Page 23 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. 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.
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.
Brandywine Brick, Memory Care
MC
Brick Township (Cherie Manor)
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 126
Rank #302 / 331
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
-Well Bl Opco LLCMs. Melissa Hingher
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #56 / 288
-?2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #38 / 315
Atria Cranford
MC
AL
IL
Cranford
308
Facility 308
NJ AVG 126
Rank #5 / 331
Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 43
Rank #83 / 363
Studio / 1 BedWg Cranford Sh, LLCMs. Alma Rodriguez
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #229 / 288
-?4
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East
MC
Hillsdale
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 126
Rank #327 / 331
Yes
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 43
Rank #234 / 363
-Phnj, LLCMercedes Marcelino
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 288
-?1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
The Bristal at Wayne
MC
AL
IL
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 126
Rank #69 / 331
Yes
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 43
Rank #126 / 363
Studio / 1 BedEngel Burman At Wayne, LLCShannon Cord
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #194 / 288
-?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #52 / 315
Brookdale Florham Park
MC
AL
Florham Park
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 126
Rank #261 / 331
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 43
Rank #110 / 363
Studio / 1 BedAhc Florham Park, LLCMs. . Leah Jennings
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #197 / 288
-?4
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Roosevelt Care Centers
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Edison
362
Facility 362
NJ AVG 126
Rank #2 / 331
No
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 43
Rank #49 / 363
-Middlesex County Improvement AuthorityMr. Mark Sorrento
43.6%
Facility 43.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #277 / 288
A?10
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 18
Rank #268 / 320
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 315
CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
Parsippany
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 126
Rank #244 / 331
No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsCare One At Parsippany-Troy Hills, LLCNicole Iacolina-Alta
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #115 / 288
-?2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Hillsborough
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 126
Rank #38 / 331
No
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 43
Rank #167 / 363
-Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterMr. Pinchas Goldblatt--B-8
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 18
Rank #155 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Sunrise of Lincroft
MC
AL
HOS
Lincroft
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 126
Rank #255 / 331
Yes
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 43
Rank #103 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Wendy Mcguire
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #206 / 288
A-?5
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #145 / 320
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #124 / 315
Sunrise of Westfield
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Westfield
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 126
Rank #186 / 331
Yes
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 43
Rank #287 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSzr Westfield Assisted Living, LLCRacquel Williams
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #255 / 288
--1
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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Overview of Brandywine Brick, Memory Care

Residing in the ethereal lands of Brick, NJ, Brandywine Reflections at Brick is a prominent senior living community focusing on memory care. Featuring the signature Reflections community, seniors enjoy retirement while keeping their dignity intact with top-notch care and assistance from dedicated and highly trained professionals. Spend your golden years as you prefer with Brandywine Reflections at Brick.

With its commitment to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts fun activities and enjoyable programs for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to provide convenient and wonderful amenities for residents to utilize during their stay at Brandywine Reflections at Brick. As proof of its exceptional quality, Brandywine Reflections at Brick is regarded as US News’ Best Memory Care.

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Overview of Atria Cranford

Atria Cranford in Cranford, NJ, is a highly recognized assisted living community that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. With its secure and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, especially with round-the-clock care, three chef-prepared meals daily, and housekeeping services. The community is also dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans. 

Cultural programs, social events, and fitness classes provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and stay active. A walking path, a garden, and a spacious courtyard ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents have a laid-back lifestyle, with the community’s beautiful location in the serene neighborhood of Cranford, near public transportation and parks. This assisted living community’s commitment to excellent care makes it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey. 

 

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East

An exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care support in Hillsdale East, Fox Trail Memory Care offers an elevated state of living that promote an enriched lifestyle for the elders. The luxury senior living home is known to deliver resort-like hospitality in a warm and welcoming home-like environment. The senior living experience is supported by the vibrant atmosphere of the community driven by the comfort, security, and flexibility that management has uniquely designed for the needs of each individual.

