
Compare Memory Care around Newark (Metro Area)
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 Bed | Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | Mr. David Weiner |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#143 / 450 | 7 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | 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 Bed | Benchmark At Roseland | Ms. Shannon Basile |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#258 / 450 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#82 / 519 | -
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 Rooms | The Bristal At Waldwick | Mrs. Colette Peteet |
77.4%
Facility
77.4%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#251 / 450 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | -
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 Rooms | Arbor Terrace Of Middletown | Ms. Nicole D'andrea |
58.7%
Facility
58.7%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#386 / 450 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#169 / 519 | -
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 Rooms | New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Mr. Yaakov Kleiman |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#253 / 450 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#361 / 519 | 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 Livingston | Mr. Alexander Markowits | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 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, LLC | Margot Domingo |
60.5%
Facility
60.5%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#378 / 450 | 19 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#402 / 519 | 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 Healing | Maria Levy |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#121 / 450 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#361 / 519 | 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 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#439 / 519 | 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 Fountains | Mr. Seth Rinn |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#168 / 450 | 19 | 10
Facility
10
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#491 / 519 | 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, LLC | Ms. Alecia Charlton |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#160 / 450 | 18 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#402 / 519 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
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.
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.
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 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.












