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Our editorial team analyzed 333 nursing homes in NJ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NJ
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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 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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
$13.1M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$7.5M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
57%*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$14.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$9.7M*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.
67.7%*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.
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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
Overview of Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
At 173 days average length of stay and 88% occupancy, Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey, is serving a population that tends to stay. This is not primarily a short-stay facility. The 120-bed census, with 106 beds occupied, reflects sustained demand for long-term nursing care in this part of Ocean County.
Total nursing hours reach 4 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. That aggregate includes LPN/LVNs at 52 minutes, nurse aides at 1 hour 41 minutes, and registered nurses at 11 minutes per resident per day. Rehabilitation services are on-site, with outpatient therapy also available. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families three coverage pathways.
Walk Score is 16. This is a car-dependent location on NJ-72; visiting and transport require a vehicle.
State inspections by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing have centered on medication management, care planning and documentation, staffing and staff credentials, and dietary and food service. These are the areas of regulatory focus on record.
A long-stay nursing home in a car-dependent coastal New Jersey location, accepting all three major coverage pathways: that is the factual picture of what this facility is and who it is built to serve.
Overview of Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr in Newton, NJ provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, nursing care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents who need ongoing clinical support can receive licensed nursing through the nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing services. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while residential care provides a staffed setting for ongoing daily support. Hospice care addresses end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
With 31 beds, Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services and rehabilitative care provide therapy focused on recovery or maintaining function. The interdisciplinary team brings multiple care roles into the care process, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident each day, representing the total nurse staffing time per resident across a day.
An 86 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.
Mr. Yaakov Steinberg serves as the administrator. The range of care types may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short stay.
Overview of Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Hammonton, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care can suit someone whose needs may change between ongoing nursing care and dementia focused supervision.
The home has 240 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. The size and staffing details may matter to families comparing the feel and level of nursing support in a larger setting.
Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation and the RehabStrong™ program. A resident who needs a temporary recovery period can therefore access rehabilitation at the center rather than arranging it elsewhere. The Nutrition Program includes meals planned by a registered dietician that accommodate most therapeutic dietary needs, supporting residents who follow a prescribed diet.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use coverage or personal funds according to the applicable payment arrangement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the center. Mr. Yehuda Cohen serves as administrator, and Innova Atlantic Wh Operations operates the community.
Overview of The Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center
The Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center is a well-recognized nursing home in Maple Shade, NJ, that offers comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care. With its supportive and inviting environment, the community goes above and beyond to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Residents can also ease their worries with 24-hour care, social services, and rehabilitation and therapies. The community is also committed to providing the best possible care for older adults’ well-being, ensuring they can live to their potential in retirement.
Gardening, craft projects, and games are among the many activities dedicated to residents’ holistic well-being. A meditation room, a library, and a rehabilitation center are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. The community also provides an Asian Cultural Program for Asian residents. Conveniently located along Kaighns Avenue in Maple Shade, near bus stops, parks, and dining options, the community is easily accessible for visitors and families. This nursing home is a trusted option for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its wide range of care options.
Rolling Hills Care Center is a nursing home in Lebanon, NJ, offering memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services support long term residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.
Respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitative therapy and post surgical care support recovery after an illness or procedure. The combination of memory care and respite care may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting, or for a family needing temporary care.
Rolling Hills Care Center has 67 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care and services.
The community is administered by Mr. Daniel Krasner and operated by Rolling Hills Operations. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make certain trips independently.
Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Mohawk Meadows is a nursing home in Lafayette, NJ. With 24-hour staffing, the community supports nursing services and ensures accessibility of care around the clock. It is administered by Sonia Velmonte, under the ownership of Bernet LLC.
The home has 159 beds, serving a larger resident population with more residents and staff on site. It is currently at 93% occupancy, with 147 beds occupied. The average length of stay is 262 days. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing Medicare coverage for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid support for eligible long-term residents, and direct payment by residents or families.
Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation are provided, supporting residents’ daily tasks. Activities and entertainment programs are also conducted for residents’ emotional and social well-being. Moreover, a salon is available, allowing residents to access grooming services on-site.
