safety and confidentiality.

Starting Price $5,800/Month

Contact The Bristal at Somerset

Overview of Brookdale Hillsborough

Welcoming seniors and guests happily, Brookdale Hillsborough located at Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ, is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features carefully-designed and cozy floor plans including studio and various one-bedroom apartments. Enjoy top-notch customized care and assistance with a friendly and dedicated team of professionals 24/7.

Brookdale Hillsborough commits to delivering the highest quality of life with a wide range of activities and programs like game nights and shopping trips. Meet people with the same interests and join clubs such as Crafty Hands Craft Club and Garden Club. Residents enjoy tasty and healthy meals to ensure their dietary needs and preferences are met. The community provides a library, business centers, parking, a salon, a theater, a game room, serene walking paths, and transportation for seniors’ convenience and comfort.

$7,205/Month

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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.