Page 25 of Best Memory Care in New Jersey

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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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
The Bristal at Waldwick
MC
AL
Waldwick
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 126
Rank #244 / 331
?Yes
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 43
Rank #320 / 363
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsEngel Burman Senior Care At Waldwick, LLCMrs. Colette Peteet
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #152 / 288
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Spring Lake
114
Facility 114
NJ AVG 126
Rank #171 / 331
?No
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 43
Rank #126 / 363
Private RoomsWellington Estates, LLCMs. Kathleen Granatelli
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #184 / 288
4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #38 / 315
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
MC
AL
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 126
Rank #110 / 331
?Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #156 / 363
Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 W Orange Opco, LLCMs. Irania Vargas
65.9%
Facility 65.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #217 / 288
3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 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
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill
MC
Cresskill
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 126
Rank #327 / 331
?Yes
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 43
Rank #91 / 363
-Phnj, LLCNicola Khan
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #212 / 288
1
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #135 / 315
Maplewood at Princeton
MC
AL
Plainsboro Township
130
Facility 130
NJ AVG 126
Rank #116 / 331
?Yes
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 43
Rank #338 / 363
Studio / 1 BedMaplewood At Princeton, LLCMs. Wanda Garrin
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #79 / 288
4
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #129 / 320
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #124 / 315
Brandywine Toms River
MC
AL
NH
RC
Toms River
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
?Yes
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 43
Rank #343 / 363
-Well Bl Opco LLCMs. Lisa Decicco
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #151 / 288
2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #56 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
Brookdale West Orange
MC
AL
West Orange
116
Facility 116
NJ AVG 126
Rank #162 / 331
?Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
Studio / 1 BedBrea West Orange, LLCLynda Gaspard-Craan-5
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #138 / 320
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 315
Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury
MC
AL
Tinton Falls (Shrewsbury Township)
124
Facility 124
NJ AVG 126
Rank #125 / 331
?Yes
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 43
Rank #150 / 363
Studio / 1 BedShp V Shrewsbury LLCMs. Stacy Meloche-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
North Bergen (Hudson Heights)
273
Facility 273
NJ AVG 126
Rank #12 / 331
A-No
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 43
Rank #39 / 363
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96.2%
Facility 96.2%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #22 / 288
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Overview of The Bristal at Waldwick

The Bristal at Waldwick provides assisted living and memory care in Waldwick, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they live in a private or semi-private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, making the community potentially suitable for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 93 beds, with private and semi-private rooms for residents who want a single room or a shared living arrangement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Mrs. Colette Peteet serves as the administrator.

Contact The Bristal at Waldwick

Overview of Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Wellington Estates at Spring Lake offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Spring Lake, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they keep their own room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available within one community. Wellington Estates at Spring Lake may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially. The home has 114 beds, and its 73% occupancy means 73% of those beds are occupied, so availability can change as residents move in or out.

Private rooms give each resident a single personal living space. The area has a Walk Score of 52 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who can go out independently. Ms. Kathleen Granatelli serves as the administrator, and Wellington Estates operates the community.

Contact Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Overview of Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Brighton Gardens of West Orange sits in the Pleasantdale section of West Orange, New Jersey, at 220 Pleasant Valley Way. It’s a 132-bed community offering assisted living and memory care, plus respite stays for people who need care for a short while instead of a permanent move. Ms. Irania Vargas serves as the administrator. Monthly rates start at $4,104.

The building has three floors and studio or one-bedroom layouts. Right now it’s about 66 percent full, with 87 of the 132 beds occupied. That’s a decent number of open rooms if a family needs to move fairly soon.

Walking around the neighborhood is only somewhat practical here. The Walk Score is 46, which means a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. It’s the kind of place where you’d want reliable transportation lined up.

On the care side, residents get rehabilitation services and short-term rehab, plus licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site around the clock. That combination works for two different kinds of residents: people who need steady daily support, and people recovering from something like surgery who just need a few weeks of help. A program called Sunrise Careconnect handles healthcare coordination behind the scenes, and every suite comes with its own emergency response system.

Families get a phone app to keep tabs on their person day to day, which is a small thing that matters more than people expect. There’s also a beauty salon on site, and pets are welcome, so residents don’t have to give up a cat or dog to move in.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have mostly circled around infection prevention and resident rights protections. Those are pretty standard categories that inspectors look at everywhere, not red flags specific to this building.

Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a mid-sized, moderately staffed community. It fits two groups: people who need daily personal care or memory support, and people who need a short-term rehab or respite stay while a family sorts out next steps.

Starting Price $4,104/Month

Contact Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Pines Village

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

Pines Village offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Manchester Township, NJ, within the Crestwood Village neighborhood. The community has 96 beds and offers studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a studio gives one resident a private living space.

