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Our editorial team analyzed 333 nursing homes in 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:3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. 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:3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. 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:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. 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.
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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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 TableAL (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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 333 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Find the care you need at Job Haines Home, an exceptional community in Bloomfield, NJ, offering assisted living, long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, respite, and hospice care. With 56 assisted living residences and 40 nursing beds, the community ensures that every resident receives the right level of care tailored to their unique needs.The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides nutritional counseling and helps with social services for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life in retirement with the community’s exceptional care and top-notch amenities.
Overview of Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Jackson Township, New Jersey, offering hospice care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care helps relieve symptoms and discomfort during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a family caregiver travels or recovers. The center may be a good fit for a family seeking ongoing nursing support, memory supervision, end of life comfort care, or a short term caregiving break.
Opened in 1985, the center has 234 beds, placing it in the larger community range, with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing time associated with each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Mr. Israel Bauer serves as administrator, and Bartley Nursing & Rehab operates the center.
Residents have access to a salon and spa for grooming services within the center. Rehabilitation services and the Post Acute & Rehabilitation program support therapy during recovery, while religious services provide an organized setting for worship.
Parker at Somerset provides nursing home care, nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and Adult Day Care in Somerset, NJ. Nursing and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory Care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite Care gives a person a short stay when their usual caregiver needs temporary coverage, while Adult Day Care serves people who attend during the day.
The community has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 6 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the amount of nursing staff time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help eligible residents with long term costs, and private pay uses personal funds.
Post Hospital Rehabilitation supports recovery after a hospital stay, while Outpatient Rehabilitation addresses rehabilitation needs without an inpatient stay. Home & Community Based Services extend support into home or community settings, and Senior Care Coordination helps organize services around a senior’s needs. Pets are allowed, and Ms. Charlene Harn serves as the administrator.
Parker at Somerset may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting or for a family caregiver who needs short term respite.
Applewood Village sits in Freehold, New Jersey, a very walkable pocket of town (Walk Score 88) where most errands don’t require a car. The 51-bed community spans the full continuum: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof. Right now it’s running at 67% occupancy, with 34 of its 51 beds filled.
Nurse aides log 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day, the most of any role, while registered nurses add 1 hour 22 minutes and LPNs another 1 hour 42 minutes. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out the clinical side, useful both for residents recovering from a hospital stay and for families who need a short-term break from caregiving at home.
A Culinary Institute and Wellness Center anchor the programming, alongside Active Adult Living and Short-term Rehab tracks, home services, and volunteer opportunities for residents who want a hand staying engaged beyond the building. The amenities match that energy: a glass-enclosed heated indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a performing arts center, and a putting green.
On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to center on care planning and documentation, along with resident rights and protections. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which widens the door for families weighing how to cover the cost.
Between the full continuum of care, the staffing hours behind it, and an amenity list built for residents who still want an active daily rhythm, Applewood Village is set up for families who want room to age in place without changing addresses.
With a solid focus on rehabilitation services and wellness programming, Continuing Care at Seabrook is an 86-bed nursing home in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The facility owned by Edward Batten sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood on Essex Road and accepts Medicare and private pay. The home maintains robust staffing levels, with registered nurses averaging 55 minutes per resident daily and total nursing care running approximately 5 hours 5 minutes per resident day. The community’s average stay length of 93 days reflects a mix of short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care occupants. Current occupancy is at 73 percent across the home’s 86 beds.
Clinically, the property offers rehabilitation services alongside respite care and has a doctor on staff for medical oversight continuity. Its medical center is paired with a strong wellness infrastructure, including a fitness center, aquatics facilities, and an active program of social events and outdoor activities. Dining here is notable, with five on-site restaurants offering chef-prepared meals instead of cafeteria-style service, giving residents and families more dining options and variety. The facility includes scenic walking paths and a community garden, alongside recreational amenities like bocce courts and miniature golf. Residents can access a library, salon, and 24-hour security. With moderately walkable surroundings, a good staffing complement, and comprehensive amenities, Continuing Care at Seabrook offers families a rehabilitation-focused environment with significant on-site programming and dining variety.
