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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 NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Trenton
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 143
Rank #224 / 303
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #100 / 270
+9%
3.68
Facility 3.68
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #126 / 283
D- -72%-5%
$27.6k
Facility $27.6k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #212 / 288
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #287 / 287
18.8
Facility 18.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #286 / 287
794-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 51
Rank #100 / 325
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #245 / 256
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #235 / 256
44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #175 / 256
315124
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Whiting
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 143
Rank #50 / 303
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #172 / 270
0%
3.84
Facility 3.84
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #107 / 283
D+ -51%-1%
$235.6k
Facility $235.6k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #279 / 288
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #265 / 287
4.4
Facility 4.4
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #180 / 287
10162-
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 51
Rank #186 / 325
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr LLC$12.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$5.7M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.45.6%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.315293
Lincoln Park Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Lincoln Park
547
Facility 547
NJ AVG 143
Rank #1 / 303
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #33 / 270
+16%
3.74
Facility 3.74
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #126 / 283
C- -37%-4%
$21.6k
Facility $21.6k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #119 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #188 / 287
1516-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 51
Rank #91 / 325
499 Pine Brook Operating, LLC
$57.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $57.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #2 / 256
$33.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #3 / 256
57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #58 / 256
315249
Alaris Health At St Mary’s
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Orange
188
Facility 188
NJ AVG 143
Rank #62 / 303
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #124 / 270
+7%
3.99
Facility 3.99
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #80 / 283
C- +100%+3%
$124.8k
Facility $124.8k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #262 / 288
31
Facility 31
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #242 / 287
6.2
Facility 6.2
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #203 / 287
2163-
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 51
Rank #23 / 325
South Center Street Nursing Home, LLC
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #60 / 256
$1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #253 / 256
7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #254 / 256
315352
New Community Extended Care Facility
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Newark (West Side)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 143
Rank #68 / 303
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #259 / 270
-41%
4.04
Facility 4.04
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #80 / 283
C- -52%+4%
$70.3k
Facility $70.3k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #241 / 288
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #166 / 287
7.3
Facility 7.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #237 / 287
186-
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 51
Rank #60 / 325
New Community Health Care, Inc
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #231 / 256
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #167 / 256
72.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #16 / 256
315393
Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #216 / 270
-13%
2.72
Facility 2.72
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #283 / 283
C- -30%-30%
$42.6k
Facility $42.6k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #255 / 288
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #134 / 287
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #51 / 287
285-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 51
Rank #255 / 325
Complete Care At Lakeview LLC$13.4M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$8.3M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.61.9%*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.315110
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home
NH
ADC
PC
RC
SNF
Califon
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 143
Rank #294 / 303
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #97 / 270
+9%-D +62%-
$348.7k
Facility $348.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #282 / 288
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #284 / 287
7.7
Facility 7.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #248 / 287
832-
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 51
Rank #173 / 325
Little Brook Home, Inc
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #254 / 256
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #248 / 256
69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #21 / 256
315467
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center-
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Trenton (South Trenton)
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 143
Rank #37 / 303
21.9%
Facility 21.9%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #270 / 270
-73%
4.20
Facility 4.20
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #62 / 283
D----+4%+8%
$325.9k
Facility $325.9k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #283 / 288
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #223 / 287
5.9
Facility 5.9
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #69 / 287
747-
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 51
Rank #86 / 325
Water's Edge Care And Rehab Center, LLC
$17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #112 / 256
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #21 / 256
80.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 80.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #12 / 256
315324
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation-
NH
SNF
Bayville
235
Facility 235
NJ AVG 143
Rank #29 / 303
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4.71
Facility 4.71
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #36 / 283
C----+24%+21%
$418.3k
Facility $418.3k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #285 / 288
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #284 / 287
6.1
Facility 6.1
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #220 / 287
1044-
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 51
Rank #120 / 325
Crystal Spring Center, LLC
$20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #64 / 256
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #170 / 256
31.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 31.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #234 / 256
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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge

Come and experience exceptional care and services. Located in the heart of Old Bridge, New Jersey, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge is a skilled nursing community proudly serving the community since 1972. As an independently owned and operated healthcare center, this community is committed to providing high-quality care and services to senior residents. Their newly-renovated facility offers a haven of peace and tranquility, where seniors can rest, relax, and rejuvenate in a warm and caring environment.

