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Best Memory Care in Newark, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care communities in Newark, NJ 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: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Newark, NJ. 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: 162The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Newark, NJ. 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.

Winchester Gardens
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 125
Rank #546 / 561
Yes
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #482 / 640
Studio / 1 BedWinchester Gardens Health Care CenterMr. David Weiner
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #143 / 450
7
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #292 / 519
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #332 / 519
Arbor Terrace Roseland
MC
AL
Roseland
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #368 / 561
Yes
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 47
Rank #414 / 640
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBenchmark At RoselandMs. Shannon Basile
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #258 / 450
3
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 519
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 519
The Bristal at Waldwick
MC
AL
Waldwick (Wyckoff Avenue)
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 125
Rank #414 / 561
Yes
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 47
Rank #558 / 640
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsThe Bristal At WaldwickMrs. Colette Peteet
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #251 / 450
2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 519
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 519
Arbor Terrace Middletown
MC
AL
IL
Middletown Township (Hendrickson Corners)
104
Facility 104
NJ AVG 125
Rank #359 / 561
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 47
Rank #226 / 640
Private RoomsArbor Terrace Of MiddletownMs. Nicole D'andrea
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #386 / 450
4
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 519
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 519
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
340
Facility 340
NJ AVG 125
Rank #5 / 561
No
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 47
Rank #51 / 640
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsNew Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation CtrMr. Yaakov Kleiman
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #253 / 450
15
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 18
Rank #453 / 519
7.0
Facility 7.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #406 / 519
Spring Hills Livingston
MC
NH
AL
IL
Livingston
150
Facility 150
NJ AVG 125
Rank #145 / 561
No
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #482 / 640
-Spring Hills LivingstonMr. Alexander Markowits-2
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #113 / 519
17.5
Facility 17.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #156 / 519
Optima Care Castle Hill
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Union City
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 125
Rank #43 / 561
No
97
Facility 97
NJ AVG 47
Rank #3 / 640
-Optima Care Union City, LLCMargot Domingo
60.5%
Facility 60.5%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #378 / 450
19
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 18
Rank #476 / 519
3.9
Facility 3.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #378 / 519
Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newark (Forest Hill)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
No
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 47
Rank #153 / 640
-Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And HealingMaria Levy
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #121 / 450
9
53
Facility 53
NJ AVG 18
Rank #363 / 519
5.9
Facility 5.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #392 / 519
New Community Extended Care Facility
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark (West Side)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 125
Rank #78 / 561
No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 47
Rank #83 / 640
--Ms. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #423 / 450
10
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 18
Rank #438 / 519
4.8
Facility 4.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #463 / 519
Hudson Hills Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
North Bergen (Bergen Turnpike)
-No
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 47
Rank #25 / 640
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Optima Care Fountains
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Secaucus
334
Facility 334
NJ AVG 125
Rank #6 / 561
No
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 47
Rank #296 / 640
-Optima Care FountainsMr. Seth Rinn
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #168 / 450
19
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 18
Rank #449 / 519
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #338 / 519
Alaris Health at Belgrove
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Kearny
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
No
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 47
Rank #62 / 640
-Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center At Kearny, LLCMs. Alecia Charlton
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #160 / 450
18
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 18
Rank #326 / 519
3.1
Facility 3.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #239 / 519
Bryan Manor
MC
AL
IL
RESC
RC
Peapack And Gladstone (Gladstone)
-No
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 47
Rank #637 / 640
Private Rooms------
Overview of Optima Care Fountains

Optima Care Fountains approaches its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. As Union County’s premier nursing home, the dedicated staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that Optima Care can surely rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.

Optima Caret provides comprehensive services with 24-hour nursing; long-term care services are provided– stroke recovery, wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and IV therapy. Short-term rehabilitative services are offered as well– orthopedic rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy. 

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Overview of Alaris Health at Belgrove

Welcoming seniors with a serene atmosphere, Alaris Health at Belgrove is an exceptional senior living community located in Kearny, NJ, that offers a warm, supportive, and uplifting environment for post-hospitalization short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents alike. The experienced, dedicated, and compassionate team ensures that the needs of every resident are fully met, treating each individual as a valued member of the community family.

The community offers nearly complete services for its residents, from therapies, clinical care, respiratory care, dementia, hospice, psychiatric, and dental services, ensuring that every little aspect is being taken care of. Top-tier care is also provided, encompassing the complex clinical services essential for long-term residents and post-hospital rehabilitation patients. With Alaris Health at Belgrove commitment to excellence, seniors can receive specialized care in a comfortable, convenient, and compassionate environment.

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Bryan Manor

600 Old Chester Rd, Peapack And Gladstone, NJ 07934
Overview of Bryan Manor

Residing in the quiet lands of Old Chester Road, Chester, NJ, Bryan Manor is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that offers residential care and respite care. The community features quaint and inviting private bedrooms, ensuring seniors receive the utmost attention for their ever-changing needs and interests. Boasting a compassionate and highly qualified team delivering top-notch care and support around the clock, seniors flourish and reach their full potential.

With a jam-packed calendar of activities and engaging programs, seniors gain meaningful experiences and learn new things. Eat well and feel good with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Bryan Manor strives to provide a safe place for seniors to create unforgettable moments and pamper themselves with its ethereal campus enveloped by lush nature and picturesque sceneries.

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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 Newark, NJ

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 13 memory care communities in Newark, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Newark, NJ?

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 Newark, NJ, 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 Newark, NJ?

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.