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Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 298 nursing homes in New Jersey using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around New Jersey

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

230 facilities compared · CMS & NJ Dept. of Health data

Fellowship Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Basking Ridge
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 125
Rank #471 / 561
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #157 / 496
+12%
5.83
Facility 5.83
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #10 / 294
+57%+50%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #1 / 296
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #1 / 296
-58-
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 47
Rank #477 / 640
Brian Lawrence
$51.2M
Facility $51.2M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #4 / 292
$21.7M
Facility $21.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #8 / 292
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #281 / 292
315356
Peace Care St. Ann’s
NH
ADC
Jersey City (Greenville)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #131 / 496
+15%
4.07
Facility 4.07
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #69 / 294
+170%+5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #52 / 296
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 296
-108-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 47
Rank #51 / 640
Peace Care Inc
$16.6M
Facility $16.6M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #75 / 292
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #107 / 292
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #212 / 292
315413
Brighton Gardens of Edison
NH
AL
HC
MC
Edison (Oak Tree Road)
118
Facility 118
NJ AVG 125
Rank #288 / 561
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #93 / 496
+18%
4.90
Facility 4.90
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #28 / 294
+93%+26%
$33.4k
Facility $33.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #224 / 297
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #113 / 296
8.5
Facility 8.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #274 / 296
125A+
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 47
Rank #198 / 640
Tracey Borges
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #180 / 292
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #203 / 292
53.2%
Facility 53.2%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #212 / 292
315351
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
Hazlet (3325)
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 125
Rank #106 / 561
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #230 / 496
+5%
3.25
Facility 3.25
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #221 / 294
-56%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #125 / 296
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #79 / 296
-148-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 47
Rank #163 / 640
Hazlet Garden Group, LLC
$20.9M
Facility $20.9M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #93 / 292
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #95 / 292
28.5%
Facility 28.5%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #150 / 292
315314
Complete Care at Woodlands
NH
AL
IL
MC
Plainfield (Woodland Avenue)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
--
3.79
Facility 3.79
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #111 / 294
-43%-2%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #87 / 296
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 296
-7-
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 47
Rank #368 / 640
Pc Holdings 2 LLC
$14.0M
Facility $14.0M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #205 / 292
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #193 / 292
49.7%
Facility 49.7%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #114 / 292
315273
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
Wayne (Pines Lake)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #115 / 496
+16%
3.41
Facility 3.41
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #197 / 294
+72%-12%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #113 / 296
5.7
Facility 5.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #183 / 296
-108-
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 47
Rank #461 / 640
Quinto Delta LLC
$15.2M
Facility $15.2M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #184 / 292
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #182 / 292
50.4%
Facility 50.4%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #148 / 292
315234
Complete Care at Chestnut Hill
NH
HC
NC
PC
RC
Passaic
111
Facility 111
NJ AVG 125
Rank #317 / 561
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #50 / 496
+22%
3.35
Facility 3.35
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #197 / 294
-71%-14%
$41.7k
Facility $41.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #231 / 297
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #222 / 296
9.0
Facility 9.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #280 / 296
3105-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 47
Rank #51 / 640
Chestnut Hill Holdco LLC
$17.0M
Facility $17.0M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #167 / 292
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #147 / 292
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #120 / 292
315085
Jewish Home Family
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
RC
Rockleigh
196
Facility 196
NJ AVG 125
Rank #63 / 561
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #40 / 496
+23%
4.65
Facility 4.65
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #38 / 294
+31%+20%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #172 / 296
11.0
Facility 11.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #292 / 296
-187-
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 47
Rank #545 / 640
Jewish Home At Rockleigh
$34.9M
Facility $34.9M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #8 / 292
$21.2M
Facility $21.2M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #7 / 292
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #125 / 292
315473
Southern Ocean Center
NH
Manahawkin
136
Facility 136
NJ AVG 125
Rank #179 / 561
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #24 / 496
+25%
3.20
Facility 3.20
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #244 / 294
+13%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #242 / 296
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #194 / 296
-123-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #482 / 640
Harry Larkin
$17.8M
Facility $17.8M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #125 / 292
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #109 / 292
45%
Facility 45%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #125 / 292
315332
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace
NH
MC
Plainfield (Netherwood)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #216 / 496
+7%
3.48
Facility 3.48
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #178 / 294
+38%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #52 / 296
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #96 / 296
-99-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 47
Rank #163 / 640
Rivka Green
$15.0M
Facility $15.0M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #198 / 292
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #206 / 292
48.7%
Facility 48.7%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #172 / 292
315217
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
340
Facility 340
NJ AVG 125
Rank #5 / 561
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #274 / 496
0%
4.83
Facility 4.83
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #30 / 294
+36%+25%
$97.4k
Facility $97.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #263 / 297
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #292 / 296
10.0
Facility 10.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #288 / 296
1255-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 47
Rank #51 / 640
Rifka Bider
$27.4M
Facility $27.4M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #50 / 292
$13.7M
Facility $13.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #42 / 292
49.7%
Facility 49.7%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #177 / 292
315458
Job Haines Home
NH
AL
HC
NC
RC
Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue)
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 125
Rank #530 / 561
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #18 / 496
+27%
6.31
Facility 6.31
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #3 / 294
-2%+63%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #7 / 296
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #4 / 296
-38-
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 47
Rank #62 / 640
Noreen Haveron
$11.8M
Facility $11.8M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #175 / 292
$12.4M
Facility $12.4M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #62 / 292
105.4%
Facility 105.4%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #18 / 292
315392
Winchester Gardens
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 125
Rank #546 / 561
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #153 / 496
+13%
5.03
Facility 5.03
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #24 / 294
+57%+30%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #23 / 296
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #20 / 296
-25-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #482 / 640
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center
$27.3M
Facility $27.3M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #36 / 292
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #181 / 292
30%
Facility 30%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #288 / 292
315527
Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
RC
East Orange (Ampere)
185
Facility 185
NJ AVG 125
Rank #75 / 561
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #87 / 496
+18%
3.80
Facility 3.80
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #111 / 294
+7%-2%
$65.4k
Facility $65.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #247 / 297
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #251 / 296
10.3
Facility 10.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #291 / 296
-172-
66
Facility 66
NJ AVG 47
Rank #186 / 640
Joseph Rosenberg
$18.7M
Facility $18.7M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #104 / 292
$9.5M
Facility $9.5M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #136 / 292
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #222 / 292
315147
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough
NH
Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough)
129
Facility 129
NJ AVG 125
Rank #203 / 561
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #55 / 496
+21%
4.27
Facility 4.27
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #56 / 294
-29%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #113 / 296
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #69 / 296
2119A+
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 47
Rank #296 / 640
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough
$17.3M
Facility $17.3M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #76 / 292
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #72 / 292
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #164 / 292
315510
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Overview of Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Moorestown, NJ, offering long-term care, post-acute care, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour clinical oversight, nutritional services, and comprehensive therapies, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Art activities, sensory therapies, and music programs help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. A cafe, lounges, and walking paths are among the well-maintained amenities provided for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the tree-lined residential area of Moorestown, near public transportation. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its award-winning quality of care.

