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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 AL (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. 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. 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 grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Adroit Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Rahway
122
Facility 122
NJ AVG 144
Rank #164 / 304
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #59 / 279
+14%
3.16
Facility 3.16
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B -42%-19%
$11.2k
Facility $11.2k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #186 / 288
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #152 / 288
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #53 / 288
1113-
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 51
Rank #72 / 326
Rahway Garden Group LLC
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #165 / 256
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #197 / 256
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #200 / 256
315198
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Neptune
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 144
Rank #169 / 304
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #217 / 279
-11%
3.63
Facility 3.63
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #146 / 283
A+ -50%-6%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #49 / 288
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 288
-87-
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 51
Rank #147 / 326
King Manor Rehab, LLC
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #225 / 256
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #214 / 256
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #84 / 256
315299
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Hazlet
202
Facility 202
NJ AVG 144
Rank #48 / 304
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #206 / 279
-8%
3.19
Facility 3.19
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B+ -75%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
23
Facility 23
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #161 / 288
5.8
Facility 5.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #168 / 288
-151-
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 51
Rank #182 / 326
Holmdel Garden Group, LLC
$19.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #74 / 256
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #73 / 256
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #121 / 256
315119
Complete Care At Plainfield Llc
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Plainfield
82
Facility 82
NJ AVG 144
Rank #253 / 304
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #1 / 279
+23%
3.27
Facility 3.27
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
? -17%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #17 / 288
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #18 / 288
1103-
84
Facility 84
NJ AVG 51
Rank #50 / 326
Complete Care At Plainfield, LLC$10.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$6.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.66.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.315101
Laurel Circle
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Bridgewater (Finderne)
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 144
Rank #297 / 304
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5.07
Facility 5.07
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #23 / 283
? +35%+31%
$25.9k
Facility $25.9k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #212 / 288
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #140 / 288
7.0
Facility 7.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #227 / 288
142-
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 51
Rank #218 / 326
Laurel Circle Retirement, LLC
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #211 / 256
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #65 / 256
91%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 91%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #10 / 256
315445
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Trenton
149
Facility 149
NJ AVG 144
Rank #125 / 304
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #108 / 279
+9%
4.12
Facility 4.12
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #72 / 283
C -71%+6%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #284 / 288
17.3
Facility 17.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #287 / 288
5132-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 51
Rank #91 / 326
Brunswick Garden Group LLC
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #232 / 256
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #225 / 256
49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #117 / 256
315455
The Elms Rehab And Healthcare Center Of Cranbury
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Cranbury
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 144
Rank #169 / 304
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #183 / 279
-2%
3.49
Facility 3.49
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
C- -5%-10%
$57.3k
Facility $57.3k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #237 / 288
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #34 / 288
2.2
Facility 2.2
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #12 / 288
396-
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 51
Rank #174 / 326
Cranbury Snf Operations LLC
$17.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #100 / 256
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #182 / 256
34.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #227 / 256
315451
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
SNF
Elizabeth
128
Facility 128
NJ AVG 144
Rank #148 / 304
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #225 / 279
-16%
4.01
Facility 4.01
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #80 / 283
C -3%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #210 / 288
9.3
Facility 9.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #270 / 288
288-
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 51
Rank #60 / 326
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #224 / 256
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #216 / 256
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #90 / 256
315483
Excel Care At Egg Harbor
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Egg Harbor Township
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 144
Rank #169 / 304
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #16 / 279
+21%
3.31
Facility 3.31
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
C- -19%-15%
$18.1k
Facility $18.1k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #201 / 288
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #140 / 288
5.3
Facility 5.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #143 / 288
1118--Egg Harbor Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #130 / 256
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #221 / 256
28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #236 / 256
315514
Excel Care At The Pines
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Atlantic City
151
Facility 151
NJ AVG 144
Rank #119 / 304
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #198 / 279
-6%
3.25
Facility 3.25
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
? +70%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #51 / 288
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #112 / 288
-115-
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 51
Rank #97 / 326
Eastern Pines Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #172 / 256
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #186 / 256
44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #183 / 256
315317

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Overview of Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rahway, NJ provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care offers a residential setting for people who need ongoing nursing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious illness. The combination suits someone who needs ongoing nursing alongside hospice or palliative support.

The center has 122 beds, creating a nursing community of moderate size. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support an eligible resident’s long-term care, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering function or managing changes in mobility without arranging care at a separate facility. Residents can also receive personal grooming services through the salon and spa, while the outdoor patio offers a place to spend time outside. Restaurant-style dining shapes the dining experience, and an individualized nutritional program addresses each resident’s documented nutritional needs.

Mr. Aaron Schwartz serves as the administrator, and Rahway Garden Group operates the community.

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Overview of King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center

King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 120 bed nursing home in Neptune, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care. Licensed nurses are available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life conditions.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. King Manor Rehab operates the community, and Daniel Taitel serves as administrator. A resident may be a good fit for King Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center when ongoing nursing care, dementia support, or comfort focused services are needed in one setting.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation. Residents can receive help with movement, daily activities, communication, and recovery needs on site. Stroke and neurological recovery, wound care, and pain management are also available for residents with those specific care needs.

Restaurant style dining and customized meal plans allow meals to be prepared around each resident’s individual plan. An on site beauty salon and barber let residents arrange grooming services within the community. Landscaped gardens, courtyards, and outdoor seating provide places to spend time outside, while wellness classes and live entertainment offer scheduled activities on site.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to handle certain outings independently.

