Best Nursing Homes in Monroe Township, NJ

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 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: 3.3/ 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: 2.3/ 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

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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 score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation, T
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
136
Facility 136
NJ AVG 143
Rank #137 / 303
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #197 / 270
-8%
3.75
Facility 3.75
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #107 / 283
B+ +26%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 287
-102-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 51
Rank #274 / 325
The Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehab Ctr LLC
$13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #176 / 256
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #177 / 256
46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #162 / 256
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Village Point
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #194 / 270
-7%
4.51
Facility 4.51
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #45 / 283
- +46%+16%
$237.5k
Facility $237.5k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #233 / 288
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #68 / 287
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #126 / 287
291-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 51
Rank #274 / 325
Springpoint At Half Acre Road, Inc
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #152 / 256
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #101 / 256
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #57 / 256
315269
Cranbury Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Monroe Township
154
Facility 154
NJ AVG 143
Rank #113 / 303
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #234 / 270
-20%
3.40
Facility 3.40
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
C- 0%-12%
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #193 / 288
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 287
5.0
Facility 5.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #169 / 287
2100-
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 51
Rank #274 / 325
292 Applegarth Road Operations LLC
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #166 / 256
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #171 / 256
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #166 / 256
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Monroe Township. See how we rank facilities

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

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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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.

Contact Cranbury Center

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

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

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.

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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.