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Our editorial team analyzed 327 nursing homes in NJ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NJ
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
$12.8M*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.
$11.7M*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.
91.4%*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.
$11.2M*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.
$9.2M*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.
82.2%*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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 327 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Alaris Health at West Orange, located in West Orange, New Jersey, functions as a 120-bed care community providing skilled nursing, memory care, respite stays, hospice, and palliative care. Dedicated memory care units offer secured supervision for residents prone to wandering. Clinical offerings across the facility accommodate orthopedic recovery, respiratory care, colostomy management, and various post-hospital therapies.
Daily operations are directed by administrator Ms. Olga Shneyderman and operator St Cloud Operations. Nursing staff delivers an average of 3 hours and 39 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day. Situated in an area holding a 50 walk score, the location allows residents to reach select neighborhood destinations on foot. .
Prospective representatives considering local options can contact Alaris Health at West Orange to discuss specific care capabilities, evaluate funding paths, or schedule an upcoming visit. Accepted payment structures include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds
Complete Care at Laurelton is a nursing home in Brick, NJ offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical oversight, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort alongside serious illness treatment, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.
Postacute care and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering after hospitalization or illness. Specialized programs cover orthopedic, cardiac, neuro and stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, psychology and psychiatric, and geriatric care, giving residents access to services aligned with these clinical needs. Rehabilitation is provided within the community, so recovery focused care does not require a separate rehabilitation setting.
With 180 beds, Complete Care at Laurelton is a larger community with more residents and staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Yehuda Orzel serves as the administrator. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community.
Take the next step in providing your loved ones with quality care. Located in the rural setting of Salem County, New Jersey, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate is a nursing center that provides residents with a serene and restful environment to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. Their warm and inviting atmosphere is evident and blends well with their excellent sub-acute rehabilitation services.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate is renowned for providing top-notch long-term care, with 24/7 skilled nursing available for senior residents with a wide range of complex medical conditions. This skilled nursing community accepts medicare, medicaid, most insurances, and private pay, offering flexibility and support to residents and their families.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate.
Peace Care St. Ann’s is a nursing home in Jersey City, NJ, offering adult medical day care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Here, older adults experience a comfortable lifestyle, accompanied by a nurturing and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and medication management, are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Through a faith-centered approach, the community ensures residents can live independently.
Fun events, light physical activities, and recreational opportunities encourage residents to live actively and explore interests. With well-maintained amenities and spacious living areas, residents can focus on their recovery and wellness. Restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also available in the lively neighborhood of Jersey City, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey, as it has high standards of care.
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing home care in New Providence, NJ. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 40 beds. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is assigned to each resident each day. Rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive therapy on site without arranging transportation elsewhere.
Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, aquatics facilities and outdoor walking routes provide places to exercise on site. Dining venues are available, with select meals included in the Monthly Service Package, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 63 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Arvid Agosto serves as administrator, and Lantern Hill operates the community.
Complete Care at Regent provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Hackensack, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care includes long-term support for residents who need ongoing assistance. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the home may suit someone needing ongoing nursing support or a family seeking temporary care.
The home has 180 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is assigned to each resident daily. Post-acute rehabilitation supports recovery after an acute medical event, while specialized programs address needs associated with chronic conditions.
Restaurant-style, dietician-approved meals give residents dining service with dietary oversight in a restaurant-style setting. A salon and spa provide personal-care services on site, while daily activities, live entertainment and tailored recreation offer scheduled ways to take part in leisure programming. Complete Care at Regent accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private pay, and Mr. Moshe Gottesman serves as the administrator.
Complete Care at Ocean Grove provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Ocean Grove, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer ongoing support and licensed nursing care for residents with medical needs. Hospice care centers on comfort, while palliative care addresses symptoms linked to serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
Post-acute rehabilitation and short-term rehab support recovery after an illness or injury. Clinical programs include orthopedic and post-surgical, cardiac, neuro and stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, and psychology and psychiatric care, so residents can receive support focused on these needs. The community has 147 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public and direct-payment options for covered or self-funded care. Joseph Stern serves as the administrator. The range of short-term rehabilitation, ongoing nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite services may make Complete Care at Ocean Grove a good fit for someone whose care needs include recovery support or longer-term medical care.
Complete Care at Monmouth provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care in Long Branch, NJ. Around the clock nursing care supports residents who need ongoing clinical attention, while hospice focuses on comfort for people with terminal illness and palliative care addresses comfort and symptoms associated with serious illness. Respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The facility has 120 beds. Postacute care and rehabilitation programs include orthopedic and postsurgical care, cardiac care, neuro and stroke care, pulmonary care, renal care, bariatric care, and psychology and psychiatric care. Someone recovering after surgery, a hospital stay, or an acute medical event can receive rehabilitation services within the facility instead of arranging a separate rehabilitation setting.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 3h 38m per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Mr. Chaim Kesserman serves as the administrator, and the combination of postacute rehabilitation and respite care may suit someone who needs recovery support or a short term stay while a caregiver is unavailable.
Overview of Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Based in the area of Mercerville, NJ, Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a dependable senior care provider, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. The community provides its residents with a beautiful healing environment with carefully curated accommodations and thoughtful amenities. Here, residents are provided with a wide array of healthcare services, including rehabilitative therapy, skilled nursing care, post-surgical care, long-term care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as respite and palliative care.
The community guarantees a comfortable and a quick recovery process with the support of various activities, designed to provide the stimulation and engagement that residents need to flourish and thrive. An excellent culinary team is also available to offer a great selection of delicious and health-conscious meals that provides them the strength they need during their healing journey. With comprehensive support and convenient services, the community warrants residents a truly improved quality of life.
In Blackwood, NJ, Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center is licensed for memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. That fits a resident who needs steady nursing or memory support. It also fits a family looking for a short stay while whoever normally provides the care is away or mending.
Both nursing tracks deliver ongoing clinical support. Memory care comes as supervision inside a secured setting, for somebody at risk of wandering off. Palliative care targets comfort, and the relief of symptoms a serious illness brings.
Rehabilitation services run for a resident working to get function back after illness or injury. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay all apply, whether a family is using public benefits, covered skilled care following a hospital stay, or paying directly.
The center has 300 beds. Per resident, 3 hours and 44 minutes of nursing go into a day. A Walk Score of 64 means some errands finish on foot, so losing the car does not cut off every nearby destination. Moshe Weissman is the administrator.
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.
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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.
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.
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