Page 2 of Best Memory Care in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 362 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Jersey. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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.
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.
Sunrise of Lincroft
MC
AL
HOS
Lincroft
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 125
Rank #428 / 560
Yes
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 48
Rank #231 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of LincroftMs. Wendy Mcguire
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #338 / 463
A-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Arbor Terrace Norwood
MC
AL
Norwood (West Norwood)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
61
Facility 61
NJ AVG 48
Rank #215 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArbor Terrace NorwoodMs. Denise Cousins
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #160 / 463
A6
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 18
Rank #195 / 412
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #167 / 412
Brookdale Cape May
MC
AL
Cape May Court House
146
Facility 146
NJ AVG 125
Rank #158 / 560
Yes
38
Facility 38
NJ AVG 48
Rank #384 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrookdale Cape MayMr. John Blake
46.6%
Facility 46.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #438 / 463
-4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Arbor Terrace Roseland
MC
AL
RC
Roseland
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 48
Rank #413 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBenchmark At RoselandMs. Shannon Basile
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #269 / 463
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Brookdale Emerson
MC
AL
Emerson
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 125
Rank #355 / 560
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 48
Rank #387 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrookdale EmersonMs. Adele Lazzarino
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #372 / 463
A+3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Brightview Greentree
MC
AL
IL
Marlton
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 125
Rank #386 / 560
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 48
Rank #241 / 628
1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview GreentreeMs. Jennifer Steen
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #236 / 463
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Brightview Randolph
MC
AL
IL
Randolph (Mill Brook)
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 125
Rank #445 / 560
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 48
Rank #367 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Randolph, LLCJeffrey Emma
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #173 / 463
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Brightview Tenafly
MC
AL
Tenafly
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 560
Yes
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 48
Rank #179 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview TenaflyMs. Alnica Moore
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #380 / 463
-4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Sunrise of Cresskill
MC
AL
IL
Cresskill
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 125
Rank #386 / 560
Yes
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 48
Rank #136 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of CresskillMs. Danna Schmude
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #143 / 463
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Spring Oak at Vineland
MC
AL
RC
Vineland
115
Facility 115
NJ AVG 125
Rank #297 / 560
Yes
41
Facility 41
NJ AVG 48
Rank #353 / 628
-Spring Oak Assisted Living At VinelandMs. Patricia Kaylor
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #29 / 463
D+4
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #258 / 412
3.5
Facility 3.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #335 / 412

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NJ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 362 on this page.

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Overview of Sunrise of Lincroft

Sunrise of Lincroft is a senior living community situated in a convenient Lincroft, New Jersey location, offering an individualized, hassle-free lifestyle where residents can easily dive into their hobbies, social events, and enjoy fine cuisine. The community provides room rates starting at $4,834 per month and works closely with each resident to develop a personalized plan that caters to their unique personality and supports their health needs. Sunrise of Lincroft’s compassionate and experienced caregivers are prepared to assist residents in whatever ways they can, serving as expert listeners and qualified professionals who strive to know each individual on a deep level.

Residents at Sunrise of Lincroft quickly become part of the family, finding friends who are eager to experience life together and share in the community’s programs and services. The community’s chefs are from-scratch experts in the kitchen, creating mouth-watering dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, while residents enthusiastically participate in the ArmChair Tour club, virtually visiting exotic places around the world. Sunrise of Lincroft serves residents with various needs, including memory care, assisted living, and hospice coordination, ensuring a supportive and enriching living environment for all. The community is conveniently located in Lincroft, NJ, directly off Exit 109 from the Garden State Parkway and less than an hour from Newark Airport, with easy access to nearby attractions, shopping, and medical facilities.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Norwood

Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Norwood, NJ, Arbor Terrace Norwood is a welcoming senior living community, offering excellent assisted living and memory care options. The community offers relaxing accommodations that allows residents to enjoy a restful retirement experience. With an excellent care team always on standby to deliver exceptional care services, such as assistance with daily living activities and medication management, residents enjoy their peace of mind and live their golden years comfortably.

Designed to foster holistic wellness, the community also features a wide variety of activities and amenities for residents’ enrichment and entertainment. A wellness center is available to offer services like a salon and spa for residents’ relaxation, combined with delicious meals that give them the nourishment and energy they need to live actively. Most of residents’ chores are also handled to give them plenty of free time to enjoy their retirement years fully.

