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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Fellowship Village | MC AL HC HOS IL NH SNF | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#470 / 560 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#476 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village | Mr. Jack Ellias | 86.6% | - | 11 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#80 / 422 | 18
Facility
18
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#265 / 413 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#216 / 413 |
| Winchester Gardens | MC AL HC IL NH RC SNF | Maplewood (Newark Heights) | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#545 / 560 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#481 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | Mr. David Weiner | 86.7% | - | 7 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#154 / 422 | 19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#266 / 413 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#272 / 413 |
| Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills) | 234
Facility
234
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#36 / 560 | No |
19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#531 / 638 | - | Bartley Nursing & Rehab | Mr. Israel Bauer | 84.6% | A+ | 16 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#353 / 422 | 33
Facility
33
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#310 / 413 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#240 / 413 |
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | MC AL HOS NH SNF | Edison (Oak Tree Road) | 118
Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#287 / 560 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brighton Gardens Of Edison | Mikaela Ellis | - | A+ | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#261 / 413 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#305 / 413 |
| Brookdale Emerson | MC AL | Emerson | 105
Facility
105
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#355 / 560 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#387 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Emerson | Ms. Adele Lazzarino | 63.8% | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | MC HOS NH PC SNF | North Bergen (Hudson Heights) | 273
Facility
273
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#16 / 560 | No |
77
Facility
77
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#108 / 638 | - | - | - | 96.1% | - | - | - | - | - |
| CareOne at Livingston | MC AL NH RC SNF | Livingston (Passaic Avenue) | 76
Facility
76
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#442 / 560 | No |
12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#569 / 638 | - | Careone At Livingston | Mr. Michael Brienza | 76.3% | - | 8 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422 | 33
Facility
33
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#310 / 413 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#341 / 413 |
| AristaCare at Norwood Terrace | MC NH SNF | Plainfield (Netherwood) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | No |
69
Facility
69
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#162 / 638 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Ms. Mary Kalman | 82.5% | - | 13 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#154 / 422 | 42
Facility
42
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#336 / 413 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#298 / 413 |
| Brookdale Hillsborough | MC AL | Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) | 94
Facility
94
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#408 / 560 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#329 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale Hillsborough | Mr. Michael Juliano | 52.1% | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| Brookdale Hamilton | MC | Hamilton Township | 50
Facility
50
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#513 / 560 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#596 / 638 | Private Suite / Semi-Private Suite | Brookdale Hamilton | Nicole Zak | 62.0% | A+ | 3 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#80 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center | MC HOS NH PC SNF | Jersey City (Greenville) | 183
Facility
183
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#77 / 560 | No |
80
Facility
80
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#91 / 638 | - | Acclaim Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Mr. Bobby Thariath | 83.1% | - | 13 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#324 / 422 | 36
Facility
36
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#320 / 413 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#278 / 413 |
| Laurel Circle | MC AL IL NH SNF | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 35
Facility
35
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#538 / 560 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#387 / 638 | - | Arbor At Laurel Circle | Mr. Alok Anand | - | - | 6 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422 | 28
Facility
28
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#296 / 413 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#360 / 413 |
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Florham Park | 53
Facility
53
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#506 / 560 | No |
32
Facility
32
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#433 / 638 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | 95.8% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise of Cresskill | MC AL IL | Cresskill | 99
Facility
99
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#386 / 560 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#136 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Of Cresskill | Ms. Danna Schmude | 86.9% | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| Brandywine Brandall Estates | MC AL RC | Linwood | 100
Facility
100
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#367 / 560 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#190 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brandywine Living At Brandall Estates | Ms. Katherine Prassas | 76.0% | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
Stonebridge at Montgomery is a Life Plan Community located in Skillman, NJ, offering a full continuum of care for seniors. The community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to various amenities and engaging programming.
Complete Care at Voorhees is a 190-bed skilled nursing home on Evesham Road in Voorhees, New Jersey. Owned by Complete Care At Voorhees, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 26, meaning the area is only somewhat walkable and most trips or errands will require a vehicle or transit planning.
