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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 350 memory care communities in New Jersey using New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NJ
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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 BedSkilled Nursing At Fellowship VillageMr. Jack Ellias 86.6% -11
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 BedWinchester Gardens Health Care CenterMr. David Weiner 86.7% -7
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 & RehabMr. Israel Bauer 84.6% A+16
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 BedBrighton Gardens Of EdisonMikaela Ellis-A+5
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 BedBrookdale EmersonMs. Adele Lazzarino 63.8% A+2
-
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 LivingstonMr. Michael Brienza 76.3% -8
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 RoomsAristacare At Norwood TerraceMs. Mary Kalman 82.5% -13
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 BedBrookdale HillsboroughMr. Michael Juliano 52.1% A+2
-
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 SuiteBrookdale HamiltonNicole Zak 62.0% A+3
-
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 CenterMr. Bobby Thariath 83.1% -13
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 CircleMr. Alok Anand--6
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 BedSunrise Of CresskillMs. Danna Schmude 86.9% -3
-
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 BedBrandywine Living At Brandall EstatesMs. Katherine Prassas 76.0% -2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
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Overview of Sunrise of Paramus

Situated in Paramus, NJ, Sunrise of Paramus distinguishes itself as a close-knit memory care community. The facility fosters an intimate experience, enabling residents to familiarize themselves with their neighbors while partaking in tailored programs, engaging events, and gourmet dining experiences. As one steps into their specialized memory care neighborhoods, a sense of being in a special place envelops them, where caregivers resemble family.

Sunrise offers two levels of memory care to cater to varied needs: Terrace Club for those experiencing early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those living with advanced Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The incorporation of an electronic health record system, Sunrise CareConnect, for personalized care coordination, coupled with Wi-Fi availability and maintenance services, make Sunrise of Paramus a preferred choice among memory care facilities. The amenities include 24/7 availability of trained team members, pet-friendly environment, bistro, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, wellness visits, and a family engagement app.

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Overview of The Bristal at Englewood

The Bristal at Englewood is a dedicated retirement community in Englewood, NJ, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community also promotes a nurturing and home-like environment, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with three delicious, specialized meal plans, daily housekeeping services, and 24-hour security surveillance. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to improve residents’ quality of life. 

Social events, cultural programs, and various games allow residents to explore new interests and have fun. With a performing arts center, a cinema, and a putting green, residents have more options for recreation and wellness. TMS Health Center, restaurants, shops, and public transportation are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to healthcare and other necessities. This retirement community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal choice for senior living in New Jersey. 

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Overview of Allegro Harrington Park

Indulge in a luxurious retirement experience with Allegro Harrington Park, an idyllic senior living community based in Harrington Park, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community combines the convenience of personalized support with the privacy of carefully curated, private accommodations to give residents a blissful retirement life. Here, residents enjoy access to an extensive array of services to fit their ever-changing needs, from support with their daily living activities to an all-encompassing memory support.

The community allows residents to keep their peace of mind, by offering a team of excellent care professionals to monitor their overall well-being. Residents are also offered a full range of activities to keep them entertained and stimulated for a fulfilling living experience. An array of conveniences and amenities are provided as well to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Emerson Health Care Center

Emerson Health Care Center is a 155-bed nursing home on Kinderkamack Road in Emerson, New Jersey. Managed by administrator Marta Santiago and operated by Emerson Convalescent Center, Inc., the Bergen County facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the property features a walkability score of 62 out of 100, which means the neighborhood is moderately pedestrian-friendly, with some errands reachable on foot and others requiring a short drive.

A typical stay here lasts around 71 days, and the building functions at an 84 percent occupancy level. This shorter timeframe highlights a dedication to short-term post-acute rehabilitation and recovery rather than long-term stays. To cover these medical needs, 24-hour staffing provides an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, including 45 minutes from registered nurses and 2 hours and 31 minutes from nurse aides. This setup coordinates general short-term rehab, respite, memory care, and specialty programs for cardiac, pulmonary, stroke, and orthopedic conditions.

Historical enforcement checks from the New Jersey Department of Health reveal past issues with staffing metrics, life safety systems, care planning, and infection control, followed by steady progress toward compliance. Looking at the long-term data tracking for the building, the center holds an overall citations-per-inspection rate of zero, with recent reviews reporting no deficiencies.

families evaluating area nursing options or short-term therapy placements can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a moderately walkable suburban campus that provides a dedicated memory care unit and higher daily nursing hours, balanced against completed fixes in historical staffing and safety charting.