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Overview of Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Hazlet, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away.

The center also provides rehabilitation services, allowing a resident to receive nursing care and rehabilitation during the same stay. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing with rehabilitation services or for a family seeking short term respite care. There are 202 beds, placing Arnold Walter among larger communities with more residents, staff, and programming.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 11m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several specified ways to cover care. Mr. Yitzchok Ribiat is the administrator, and Holmdel Garden Group operates the community.

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Overview of Complete Care at Plainfield

Complete Care at Plainfield is a nursing home in Plainfield, NJ, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for people with serious or life-limiting illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Recovery support is available here. The community offers post-acute rehabilitation and rehabilitation services for recovery after an illness, injury, hospitalization, or surgery. Its specialized programs include cardiac care, neuro and stroke care, pulmonary care, psychology and psychiatric care, orthopedic and post-surgical care, bariatric care, and geriatric care, allowing services to address these specific health needs. With respite care and these clinical programs, Complete Care at Plainfield may be a good fit for a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver recovers or travels.

Complete Care at Plainfield has 82 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 16m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths that include coverage for eligible skilled care, Medicaid funding for eligible residents, or direct payment. Mr. Benjamin Friedman serves as the administrator.

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Laurel Circle

100 Monroe St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Overview of Laurel Circle

Overlooking the tranquil community of Bridgewater, NJ, the Laurel Circle is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. A wide array of beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can acquire the utmost care and support that they deserve.

The community is committed to offering classic amenities and services including basic cable tv, fitness center, library, telephone service, business office services, dining services, garage parking, general store, handyman services, and rehabilitative services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. With Laurel Circle, seniors are assured of a worthwhile living experience.

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Overview of Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center

Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Trenton, located on Brunswick Avenue in New Jersey, is a facility that truly exemplifies excellence in care. Avant provides rehabilitation services, pulmonary services, physician services, and a host of other amenities to ensure residents have everything they need to heal and recover. Their staff’s dedication and expertise make them an exceptional place for residents to recover and heal.

The facility has a beautiful patio where residents can enjoy fresh air and sunshine, as well as Wi-Fi and cable to stay connected with loved ones. Avant also has a registered dietitian on staff to ensure that residents receive proper nutrition, and a beautician and barber to help them look and feel their best. The home’s dynamic and bilingual staff can communicate with residents in their preferred language, making them feel more at home. Whether you or a loved one needs short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center is an outstanding choice for quality care and compassionate support.

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Overview of The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury

The Elms Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cranbury is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Cranbury, New Jersey, offering hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide nursing support around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or end of life illness. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. This combination may suit a family whose needs include skilled nursing, comfort focused support, or temporary respite.

The community has 120 beds, with private and semi private rooms available. A private room gives one resident an individual living space, while a semi private room means sharing accommodations with another resident. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Subacute rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support residents receiving therapy during recovery within the community. Dining includes personalized menus, in suite room service, and a Morning Breakfast program. Two patios offer outdoor spaces for residents to use, while an on site beauty salon, religious services, cultural programs, and daily recreation programming provide specific activities and services within the community.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help an eligible resident cover a longer stay, Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows care to be funded directly. Mr. Yosef Gerson serves as administrator, and Cranbury Snf Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth, NJ, provides nursing home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care supports long term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care serves residents receiving end of life care, and the range of ongoing nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, and short term services may suit a resident whose care needs or stay length vary.

The community has 128 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4h per resident per day. That represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services and a subacute rehabilitation program support recovery focused care, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Alzheimer’s and dementia care is available for residents who need care tailored to cognitive impairment. Dining takes place in a restaurant setting designed for social interaction, giving residents a meal setting where they can dine around others. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can cover 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. Shlomo Karelitz serves as the administrator.

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Excel Care At Egg Harbor

6818 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Overview of Excel Care at Egg Harbor

Egg Harbor Care and Rehabilitation Center operates Excel Care at Egg Harbor, a 120-bed facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, under administrator Derrick Henry. The community offers 24-hour skilled nursing, short-term respite stays, rehabilitation therapies, and specialized palliative and hospice care focusing on comfort and symptom management. Current occupancy sits at 98%, indicating high bed utilization and limited immediate room openings.

Daily nursing logs reflect an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes of direct care per resident. Accepted payment sources include private funds, Medicare for eligible short-term skilled treatment, and Medicaid for long-term residential coverage.

Interested families looking for short-term caregiver relief, intensive rehabilitation, or specialized end-of-life nursing support can reach out to Excel Care at Egg Harbor to check bed availability or discuss financial planning.

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Overview of Excel Care at the Pines

Excel Care at the Pines offers nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and clinical support for people with serious or life limiting illness.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure who need therapy before returning to their usual setting.

The community also has clinical capabilities and a hospice and palliative care program, so families can access those services within the facility. With 151 beds, the home has more than 150 residents and staff, along with the scale that typically supports more programming.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Excel Care at the Pines is administered by Jason Chadwick and operated by Eastern Pines Care And Rehabilitation Center. The range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and respite services can suit a resident whose needs require short term support, ongoing nursing care, or comfort focused care in one setting.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Nursing Homes in New Jersey at a glance

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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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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 327 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.