The care here accommodates a mix of short-term recovery and long-term residency. The building operates at a 94 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for about 164 days on average. To manage these needs, the facility provides 24-hour staffing, averaging 3 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care per resident each day. This daily care mix includes 16 minutes from registered nurses, 16 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 17 minutes from nurse aides. This team handles respite care alongside specialized programs for orthopedic, post-surgical, cardiac, stroke, pulmonary, renal, palliative, bariatric, and psychiatric care.
Past state inspections have evaluated resident care, medication administration, food safety, and life safety codes, with the most recent visits showing clear operational improvements. Looking at the broader regulatory tracking, the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Prospective representatives looking over care options can review these past survey topics with the facility’s administration to learn more about how staff handle these compliance standards daily.
New Community Extended Care Facility is a 180-bed nursing home on South Orange Avenue in Newark that takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Right now it’s running at 48% occupancy, so there are 86 residents spread across single and double rooms. The neighborhood scores 81 on Walk Score, which means people can actually walk to what they need instead of being isolated on a campus somewhere.
The facility staffs nurses and aides around the clock, clocking in at about 3 hours and 44 minutes of nursing time per resident each day. There’s a separate unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia, plus rehab services for people coming out of the hospital or recovering from surgery. So whether someone’s rebuilding function after a stroke or managing cognitive decline, there’s structured therapy and programming that matches what they actually need.
Food gets made fresh daily by their chef, and it’s nutritionally balanced with seasonal produce worked in. The activity calendar is consistent. Arts, music, bingo, group discussions, barbecues, exercise programs. There’s a library, game room, activity spaces, a courtyard outside, and the usual stuff in the rooms.
The inspection record tells you the survey in November 2025 had zero deficiencies. Before that, inspections kept flagging the same problems: not enough staff, infection control gaps, and not telling families when something changed with a resident’s health or room assignment. But that pattern has actually shifted, and the record shows improvement.
This facility operates at nursing home level, which means it handles both short-term rehab patients and people with advancing dementia who need stability and medical oversight in a neighborhood where they’re not locked away.
Juniper Village at Williamstown is a senior living community in Williamstown, NJ. It offers personalized care and support for individuals with memory loss, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community focuses on creating a space where residents can connect, express, and thrive.
Offering a continuum of skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care, Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living operates as a 64-bed nursing home on East Main Street in Moorestown, New Jersey. The monthly fee for base nursing care, amenities, and meals is $9,150. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood features a walkability score of 73 out of 100, which means the area is highly pedestrian-friendly, with local transit connections and everyday essentials accessible on foot.
The building operates at an 81 percent occupancy level, reflecting a steady population across the facility’s clinical lines. To coordinate resident needs, 24-hour staffing manages a mix of short-term sub-acute rehabilitation and a specialized Journeys Memory Care program. This operational group handles daily physical recovery tracks, cognitive care routines, housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments.
When evaluating the facility’s regulatory history, past health department visits show recurring challenges regarding infection prevention and health service planning. Subsequent inspection logs indicate that the facility has implemented corrective measures to resolve these earlier gaps, with recent standard review cycles reporting zero deficiencies. Furthermore, the property maintains a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Regarding the day-to-day routine, the campus features a 24-hour snack bistro, an on-site movie theater, a games room, a library, a chapel, a computer center with Wi-Fi, and a full-service beauty salon. Outside, the property includes landscaped courtyards and walkways alongside garage parking for visiting vehicles, while the dining room serves three chef-prepared meals daily.
Prospective residents researching local memory care units or short-term therapy options can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood campus that provides extensive lifestyle amenities and continuous clinical staffing, balanced against completed fixes in historical health service planning and infection tracking protocols.
The Village at Meadowbrook is a boutique assisted living facility in Matawan, NJ. It offers personalized care, holistic wellness, and a unique living experience that combines medical support with traditional assisted living amenities. The facility is licensed for 70 residents and provides a full continuum of care including assisted living and memory care services.
