Page 5 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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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
The Residence At Cherry Hill
MC
AL
RC
Cherry Hill
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 126
Rank #110 / 331
No
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 43
Rank #358 / 363
-Cherry Hill Opco, LLCMr. James Ryan
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #137 / 288
A6
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #68 / 320
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #38 / 315
Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville
MC
AL
RC
Branchville
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 126
Rank #290 / 331
Yes
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 43
Rank #324 / 363
StudioEvermay At Branchville, LLCMs. Desarae Tramontozzi
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #99 / 288
A4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #68 / 320
0.8
Facility 0.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #59 / 315
Allegro Harrington Park
MC
AL
IL
Harrington Park
116
Facility 116
NJ AVG 126
Rank #162 / 331
Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 43
Rank #293 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedThe Allegro At Harrington Park, L.l.cMr. Scott Eliscu
44.8%
Facility 44.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #274 / 288
A2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #38 / 315
Harmony Village at CareOne Valley
MC
AL
RC
Westwood
196
Facility 196
NJ AVG 126
Rank #41 / 331
Yes
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 43
Rank #103 / 363
StudioMillenium Health Care Centers II, LLCMs. Caryn Lynn Cantello
44.9%
Facility 44.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #273 / 288
A-8
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 18
Rank #208 / 320
2.6
Facility 2.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #177 / 315
Artis Senior Living of Eatontown
MC
Eatontown
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 126
Rank #281 / 331
No
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 43
Rank #200 / 363
SuiteArtis Senior Living Of Eatontown, LLCMr. Craig Sydor
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #120 / 288
A-4
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Independence Manor Hunterdon
MC
AL
RC
Flemington
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 126
Rank #197 / 331
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #221 / 363
Studio / Suite / 1 BedIndependence Manor At HunterdonMs. Roberta Sopronyi
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #173 / 288
A-4
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Arbor Terrace Morris Plains
MC
AL
Morris Plains
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 126
Rank #209 / 331
Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 43
Rank #83 / 363
-Shp Vi Morris Plains LLCLori Stampone-A2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #37 / 320
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #38 / 315
Masonic Village at Burlington
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Burlington
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 126
Rank #249 / 331
No
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 43
Rank #358 / 363
1 Bed / 2 BedMasonic Charity Foundation Of NjMr. Joel White
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #75 / 288
B+3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
The Orchards Assisted Living
MC
AL
PC
RC
Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 126
Rank #209 / 331
No
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 43
Rank #252 / 363
Private / Companion SuitesOrchards Operator, LLCMs. Diana Wiese
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #261 / 288
A4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #68 / 320
0.8
Facility 0.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #59 / 315
Mira Vie at Clifton
MC
AL
IL
RC
Clifton
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 126
Rank #209 / 331
Yes
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMira Vie At Clifton Opco LLCMs. Stephanie Zimmerman
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #251 / 288
B+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 The Residence at Cherry Hill

The license at The Residence at Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, NJ, accounts for respite care, memory care, and assisted living. Supervision within a secured area is what memory care is for somebody liable to wander. Bathing, dressing, and medication come under assisted living, and a private living space stays with the resident.

Respite covers the short stay while a usual caregiver is travelling or recovering. Across the three levels, this answers either a family after temporary support or a resident whose needs will shift.

There are 132 beds here. An assisted living studio starts at $4,500 a month, and a memory care studio starts at $6,995, which gives a family a figure for each.

Dining is on the amenity list, and so are a Salon, a Patio, Walking Paths, a Movie Theater, and an Entertainment Space. Mr. James Ryan administers the community, and Cherry Hill Opco, LLC operates it.

Contact The Residence At Cherry Hill

Overview of Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville

Nestled in the heart of Branchville, New Jersey, Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville stands as a dedicated senior living community, providing a warm embrace of assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community goes beyond mere residence, offering an array of services and amenities tailored to enhance the lives of its residents. Support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is a cornerstone, along with specialized memory care for those navigating cognitive decline and temporary respite care when needed.

The commitment of Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville resonates in its promise to deliver compassionate care, ensuring residents enjoy a life of comfort and fulfillment. Conveniently located on Phillips Road, just minutes north of the town center, Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville provides the added convenience of ample free on-site parking. Open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, this community becomes a steadfast companion on the journey to a vibrant and supported senior living experience in Branchville.

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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.

Contact Allegro Harrington Park

Overview of Harmony Village at CareOne Valley

Situated in the neighborhood of Westwood, NJ, Harmony Village at CareOne Valley is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, long-term care, respite care, and memory care options. Residents living with memory loss live in distinct neighborhoods based on the level of their condition, ensuring they are provided with personalized services that match their individual needs. A dependable team of care professionals are available to attend to residents’ needs anytime of the day, guaranteeing a comfortable living experience.

