Page 31 of Best Memory Care in New Jersey

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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. 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. 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.
Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Hamilton Square
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 126
Rank #51 / 331
No
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #221 / 363
Private / Semi-Private Rooms--
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #84 / 288
C----
Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction
MC
Princeton
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 126
Rank #287 / 331
No
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 43
Rank #234 / 363
SuiteArtis Senior Living Of Princton Junction, LLCMr. David Denenberg
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #115 / 288
?5
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #182 / 320
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #185 / 315
Mira Vie at West Milford
MC
AL
IL
RC
West Milford
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 126
Rank #252 / 331
Yes
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 43
Rank #252 / 363
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMira Vie At West Milford Opco, LLCMr. William O'connor
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #213 / 288
?3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Brandywine Mountain Ridge
MC
AL
RC
Watchung (Washingtonville)
119
Facility 119
NJ AVG 126
Rank #158 / 331
Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 43
Rank #293 / 363
-Well Bl Opco LLCSamantha Elia
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #221 / 288
?3
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 18
Rank #166 / 320
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 315
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey
MC
RC
Ramsey
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 126
Rank #322 / 331
Yes
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 43
Rank #17 / 363
-Phnj, LLCElizabeth Nolan-?1
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #247 / 315
Woolwich Gardens
MC
AL
Woolwich Township
70
Facility 70
NJ AVG 126
Rank #277 / 331
No
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #200 / 363
Studio / 1 BedWoolwich Gardens Assisted Living LLCLaurie Harbeson-?1
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #64 / 315
Continuing Care At Seabrook
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Tinton Falls
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 126
Rank #252 / 331
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 43
Rank #110 / 363
-Seabrook Village, IncLauren Foster
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #180 / 288
?7
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 18
Rank #247 / 320
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #261 / 315
Harrogate
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lakewood
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 126
Rank #281 / 331
No
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 43
Rank #167 / 363
-HarrogateMr. Charles Benjamin
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 288
?5
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 18
Rank #224 / 320
4.8
Facility 4.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #273 / 315
Allegria at The Fountains
MC
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Atco
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 126
Rank #290 / 331
No
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 43
Rank #326 / 363
-5692 LLCMr. . Kyle Newfeld
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #59 / 288
?10
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 18
Rank #255 / 320
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #220 / 315
The Chelsea at Sparta
MC
AL
RC
Sparta
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 126
Rank #264 / 331
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #221 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSparta Senior Living, LLCMeagan Minutolo-?2
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 320
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #165 / 315

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Overview of Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Hamilton Square, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents can also maintain their independence with 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals. Through a person-centered approach to care, the community strives to provide the best possible care for residents’ recovery and rehabilitation.

Fun gatherings, exercises, and local trips ensure residents can freely connect with friends and have fun. A spacious lobby and thoughtfully furnished, private and semi-private rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Located near schools and parks in Hamilton Square, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction

Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction is a memory care community in Princeton, New Jersey. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs this level of oversight may find the setting appropriate.

The community has 64 beds and an 83% occupancy rate, with residents living in suites. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives will generally need a car or a ride for errands. Mr. David Denenberg serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Mira Vie at West Milford

Nestled in the inviting community of West Milford, NJ, the Mira Vie at West Milford is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from a wide variety of beautifully appointed accommodations based on their preferences. With a trained and empathetic team, the community provides an emergency call system to cater to the needs of its residents anytime and anywhere. As for memory care, the community provides specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with a wide range of options are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond care and support wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, concierge services, and many more. At Mira Vie at West Milford, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

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Overview of Brandywine Mountain Ridge

Spend a peaceful retirement with the blissful senior living community of Brandywine Mountain Ridge in Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated residences, ensuring unparalleled comfort and security. Keep your peace with a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals striving to provide top-notch care and support around the clock.

Participate in enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Experience serenity with the wonderful and pet-friendly spaces in the community. With its dedication to delivering the finest experience, the community serves healthy and delicious meals satisfying nutritional needs and tastes. Brandywine Mountain Ridge is ideal for seniors looking for an active and well-rounded retirement with its practical amenities and friendly community. Moreover, Brandywine Mountain Ridge was recognized as the US News’ Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care, as proof of its exceptional service.

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey

In the heart of Ramsey, New Jersey, Fox Trail Ramsey stands as a distinguished senior living community specializing in Memory Care and Respite Care services. With a rich history of providing dedicated Memory Care since 2007, Fox Trail Ramsey boasts a compassionate and seasoned team committed to delivering personalized care for each resident.

Featuring bright common areas and well-appointed suites tailored for senior residents, Fox Trail Ramsey offers a boutique-style Memory Care experience, fostering a tight-knit community where residents can achieve a high level of comfort and care. The community’s dedicated efforts extend to providing engaging activities and services, ensuring residents with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia feel at home in their surroundings. Fox Trail Ramsey is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a legacy of caring for many years to come.

Contact Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey

Woolwich Gardens

1150 Auburn Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085
Overview of Woolwich Gardens

Situated in the welcoming town of Woolwich, NJ, the Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy are available including studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom are available for its residents. 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, weekly personal laundry, and a parlor with a fireplace. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces such as the landscaped interior courtyard. 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 Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Seabrook

Continuing Care at Seabrook offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care include on site licensed nursing support.

Respite care offers short term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 86 beds, creating a mid sized setting without indicating a particular level of staffing or programming, and it opened in 1998. A total nurse staffing level of 5 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Chef prepared meals are served in five on site restaurants, giving residents restaurant style dining within the community. A pool, community garden, walking paths, bocce courts, miniature golf, and a salon offer specific options for recreation, outdoor time, and personal care, while rehabilitation services provide therapy without requiring a separate location. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in, and the area’s Walk Score of 55 means some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to handle certain nearby errands independently. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Lauren Foster serves as administrator, and Seabrook Village operates the community. With several care levels and respite care, Continuing Care at Seabrook may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family caregiver who needs a short term stay.

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Harrogate

400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overview of Harrogate

Harrogate provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lakewood, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With several care levels available, Harrogate may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Harrogate has 68 beds and a 100% occupancy rate, meaning all beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4h 39m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted as payment options, and Mr. Charles Benjamin serves as the administrator. Harrogate opened in 1988. The community includes a pool, salon, walking trails, a dog park, and outdoor sports areas, giving residents places for recreation, grooming, outdoor walks, and activities with their pets.

Pets are allowed, and scheduled transportation serves banks, stores, and medical appointments. Food prepared by a chef is served in multiple dining venues, while the Living the 8 Wellness Program, social events, classes, activities, and rehabilitation services are also available. The area has a Walk Score of 42 / 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Allegria at the Fountains

Allegria at the Fountains offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Atco, NJ. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief for serious illness. The multiple care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

The community has 60 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment methods to consider based on eligibility and available resources. Total nurse staffing is 7h 32m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Kyle Newfeld serves as administrator. 

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The Chelsea at Sparta

513 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
Overview of The Chelsea at Sparta

The Chelsea at Sparta offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Sparta, NJ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage another responsibility.

The range of care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time or for a family seeking short term support. Housing options include studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, and Meagan Minutolo serves as the administrator.

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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.