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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.
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 TableNH (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.
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 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.
$15.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$10.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
67.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$7.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
53.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$16.3M*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.
$13.9M*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.
85.4%*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.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 333 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Pemberton Brown Mills Road is home to Aspen Hills Healthcare Center. It’s a 204-bed nursing home in Pemberton, New Jersey. The facility handles skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Walk Score puts the area at 42, so most errands still need a car. Right now 188 of the 204 beds are full. That’s 92% occupancy.
Residents recovering from surgery or a hospital stay can get rehabilitative therapy and post-surgical care here. Short-term rehab covers similar ground for people who don’t need a long stay. For residents who need ongoing memory support, the facility offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care. SMART Rehab, the facility’s named rehabilitation track, runs alongside these services. Nursing coverage adds up to 3 hours and 26 minutes of total care per resident each day. That time comes from RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides working shifts throughout the day.
Inspectors looking at Aspen Hills have focused on medication management and infection control. Staffing credentials and how care plans get documented come up too. Dietary service and fall prevention round out what gets reviewed.
Medicaid coverage is accepted here, a detail that matters for families planning past the private-pay stage. The facility mixes skilled nursing beds with a memory care track and short-term rehab and respite options. Some residents pass through after surgery. Others stay longer for nursing or memory care.
Complete Care at Prospect Heights is a 196-bed skilled nursing home owned by Pc Hmh Opco Holdings on Prospect Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey. It’s positioned as a post-acute rehabilitation center, with an average resident stay of 29 days, reflecting its focus on helping patients heal from hospital stays, surgery, or acute medical events. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay acceptance give families numerous routes to cover short-term recovery stays and longer-term care when needed.
The home maintains a 60 percent occupancy rate and currently houses 118 residents. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 7 minutes per resident and emphasizes diligent care during recovery. The professional team comprises registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses providing coordinated care all day. Complete Care at Prospect Heights’s service menu reflects its rehabilitation focus. It offers primary care, orthopedic and post-surgical care, cardiac programs, neurological and stroke recovery services, pulmonary care, wound management, bariatric services, and psychology or psychiatric support depending on individual needs. Short-term rehabilitation is built around helping residents regain function and independence before returning home or moving to a lower care tier. The home also provides respite care for families needing momentary placement while managing their own circumstances. The location scores 92 for walkability, ranking it in the highest category, which means visitors and mobile residents find the neighborhood very easy to navigate on foot and can access nearby shops, services, and transit with no struggle.
Environmental and staffing compliance, plus care planning and infection control protocols, are state inspections’ focus. As part of their assessment, families should plan to tour Complete Care at Prospect Heights and ask how these areas are managed and monitored.
Overview of Meadowbrook Respiratory and Nursing Center
Meadowbrook Respiratory and Nursing Center is a 130-bed nursing home located at 38 Freneau Avenue in Matawan, New Jersey. Controlled by owner Mw Snf Operations Holdings, the facility provides coverage pathways through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood offers an asset with a walkability score of 76 out of 100, indicating that local shops, services, and transit options are within easy walking distance.
The facility maintains an average occupancy level of 78 percent, with individual stays lasting roughly 82 days on average. This duration reveals a functional balance between standard long-term care and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. To support this care load, the 24-hour clinical crew provides an average of 4 hours and 17 minutes of nursing care per resident each day using a combined staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This team runs specialized mechanical ventilator units for respiratory and cardiac needs alongside subacute care and respite stays.
Historical survey files from state health departments show past citations pointing to themes in infection control, medication handling, staffing oversight, paperwork accuracy, and emergency preparedness. Subsequent reviews demonstrate an upward trend in performance as the facility implemented corrective actions. Across the building’s broader long-term regulatory record, the center holds a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Interested individuals looking into regional clinical options or ventilator rehabilitation programs can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a highly walkable small-town campus that features private and semi-private suites, outdoor spaces with a courtyard gazebo, an on-site hair salon, and religious services, balanced against completed fixes in past care documentation and infection tracking.
Overview of Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Located in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility operated under Alliance Sj Care LLC. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for arranging care. It has 114 beds, with an occupancy rate of 92%. The facility’s population has been steady. Most residents stay an average of 84 days, including those under short-term post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing.
The facility focuses on rehabilitation and subacute care, so it’s the best choice for patients recovering from a hospital stay or surgery. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident. Nurses provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and medical oversight. Specialized programs include pulmonary rehabilitation and a dedicated veterans program. Daily activities and recreation are tailored to residents’ interests.
Residents have access to amenities such as well-appointed suites; restaurant-style dining with daily menu selections; landscaped outdoor spaces, including a patio and gazebo; a library and computer room; complimentary WiFi and cable television; housekeeping and laundry service; religious services; and on-site entertainment, including local trips and outings.
During multiple review cycles, inspections identified areas for improvement in staffing consistency and care protocols. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 36. Few nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require transportation.
Careone at Hanover Township sits at 101 Whippany Road in Whippany, New Jersey, a 94-bed nursing home in a stretch of town where most errands still mean getting in a car (Walk Score 38). The facility runs close to full, with 83 of its 94 beds occupied, an 88% occupancy rate.
