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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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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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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. 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 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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Voorhees
NH
SNF
Voorhees
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #13 / 270
+20%
3.80
Facility 3.80
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #107 / 283
C- -62%-2%
$84.8k
Facility $84.8k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #249 / 288
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #180 / 287
4.2
Facility 4.2
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #180 / 287
1117-
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 51
Rank #243 / 325
1086 Dumont Circle Opco LLC
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #196 / 256
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #133 / 256
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #43 / 256
315500
North Cape Center
NH
North Cape May (North Wildwood)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
85.0% +4%
3.25
Facility 3.25
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B+ -4%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #134 / 287
6.3
Facility 6.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #204 / 287
-102-
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 51
Rank #268 / 325
700 Town Bank Road Operations LLC
$13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #175 / 256
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #193 / 256
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #189 / 256
315350
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Paramus
123
Facility 123
NJ AVG 143
Rank #241 / 303
91.9% +13%
3.40
Facility 3.40
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
B -8%-12%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #166 / 287
11.0
Facility 11.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #283 / 287
-113-
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 51
Rank #266 / 325
-
$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #135 / 256
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #91 / 256
55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #66 / 256
315129
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Hillsborough
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 143
Rank #50 / 303
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4.49
Facility 4.49
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #45 / 283
B- +116%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #134 / 287
9.5
Facility 9.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #275 / 287
-36-
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 51
Rank #194 / 325
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #102 / 256
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #108 / 256
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #128 / 256
315425
Aristacare At Whiting
NH
MC
SNF
Whiting
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 143
Rank #68 / 303
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #190 / 270
-5%
3.30
Facility 3.30
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
C+ +39%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #242 / 287
7.8
Facility 7.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #251 / 287
-139-
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 51
Rank #186 / 325
Aristacare At Whiting, LLC
$17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #110 / 256
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #92 / 256
51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #87 / 256
315309
Complete Care At Harborage Llc
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
North Bergen
247
Facility 247
NJ AVG 143
Rank #22 / 303
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #128 / 270
+6%
3.22
Facility 3.22
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
C+ +35%-17%
$27.4k
Facility $27.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #149 / 287
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #141 / 287
2214-
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 51
Rank #194 / 325
Complete Care At Harborage LLC$24.8M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$16.9M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.68.1%*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.315307
Trinitas Hospital
NH
SNF
Elizabeth
124
Facility 124
NJ AVG 143
Rank #157 / 303
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #197 / 270
-8%
4.56
Facility 4.56
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #40 / 283
- +15%+18%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 287
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #34 / 287
-93-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 51
Rank #91 / 325
Trinitas Regional Medical Center---315442
Peace Care St. Ann’s
NH
ADC
SNF
Jersey City (Greenville)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #107 / 270
+9%
4.09
Facility 4.09
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #72 / 283
C+ +170%+5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #48 / 287
6.8
Facility 6.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 287
-106-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 51
Rank #37 / 325
Peace Care St Ann's
$16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #133 / 256
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #84 / 256
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #64 / 256
315413
Alaris Health At West Orange
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
West Orange
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
88.3% +9%
3.64
Facility 3.64
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #146 / 283
B- +38%-6%
$64.4k
Facility $64.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #198 / 288
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #98 / 287
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #160 / 287
3106-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 51
Rank #166 / 325
St Cloud Operations LLC
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #201 / 256
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #251 / 256
14.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 14.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #250 / 256
315449
Complete Care At Laurelton, Llc
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Brick
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 143
Rank #68 / 303
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #232 / 270
-19%
3.33
Facility 3.33
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
C- -69%-14%
$163.1k
Facility $163.1k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #188 / 288
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #242 / 287
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #157 / 287
2118-
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 51
Rank #318 / 325
Complete Care At Laurelton, LLC
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #190 / 256
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #195 / 256
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #168 / 256
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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Voorhees

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Voorhees is a 120-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation home at 1086 Dumont Circle in Voorhees, New Jersey. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding suburban neighborhood scores 26 out of 100 for walkability, indicating a car-dependent location where families will generally rely on vehicles or transit for errands.

A short-term therapy orientation defines the daily operational footprint, with individual stays averaging about 27 days. This quick turnaround supports a population coming off hospital visits alongside residents requiring ongoing clinical support, keeping the building’s occupancy running close to full capacity. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 4 hours and 6 minutes of daily nursing care per resident, with nurse aides providing 2 hours and 26 minutes of that total to manage dedicated tracks for cardiac, oncology, pulmonary, diabetic, stroke, neurological, and orthopedic recovery.

State oversight documentation reveals a multi-year history of inspection themes focused on staffing consistency, care planning, and environmental safety, followed by noticeable tracking improvements. More recent regulatory visits noted better compliance metrics for infection control and privacy practices, and the property maintains a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families evaluating local short-term therapy or transitional care programs can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a suburban campus that provides extensive clinical nursing hours and specialized post-hospital medical tracks, balanced against completed corrections in historical staffing and safety planning.

