Page 22 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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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
MC
AL
HC
IL
RC
SNF
Maplewood
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 126
Rank #272 / 331
No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 43
Rank #27 / 363
-Marcus L. Ward HomeMr. David Weiner
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #124 / 288
?1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home
MC
AL
HC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Woodbridge
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 126
Rank #290 / 331
No
83
Facility 83
NJ AVG 43
Rank #22 / 363
-The Little Servant SisterSr. Zdzislawa Krukowska
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #259 / 288
?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Sunrise of Wayne
MC
AL
HOS
Wayne
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 126
Rank #186 / 331
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 43
Rank #98 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSzr Wayne Assisted Living, LLCMs. Lisa Onnembo
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #257 / 288
?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West)
94
Facility 94
NJ AVG 126
Rank #240 / 331
No
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 43
Rank #120 / 363
Studio / 1 BedCentra State Assisted Living, IncMs. Courtney Paul
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #203 / 288
?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Aristacare At Manchester
MC
NH
SNF
Manchester (Whiting)
165
Facility 165
NJ AVG 126
Rank #74 / 331
No
44
Facility 44
NJ AVG 43
Rank #162 / 363
-Aristacare At Manchester, LLCJoshua Teitelbaum
83.6%
Facility 83.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #110 / 288
B-12
29
Facility 29
NJ AVG 18
Rank #242 / 320
2.4
Facility 2.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #153 / 315
Aristacare At Whiting
MC
NH
SNF
Whiting
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 126
Rank #51 / 331
No
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 43
Rank #159 / 363
-Aristacare At Whiting, LLCMr. Yisroel Silver
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #153 / 288
C+8
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 18
Rank #236 / 320
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #220 / 315
Lincoln Park Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Lincoln Park
547
Facility 547
NJ AVG 126
Rank #1 / 331
No
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 43
Rank #56 / 363
-499 Pine Brook Operating, LLCMr. Howard Wolf
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #30 / 288
C-7
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 18
Rank #292 / 320
6.4
Facility 6.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #301 / 315
Juniper Village At Hamilton
MC
AL
Hamilton
142
Facility 142
NJ AVG 126
Rank #101 / 331
No
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 43
Rank #75 / 363
-Wrp Operating Hamilton Nj LLCMs. Shanna Garland
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #225 / 288
C-7
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 18
Rank #208 / 320
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #197 / 315
Spring Hills Somerset
MC
AL
IL
Somerset
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
Yes
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 43
Rank #282 / 363
Studio / 1 BedSpring Hills At Somerset, L.l.cMs. Nereida Rosado
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #219 / 288
?1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus
MC
AL
RC
Paramus
126
Facility 126
NJ AVG 126
Rank #123 / 331
No
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 43
Rank #252 / 363
-175 Paramus Road Operating Company, LLCMs. Kirstin Walsh
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #36 / 288
?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #52 / 315

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Overview of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Situated in Maplewood, New Jersey, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent residents enjoy private living alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living adds daily support with dressing, bathing, and medication administration.

Dedicated memory care units deliver secured supervision to prevent wandering, and 24-hour licensed skilled nursing caters to higher medical needs. Short-term rehabilitation and respite programs support temporary recoveries and caregiver relief.

Marcus L. Ward Home operates this 72-bed center, which is managed by Administrator David Weiner. Having multiple care levels under one roof allows residents to adjust their support services seamlessly over time. Nearby streets boast an 81 walk score, allowing residents who prefer walking to accomplish daily errands without driving.

Families researching comprehensive senior care options can connect with Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center to inquire about long-term placements or temporary rehabilitation stays.

Contact Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Overview of St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Woodbridge, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, palliative care focuses on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Home care and visiting nursing extend support to someone receiving care in their own residence. Rehabilitation services provide therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Recreational programs offer activities within the community, and religious services allow residents to participate in worship there. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, including someone who may later need a secured setting or short-term caregiver relief.

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home opened in 1981 and is operated by The Little Servant Sister, with Sr. Zdzislawa Krukowska serving as administrator. The home has 60 beds. A Walk Score of 83 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Sunrise of Wayne

Sunrise of Wayne, nestled just 40 minutes from Manhattan in Wayne, NJ, is more than an assisted living facility; it’s a community where one feels like part of a family cherishing a shared sense of belonging. The Sunrise experience offers tailored days in accordance with each resident’s preferences. Here, free from mundane chores, residents can dabble in fitness, art classes, social gatherings, and much more, providing them with enormous leisure and recreational options.