AristaCare at Manchester is a compassionate nursing home in Manchester Township, NJ, that offers a wide range of care, including long-term care, post-hospital rehabilitation, and memory care. The community is dedicated to treating older adults like family, ensuring their comfort and safety during their stay. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and nutritious meals, residents have a worry-free living. The community also follows a resident-centered approach to help residents maintain holistic wellness and recover with ease.
Creative arts, light exercises, and outings provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and interactions with friends. Residents can also use state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, a beauty salon, and a barber for their wellness. With its peaceful setting surrounded by trees and local amenities in Manchester Township, the community ensures residents have a laid-back retirement. This nursing home’s comprehensive care options make it an ideal option for senior living in New Jersey.
Rolling Hills Care Center stands as a 67-bed nursing home in Lebanon, New Jersey, operating at 88% capacity with an average resident tenure of roughly three months. This occupancy pattern reflects the facility’s role in serving both short-term rehabilitation cases and longer-stay patients.
The care infrastructure here pivots around skilled nursing delivery. Residents receive 3 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care daily, supported by rehabilitation services and post-surgical programming for those recovering from injury or procedure. The facility offers respite care for temporary stays and palliative services for end-of-life care, alongside its certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program.
From a location standpoint, the suburban Lebanon setting carries moderate walkability (Walk Score 51). Visiting families can manage some errands on foot, though a car remains useful for most needs.
The facility’s recent inspection performance merits note. Its November 2025 inspection revealed no deficiencies, following a multi-year pattern where earlier inspections had surfaced recurring issues tied to resident safety, adequate staffing levels, infection control practices, and facility maintenance standards. This cleanest recent result signals demonstrable operational correction.
Rolling Hills accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment, offering admission flexibility across insurance categories.
Complete Care at Laurelton, an 180-bed facility in Brick, NJ, manages its operations by accepting a mixed-payer base (Medicare, Medicaid, and private). Operational efficiency dictates a two-thirds occupancy rate (118 residents), with an average two-month stay confirming its system function as a high-throughput, post-acute rehabilitation node, not a long-term residence. Note that the location’s Walk Score of 3 requires external transportation for family access.
The staffing metrics show a median of 3 hours 31 minutes of nursing time per resident daily, with RN time constituting a scant 16 minutes. Continuous, 24/7 coverage is the operational standard. Crucially, this ratio is consistent with an acute recovery structure; it is optimized for rapid clinical turnover, not perpetual custodial residence.
While orthopedic and cardiac cases are the dominant input, the facility’s scope extends to complex co-morbidities: neuro/stroke recovery, pulmonary disease, renal issues, and palliative care. The integration of psychology, psychiatry, and specialized geriatric staff is essential for managing the inherent complexity of multi-diagnosis older adults. Formal pathways for short-term rehab and respite confirm a strong focus on structured discharge planning. The clinical structure is, therefore, designed to manage diagnostic ambiguity and heterogeneity.
Analysis of the six-year inspection record reveals a shift in compliance: current surveys are deficiency-free. Previous cycles flagged concrete issues: staffing deficits and medication control, all of which were resolved under subsequent oversight. This suggests a systemic correction of documented failures rather than an ongoing pattern of regulatory non-compliance.
Complete Care at Laurelton’s design purpose is clear: it functions as a critical system component for the medically complex, short-stay rehab segment, prioritizing immediate, specialized care coordination over extended-duration residence.
Located in a sunny area in Sewell, NJ, Ciel of Washington Township is a lively senior living community perfect for seniors seeking comfort and care. Offering assisted living, respite care, and short-term stays, this community provides a warm environment where residents can enjoy socializing over cocktails on the front porch and participate in engaging activities. With a focus on fostering friendships, Washington Township ensures that everyone feels like family.
Residents at Ciel of Washington Township can take advantage of a variety of amenities and programs designed to enhance their lifestyle. From personalized medical resources to weekly housekeeping, the dedicated team is committed to helping seniors thrive. The community also features Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions, a beauty salon, and a library, alongside three delicious meals daily. With Lifestyle360 activities, group trips, and a cozy private dining room, residents are encouraged to stay active and connected.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 350 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.



















