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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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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 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.
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
Welcoming seniors with a serene atmosphere, Alaris Health at Belgrove is an exceptional senior living community located in Kearny, NJ, that offers a warm, supportive, and uplifting environment for post-hospitalization short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents alike. The experienced, dedicated, and compassionate team ensures that the needs of every resident are fully met, treating each individual as a valued member of the community family.
The community offers nearly complete services for its residents, from therapies, clinical care, respiratory care, dementia, hospice, psychiatric, and dental services, ensuring that every little aspect is being taken care of. Top-tier care is also provided, encompassing the complex clinical services essential for long-term residents and post-hospital rehabilitation patients. With Alaris Health at Belgrove commitment to excellence, seniors can receive specialized care in a comfortable, convenient, and compassionate environment.
Greenwood House Senior Healthcare is a non-profit organization with a storied past dating back to 1939. With a mission-based approach, they welcome people of all faiths and strive to create a warm and supportive environment where residents can feel at home. At Greenwood House, residents can access an array of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living. From respite care for short-term stays to specialized care for conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s disease, Greenwood House has the expertise and resources to cater to various health needs. They also offer therapies and home health aid to provide comprehensive support for their residents.
Beyond the exceptional care, Greenwood House also delivers a spectrum of conveniences to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From a library, salon, and coffee shop to a gift shop and billiard room, residents can socialize, unwind, and immerse oneself in meaningful activities. The professional staff also renders social services and health assessments to ensure that residents receive the personalized care they need whenever, wherever.
Aspen Hills Healthcare Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Pemberton, NJ. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Nursing home care supports ongoing residential care, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.
There are 204 beds. Aspen Hills is therefore a larger community, with more residents, staff, and programming across the setting. Rehabilitation includes short-term rehab and the SMART Rehab program, giving a resident therapy-focused care during recovery, along with long-term care and follow-up; the range may be a good fit for a resident who needs memory support or skilled nursing and may later require a different level of care within the community.
Restaurant-style menu selections let residents order meals from available options. Medicaid is accepted when a resident qualifies for that coverage, giving families a payment option for care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time assigned to each resident, and Chaim Ribiat serves as administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 42 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips.
Cranbury Center is a nursing home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses symptoms during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
Short term rehabilitation and orthopedic rehabilitation support recovery after an illness, injury, or procedure, while long term care provides an ongoing nursing setting. IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and audiology care are also available for residents whose care plans require those services. With nursing and memory care offered in the same community, Cranbury Center may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move to a different community.
Cranbury Center has 154 beds, with private and semiprivate rooms available. A private room provides a single living space, while a semiprivate room accommodates shared living. Restaurant style dining includes in room dining and a café with always available menu options; gardens and courtyards provide outdoor space, and salon and barber services are available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services and transportation are available, giving residents access to those services without arranging them independently. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicaid can help cover a long stay when personal savings may not be sufficient, Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly. Mr. Daniel Schwartz serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by 292 Applegarth Road Operations.
Silver Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Cherry Hill, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the secure memory care unit provides supervision in a setting designed for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Short-term rehabilitation is available for residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, with rehabilitation services provided on site.
The community has 256 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming. Private rooms offer a single private living space, while semi-private rooms suit someone who prefers to share a room with a companion. Total nurse staffing is 4h 26m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.
A certified vent unit supports residents who require ventilator care. The behavioral wellness unit provides a designated setting for residents receiving behavioral health support. Meals are developed by an in-house chef and nutritional team, with menus planned around both taste and nutritional needs, while the beauty salon and barber provide on-site grooming services. Mr. Darren Fox serves as administrator, and The Silvercare operates the community. Silver Healthcare Center may be a good fit for a resident living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.
Overview of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Toms River, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may suit someone whose needs include ongoing nursing oversight and rehabilitation services.
Opened in 2005, the center has 128 beds. Its 87% occupancy rate means most, but not all, beds were occupied at the time measured. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Rehabilitative services and subacute care are available for residents who need rehabilitation or medical support following an acute health event. Dining is led by Chef James Green and features locally sourced, fresh ingredients, while the salon and spa on site gives residents access to personal care services within the community. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Mr. Andrew Shawn serves as the administrator, and Ocean Convalescent Center operates the community.
Health Center at Galloway is a nursing home in Galloway Township, New Jersey. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the community may be a good fit for a family seeking a nursing home that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.
The home has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident.
Galloway Nursing & Rehab operates the community, with Ms. Susan Shaffer serving as administrator. Services include primary care, behavioral health, urgent care, emergency care, orthopedic care, and surgical services, giving people receiving care there access to several clinical service areas through the center.
Overview of Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center runs four types of care in Barnegat, NJ, on a nursing home license: hospice care, respite care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. The residential side carries the long stays, and the licensed track takes a resident whose clinical needs do not let up. Hospice arrives when treatment decisions stop being the question and the day itself becomes the question. Palliative care does comfort work while treatment is still going, which is different in proposition.
Some families book respite a week every quarter of the year, built into the year rather than triggered by a crisis. Rehabilitation supports post-acute recovery, including a new hip that needs weeks of work with stiff in reach. The center holds 116 beds.
Medicare applies once a hospital admission qualifies the stay. Medicaid steps in where savings will not carry a longer stay, and private funds are taken as well.
Each resident is credited with 3 hours and 52 minutes of nursing a day, and coverage holds through every hour. The staff includes a doctor, and Mr. Arthritis Frisch administers the center for Bernegat Nursing and Rehab. All of which suits a family wanting steady nursing plus a short respite or post-acute stretch.
Overview of ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (voorhees)
Promedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vorhees, New Jersey, provides one of the most trusted facilities that deliver exceptional care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with refined hospitality. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. The nursing center maintains its residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.
Promedica’s services are focused on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, housekeeping, scheduled activities, engaging programs, social clubs, and religious services. Its comprehensive medical programs include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), registered nurses available, a nutritionist, and individualized care plans.
Overview of Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Forest Hill for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. An excellent nursing home that offers a friendly atmosphere because of the staff who are able to provide empathy and compassion to its residents. Forest Hill is the ideal home for seniors or their families who are looking for an environment that is resident-friendly or can allow residents to maintain a level of individuality and conquer independence. Forest Hill management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied. Residents are provided a list of rehabilitative and skilled nursing services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy; long-term care such as respite care, chronic pain management, and 24-hour nursing; specialty care including orthopedic care, IV therapy, and post-op rehab needs.
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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