This facility allows residents to select from a variety of floor plans, even offering companion living. Trained team members are accessible 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs, complemented by monthly wellness visits by a licensed, on-staff nurse. The cherry atop this rich Sunrise experience is the maintenance-free lifestyle offering services like laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal, allowing residents to make the most of each day at this unique assisted living facility.

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Overview of Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living

Overlooking the welcoming town of Freehold, NJ, the Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and enlarged one-bedroom. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 well-balanced meals and snacks daily, housekeeping service, nursing service, and many more. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living.

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Overview of Aristacare at Manchester

Aristacare at Manchester offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, and memory care services in Manchester, New Jersey. The secure memory unit provides structured supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. On-site rehabilitation programs assist residents undergoing physical recovery after a hospital stay.

This 165-bed community operates under administrator Joshua Teitelbaum. Nursing personnel log an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Daily life features healthy dining choices with an always-available menu, cultural programs, and an on-site beauty salon. Situated in the Whiting area with a 44 walk score, the surrounding location relies on vehicle transportation for off-site errands.

Prospective residents and their families can reach out to Aristacare at Manchester to check current bed availability, explore campus amenities, and review funding options.

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Overview of Aristacare at Whiting

Aristacare at Whiting provides skilled nursing and memory care in Whiting, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone living with dementia who also needs skilled nursing care.

With 180 beds, Aristacare at Whiting accommodates more residents and staff and usually offers more programming than a smaller community. Private and semi private suites give residents the choice of an individual room or a shared living arrangement. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services on site.

Short term rehabilitation and subacute care support a temporary stay focused on rehabilitation. Long term care serves residents who need ongoing skilled nursing support. Cultural programs and specialty programs add scheduled activities connected to those specific offerings.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Mr. Yisroel Silver serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Lincoln Park Care Center

Lincoln Park Care Center in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, nursing home care, palliative services, and hospice care. The 547-bed complex features specialized clinical initiatives, including a Specialty Nursing Care program and a Cognitive & Behavioral Health program designed for residents with specific cognitive or behavioral needs. Short-term rehabilitation supports functional recovery, while an in-ground swimming pool, outdoor gardens, benches, and swings offer areas for recreation and leisure.

Administrative oversight is led by Mr. Howard Wolf, with facility operations handled by 499 Pine Brook Operating. Daily nursing coverage averages 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident throughout the center. Situated in an area rated with a 72 walk score, the location enables convenient foot access to most local errands. Financial payment paths include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested individuals can contact Lincoln Park Care Center to gather details about admission requirements, tour the grounds, or evaluate specialized memory and nursing programs.

Contact Lincoln Park Care Center

Juniper Village At Hamilton

1750 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Overview of Juniper Village at Hamilton

Juniper Village at Hamilton offers assisted living and memory care in Hamilton, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can accommodate changing needs over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 142 beds. Its Wellspring Memory Care program is designed for residents who need memory focused support, making Juniper Village at Hamilton a potential fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a supervised setting.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable category. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected destinations independently. Dining Experiences and Fitness, Enrichment & Engagement are named programs, giving residents opportunities for dining and organized fitness or engagement activities.

Ms. Shanna Garland serves as the administrator, and Wrp Operating Hamilton Nj operates the community.

Contact Juniper Village At Hamilton

Overview of Spring Hills Somerset

Based in the enticing community of Somerset, NJ, the Spring Hills Somerset is a dedicated senior living community providing assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and cozy accommodations tailored to their needs and preferences. As for memory care services, the community offers a safe and caring environment as well as an enriching connections program for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy fine dining breakfast and dinner, weekly housekeeping, free personal laundry services, and van transportation. Engage in a full calendar of social activities such as parties and celebrations, community events like outings and scenic tours, and other life enrichment programs to boost engagement. At the Spring Hills Somerset, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

Contact Spring Hills Somerset

Overview of Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus

Harmony Village at Paramus proudly introduces Bergen County’s first assisted living apartments dedicated to memory care. With a specially trained team, they work closely with residents and their families to develop personalized memory care living plans that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for those with memory impairments.

Harmony Village’s innovative memory-care programs are designed to optimize cognitive and physical functioning, allowing residents to maintain the highest possible quality of life. With 24-hour certified nursing care, dedicated dementia specialists, and advanced technology and practices, Harmony Village is committed to providing exceptional care. The community features 124 private apartments and six distinct “neighborhoods,” catering to residents in various stages of memory impairment, establishing it as the premier assisted living community for memory care in Bergen County.

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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.