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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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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.

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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.
Harrogate
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Lakewood
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 143
Rank #260 / 303
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #1 / 270
+23%
4.65
Facility 4.65
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #36 / 283
- -3%+20%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #23 / 287
2.5
Facility 2.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #29 / 287
-68-
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 51
Rank #194 / 325
Harrogate
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #251 / 256
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #57 / 256
170%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 170%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #3 / 256
315262
Complete Care At Barn Hill
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Newton
154
Facility 154
NJ AVG 143
Rank #113 / 303
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #78 / 270
+11%
3.47
Facility 3.47
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
A -62%-11%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #81 / 287
4.5
Facility 4.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #80 / 287
-139-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 51
Rank #37 / 325
Complete Care At Barn Hill LLC
$19.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #73 / 256
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #145 / 256
36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #217 / 256
315137
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
NH
RC
SNF
Cranford
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 143
Rank #50 / 303
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #38 / 270
+16%
3.49
Facility 3.49
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
A- -2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #187 / 287
6.3
Facility 6.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 287
-188-
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 51
Rank #5 / 325
Cranford Snf LLC
$23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #49 / 256
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #56 / 256
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #168 / 256
315091
Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
North Bergen (Hudson Heights)
273
Facility 273
NJ AVG 143
Rank #12 / 303
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #22 / 270
+18%
3.08
Facility 3.08
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #253 / 283
A- -1%-21%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #68 / 287
5.0
Facility 5.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #229 / 287
-263-
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 51
Rank #72 / 325
Hudsonview Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare LLC
$37.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $37.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #5 / 256
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #9 / 256
49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #113 / 256
315112
Roosevelt Care Centers
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Edison
362
Facility 362
NJ AVG 143
Rank #4 / 303
43.6%
Facility 43.6%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #263 / 270
-46%
4.53
Facility 4.53
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #45 / 283
- -38%+17%
$27.4k
Facility $27.4k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #211 / 288
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #208 / 287
6.7
Facility 6.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #213 / 287
1158A
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 51
Rank #86 / 325
Roosevelt Care Center
$29.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #18 / 256
$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #24 / 256
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #168 / 256
315039
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace
NH
MC
SNF
Plainfield (Netherwood)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #165 / 270
+1%
3.18
Facility 3.18
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
A+ +38%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #48 / 287
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #91 / 287
-99-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 51
Rank #100 / 325
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #158 / 256
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #146 / 256
48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #135 / 256
315217
Complete Care at Mercerville
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Mercerville
114
Facility 114
NJ AVG 143
Rank #209 / 303
96.5%
Facility 96.5%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #19 / 270
+19%
3.56
Facility 3.56
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #146 / 283
A- -50%-8%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #156 / 287
4.8
Facility 4.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #101 / 287
-110-
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 51
Rank #134 / 325
Complete Care At Mercerville LLC
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #186 / 256
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #201 / 256
43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #187 / 256
315094
Preferred Care At Wall
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Allenwood
135
Facility 135
NJ AVG 143
Rank #139 / 303
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #77 / 270
+11%
3.39
Facility 3.39
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
A+ -72%-12%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #42 / 287
2.8
Facility 2.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #34 / 287
-122-
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 51
Rank #324 / 325
Preferred Care At Wall
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #96 / 256
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #166 / 256
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #216 / 256
315397
Careone At Wayne
NH
AL
MC
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
101
Facility 101
NJ AVG 143
Rank #232 / 303
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #132 / 270
+6%
2.96
Facility 2.96
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #266 / 283
A+ -36%-24%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #10 / 287
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #8 / 287
-87-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 51
Rank #255 / 325
493 Black Oak Ridge Road, LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #98 / 256
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #110 / 256
47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #147 / 256
315477
New Jersey Eastern Star
NH
RC
SNF
Bridgewater
82
Facility 82
NJ AVG 143
Rank #252 / 303
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #140 / 270
+5%
4.23
Facility 4.23
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #62 / 283
A -29%+9%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #29 / 287
5.0
Facility 5.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #118 / 287
-70-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 51
Rank #166 / 325
N J Eastern Star Home
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #236 / 256
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #202 / 256
63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #32 / 256
315419

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Harrogate

400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overview of Harrogate

At 400 Locust Street in Lakewood, Harrogate combines five levels of senior care under one roof: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The Ocean County property is currently full, all 68 beds occupied. It sits in a somewhat walkable pocket of town (Walk Score 42), so a few errands are doable on foot, though most residents and visiting family will still want a car.

