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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

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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.
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.
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Neptune
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #213 / 270
-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 #62 / 287
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #56 / 287
-87-
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 51
Rank #146 / 325
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
Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Cape May Court House
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 143
Rank #68 / 303
41.1%
Facility 41.1%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #266 / 270
-49%
3.81
Facility 3.81
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #107 / 283
C- -55%-2%
$83.2k
Facility $83.2k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #247 / 288
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 287
4.5
Facility 4.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #118 / 287
174-
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 51
Rank #161 / 325
County Of Cape May
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #234 / 256
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #44 / 256
125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #5 / 256
315294
Excel Care At The Pines
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Atlantic City
151
Facility 151
NJ AVG 143
Rank #118 / 303
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #193 / 270
-6%
3.25
Facility 3.25
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
A- +70%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #68 / 287
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #126 / 287
-115-
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 51
Rank #97 / 325
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
Alaris Health At Kearny
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Kearny
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #93 / 270
+10%
3.39
Facility 3.39
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
B+ -16%-13%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #98 / 287
8.7
Facility 8.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #160 / 287
-107-
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 51
Rank #318 / 325
West Hudson Sub Acute Care Center, LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #193 / 256
$518.3kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $518.3kFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #256 / 256
4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #256 / 256
315192
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
NH
AL
PC
RC
SNF
Cedar Grove
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 143
Rank #96 / 303
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #162 / 270
+2%
4.96
Facility 4.96
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #28 / 283
- +44%+28%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #265 / 287
10.5
Facility 10.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #270 / 287
2141-
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 51
Rank #140 / 325
Cg Healthcare, LLC
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #80 / 256
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #252 / 256
8.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 8.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #252 / 256
315357
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
NH
AL
IL
MC
New Providence
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 143
Rank #290 / 303
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #29 / 270
+17%
6.42
Facility 6.42
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #6 / 283
- +61%+65%
$21.6k
Facility $21.6k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #5 / 287
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 287
138-
63
Facility 63
NJ AVG 51
Rank #131 / 325
Lantern Hill, Inc
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #247 / 256
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #15 / 256
224.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 224.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #1 / 256
315523
Hunterdon Care Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Flemington
185
Facility 185
NJ AVG 143
Rank #65 / 303
91.9%
Facility 91.9%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #60 / 270
+13%
3.53
Facility 3.53
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
C- -20%-9%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #187 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 287
1170-
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 51
Rank #60 / 325
Prime Care Health, LLC
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #55 / 256
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #55 / 256
49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #113 / 256
315226
Complete Care At Orange Park
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
East Orange
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 143
Rank #37 / 303
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #149 / 270
+3%
3.92
Facility 3.92
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #90 / 283
B+ -45%+1%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #180 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #80 / 287
-181-
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 51
Rank #108 / 325
Complete Care At East Orange LLC
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #54 / 256
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #60 / 256
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #140 / 256
315178
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
NH
SNF
East Orange
122
Facility 122
NJ AVG 143
Rank #163 / 303
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #62 / 270
+13%
3.22
Facility 3.22
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B+ -22%-17%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 287
5.7
Facility 5.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #177 / 287
-112-
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 51
Rank #120 / 325
Brookhaven Health Care Center
$14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #160 / 256
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #95 / 256
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #39 / 256
315268
Daughters Of Israel Pleasant Valley Home
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
West Orange
303
Facility 303
NJ AVG 143
Rank #7 / 303
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #268 / 270
-58%
4.17
Facility 4.17
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #62 / 283
B- +32%+7%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #166 / 287
6.5
Facility 6.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #169 / 287
-104-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 51
Rank #166 / 325
Daughters Of Israel
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #183 / 256
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #76 / 256
74.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #15 / 256
315029

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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 Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits at 4 Moore Road in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. It’s a 180-bed nursing home. Walk Score puts the area at 51, moderately walkable, so a handful of errands are doable on foot.

Right now 74 of those 180 beds are filled. That’s a 41% occupancy rate, well under a building running near capacity. Nurse aides handle most of the hands-on time: about 2 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses log closer to 19 minutes.

The facility runs rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab, all backed by staff around the clock. That points toward residents recovering from surgery, an injury, or a hospital stay more than residents settling in long-term. There’s an atrium dining room. A full calendar of activities and local field trips keeps days occupied, and a beauty and barber salon handles the basics. Weekly religious services are held on-site. A 24/7 concierge is on hand, along with out-of-facility transportation, computer labs, and free cable and Wi-Fi.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here. Inspections have tended to center on infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, and care planning and documentation. The rehab focus, the staffing pattern, and the open capacity together point to a facility built for a recovery window more than one built for open-ended nursing care.

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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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Overview of Alaris Health at Kearny

Owned by West Hudson Sub Acute, Alaris Health at Kearny is a 120-bed nursing home in Kearny, New Jersey. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. With an 89 percent occupancy rate, the home is typically near full census and serves a mix of residents staying 211 days on average.

Daily nursing care averages 4 hours 10 minutes per resident, anchored by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This level of staffing indicates a diligent approach to direct resident support. The facility’s location on Bergen Avenue places it in an area scored at a 3 for walkability. Instead of being walkable, most errands and visits will then require a car.

State surveys have assessed the facility across themes of resident safety, accommodations for individual preferences, care planning rigor, and life safety compliance. Earlier surveys from 2021 and 2022 found the facility meeting long-term care and infection control standards. Active attention to survey findings is part of daily operations, as with all nursing homes.