In addition to short-term rehabilitation, they are known for excellence in long-term care, providing round-the-clock skilled nursing for a wide range of complex medical conditions. Their dedicated team strives to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of residents. At Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge, the residents’ comfort, dignity, and happiness are top priorities. This care facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and private pay, offering flexibility and support to seniors and their families.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge.

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Pines Village

509 County Rd 530, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Overview of Pines Village

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of Whiting, NJ, the Pines Village is a dedicated senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation services. Here, residents can choose from a wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations based on their tastes. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community assures its residents with a service-enriched set of programs and services.

Discover its top-notch amenities and services including the fitness center with senior friendly equipment ranging from treadmills and resistance training, to free weights and machines, healthcare services and many more. Moreover, avail of its concierge services such as transportation services to make the most out of your time participating in diverse social activities and community events. With the Pines Village, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing Center

Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Williamstown, NJ, along with hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The combination of respiratory care and skilled nursing may be a good fit for a resident who needs ventilator support or ongoing nursing oversight.

The community has 180 beds, supporting a larger resident setting with more staff and programming. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment paths. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. Gardenview Opco operates Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing Center, with Avrohom Schachter serving as the administrator.

Programs include subacute rehabilitation, ventilator and respiratory care, cardiac care, and advanced disease management. Together, they cover recovery services as well as ongoing support for complex medical needs. Private and semiprivate suites offer either an individual living space or a shared arrangement, and the hair salon provides grooming services within the community. Religious services are available for residents who wish to participate in worship.

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Overview of Careone at Moorestown

At 895 Westfield Road in Moorestown, New Jersey, Careone at Moorestown combines nursing home and assisted living care under one roof. The 65-bed community sits in a very walkable pocket of town, Walk Score 73, where most errands don’t require a car. Occupancy runs high: 57 of the 65 beds are filled, an 88% rate.

The care model here is broad: rehabilitation services, respite care, and post-acute care sit alongside palliative and hospice options, plus home care for residents who need support outside the building itself. Skilled nursing is available too, and staffing backs it up around the clock. Nursing staff average 3 hours and 24 minutes of total care per resident each day, split between registered nurses (about 1 hour, 5 minutes) and nurse aides (2 hours, 33 minutes).

Daily life includes a beauty salon and barber shop, free WiFi, live entertainment, and a movie theater. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which gives families some flexibility in how they cover a stay.

State inspections here have tended to center on medication management, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, and resident rights. Those are standard regulatory categories, not a red flag pointing at one specific problem. What Careone at Moorestown looks like, on paper, is a facility built for residents who need real medical oversight, whether that’s ongoing skilled nursing, a short respite stay, or hospice and palliative support near the end of life.

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Overview of Careone at Somerset Valley

Careone at Somerset Valley provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Bound Brook, NJ. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 64 beds, giving families a clear sense of its capacity without placing it in a particular size category. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Recovery is the focus during these stays.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly for services. A beauty salon and barber shop provide on site grooming, and the fitness and wellness center offers a dedicated place for exercise or wellness activities. Outdoor patios and courtyards offer space to spend time outside, while the movie theater and live entertainment provide leisure activities on site. Matthew Orillaza serves as administrator, and 1621 Route 22 West Operating operates the community.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland

Experience compassionate care and exceptional services at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland, your trusted partner in senior care. Nestled in the suburbs of Vineland, New Jersey, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is a state-of-the-art nursing center with a commitment to excellent long-term care. This skilled nursing community is renowned for its short-term care program, providing residents with a comfortable stay in a private, resort-style wing dedicated to facilitating a safe and speedy return home.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is an independently owned and operated healthcare center, licensed to utilize the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare-related services. The care facility’s secure environment and well-structured spaces ensure the right care is met, providing a safe and comfortable setting for residents. Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and private pay are accepted, offering flexibility and support for residents and their families.