Nursing staff average 4 hours and 41 minutes of care per resident daily, and the building runs on around-the-clock staffing with a 24/7 emergency call system. Rehabilitation services and respite care are both available on-site. Administrator Charles Benjamin oversees the community.

Beyond direct care, Harrogate keeps residents engaged through the Living the 8 Wellness Program and a full calendar of social events and classes. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which opens up more than one path for families working out how to cover costs.

Inspection themes for Harrogate have centered on medication management, infection control, emergency preparedness, and dietary and food service. Because Harrogate spans the full spectrum from independent living to skilled nursing, it’s a fit for families who want a single address that can flex as a resident’s care needs change.

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Overview of Complete Care at Barn Hill

Complete Care at Barn Hill is a nursing home in Newton, New Jersey, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care may suit someone whose needs change over time. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and nursing home services support ongoing residence with nursing care.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support residents recovering after a medical episode and working toward their next level of function. Complete Care at Barn Hill has 154 beds, placing it in the larger community range, with more residents and staff than a smaller home.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families payment paths for covered or privately funded care, and Joseph Dickson serves as the administrator.

An 86 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Cranford, NJ offering respite care and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide residential support with licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or temporary nursing support. The community has 200 beds, a size associated with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller setting.

Private and semi private suites are available, with private suites providing individual accommodations and semi private suites supporting shared occupancy. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day, representing the total nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Short term rehabilitation, dementia care, and dialysis are among the specific programs available, giving residents access to rehabilitation services, dementia focused care, and dialysis within the community’s service offering. A fully equipped gym supports exercise and rehabilitation on site, while the enclosed patio and grounds provide outdoor space. Personalized menus, an on site beauty salon, and private or shared suites address daily dining, grooming, and room needs without relying on generic service descriptions. Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment paths to consider for covered or privately funded care. Jeffrey Lew serves as administrator, and Cranford Snf operates the community.

Contact Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Overview of Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Set in Hudson County, North Bergen, NJ, Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a trusted senior care provider that offers sub-acute rehab, long-term care, respiratory therapy, and orthopedic program. Here, residents’ needs are guaranteed to be met by compassionate assistance provided by licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The community offers a seamless continuum of care to help those recovering from various medical conditions and surgical procedures, recover successfully.

In addition to a wide array of rehabilitative and health care services, the community commits itself to providing seniors with a safe and cozy healing environment through well-appointed residences and a wide array of convenient amenities. Residents are also provided with nutritious, chef-prepared meals tailored to satisfy diverse palates and dietary requirements, ensuring they have the energy and nutrients to recover quickly. A wide array of convenient amenities are also offered to keep residents entertained and engaged.

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Overview of Roosevelt Care Centers

Situated in Edison, New Jersey, Roosevelt Care Centers is a renowned healthcare provider for seniors, offering a plethora of exceptional services. The facility is celebrated for its delightful cuisine and welcoming staff, creating a comfortable and appealing environment for residents. With a team of dedicated doctors and nurses, the center prioritizes individual needs, particularly excelling in the expertise of its physical therapy staff.

Roosevelt Care Centers goes beyond basic care, providing a variety of engaging activities to keep residents actively involved. The facility is known for offering genuine and special comfort, demonstrating a commitment that surpasses expectations. Residents can trust Roosevelt Care Centers senior living for a comprehensive and supportive healthcare experience that prioritizes both their physical well-being and overall contentment.