Over the past five years, state inspections have centered on themes spanning operational systems, medication management, and infection control protocols. The latest inspection found the facility complying with state requirements.
To understand how the home manages ongoing operational areas, families considering Seabrook can review the inspection history directly.
Overview of White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
On Berkeley Avenue in Orange, New Jersey, White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center runs a 176-bed skilled nursing operation in one of the most walkable pockets you’ll find for this kind of facility. The Walk Score is 90, “walker’s paradise” territory, meaning families visiting can handle errands on foot rather than circling for parking. White House Healthcare Center LLC operates the facility, with Mr. Shloma Aron listed as administrator.
Nine out of every ten beds are filled here; that 90% occupancy rate, with 159 of 176 beds occupied, points to steady demand. The clinical lineup leans toward recovery: subacute rehab sits alongside orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, and infectious disease care, the kind of mix built for residents coming off a hospital stay who need focused, short-term attention before heading home, plus others who need ongoing skilled nursing.
Staffing works out to roughly 3 hours and 48 minutes of nursing care per resident per day, spread across RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens the door for families sorting out how to cover costs.
The day-to-day extras are modest but real: chef-prepared meals, an on-site beauty salon, cable TV and WiFi in every room. On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to center on medication management, documentation and care planning, and dietary services, with staffing credentials and fire-safety systems also part of the picture. Between the rehab specialties and the near-full census, this reads as a facility geared toward residents needing serious short-term recovery support as much as those settling in for longer-term nursing care.
Overview of Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living is a nursing home in Livingston, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.
The community has 138 beds. Its Progressive Rehabilitation program supports residents who need rehabilitation services, and its Respiratory and Oxygen program supports residents who need respiratory related care within the facility’s healthcare offerings.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned across each resident’s care.
Mr. Stefano Izzo serves as the administrator, and Livingston Care Center operates the community. Respite care may suit a family whose primary caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.
Set in the serene area of Essex County, Maplewood, NJ, Winchester Gardens is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living services. Residents here enjoy a secure, comfortable, and worry-free living while being conveniently close to great attractions and local events. The community offers an array of impeccably designed apartments and villas with the comfort and peace of mind of having access to on-site care services.
Here, residents have no boring days with a diverse array of activities, groups, and clubs tailored to a wide range of interests, along with easy access to the excitement and culture of New York City. The community also offers their LivWell wellness program that aims to enrich residents’ whole-person with activities that focus on seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and vocational.
Emerson Health Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Emerson, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Opened in 1975, the center has 155 beds. That makes it a larger community, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. The community is operated by Emerson Convalescent Center and administered by Ms. Marta Santiago.
Rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive therapy at the center rather than arrange travel elsewhere. Programs include cardiac, pulmonary, stroke, post acute, orthopedic, and memory care rehabilitation. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting during recovery.
Accepted payment methods are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help cover care for an eligible resident whose savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay uses personal funds. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips. This combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing support, memory supervision, or short term care.
Overview of The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing
The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with memory, hospice, palliative, and respite care in Freehold, NJ. Nursing and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort.
Respite care provides a short stay, so the community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs change over time or whose usual caregiver needs temporary support. The community has 150 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care costs, including Medicaid for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay. Mr. Refoel Neuman serves as administrator, and Jewish Healthcare Center operates the community.
The area has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Residents can use a salon or spa, outdoor walking paths and courtyards, and shuttle or bus services to medical appointments. Dining includes meals prepared with seasonal ingredients that honor personal and cultural traditions. Rehabilitation services include NeuroGen Stroke Recovery, OrthoWin Rehab, and RespiraCare Pulmonary Rehab, providing programs focused on stroke, orthopedic, and pulmonary recovery.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New Jersey
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 333 nursing homes in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.
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