Page 24 of Best Memory Care in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 362 memory care providers in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NJ
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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Care One At Somerset Valley Assisted Living
MC
AL
Bound Brook
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 126
Rank #272 / 331
No
80
Facility 80
NJ AVG 43
Rank #31 / 363
-1621 Route 22 West Operating, LLCMr. Matthew Orillaza
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #124 / 288
?2
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #68 / 320
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #106 / 315
Brightview Tenafly
MC
AL
Tenafly
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
Yes
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 43
Rank #75 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Tenafly, LLCMs. Alnica Moore
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #233 / 288
?3
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #68 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living
MC
AL
East Brunswick (East Brunswick Township)
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 126
Rank #197 / 331
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #221 / 363
Studio / 1 BedCranbury Road, LLCMs. Ekta Shah
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #253 / 288
?1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
Brandywine Voorhees
MC
AL
RC
Voorhees Township
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
Yes
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 43
Rank #324 / 363
-Well Bl Opco LLCMs. Laura Halle
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #205 / 288
?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Brandywine Mahwah
MC
AL
NH
RC
Mahwah (Ackermans Mills)
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 126
Rank #193 / 331
Yes
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 43
Rank #250 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWell Bl Opco LLCMr. Peter Gunderson
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #121 / 288
?4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #32 / 315
Mill Gardens At Midland Park
MC
AL
PC
Midland Park
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 126
Rank #225 / 331
No
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
-Care Plus Bergen IncAlexander Drivanos
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #213 / 288
?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Toms River
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 126
Rank #321 / 331
No
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 43
Rank #132 / 363
-Alcoeur Gardens At Toms River LLCMs. Julie Treadway
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 288
?2
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 18
Rank #123 / 320
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #197 / 315
Fellowship Village
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Basking Ridge
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 126
Rank #299 / 331
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 43
Rank #260 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFellowship Senior Living, IncMr. Jack Ellias
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 288
?6
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #182 / 320
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #146 / 315
New Community Extended Care Facility
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark (West Side)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 126
Rank #51 / 331
No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 43
Rank #27 / 363
-New Community Health Care, IncMs. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #266 / 288
C-8
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 18
Rank #278 / 320
5.0
Facility 5.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #280 / 315
Pines Village
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Manchester Township (Crestwood Village)
96
Facility 96
NJ AVG 126
Rank #236 / 331
Yes
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 43
Rank #302 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPines Village, IncMs. Shaneika Johnson
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #223 / 288
?3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #52 / 315

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NJ memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 362 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Care One at Somerset Valley Assisted Living

Care One at Somerset Valley Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care can also support a family caregiver who needs a short stay while traveling or recovering.

The community has 72 beds and is operated by 1621 Route 22 West Operating. Ms. Stephanie Zimmerman serves as the administrator. Restaurant style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant setting, while the fitness and wellness center provides space for exercise or wellness activities. A beauty salon and barber shop support on site grooming.

Rehabilitation services and the Post Acute Care & Rehab program support therapy during recovery. Home Care and Palliative & Hospice Care are also available programs.

An area Walk Score of 80 means most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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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 CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living

CareOne at East Brunswick Assisted Living is a reliable senior living community in Middlesex County, East Brunswick, NJ, that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community welcomes residents into beautiful accommodations and provides them with highly personalized care. A dedicated care team is available 24/7 to provide excellent care and oversee residents’ customized care plans to ensure they are receiving efficient care services.

Conveniently located near New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18, East Brunswick provides easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options, encouraging a fun and vibrant lifestyle. The community also offers a broad range of amenities and activities that presents plenty of opportunities for socialization. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style dining and gourmet cuisine prepared by a team of talented chefs. Amenities include on-site beauty salons, movie theaters, and libraries to promote residents’ mind-body wellness.

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Overview of Brandywine Voorhees

With several recognitions under its wing including US News Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care, Brandywine Voorhees in Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, strives to provide the highest standard of assisted living and memory care. Conveniently placed near scenic views and fabulous establishments, the community goes above and beyond to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations. A team of kind and well-trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock for seniors to maximize their independence and live their lives as they prefer.

Take a stroll around the serene campus with your pet and join in engaging activities for a blissful lifestyle. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Brandywine Voorhees is a great place for relaxation and convenience with its fabulous amenities and vibrant environment.