For families contemplating Alaris Health at Kearny, touring in person will paint a clear picture of its setting and level of existing daily support.

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Overview of Alaris Health at Cedar Grove

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is a 170-bed nursing home owned and operated by CG Healthcare LLC. The facility maintains an average occupancy level around 83 percent, managing a 107-day typical stay that signals a balance of long-term nursing care and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. Financial operations process standard private-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options. Geographically, the property features a walkability score of 56 out of 100, which means visiting guests can manage some standard local errands on foot while most outings will require a vehicle.

Daily nursing rosters confirm that the building provides an impressive average of 6 hours and 6 minutes of direct care per resident each day, with registered nurses handling 57 minutes and nurse aides covering 3 hours and 2 minutes of the floor. This heavy care presence backs up a wide range of clinical programs, including on-site dialysis, high-flow ventilator services, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), stroke recovery, and cardiac care.

Prospective representatives evaluating area subacute recovery options or heavy long-term clinical placements can examine these state registries to weigh the provider’s capabilities. The public documentation describes an active, well-staffed nursing environment that features extensive medical equipment and notable daily caregiver hours, balanced against historical regulatory corrections.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Lantern Hill

Accepting Medicare and private pay to give families many coverage routes, Continuing Care at Lantern Hill is a 40-bed skilled nursing home in New Providence, New Jersey. With a 95 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay length of 102 days, the home owned by David Mollen balances short-term rehabilitation residents and longer-term care needs.

Backed by robust daily nursing care, the home’s focus leans toward rehabilitation services. Residents average 5 hours 18 minutes of total nursing care per day, including work from registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs. That level of staffing supports recovery and ongoing medical management. The surrounding neighborhood scores 63 on the Walk Score, meaning some everyday errands are walkable, though most trips necessitate a car. Residents benefit from on-site fitness and aquatics facilities, outdoor walking routes, and dedicated dining venues where select meals are part of the monthly service package. The mix of rehabilitation focus, daily hands-on nursing care, and on-site amenities makes the home a grounded choice for those healing from hospitalization or surgery while in a residential place.

Varying findings affecting care planning, medication administration, and facility maintenance and safety systems have been identified by state inspections. Continuing Care at Lantern Hill confirmed adherence to infection control standards in its care delivery.

Families touring and contemplating the facility should ask how operational areas are managed daily. It’s a pragmatic choice for individuals convalescing from hospitalization or surgery while staying in a residential setting.

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Overview of Hunterdon Care Center

Hunterdon Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Flemington, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Palliative care adds comfort-focused support for residents managing serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community also offers rehabilitative care, short-term rehabilitation, and Alzheimer’s care. Rehabilitative services support recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, while Alzheimer’s care provides memory-focused support for residents living with the disease. The range of services may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, memory-focused care, or a temporary stay during a caregiver’s absence.

Hunterdon Care Center has 185 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 3h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay allows families to fund care directly. Prime Care Health operates the community, and Mr.. Yosef Gastfreund serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Complete Care at Orange Park

Owned by East Orange Holdco LLC, Complete Care at Orange Park is a 215-bed skilled nursing home in East Orange, New Jersey, set on Park Avenue in an average walkable neighborhood where errands and transit access are reasonably convenient. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay acceptance create several ways for families to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The facility tends to run at about 84 percent occupancy, averaging a stay duration of around 129 days. This composition mirrors a focus on post-acute rehabilitation plus active nursing care. Total nursing care averages 3 hours 44 minutes per resident day, supported by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24/7. Complete Care at Orange Park offers a broad array of clinical specialties. It has dedicated programs for orthopedic and post-surgical recovery, cardiac care, neuro and stroke recovery, pulmonary conditions, bariatric care, and psychology and psychiatric support. It also supplies ventilator support for occupants with complex respiratory needs. To support residents with varying acuity levels beyond acute care programming, the home offers respite care for families needing short-term breaks and 24-hour staffing.

Over time, inspections have evaluated environmental management, clinical documentation and medical ordering, and care coordination processes.

To learn how Complete Care at Orange Park manages operational areas and upholds standards across daily care delivery, families touring the home can inquire.

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Overview of Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in East Orange, NJ. Residents can receive licensed nursing care around the clock, along with physical, occupational and speech therapy for rehabilitation. Memory care and dementia support are also available, and respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of nursing, rehabilitation and memory support may suit a resident whose care needs include ongoing clinical supervision or recovery services.

The center has 122 beds and offers furnished private and semi-private rooms, allowing a resident to have a room alone or share with a roommate. Restaurant-style dining includes customized meal plans, so meals can be arranged around individual needs. An on-site beauty salon and barber provide grooming services within the community.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover an extended stay; private pay means the family or resident pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 13m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident.

Mr. Yehuda Green serves as administrator, and Brookhaven Health Care Center operates the community.

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Overview of Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home

Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in West Orange, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative services focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short-term support during a caregiver’s absence.

The home has 303 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time available to each resident across a day.

Short-Term Rehab provides rehabilitation services for residents recovering after illness or hospitalization. The Memory Care & Alzheimer’s Unit supports people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in a supervised setting. Hospice & Palliative Care Services, wound care management, nutritional management, a Respite Stay Option, and Metro Transport are also available, giving residents access to specialized care, short-term stays, and transportation services within the home’s programs.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Ms. Colleen Thompson serves as the administrator, and Daughters Of Israel operates the home. A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot for a resident who does not drive.

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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
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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
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 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.