Best Nursing Homes in Monroe Township, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 nursing homes in Monroe Township, NJ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NJ
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Monroe Township, NJ. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Monroe Township, NJ. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Monroe Township, NJ. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Monroe Township

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Village Point
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 560
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #272 / 478
+2%
4.58
Facility 4.58
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #36 / 284
+46%+18%
$55.2k
Facility $55.2k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #231 / 287
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #68 / 286
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #127 / 286
191-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 48
Rank #536 / 629
-
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #152 / 257
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #101 / 257
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #57 / 257
315269
Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
136
Facility 136
NJ AVG 125
Rank #179 / 560
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #277 / 478
+1%
3.86
Facility 3.86
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #94 / 284
+26%-1%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 287
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 286
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 286
-102-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 48
Rank #536 / 629
-
$13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #177 / 257
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #178 / 257
46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #162 / 257
315336
Cranbury Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
154
Facility 154
NJ AVG 125
Rank #135 / 560
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
NJ AVG 74.5
Rank #361 / 478
-13%
3.39
Facility 3.39
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #193 / 284
0%-13%
$15.9k
Facility $15.9k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #192 / 287
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 286
5.5
Facility 5.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #169 / 286
-100-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 48
Rank #536 / 629
Sanjay Bhatia
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.8M
Rank #167 / 257
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #172 / 257
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #166 / 257
315353

Village Point

Three David Brainerd Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Village Point

Three David Brainerd Drive sits in a stretch of Monroe Township, New Jersey where a car is more useful than a pair of walking shoes. Walk Score puts the area at 18, car-dependent territory. Village Point, a 120-bed nursing home, offers skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care from that address.

Right now 91 of the 120 beds are filled, a 76% occupancy rate. Residents tend not to stay long. The average length of stay runs about 90 days, which points toward post-acute recovery and short-term rehab rather than a permanent home. That reading matches the services on offer: rehabilitation care and short-term rehab sit alongside 24-hour staffing, and nursing coverage stacks registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse aides for a combined average of about four and a half hours of nursing care per resident each day.

A Senior Health Services program runs alongside the rehab offerings, and the property includes a sensory garden. Dining service is available to residents. On the financial side, Village Point takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which covers most of the ways families end up paying for a stay like this.

Inspections here have tended to circle familiar ground: medication management, infection control, dietary service, and how well care gets documented and planned, plus the emergency preparedness measures every nursing home is expected to maintain.

Put the short average stay next to the rehab-heavy service list, and Village Point reads like a facility built around the bridge between hospital and home, not a long-term address.

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Overview of Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, T

Operated by the Gardens at Monroe, Gardens at Monroe Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Monroe Township, New Jersey. It serves patients in the short-term rehabilitation phase of care, drawing patients from local hospitals and the surrounding region. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families multiple ways to cover both acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care.

The 136-bed facility has a current occupancy of 75%, with most patients staying for about 61 days. Most patients are in post-acute rehabilitation, ready to transition out of the hospital setting. Daily nurse staffing averages nearly 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident. There’s additional coverage from registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, so residents receive round-the-clock clinical oversight.

Short-term rehabilitation is a major part of the care provided at the facility, with a particular strength in specialized care pathways. Residents recovering from cardiac issues can access cardiac rehabilitation services. Those recovering from surgery or injury can use post-surgical rehabilitation programs, and patients managing chronic wounds receive certified wound care.

The facility also offers pain management. It provides pulmonary care for patients with breathing concerns and respite care for families who need temporary placement while a loved one recovers. Telemedicine services are also available to connect with specialists without leaving the facility.

The location in Monroe Township is in a car-dependent area. Most errands require a car, but the facility can be easily reached by car. Families visiting residents can expect a more residential setting.

State inspections reviewed the facility’s infection control practices, including life safety and environmental compliance (such as exit systems and fire safety features), as well as medication management and nursing documentation. These areas have been addressed, but families can ask about current protocols and recent improvements during a tour.