 

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland.

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Overview of Job Haines Home for Aged People

At 250 Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Job Haines Home for Aged People runs as a 67-bed nursing home that also offers assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care under one roof. The neighborhood is moderately walkable (Walk Score 67), so a family visiting for the afternoon can knock out an errand or two on foot rather than driving everywhere.

The facility’s sub-acute rehabilitation program stands out as the more specific offering here. It’s built for residents working back from surgery, illness, or injury who need a defined recovery window rather than open-ended nursing care. Respite stays are also available for families who need short-term coverage while they regroup, and home care extends services to residents outside the building itself.

Nursing coverage runs 6 hours and 18 minutes per resident each day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. State inspections here have tended to center on care planning and documentation, the paperwork and record-keeping side of resident care rather than its clinical delivery.

Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which gives families some flexibility in how they cover a stay. Between the sub-acute rehab track and the broader nursing home license, Job Haines looks built for residents moving between short-term recovery and longer-term skilled care, all in a part of Bloomfield where getting around on foot is at least an option.

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Overview of Livingston Post Acute Care

Livingston Post Acute Care provides nursing home, palliative care, and skilled nursing services in Livingston, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The combination may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support alongside comfort focused care.

The community has 134 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents may use public coverage or pay privately for care. Ms. Laurie Kleid serves as administrator, and Livingston Post Acute Operator runs the community. Dining includes appetizers, soups, salads, and hot and cold entrees, giving patients several meal selections.

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Overview of Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Trenton, NJ offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides nursing care on site around the clock and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs secure supervision or for a resident requiring ongoing nursing support.

Opened in 1985, Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 215 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and typically more programming. Short term rehabilitation gives residents a time limited recovery program, and the Stroke Recovery program supports residents working through stroke related rehabilitation. Tracheostomy Care provides specialized support for residents living with a tracheostomy.

Meals prepared by a chef include dietary accommodations, allowing meals to be adjusted for residents with dietary requirements. The community has 24 hour staffing, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families covered or direct payment routes for eligible care. Bentzion Friedman serves as the administrator, and Water’s Edge Care And Rehab Center operates the community. In the South Trenton neighborhood, the Walk Score is 74 out of 100, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is on Harreton Road in Allendale, New Jersey. The area is somewhat walkable, but most errands still mean a short drive. This skilled nursing facility has 120 beds, and 106 of them are filled right now, which puts occupancy at 88%.

The facility offers subacute rehab, outpatient therapy, and pulmonary rehab, all on-site. It also provides respite stays and support for people managing longer-term health conditions. Two programs are worth naming here. Urgent SNF™ Service is designed to make the move from hospital to facility easier. Care Navigation helps families understand what comes next.

LifeLoop and the Family Matters Program keep relatives looped in without requiring a daily phone call. Staffing numbers back up the rehab focus. Residents get an average of 2 hours and 52 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 36 minutes of that, LPNs provide 55 minutes, and nurse aides handle 2 hours and 12 minutes. The facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Rooms come as private or semi-private suites. There’s also an enclosed patio, a movie theater and game room, and regular beauty and barber services. When state inspectors visit, they tend to look closely at medication management, infection control, staffing credentials, and documentation.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

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

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

Weighting overview

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

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

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

Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

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

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

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

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

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

Environment & Accessibility 5%

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

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

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

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

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?

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

What is nursing home care?

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

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 333 nursing homes in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in New Jersey?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New Jersey, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in New Jersey?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.