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Brookdale Cape May

591 Rte 9 S, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Overview of Brookdale Cape May

Recognized as the Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by US News and World Report in 2024, Brookdale Cape May of Route 9 South Cape May Courthouse, NJ, is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features various pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that aim to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe residence. Brookdale Cape May lends top-tier care and support to seniors in maintenance and mundane chores so they can maximize their independence in their golden years.

Brookdale Cape May fosters an active and interactive lifestyle with a wide array of activities and programs to ensure seniors remain connected and energized. With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents are provided with the utmost attention and guidance they need from activities to dining. Preparing delightful and nutritious meals daily, the community caters to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Chat with friends at the bistro and take a breather at the serene grounds. Other amenities include a library, a beauty and barbershop, a chapel, a porch, a fireside living room, a therapy room, and transportation.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Roseland

Arbor Terrace Roseland is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in Essex County, New Jersey. With a focus on creating meaningful moments and delightful surprises, residents can thrive in a safe and caring environment. This care community offers multiple dining venues, a salon and spa, a library, a movie theater, and inviting common spaces for socializing. Residents get to enjoy chef-prepared meals and engaging daily events, including outings to local attractions like the Newark Museum.

Arbor Terrace Roseland provides personalized care at different levels, including their specialized memory care facility, Evergreen, designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They are staffed with compassionate caregivers and clinicians trained to support the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. With a convenient location near parks, gardens, and shopping centers, Arbor Terrace Roseland offers a vibrant lifestyle within reach of the best of Essex County and less than an hour from New York City. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a thriving community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriched life.

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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.

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Overview of Brightview Greentree

Explore a truly comfortable living with Brightview Greentree located in Marlton, NJ. This vibrant senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations based on the preferences or tastes of its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive premium care services and emergency assistance to ensure comfort and security within the community.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and maintenance services, and many more. Participate in a full-packed calendar of social activities like outings and cultural events. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within the beautifully created shared spaces of this community. With Brightview Greentree, seniors can live a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Brightview Randolph

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

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

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Overview of Brightview Tenafly

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

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

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Overview of Sunrise of Cresskill

Sunrise of Cresskill is a 99-bed residential community at 3 Tenakill Park East in Cresskill, New Jersey. It’s housed in a three-storey building in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. Most errands and essentials in the area are within a short walk, making the home convenient for occupants and visitors to explore the surrounding community. The facility operated by Sunrise of Cresskill offers housing options in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts to cater to different preferences and needs. With an 87 percent occupancy rate, the community maintains a balanced census of 86 residents across its 99 beds.

The community complies with health and safety regulations, as state inspections have consistently found. Infection control surveys documented full compliance with state regulations and CDC-suggested practices. Privacy reviews found no complaints or deficiencies pertaining to resident information use and disclosure.

For families contemplating Sunrise of Cresskill, an in-person tour is an efficient way to learn about specific services, amenities, care programs, and daily life there.

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Spring Oak at Vineland

1611 S Main Rd, Vineland, NJ 08360
Overview of Spring Oak at Vineland

Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Vineland, NJ, Spring Oak Vineland emerges as a haven of renewal, growth, and blossoming potential. Within the walls of Spring Oak Vineland, residents find not just a community, but a place where every detail is catered to support their well-being and create a sense of belonging. From the elegantly appointed assisted living apartment to the outdoor gardens, every corner reflects a commitment to creating a nurturing environment. What truly sets Spring Oak Vineland apart is its dedication to providing exemplary assisted living and memory care services. Each resident is seen as having unique needs and preferences, and the dedicated team ensures appropriate care is provided.

As the sole provider of assisted living with memory care support in Cumberland County, this community is relied upon and trusted by seniors and neighboring assisted living communities to provide a safe and secure place for those struggling with memory loss and requiring a higher level of care. Through care plans and compassionate support, Spring Oak Vineland offers a rich tapestry of amenities and activities, enriching social events, daily classes, and delicious daily meals. Another standout aspect of Spring Oak Vineland is its high nurse-to-resident ratio, ensuring that attentive and skilled care is readily available when residents need it.

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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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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.