The service list leans toward recovery and transition. Short-term rehab and post-acute care and rehab sit alongside respite stays, home care, and palliative and hospice services, with staff on site around the clock. On the nursing side, residents get close to four hours of total nursing care per day. Registered nurses account for 43 minutes of that, nurse aides nearly two hours, and LPNs 54 minutes.
Inspections here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which opens up more than one route for families working through coverage.
Between the short-term rehab track and the hospice and palliative options, this looks like a building set up to handle residents at very different points, some passing through after a hospital stay, others settling in for longer-term nursing care.
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, at 2381 Lawrenceville Road. It sits in a moderately walkable part of town. With a Walk Score of 54, residents’ families can handle some errands on foot and reach a mix of nearby amenities without needing a car for everything.
The facility has 56 beds and is running at 86% occupancy, with 48 currently filled. Nursing coverage is solid: residents get 3 hours and 33 minutes of total nursing care per day on average, split between registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Rehabilitation services and 24-hour staffing round out the clinical picture.
Beyond standard acute and subacute rehabilitation, there’s outpatient therapy, vestibular rehab for balance issues, and a dedicated concussion rehab track. A driver rehabilitation program helps residents work toward regaining independence behind the wheel, and a care navigation service helps families manage the logistics of a stay here. There’s also an urgent skilled nursing pathway for residents who need to be admitted quickly.
Day to day, residents live in well-appointed suites and have lounges and activity areas to gather in, plus a garden and patio for time outdoors. Wifi and cable come standard, housekeeping and laundry are handled for you, and there’s a beauty and barber shop on-site. Religious services, recreational programming, and organized trips into the community round out the calendar.
State inspectors reviewing this facility have looked at medication management, infection control, and emergency preparedness, along with staffing credentials, documentation practices, and food service.
Overview of Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. It offers skilled nursing care, hospice care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. The facility has 84 beds and is full right now. On average, residents stay about 96 days. Some come for short-term recovery. Others stay longer for ongoing nursing care.
Getting better after an illness or injury is a big part of what this facility focuses on. Staff also work to build a sense of community. Residents can join organized activities that are social, educational, or just for fun. There’s also an active Resident Council. This group meets regularly so residents can speak up about facility policies, the quality of care, and daily life there.
On the medical side, residents can get rehabilitation services, wound care, and sub-acute rehab without leaving the building. That means someone recovering from surgery or an illness doesn’t need to travel elsewhere for follow-up care. The nursing team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Together, they provide 3 hours and 34 minutes of nursing care per resident each day.
Big Oak accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. These are the three most common ways families cover the cost of a nursing home stay. As for location, the area is car-dependent. The Walk Score here is 18, so most trips out and about will need a car rather than a walk.
State inspectors visit facilities like this one regularly. Here, their attention has often centered on a few common areas: how medications are managed, how infections are prevented, staff training and credentials, how care is documented, food service, and general upkeep of the building.
Complete Care at Wall is a 130-bed skilled nursing home located on Meridian Trail in Wall Township, New Jersey. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning families will generally rely on personal vehicles or arranged transport for travel and errands.
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Patients transitioning from hospital stays spend an average of 14 days here, pointing to a swift, post-acute recovery pattern. Around-the-clock staffing manages this rapid turnaround, delivering an average of 3 hours and 24 minutes of daily nursing care per resident, with registered nurses accounting for 48 minutes of that total. This clinical group coordinates temporary respite admissions alongside targeted medical therapies for orthopedic, post-surgical, cardiac, neurological, stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, and psychiatric conditions.
Multi-year health department records show that state inspectors have primarily focused on safety systems, equipment testing, and staffing protocols. Subsequent evaluations show that the facility resolved these earlier gaps to align with regional standards, and the property maintains a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Prospective representatives looking into regional post-hospital settings or temporary rehabilitation programs can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a suburban campus that provides continuous clinical staffing and specialized hospital-to-home recovery tracks, balanced against completed corrections in historical safety and staffing oversight.
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.
The Atrium at Navesink Harbor offers independent living, home care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Red Bank, New Jersey. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while home care brings support to the resident’s own living space. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident’s services can change as care needs become greater.
The community has 43 beds. Its smaller size allows residents and staff to get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident’s care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include coverage for eligible skilled nursing, Medicaid support for qualifying care, or direct payment.
A Walk Score of 95 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise category, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Shuttle services provide a confirmed transportation option for community activities and appointments. On site, residents have access to a health clinic, medication management, specialized rehabilitation services, a fitness center, and LivWell wellness programming, covering health support, rehabilitation, exercise, and wellness activities within the community.
Windows on the Navesink serves restaurant inspired meals in a dining room overlooking the Navesink River. The community garden adds outdoor space, while scheduled workshops, social gatherings, and wellness classes provide structured activities. Ms. Luann DellaPietro serves as the administrator, and Springpoint At The Atrium operates the community. The Atrium at Navesink Harbor may be a good fit for a loved one who wants independent living or home care now while having skilled nursing available if greater medical support becomes necessary.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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