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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.

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 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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The Terraces at Seacrest Village

281 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087
Overview of The Terraces at Seacrest Village

Based in the peaceful neighborhood of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, The Terraces at Seacrest Village is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy three well-balanced meals and snacks daily, housekeeping service, high-speed internet access, and many more. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with The Terraces at Seacrest Village.

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Overview of Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater

Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, provides assisted living, memory care and respite care (short-term stays). It is the original assisted living residence and is located close by its sister community the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater.

The people at the Avalon understand that navigating the wide range of senior living options can be a challenge for any family. That is why they are committed to providing every resident and their family with the support they need to develop a customized plan for senior living. With a comprehensive continuum of care, luxurious and beautifully appointed communities, and vibrant and diverse daily programming, the Avalon Assisted Living residence offers a variety of options to meet each individual’s unique needs.

The Avalon’s award-winning, assisted lifestyle combines the warmth of a family atmosphere with the personalized support for daily activities, security and services residents need to live happy, safe and independent lives, while offering comfort and peace of mind in knowing that skilled nursing, on-site rehabilitation through Bridgeway Care at Home in-home therapy, long-term care, and on-site physician services are available within its continuum of care. Licensed nurses are on the premises 24 hours a day, and all medications are passed by nurses (not Certified Medication Aides).

A variety of floor plans is offered so residents can choose the accommodations that best match their needs – from comfortable studios to spacious, two-bedroom suites. All apartments are designed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service standards for resident safety, including fire-resistant building materials and sprinkler system. Residents are welcome to decorate their apartment with favorite furnishings and mementos to help make their new residence feel like home.

The Generations Village, available at Avalon Bridgewater and Avalon Hillsborough, offers memory care services in a safe and secure environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory impairments. The staff, specially trained in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, strives to meet the needs of each resident by providing compassionate, attentive care, personalized programming and services every day to create a haven of dignity and support focused on caring for the whole person.

Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care (short-term stays), other services include Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Avalon has been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Assisted Living, Best Adult Community, Best Retirement Community, and One of the Best Places to Work for several consecutive years.
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy and dignity they deserve.

Contact Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater

Overview of Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough

Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, provides assisted living, memory care and respite care (short-term stays). It is the latest community in the Bridgeway family of companies and is located on the same campus as its sister community the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough.

The people at the Avalon understand that navigating the wide range of senior living options can be a challenge for any family. That is why they are committed to providing every resident and their family with the support they need to develop a customized plan for senior living. With a comprehensive continuum of care, luxurious and beautifully appointed communities, and vibrant and diverse daily programming, the Avalon Assisted Living residence offers a variety of options to meet each individual’s unique needs.

The Avalon’s award-winning, assisted lifestyle combines the warmth of a family atmosphere with the personalized support for daily activities, security and services residents need to live happy, safe and independent lives, while offering comfort and peace of mind in knowing that skilled nursing, on-site rehabilitation through Bridgeway Care at Home in-home therapy, long-term care, and on-site physician services are available within its continuum of care. Licensed nurses are on the premises 24 hours a day, and all medications are passed by nurses (not Certified Medication Aides).

A variety of floor plans is offered so residents can choose the accommodations that best match their needs – from comfortable studios to spacious, two-bedroom suites. All apartments are designed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service standards for resident safety, including fire-resistant building materials and sprinkler systems. Residents are welcome to decorate their apartment with favorite furnishings and mementos to help make their new residences feel like home.

The Generations Village, available at Avalon Bridgewater and Avalon Hillsborough, offers memory care services in a safe and secure environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory impairments. The staff, specially trained in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, strives to meet the needs of each resident by providing compassionate, attentive and holistic care, personalized programming and services every day.
The new addition at The Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough was thoughtfully designed with luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments, an outdoor terrace, private dining room and lounge as well as spacious sitting areas, bistro, and a large state-of-the art therapy gym – all beautifully appointed.
Memory Care at the community has doubled its capacity with an entire floor devoted to its Generations Village. Enhanced safety, training and amenities create a haven of dignity and support focused on caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory impairments.

Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care (short-term stays), other services include Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Avalon has been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Assisted Living, Best Adult Community, Best Retirement Community, and One of the Best Places to Work for several consecutive years.
Family-owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy, and dignity they deserve.

Contact Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough

Overview of Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Enjoy an everyday life full of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment at Wellington Estates at Spring Lake, a dependable senior living community in Spring Lake, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized by a compassionate management team and licensed nurses, available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7. Indulge in comfort and privacy in beautiful and luxurious accommodations, designed to suit various tastes and needs.

Residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle without the hassles of daily living, thanks to laundry, housekeeping, and room service, combined with assistance in daily living activities. There are plenty of opportunities to live life to the fullest with various activities for arts, entertainment, leisure pursuits, exploration of the great outdoors, day trips, and upscale amenities. Meals are carefully prepared with residents’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, guaranteeing an exquisite dining experience that nourishes residents’ body and soul.

Contact Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Francis E Parker Memorial Home

501 Easton Ave At Landing Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Overview of Francis E Parker Memorial Home

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, Francis E Parker Memorial Home combines several kinds of care under one 52-bed roof. The building sits on Easton Avenue at Landing Lane, in a very walkable stretch of the city (Walk Score 83) where residents’ families can run errands on foot instead of hunting for parking. Right now, 43 of the 52 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 83 percent.