Excel Care at Wayne operates a 120-bed nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey, focused primarily on short-term rehabilitation and acute skilled care. The address is 296 Hamburg Turnpike; the neighborhood is car-dependent (Walk Score 24), so you’ll need transportation to move around for appointments or visits. At 87% occupancy, the facility maintains fairly consistent census, with residents staying an average of about 129 days.
The staffing configuration provides approximately 3 hours of daily nursing care per resident. That breaks down to registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24-hour rotations, which means continuous coverage for the acute medical needs that come with the residents the facility serves. The therapy wing is substantial and equipped with modern rehabilitation technology.
What sets Excel Care apart is the breadth of its clinical programming. It’s not a general skilled nursing facility; it’s built around acute recovery and specialized conditions. Short-term patients come for post-operative rehabilitation following joint replacement, stroke, or cardiac procedures. Longer-stay residents may be managing conditions that require closer medical oversight: hemodialysis-dependent kidney disease, COPD exacerbations, Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis, complex wound management, bariatric care.
The facility offers hospice and palliative services for those reaching end-of-life stages. There’s also pain management support and dedicated dementia programming, though the profile doesn’t detail how segregated or distinct that program is.
Daily life includes organized activities and community events, which is a given, though the profile lacks specifics about what those actually look like.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. No out-of-pocket pricing is published on their profile.
State inspections since 2011 reveal a recurring pattern: documentation and supervision gaps, especially around risk mitigation for residents prone to wandering or elopement, and inconsistencies in care execution such as medication administration and incontinence management. Life safety compliance involving fire systems and electrical maintenance has also come up. The facility has attempted corrective actions in response, though the pattern hasn’t fully resolved. This is a facility with genuine clinical depth and infrastructure, but one where compliance monitoring suggests you’d want to review the latest state inspection data yourself before placement.
A 120-bed nursing home in West Milford, New Jersey, that offers short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care is Complete Care at Milford Manor. Owned by Milford Manor Holdco LLC, it welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, making it accessible to families with different coverage paths. It maintains an 86 percent occupancy rate and averages a resident stay of 121 days, reflecting its mix of post-acute rehabilitation patients and those in longer-term care.
The home’s clinical focus spans a broad array of specialized programs. It offers rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite care, along with dedicated tracks for cardiac care, neuro and stroke rehabilitation, pulmonary care, bariatric care, geriatric care, and psychology and psychiatric services. 24/7 staffing supports this scope, with total nursing care averaging roughly 3 hours 40 minutes per resident day. Staffing comprises registered nurses providing 24 minutes per resident daily, nurse aides at 1 hour 54 minutes, and LPN/LVN support at 46 minutes per resident each day. This mix of nursing levels lets the home provide attentive personal care and clinical oversight alongside its rehabilitation services. The car-dependent location on Maple Road in West Milford has a Walk Score of 1. This means visiting family members must use transportation for most trips, though the surrounding area is rural and quiet.
State inspections have recorded findings in infection control practices and staffing ratio adherence, which the home still addresses. Families touring it can inquire how these priorities are handled in daily operations.
At Harbour View Senior Living, located in serene North Bergen, NJ, the individuality of each resident is celebrated through a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, short-term and long-term care in addition to trusted and innovative memory care services. Residents of this community admire the way in which the management and staff promote an active lifestyle with activities and programs that keep them engaged and fulfilled.
Harbour View is a premier provider of senior living services in New Jersey due to its welcoming environment and accommodating services that contribute to its top-notch quality. This community provides residents with an array of options to choose from in terms of schedule, flexibility, and activities adjusted to their liking. This beautiful and historic community has been designed for accessibility and enjoyment with its common areas, lounges, library, restaurant-style dining, cafe, and fitness center.
Overview of Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Hamilton Square, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents can also maintain their independence with 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals. Through a person-centered approach to care, the community strives to provide the best possible care for residents’ recovery and rehabilitation.
Fun gatherings, exercises, and local trips ensure residents can freely connect with friends and have fun. A spacious lobby and thoughtfully furnished, private and semi-private rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Located near schools and parks in Hamilton Square, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey.
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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