At Harmony Village at CareOne Valley, they are dedicated to creating a warm, home-like environment that nurtures residents’ overall aspects of well-being. Vibrant activities and events are offered to give residents enriching experiences while restaurant-style dining is served to provide them proper nourishment. Here, residents have what they need to enjoy their golden years comfortably.

Contact Harmony Village at CareOne Valley

Overview of Artis Senior Living of Eatontown

Artis Senior Living of Eatontown is a memory care community in Eatontown, NJ. Its secured setting provides supervision for residents living with dementia and may suit someone who needs protection from wandering. The community has 68 beds, with residents living in suites.

Memory care starts at $9,895 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating the cost of care. Programs include Culinary & Nutrition and Financial Resources. Mr. Craig Sydor serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would generally need one for those trips.

Contact Artis Senior Living of Eatontown

Overview of Independence Manor Hunterdon

Independence Manor Hunterdon offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Flemington, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a family managing changing care needs or needing a short term respite stay. Independence Manor Hunterdon opened in 2000 and has 106 beds, with 74% occupancy, meaning some beds are unoccupied. Housing includes studios, suites, and one bed layouts, while a studio provides one private space.

Meals can be prepared for specialty diets, including gluten free, low sodium, portion controlled, and mechanically altered foods for residents who have difficulty swallowing. A doctor is on staff, making physician care available within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would need transportation for those trips. Ms. Roberta Sopronyi serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Independence Manor At Hunterdon.

Contact Independence Manor Hunterdon

Overview of Arbor Terrace Morris Plains

Offering assisted living and memory care, Arbor Terrace Morris Plains is a 100-bed community in Morris Plains, NJ. Aside from support with daily tasks, the community also helps with household chores through housekeeping and linen services. Residents can also access higher levels of care with nursing and rehabilitation services. The community also ensures residents receive care whenever needed, with 24-hour staffing available.

Starting monthly prices are $9,920 for assisted living and $10,150 for memory care. Moreover, respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. An in-house salon and spa also gives residents access to personal grooming on-site. Landscaped gardens and courtyards also provide outdoor spaces, while chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style setting.

The community is administered by Lori Stampone and is pet-friendly. A Walk Score of 64 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

Contact Arbor Terrace Morris Plains

Masonic Village at Burlington

902 Jacksonville Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016
Overview of Masonic Village at Burlington

Masonic Village at Burlington is a 264-bed nursing home on Jacksonville Road in Burlington, New Jersey. It’s a large facility by any measure, and it sits in a moderately walkable pocket of the city (Walk Score 68), where residents’ families can knock out some errands on foot without needing a car for everything.

The staffing numbers here are notable: 5 hours and 32 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with registered nurses contributing about an hour of that and LPNs adding another 1 hour 19 minutes. Rehabilitation services and respite care are both available on-site, alongside a doctor on staff and around-the-clock staffing. Short-term and long-term stays are both options, as is home care.

Right now, the building is running at 43% occupancy, with 113 of its 264 beds filled. That’s a lot of unused capacity for a facility this size. State inspections here have tended to focus on infection prevention, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, dietary service, resident rights, and fall prevention.

Coverage-wise, Masonic Village accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, which opens the door for families regardless of how they’re planning to pay. Between the rehab and respite offerings and the staffing hours reported, this is a facility built to handle both short-term recovery after a hospital stay and longer-term nursing care, in a building with considerable room to grow into.

Contact Masonic Village at Burlington

The Orchards Assisted Living

100 N County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Overview of The Orchards Assisted Living

The Orchards Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Jackson Township, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care focuses on comfort for a resident living with serious illness, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. With these care types available, The Orchards Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change or for a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 100 beds and offers private suites and companion suites. A private suite suits someone who wants a living space alone, while a companion suite accommodates a resident who prefers to share with another person.

The community is in the Bennetts Mills neighborhood and is administered by Ms. Diana Wiese. The Orchards At Bartley operates The Orchards Assisted Living.

Contact The Orchards Assisted Living

Overview of Mira Vie at Clifton

Set in the quiet community of Clifton, NJ, the Mira Vie at Clifton is a peculiar senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to individual preferences. Here, an emergency call system is set to assist and accommodate the needs of its residents around the clock. As for those with cognitive conditions, the community offers specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment through a highly equipped and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with a wide array of options are also available.

Explore its exceptional amenities and services including nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Engage in diverse social activities like themed parties, planned group outings, live entertainment, and spiritual services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Mira Vie at Clifton

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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.