At Fox Trail Memory Care, seniors cultivate a lifestyle that is carefully crafted for a new standard of retirement living. Its life-enriching memory care support services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures seniors reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include medication management, assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), respite care and individualized memory care training.

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Overview of The Bristal at Wayne

The Bristal at Wayne, New Jersey. Situated near Point View Reservoir, this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy tastefully decorated apartments, beautiful common areas, and exceptional care from a dedicated team. The Bristal is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Play a round of golf, attend a concert at William Paterson University, or explore historical sites and natural beauty like Laurelwood Arboretum and Paterson Great Falls. Choose from spacious studios, one, or two-bedroom apartments. You’ll receive three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a full calendar of events and trips. Enjoy on-site amenities like a bistro, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library.

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Overview of Brookdale Florham Park

Nestled in the serene James Street, Florham Park, NJ, Brookdale Florham Park is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community strives to foster familiarity and safety by providing pet-friendly floor plans including cozy studio, private, and shared one-bedroom apartments. Moreover, Brookdale Florham Park promises excellent care and assistance with a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Focusing on the special needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community utilizes its signature Clare Bridge Training that enables them to live their lives confidently. Residents experience meaningful conversations over healthy and delicious meals served daily. Brookdale Florham Park is an ideal place to live your golden years with its wonderful amenities including a coffee shop, a library, a barbershop, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, and tranquil walking paths.

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Overview of Roosevelt Care Centers

Situated in Edison, New Jersey, Roosevelt Care Centers is a renowned healthcare provider for seniors, offering a plethora of exceptional services. The facility is celebrated for its delightful cuisine and welcoming staff, creating a comfortable and appealing environment for residents. With a team of dedicated doctors and nurses, the center prioritizes individual needs, particularly excelling in the expertise of its physical therapy staff.

Roosevelt Care Centers goes beyond basic care, providing a variety of engaging activities to keep residents actively involved. The facility is known for offering genuine and special comfort, demonstrating a commitment that surpasses expectations. Residents can trust Roosevelt Care Centers senior living for a comprehensive and supportive healthcare experience that prioritizes both their physical well-being and overall contentment.

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Overview of CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living, an idyllic retreat in Parsippany, NJ, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with their daily living activities and personal needs.

Those with cognitive conditions can easily access memory care with the community’s adjacent location near the Harmony Village memory care community. Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With delightful and healthy dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Hillsborough, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 200 beds, with private and semi private rooms so a resident can have a room alone or share with another person. Subacute rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery. Its palliative care program focuses on comfort for people with serious illness. Multiple care services may make Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center a suitable fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Administrator Mr. Pinchas Goldblatt leads the community’s day to day operations.

A beauty and barber shop, library with computer stations, courtyard and garden, and solariums give residents places for personal care, reading, computer use, and outdoor time. Scheduled activities include cooking club, exercise groups, garden club, arts and crafts, and trivia, offering regular ways to pursue hobbies, exercise, and social interests. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center opened in 1954.

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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 Sunrise of Westfield

Sunrise of Westfield is conveniently located in downtown Westfield, offering a range of services like assisted living for seniors and memory care in your area. This residence not only provides easy access to shopping, dining, and recreational options but also to cultural experiences like the Paper Mill Playhouse. The community’s strong focus on resident well-being is evident through diverse activities such as ladies’ night out, a men’s club, trips to shore casinos and theaters, all set amidst serene landscaped gardens.

Sunrise of Westfield features a specialized Reminiscence Neighborhood for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss that need top notch memory care therapy . This award-winning community offers various floor plans, pet-friendly accommodations, and modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and an electronic health record system. Within its inviting atmosphere, residents find engaging activity rooms and social spaces that seamlessly blend with their needs. Sunrise of Westfield thrives as a dynamic haven, offering activities and services that cater to seniors, enhancing their quality of life and well-being, all within the comfort of a professional assisted living facility.

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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.