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Harrogate

400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overview of Harrogate
Harrogate is a senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey. It offers a vibrant lifestyle for active seniors with a variety of services and amenities. Residents can enjoy gourmet dining, wellness programs, and a full calendar of activities.

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Overview of Complete Care at Brakeley Park, LLC
Complete Care at Brakeley Park offers post-acute care, skilled nursing, long-term care, and residential care services in Phillipsburg, NJ. The facility focuses on providing a comfortable and supportive environment for recovery and rehabilitation. Their services include specialized care programs and around-the-clock nursing support.

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Overview of Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Elmer, NJ. It provides sophisticated care and a warm environment for recovery and rehabilitation. The facility emphasizes a community atmosphere with organized recreational, social, and educational activities.

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Overview of Livingston Post Acute Care
Livingston Post-Acute Care offers a unique opportunity for recovery. Patients are engaged in a quality lifestyle while receiving unrivaled clinical care and compassion. All services are dedicated to caring with a commitment to quality.

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Overview of Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health is a skilled nursing and rehabilitative care center located in Lakewood, NJ. It offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services including short-term rehabilitative therapy, skilled nursing care, post-surgical care, and long-term care. The facility combines outstanding care with luxurious accommodations for a pleasant recovery experience.

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Montclair Manor

403 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
Overview of Montclair Manor
Montclair Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Montclair, CA. It offers a range of services including healthcare administration, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. The facility is committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and compassionate environment.

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Overview of Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
McAuley Hall Health Care Center is a licensed 74-bed Skilled Nursing Facility sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It provides quality care within the Mercy Tradition of excellence and compassionate service. The facility offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and a welcoming environment for individuals in need of assistance.

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Overview of Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Raritan, NJ. It offers a comprehensive continuum of care including subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The facility is known for its warm and caring environment, where residents are treated like family.

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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 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 298 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.