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Overview of Applewood Village
Applewood Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Freehold, NJ. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents can enjoy resort-style amenities and a vibrant community atmosphere.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Seabrook

With a solid focus on rehabilitation services and wellness programming, Continuing Care at Seabrook is an 86-bed nursing home in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The facility owned by Edward Batten sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood on Essex Road and accepts Medicare and private pay. The home maintains robust staffing levels, with registered nurses averaging 55 minutes per resident daily and total nursing care running approximately 5 hours 5 minutes per resident day. The community’s average stay length of 93 days reflects a mix of short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care occupants. Current occupancy is at 73 percent across the home’s 86 beds.

Clinically, the property offers rehabilitation services alongside respite care and has a doctor on staff for medical oversight continuity. Its medical center is paired with a strong wellness infrastructure, including a fitness center, aquatics facilities, and an active program of social events and outdoor activities. Dining here is notable, with five on-site restaurants offering chef-prepared meals instead of cafeteria-style service, giving residents and families more dining options and variety. The facility includes scenic walking paths and a community garden, alongside recreational amenities like bocce courts and miniature golf. Residents can access a library, salon, and 24-hour security. With moderately walkable surroundings, a good staffing complement, and comprehensive amenities, Continuing Care at Seabrook offers families a rehabilitation-focused environment with significant on-site programming and dining variety.

Over the past five years, state inspections have centered on themes spanning operational systems, medication management, and infection control protocols. The latest inspection found the facility complying with state requirements.

To understand how the home manages ongoing operational areas, families considering Seabrook can review the inspection history directly.

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Overview of Complete Care at Woodlands

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ, Complete Care at Woodlands is an award-winning senior living community that offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. The community provides its residents a team of highly qualified and skilled care experts to assist them with their daily living activities and deliver individualized care plans based on their interests, needs, and preferences. Residents here have access to certified physical, speech, and therapists to help them maintain their overall well-being and functionality

Dedicated to improving its residents’ quality of life and living experience, the community also offers an array of cultural, education, social and recreational activities to keep them active and engaged. Restaurant-style meals are also offered to keep residents nourished and energized throughout the day. Various amenities like a salon, cozy lounge, and relaxing courtyard are offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Roseland

Arbor Terrace Roseland is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in Essex County, New Jersey. With a focus on creating meaningful moments and delightful surprises, residents can thrive in a safe and caring environment. This care community offers multiple dining venues, a salon and spa, a library, a movie theater, and inviting common spaces for socializing. Residents get to enjoy chef-prepared meals and engaging daily events, including outings to local attractions like the Newark Museum.

Arbor Terrace Roseland provides personalized care at different levels, including their specialized memory care facility, Evergreen, designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They are staffed with compassionate caregivers and clinicians trained to support the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. With a convenient location near parks, gardens, and shopping centers, Arbor Terrace Roseland offers a vibrant lifestyle within reach of the best of Essex County and less than an hour from New York City. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a thriving community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriched life.

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Overview of Sunrise of Edgewater

Sunrise of Edgewater is a community of 87 units housed in a three-story building at 351 River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey. It supplies studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families and residents flexibility in selecting a home according to their needs and preferences.

The neighborhood ranks highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 75, so most daily errands and necessities are accessible on foot. This reachable location makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members to navigate the surrounding area independently. Sunrise of Edgewater operates under Sunrise of Edgewater’s banner on the Edgewater waterfront, offering proximity to the Hudson River and local amenities.

State inspections have consistently found no deficiencies at the facility. It has provided a transparent notice of its privacy practices regarding resident medical data. This clean inspection history mirrors the home’s dedication to keeping a safe and compliant environment.

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Brookdale Cape May

591 Rte 9 S, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Overview of Brookdale Cape May

Recognized as the Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by US News and World Report in 2024, Brookdale Cape May of Route 9 South Cape May Courthouse, NJ, is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features various pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that aim to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe residence. Brookdale Cape May lends top-tier care and support to seniors in maintenance and mundane chores so they can maximize their independence in their golden years.

Brookdale Cape May fosters an active and interactive lifestyle with a wide array of activities and programs to ensure seniors remain connected and energized. With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents are provided with the utmost attention and guidance they need from activities to dining. Preparing delightful and nutritious meals daily, the community caters to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Chat with friends at the bistro and take a breather at the serene grounds. Other amenities include a library, a beauty and barbershop, a chapel, a porch, a fireside living room, a therapy room, and transportation.

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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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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.