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Overview of Brandywine Mahwah

Live a relaxing retirement with the renowned senior living community of Brandywine Mahwah in Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, providing assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and pet-friendly accommodations, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a team of kind and dedicated professionals tending to residents’ needs and aspirations around the clock.

Enjoy leisure and wellness with engaging activities and fun learning programs. Meet new friends and create wonderful moments within the ethereal and spacious community. Eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Mahwah is a great place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its wonderful and convenient amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Mahwah was awarded the US News’ Best Assisted Living, proving its top-tier quality.

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Overview of Mill Gardens at Midland Park

Mill Gardens at Midland Park sits at 36 Faner Road in Midland Park, New Jersey. The community has 98 beds and covers three types of care: assisted living, memory care, and palliative care.

Walking around the area is only somewhat easy (Walk Score 39). Most people here will still need a car to run errands. Alexander Drivanos runs the facility day to day. Care Plus Bergen Inc owns it.

Right now, 65 of the 98 beds are filled. That’s an occupancy rate of 66%.

Residents get nursing services and staff on-site around the clock. The facility also offers rehab services and respite care. Together, these services can help someone recovering from surgery or a hospital stay. They also work for residents who need ongoing daily support.

New Jersey’s Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing inspects the facility without notice. These inspections have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, not on direct care for residents.

Two kinds of residents fit well here. Some come for short-term rehab or respite care after a hospital stay. Others move in for longer-term assisted living or memory care, with nursing support nearby.

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Overview of Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River

Alcoeur Gardens at Toms River is dedicated to seniors in need of support in a home-like environment, particularly those dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This thoughtfully designed community ensures round-the-clock care supervision in a carefully curated setting. Boasting inviting interiors and well-maintained grounds, Alcoeur Gardens opens a comfortable and secure atmosphere that feels more like home than a traditional facility. 
The emphasis is on familiarity, creating an environment that resembles living in an actual home, with safety at the forefront. The residence is equipped with alarms, gates, and secure doors and windows, and the staff is specially trained to cater to the unique needs of residents. Alcoeur Gardens also welcomes respite care, offering an ideal assisted-living option for those with memory impairment. The classic American home design adds to the overall comfort and aesthetics, ensuring a well-maintained space where residents can enjoy good food and find personal peace with the support of the friendly staff.

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Fellowship Village

8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Overview of Fellowship Village

Fellowship Village is a distinguished assisted living community that grants senior residents access to a top-tier continuum of 5-star senior care. Situated in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, this community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care services, Skilled Nursing, and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Additionally, Fellowship Village extends a warm welcome to direct admissions from outside the community based on availability.

Within the embrace of Fellowship Village, individuals enjoy a lifetime of access to a diverse spectrum of high-quality residential and healthcare options, all conveniently within reach. What truly distinguishes this community is the profound sense of hospitality and assurance it instills in its residents. Fellowship Village provides peace of mind by ensuring that residents will receive unwavering care and support regardless of the future. This residential Independent Living haven spans over 72 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, offering access to scenic walking trails, al fresco dining, and a wide array of amenities.

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Overview of New Community Extended Care Facility

New Community Extended Care Facility is a nursing home in Newark, NJ 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 supports residents receiving end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services can suit a resident whose care needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The facility has 180 beds. It is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Single rooms provide one person accommodations, while double rooms can suit two people moving together or someone who prefers a shared room. Total nurse staffing is 4h 2m per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day.

Rehabilitation services and subacute care support residents who need nursing care during recovery. An executive chef prepares fresh meals each day with nutritionally balanced options and seasonal fresh fruit. Residents can use the wheelchair accessible outdoor courtyard. Activities include arts and crafts, musical appreciation, bingo, discussion forums, barbecues, and exercise.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families covered payment options for eligible care alongside the option to pay directly. The area has an 81 / 100 Walk Score and is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Veronica Anyanwu Onwunaka serves as administrator, and New Community Health Care operates the facility.

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Pines Village

509 County Rd 530, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Overview of Pines Village

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of Whiting, NJ, the Pines Village is a dedicated senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation services. Here, residents can choose from a wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations based on their tastes. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community assures its residents with a service-enriched set of programs and services.

Discover its top-notch amenities and services including the fitness center with senior friendly equipment ranging from treadmills and resistance training, to free weights and machines, healthcare services and many more. Moreover, avail of its concierge services such as transportation services to make the most out of your time participating in diverse social activities and community events. With the Pines Village, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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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.