Several care levels are available within the same community, which can suit a resident whose needs change over time. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Home care, hospice care, respite care, and rehabilitation for shorter stays extend support to people who need services at home, end-of-life care, a temporary stay, or recovery-focused care.

Residents can use the fitness center and wellness services for exercise and health-focused activities, while rehabilitation services provide therapy during recovery. Therapy is also available at home, along with home services, care management coordinators, and long-term care plans. Fellowship Home Care and Hospice is part of the available support. Respite care can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed. Ms. Shaneika Johnson serves as the administrator. Pines Village may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels, including memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care, without beginning in a single-care setting.

Contact Pines Village

Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill

Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill, a 15-bed residence in Cresskill, NJ, is dedicated exclusively to memory care. A small building fosters closer interaction among staff and residents. The memory care section of the home is a secured setting where staff monitor individuals whose dementia might lead them to wander off.

A resident requiring such oversight due to dementia is the individual it is designed for. Respite care accommodates a resident while the family member who usually provides care is away on a trip or recuperating. Rehabilitation services, including Short-Term Rehab, support a brief span of recovery.

Outside, there is a garden and walking paths. Two programs are named, the Spark Program and the HOPE Program, and Parkinson’s care is included among the services offered.

Nicola Khan serves as the administrator, Janeris Perez acts as the community director, and the home is operated by Phnj, LLC. Residents are allowed to have a pet here. Walk Score rates the neighborhood as 62, indicating it is somewhat walkable, allowing residents without a car to accomplish some errands on foot. Memory care begins at $6,500 per month.

Starting Price $6,500/Month

Contact Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill

Overview of Maplewood at Princeton

Maplewood at Princeton offers assisted living and memory care in Plainsboro Township, NJ. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. These care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community, and Maplewood at Princeton may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 130 beds, with studio and one-bedroom layouts; a studio provides one private living space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Residents can have seasonally inspired gourmet meals prepared by chefs, use a wellness center with nurses, and take part in social, cultural, and educational programs. Rehabilitation services and transportation are available, and Ms. Wanda Garrin serves as the administrator.

Contact Maplewood at Princeton

Overview of Brandywine Toms River

Brandywine Toms River offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Toms River, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care is provided in a secure memory care wing with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Nursing care is also available. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 120 beds. Starting monthly rates are $5,450 for assisted living and $8,450 for memory care, giving families separate budgeting points for these care levels. Having several care types in one community supports a resident whose needs change over time, because multiple levels of support are available without changing communities.

Residents can schedule grooming appointments in the beauty salon and spend time reading in the library. Outdoor options include a bocce ball lawn and a koi pond, while formal and private dining rooms offer dedicated spaces for meals and gatherings. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet after moving in.

Ms. Lisa Decicco serves as the administrator, and Well Bl Opco operates the community. The combination of assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care may suit a resident whose support needs range from help with daily tasks to secure memory care or nursing care, as well as families who need a short-term stay while a caregiver travels or recovers.

$5,450/Month

Contact Brandywine Toms River

Overview of Brookdale West Orange

Settling in the tranquil neighborhood of Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ, Brookdale West Orange is a remarkable senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Featuring meticulously-designed and pet-friendly floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and safe residence. Don’t worry about maintenance and security as a kind and dedicated team is available onsite 24/7.

Brookdale West Orange strives to improve the seniors’ quality of life, orchestrating daily events and activities. Watch a movie with friends or join the fitness classes, residents experience what makes them happy. Interact with the community over delectable and nutritious meals. The community provides wonderful amenities including a theater, a fitness center, a salon, a library, a game room, a cafe, and serene walking paths.

$5,840/Month

Contact Brookdale West Orange

Overview of Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Tinton Falls, NJ, Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through The Evergreen Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a convenient living experience catering to their immediate needs and interests.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, state-of-the-art fitness center, salon and spa, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

Contact Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

Overview of Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Set in Hudson County, North Bergen, NJ, Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a trusted senior care provider that offers sub-acute rehab, long-term care, respiratory therapy, and orthopedic program. Here, residents’ needs are guaranteed to be met by compassionate assistance provided by licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The community offers a seamless continuum of care to help those recovering from various medical conditions and surgical procedures, recover successfully.

In addition to a wide array of rehabilitative and health care services, the community commits itself to providing seniors with a safe and cozy healing environment through well-appointed residences and a wide array of convenient amenities. Residents are also provided with nutritious, chef-prepared meals tailored to satisfy diverse palates and dietary requirements, ensuring they have the energy and nutrients to recover quickly. A wide array of convenient amenities are also offered to keep residents entertained and engaged.

Contact Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

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.