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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 Masonic Village at Burlington
Masonic Village at Burlington is a senior living community located on 450 acres of beautiful wooded grounds. It offers a variety of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Rehabilitation services. The community is designed for vibrant, active seniors looking to live their best lives.

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Overview of Riverview Estates Rehab and Senior Living Center
Riverview Estates Rehabilitation and Senior Living is a senior living facility located in Riverton, NJ. It offers a range of services including long-term care, assisted living, and short-term rehabilitation. The facility is known for its compassionate care and welcoming environment overlooking the Delaware River.

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Overview of Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital is an established physical rehabilitation hospital that offers a wide range of acute and subacute physical rehabilitation services and programs on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. The facility focuses on providing care that helps patients return home and regain their independence. With over 50 years of experience, the hospital is committed to optimizing care and treatment for each patient.

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Monroe Village Assisted Living

One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Monroe Village Assisted Living
Monroe Village is a full-service continuing care retirement community located in Monroe Township, NJ. It offers a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle with various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Residents enjoy a range of amenities and activities designed to foster connections and engagement.

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Overview of Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/the Meadows at Lawrence
Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility providing post acute care and long term care to communities throughout Central Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania. The center focuses on offering the highest quality subacute rehabilitation and long-term care in an atmosphere of love and respect. It provides 24-hour skilled nursing services and structured daily activities designed to meet the needs of those with memory impairment.

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Green Hill

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill
Green Hill is an award-winning Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in West Orange, New Jersey. It offers a premium continuum of care, allowing residents to transition in place without relocating to unfamiliar settings. The community provides independent living, assisted living, short-term care, and long-term care services.

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Overview of Job Haines Home for Aged People
Job Haines Home for Aged People is a senior living facility that offers Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Sub-Acute Rehabilitation, Respite Care, and Home Care. It has a long-standing reputation for providing quality care and has been serving the community for 125 years. The facility is recognized for its exceptional services and commitment to the well-being of its residents.

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Overview of Chestnut Hill Residences by Complete Care
Chestnut Hill Residences by Complete Care offers assisted living services in Passaic, NJ. The facility provides a range of care options including post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Residents enjoy nutritious meals and a supportive environment focused on their well-being.

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Overview of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is a 5-Star rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Freehold, New Jersey. It offers a variety of services, including intensive subacute rehabilitation therapy and compassionate long-term care. The facility is conveniently located near CentraState Medical Center and provides a warm and supportive environment for residents.

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Overview of Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation

Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation is a 186-bed Long Term Care Facility at 214 West Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Administrated by Mr. Yaakov Fisher and owned by Royal Suites Care Center, LLC, the facility is licensed (License Number 018254) with active status through December 31, 2025. Royal Suites Health Care offers a residential environment with accommodations and amenities.

Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation is a medium-capacity home offering a balance of services and community atmosphere. The facility has an occupancy rate of 88 percent (163 occupied beds of 186 total), in line with New Jersey average. The facility offers Rehabilitation Services, Respite Care, Short-Term Rehab, and Skilled Nursing. Additional services include Rehabilitative Therapy, Skilled Nursing Care, Post-Surgical Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, and Respite and Palliative Care. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Meals included.

The New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducted inspections. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, identified no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with deficiencies in staffing levels, infection control, emergency preparedness, and food handling. Prior reports noted issues with maintaining required nurse staffing ratios, incomplete vaccination records, and lapses in infection prevention practices, as well as fire safety and equipment maintenance concerns. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for one in September 2021 where staffing deficiencies were substantiated. The facility’s inspection history suggests some improvement over time, with recent surveys showing compliance.

Families should ask directly about corrective actions taken following staffing, infection control, and emergency preparedness deficiencies cited in earlier inspections.

Contact Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation

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.