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AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

40 Norwood Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Overview of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

Spend your golden years with the reliable senior living community of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace located in the calm setting of Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to heal safely within its cozy premises. With a team of responsible and well-trained professionals delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, seniors let go of their worries and live in every moment of their best years.

Hone your skills and learn new hobbies through a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. With residents’ preferences and dietary needs in mind, the community prepares delightful and healthy meals for a satisfactory dining experience. AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is ideal for seniors who want to live their retirement without worries.

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Complete Care at Mercerville

2240 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Mercerville, NJ 08619
Overview of Complete Care at Mercerville

You’ll find Complete Care at Mercerville tucked away on Whitehorse Mercerville Road. It’s reasonably accessible, sitting just 4.5 miles from the city center and a quick 3-mile hop from Capital Health, which is handy for logistics. Yehuda Berman manages this 114-bed facility, and with a walkability score of 62, the neighborhood is decent enough if you’re dropping by for a visit.

Currently, 110 of the 114 beds are occupied, hovering right around 96% capacity. With an average stay of about 92 days, it’s clear the focus here is the post-acute phase; essentially a pit stop for recovery after an injury or surgery before transitioning back home, rather than a permanent residence.

Given that objective, their clinical program leans heavily into specific rehabilitation tracks. They’ve structured care around orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, cardiac, neuro/stroke, pulmonary, bariatric, and psychological services. If you’re just looking for a temporary breather, they also accommodate respite care. They run 24/7 staffing with about 3 hours and 35 minutes of nursing care per resident daily, including 30 minutes of RN time, and they have a Hoyer lift on-site for mobility support.

The physical space is functional and comfortable, complete with private suites, lounges, guest areas, courtyard gardens, and a beauty salon, plus the expected free Wi-Fi. They maintain an Active Resident Council as a mechanism for feedback, which, from a systemic standpoint, is vital for resident agency. When state inspections roll around, they tend to scrutinize the usual metrics: infection control, documentation standards, and resident rights.

Financially, the facility keeps its doors open by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re navigating the complex decision of discharge planning following a surgery or a major health event, Complete Care at Mercerville offers a structured environment built for that specific recovery trajectory.

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Preferred Care At Wall

2350 Hospital Rd, Allenwood, NJ 08720
Overview of Preferred Care at Wall

Serving the beautiful community of Wall Township, New Jersey, Preferred Care at Wall is an outstanding community offering a range of continuum of clinical care, including short-term and long-term care, respite care and hospice care. To ensure residents’ recovery is as swift and comfortable as possible, the community collaborates with seniors and their families in creating individualized care plans.

Recognizing that exceptional care comes from an outstanding team, Preferred ensures that its team of professionals has the right credentials matched with their genuine compassion towards individuals. The community features a large and expansive recovery gym, cutting-edge recovery equipment, and an array of amenities to ensure residents feel comfortable at all times. At Preferred, residents enjoy a gourmet dining experience, well-appointed, bright & airy rooms, scenic gardens & courtyard, and innovative & stimulating recreation activities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable recovery journey.

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Overview of Careone at Wayne

Careone at Wayne is a nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey, offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing care to continue within the same community.

Respite care provides short-term stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Careone at Wayne has 101 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Ms. Leeah Develez serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the library for reading and the movie theater for films without leaving the community. Restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant setting, including gourmet food. Sensory therapy and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need those programs, while palliative and hospice care support symptom-focused or end-of-life needs.

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Overview of New Jersey Eastern Star

For over six decades, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing, a fixture in Bridgewater, New Jersey, upholds a tradition of dignified, professional, and clinically expert care. The dedicated staff takes pride in fostering a compassionate, patient-centered environment for sub-acute and long-term care residents, aiming for thriving experiences in their enriching nursing community.

Offering specialized sub-acute treatments and long-term care options. The focus on individual care needs, community, and belonging ensures that residents receive personalized attention, creating a sense of peace and security in the capable and compassionate care of the New Jersey Eastern Star Home staff.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New Jersey

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 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.