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North Cape Center

700 Town Bank Road, North Cape May, NJ 08204
Overview of North Cape Center

North Cape Center is a nursing home in North Cape May, NJ. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing oversight and assistance with daily needs for residents who require continuing support, so the community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs extend beyond occasional help at home. It has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to fund care. Ms. Jennifer Hess serves as administrator. 700 Town Bank Road Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center

Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Paramus, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and other specialized care. With its cozy and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort throughout their stay. Exceptional services, including well-balanced dining options, recreational activities, beauty services, and transportation to medical appointments, are also provided, so residents can focus on their recovery. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, individualized care plans are also developed based on residents’ needs and preferences.

Gardening, cooking club, and educational series are just some of the activities that aims to encourage learning among residents and help them maintain their holistic wellness. State-of-the-art therapy gym, large outdoors, and multipurpose areas also foster interactions and relaxation. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is conveniently located near the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its dedication to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Hillsborough, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 200 beds, with private and semi private rooms so a resident can have a room alone or share with another person. Subacute rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery. Its palliative care program focuses on comfort for people with serious illness. Multiple care services may make Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center a suitable fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Administrator Mr. Pinchas Goldblatt leads the community’s day to day operations.

A beauty and barber shop, library with computer stations, courtyard and garden, and solariums give residents places for personal care, reading, computer use, and outdoor time. Scheduled activities include cooking club, exercise groups, garden club, arts and crafts, and trivia, offering regular ways to pursue hobbies, exercise, and social interests. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center opened in 1954.

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Overview of Aristacare at Whiting

Aristacare at Whiting provides skilled nursing and memory care in Whiting, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone living with dementia who also needs skilled nursing care.

With 180 beds, Aristacare at Whiting accommodates more residents and staff and usually offers more programming than a smaller community. Private and semi private suites give residents the choice of an individual room or a shared living arrangement. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services on site.

Short term rehabilitation and subacute care support a temporary stay focused on rehabilitation. Long term care serves residents who need ongoing skilled nursing support. Cultural programs and specialty programs add scheduled activities connected to those specific offerings.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Mr. Yisroel Silver serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Complete Care at Harborage

Complete Care at Harborage is an SNF in North Bergen, New Jersey, that serves patients needing post-acute rehabilitation and short-term recovery care. It’s owned by Complete Care At Harborage and operates a 247-bed community that runs at about 87 percent occupancy. Residents typically stay around 37 days on average. This reflects a population focused on rehabilitation and recovery rather than long-term placement.

Specialized clinical programs are facility strengths. Ventilator support, cardiac care, neuro and stroke rehabilitation, pulmonary care, bariatric care, and psychology/psychiatric services are offered, making the home suitable for patients recuperating from serious medical events or those with complex medical needs. Respite care and short-term rehab complements the clinical menu, giving families flexible options for momentary stays. Significant is nursing support, with 3 hours 16 minutes of total nursing care per resident day. Registered nurses spend 49 minutes per resident daily, nurse aides provide 2 hours 14 minutes, and licensed practical nurses another 34 minutes. That depth of staffing means patients can readily access trained clinical support during their stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so most families can find a fitting payment route. Located on River Road in North Bergen, the area scores 42 for walkability. This implies some local errands are walkable, but visiting families will mostly rely on driving to get to nearby destinations.

State inspections focus on infection control protocols, medication administration practices, and staffing ratio compliance, areas where Complete Care at Harborage has worked to uphold and solidify its standards.

For families seeking recovery-focused skilled nursing care, the combination of specialized programs, consistent staffing, and post-acute focus makes the facility a pragmatic choice.

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Trinitas Hospital

655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Overview of Trinitas Hospital
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service health care facility serving Eastern and Central Union counties. It offers a wide range of services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, sleep disorders, women's health, wound care, and mental health services. The hospital is committed to providing quality and excellence in patient care.

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Peace Care St. Ann’s

198 Old Bergen Rd #2622, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Overview of Peace Care St. Ann’s

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.

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Overview of Alaris Health at West Orange

Alaris Health at West Orange is a 120-bed nursing home on Brook End Drive in West Orange, New Jersey. Managed by administrator Olga Shneyderman and operated by St Cloud Operations LLC, the facility accepts funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area scores 50 out of 100 for walkability, which means the location is moderately pedestrian-friendly, with some errands achievable on foot and others requiring a vehicle.

Short-term recovery stays average about 74 days, and the building frequently operates at its full bed capacity. This shorter timeframe highlights an emphasis on transitional, post-acute care and therapies rather than permanent placement. To manage this clinical load, round-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 4 hours and 47 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. This care time breaks down into 46 minutes from registered nurses, 30 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 23 minutes from nurse aides, who coordinate general rehabilitation alongside specialized high-flow ventilator support, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), renal treatments, stroke care, memory care, and hospice.

Official evaluation files from state health departments show that inspections have frequently flagged issues related to resident skin integrity monitoring, general care protocols, environmental safety, documentation accuracy, and infection control. When reviewing the facility’s broad regulatory dataset, the center maintains an overall citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Prospective representatives evaluating area nursing options or short-term therapy placements can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a moderately walkable suburban campus that provides continuous clinical staffing and specialized high-flow ventilator programs, balanced against historical progress in skin integrity monitoring, safety protocols, and documentation tracking.

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Overview of Complete Care at Laurelton

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.

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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.