Someone recovering from a hospital stay can move into post-hospital rehabilitation or come in for outpatient therapy, while others rely on adult day services or home and community-based care to stay supported without moving in full-time. Senior care coordination and broader health and wellness services fill in the rest of the clinical picture, and residents can also tap into Dorvie Concierge Services for extra personal support.

Pets are welcome, so a move here doesn’t have to mean leaving a companion animal behind. On the regulatory side, New Jersey’s Department of Health has reviewed the facility’s handling of resident rights and protections, including how privacy notices and disclosures are managed.

Between the rehab-focused services, memory care, and skilled nursing offered on-site, this is a facility built for two overlapping groups: people working through recovery after a hospital stay, and families looking for longer-term nursing or memory care in a part of New Brunswick where daily life doesn’t require a car.

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Overview of ArtistaCare Indian Program at Alameda Center

Alameda Center is an exceptional nursing home located in Perth Amboy, NJ, that features a specialized AristaCare Indian Program. Dedicated to Hindu individuals, the community honors and preserves their cultural heritage to promote a sense of belonging. Wellness classes, live entertainment, and an in-room call system for immediate support ensure residents have a worry-free lifestyle. The community combines clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity, creating the ideal setting where residents can be themselves.

Through music therapy, fun games, and therapeutic recreation programs, residents can freely interact with their surroundings and create meaningful connections. A well-stocked library and an outdoor patio are also provided for residents to explore and lounge in. Surrounded by several restaurants and urban amenities, the community’s convenient location makes it easier for loved ones and friends to visit. As one of the esteemed senior living communities in New Jersey, Alameda Center promises a diverse and inclusive setting for every individual with a different culture.

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Overview of Complete Care at Brakeley Park

Nestled amidst the charming town of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Complete Care Brakeley Park sets the stage for genuine connections and unwavering support. From aiding stroke recovery to respiratory care, subacute rehabilitation to cardiac assistance, orthopedic well-being, and beyond, their skilled team stands ready to seamlessly address any medical requirement. With strategic affiliations to esteemed area hospitals, residents gain access to a broad spectrum of specialized care, ensuring their well-being remains paramount.

Beyond the provision of a secure and inviting home, Complete Care Brakeley Park invites residents to immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings and revel in a myriad of enriching activities. Thoughtfully curated amenities await, from private suite gardens that provide serene havens to a culinary experience akin to fine dining, designed to tantalize taste buds. Complementing these offerings, an onsite salon and barbershop cater to personal grooming needs, ensuring individuals feel their best.

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Overview of Belle Care Center

A nursing home that seamlessly blends a proactive and sophisticated approach to recovery, Belle Care Center in Trenton, New Jersey delivers quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Maintaing a traditional appraoch to healthcare services, the premier choice in the city has strived for excellence in promoting an innovative process to senior rehabilitation and nursing.

Belle Care Center is driven by its commitment to being the standard for nursing care, ensuring an unmatched level of support found in its amenities and services. Ensuring that residents experience a rejuvenating and comfortable stay, management offers forward-thinking accommodations, such as pulmonary rehabilitation, orthopedic care, stroke rehabilitation, memory care support, and restorative nursing services.

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Overview of Riverview Estates Rehabilitation and Senior Living

Nestled in peaceful Burlington County, NJ, the Riverview Estates Rehabilitation and Senior Living is a dedicated community that offers assisted living, subacute rehab, and respite care services. Here, the community treats its residents as family. Being a 122-bed campus with waterfront views throughout the building, this community stands out from the crowd. Currently, the community is under the leadership of Allaire Health Services which has a strong track record of transforming healthcare centers. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents receive 24/7 care and support from its on-staff concierge.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy well-appointed private and semi-private suites, large flat-screen TVs, complimentary cable and wi-fi, spacious lounges and family areas, restaurant-style dining, dedicated patient concierge, lovely gardens and outdoor patio, beauty and barber salon, housekeeping and laundry, religious services, facility chapel and chaplain, full calendar of activities, and transportation to medical appointments. With its commitment to providing excellent care and services, seniors can never go wrong with the Riverview Estates Rehabilitation and Senior Living.

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Overview of Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/the Meadows at Lawrence

At 1 Bishops Drive in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/the Meadows at Lawrence runs a 180-bed nursing home that also covers hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing rounds out the offering. The neighborhood is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 54, so some errands are doable without a car, though not all of them.

The facility stays nearly full. At 90% occupancy, most of its 180 beds are in use at any given time. Clinical coverage includes registered nurses averaging 41 minutes per resident per day, alongside licensed practical nurses and nurse aides who round out the care team. Two named programs, Subacute Rehab and Urgent SNF, suggest the facility is built for residents coming off a hospital stay who need focused, short-term recovery support rather than long-term custodial care. A care navigation service and a family-oriented support track back that up.

Residential space includes well-appointed patient suites and shared lounges and activity areas for residents who want to be out of their rooms during the day. A garden and patio provide outdoor access, and a beauty and barber shop handles grooming on-site. Umang Shah administers the facility, which is owned by Lawrence Operator LLC.

State inspections, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health’s Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing division, have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, staffing and staff credentials, and resident rights and protections. Between the staffing model, the short-stay rehab programs, and the recovery-focused amenities, this reads as a facility oriented toward residents transitioning out of a hospital admission, with skilled nursing available for those whose needs extend further.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.