Contact Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T

Cranbury Center

292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Cranbury Center

Operated by owner Sanjay Bhatia, Cranbury Center is a 154-bed nursing home in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The facility on Applegarth Road in a suburban setting operates at roughly 65 percent occupancy with 122 days of average resident stay, a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care residents. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted to offer families several pathways to fund acute recovery and ongoing nursing care.

Broad-spectrum rehabilitation and skilled nursing are the center’s clinical focus. Daily total nursing care averages 3 hours 23 minutes per resident, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. Offered are orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, psychiatric services, on-site audiology and podiatry, and specialized support for conditions including bariatric care, colostomy management, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Occupants can access coordinated transportation, case management, and discharge planning services to ease care transitions. Dining is flexible and resident-centered, with restaurant-style options, in-room service, and an on-site café with a continuously available menu. The environment has private and semi-private rooms, each with individual climate control, along with common living areas designed for gathering with family and visitors. A fitness room, beauty salon, garden courtyard, and activity room support daily life. Amenities like cable television, wireless internet, phone service, and on-site housekeeping and laundry services address practical needs. Pet therapy exists, and the facility lets residents have pets, which can ease the transition into care. The surrounding car-dependent neighborhood has a Walk Score of 18, so visiting families will find almost all errands needing a car. Still, the suburban setting offers a quieter alternative to denser urban locations.

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Monroe Village Assisted Living

One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Monroe Village Assisted Living

Monroe Village Assisted Living sits on David Brainerd Drive in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Springpoint runs the community, and Mr. R.J. Whiteman serves as administrator. It’s a continuing care retirement community, which means residents can move between different levels of care without packing up and moving somewhere new. At 42 beds, it’s on the smaller side for this kind of setup, but it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation all live under one roof here.

That matters more than it might sound like at first. A lot of families end up choosing a new facility every time a parent’s needs change. Here, a resident could start in independent living and later shift into memory care or skilled nursing without leaving the community they’ve come to know.

Getting around the neighborhood on foot isn’t really an option. The Walk Score is 18, which puts it firmly in car-dependent territory, so errands and outings mean getting in a car. Inside the building, though, staff are on duty around the clock, and residents recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury can get rehabilitation services without leaving the property. Right now the community has 23 of its 42 beds filled, putting occupancy at 55%.

Pets are welcome at Monroe Village. That’s a small detail on paper, but it’s a big one for anyone who didn’t want to leave a dog or cat behind just to get the care they need. State inspection activity has focused on resident rights and protections, one of the standard areas regulators review across New Jersey facilities. For families weighing a CCRC where care needs might grow more complex over time, Monroe Village’s blend of round-the-clock staffing and multiple care levels offers a way to age in place within one community.

Contact Monroe Village Assisted Living

Parker at Monroe

395 Schoolhouse Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Parker at Monroe

Parker at Monroe is a nursing home in Monroe Township, NJ, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate, home-like setting ensures older adults live comfortably. Freshly-prepared meals, round-the-clock care, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Following a person-centered approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Family visits, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and interact with friends. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with a top-notch therapy gym and a cozy living room. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Monroe Township, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in New Jersey, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.

Contact Parker at Monroe

Monroe Village

3 David Brainerd Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Monroe Village

Nestled in a tranquil area in Middlesex County, Monroe Township, NJ, Monroe Village is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community boasts snug and safe apartments, a friendly community atmosphere, and the security of having access to on-site healthcare services. Residents here live confidently knowing that a caring and hardworking team is available to offer round-the-clock skilled nursing care.

In addition to access to continuum of care, residents are also presented with a wide array of activities, programs, and events that foster new connections, experiences, and learning. Residents are free to join any of the varied clubs and groups to explore their interests and passions with like-minded individuals The community also offers a multidimensional wellness program that aims to nurture residents’ mind, body, and spirit.

Contact Monroe Village

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Monroe Township, NJ

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 6 nursing homes in Monroe Township, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township, 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 nursing homes in Monroe Township, 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.