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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 AL (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. 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New Jersey average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 144
Rank #169 / 304
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #220 / 279
-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 #225 / 288
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #249 / 288
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #89 / 288
285-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 51
Rank #256 / 326
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 144
Rank #296 / 304
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #104 / 279
+9%-D +62%-
$348.7k
Facility $348.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #283 / 288
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #285 / 288
7.7
Facility 7.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #246 / 288
832-
49
Facility 49
NJ AVG 51
Rank #174 / 326
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
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Allegria at The Fountains
NH
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Atco
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 144
Rank #273 / 304
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #90 / 279
+10%
7.54
Facility 7.54
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #2 / 283
? -73%+94%
$153.5k
Facility $153.5k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #265 / 288
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #249 / 288
8.5
Facility 8.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #260 / 288
254-
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 51
Rank #291 / 326
5692 LLC
$18.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #94 / 256
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #87 / 256
50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #99 / 256
315297
Harbour View Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
North Bergen
84
Facility 84
NJ AVG 144
Rank #251 / 304
67.0%
Facility 67.0%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #230 / 279
-18%-? - +29%-
$28.7k
Facility $28.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #217 / 288
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #95 / 288
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #177 / 288
156-
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 51
Rank #16 / 326
Yedidya Danziger
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #242 / 256
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #203 / 256
72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #17 / 256
315525
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center-
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Trenton (South Trenton)
215
Facility 215
NJ AVG 144
Rank #39 / 304
21.9%
Facility 21.9%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #279 / 279
-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 #281 / 288
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #278 / 288
5.9
Facility 5.9
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #176 / 288
747-
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 51
Rank #86 / 326
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 144
Rank #30 / 304
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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 #287 / 288
6.1
Facility 6.1
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #191 / 288
1044-
65
Facility 65
NJ AVG 51
Rank #121 / 326
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 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.

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Overview of St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Woodbridge, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, palliative care focuses on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Home care and visiting nursing extend support to someone receiving care in their own residence. Rehabilitation services provide therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Recreational programs offer activities within the community, and religious services allow residents to participate in worship there. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, including someone who may later need a secured setting or short-term caregiver relief.

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home opened in 1981 and is operated by The Little Servant Sister, with Sr. Zdzislawa Krukowska serving as administrator. The home has 60 beds. A Walk Score of 83 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning 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 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.

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Monroe Village Assisted Living

One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Monroe Village Assisted Living

Monroe Village Assisted Living offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care and skilled nursing in Monroe Township, NJ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, nursing home care offers residential nursing support, and home care brings care to a person’s residence. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

With 42 beds, Monroe Village Assisted Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Mr. R.J. Whiteman serves as the administrator, and Springpoint At Monroe Village operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet.

Residents have more than one place to eat within the community, including the Fireside Restaurant and Village Bistro. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need them as part of their care. The home may be a good fit for someone who wants private independent living, needs help with daily tasks, requires memory support or nursing care, or wants access to several levels of care as needs change.

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Overview of Alaris Health at the Atrium

At 330 9th St in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood, Alaris Health at the Atrium occupies a mid-rise building with a Walk Score of 90; so it’s a genuine walker’s paradise, where daily errands don’t require a car and Jersey City Medical Center is less than a mile away. For a facility where residents may need ongoing outpatient follow-up or where families are navigating city logistics, that location matters.

The clinical range here is wide for an 113-bed community. Alaris carries nursing home and assisted living licenses alongside palliative care and respite care, and the specific programs list reads like a small hospital’s service menu: orthopedic rehab, stroke recovery, cardiac care, renal care, subacute rehab, and complex clinical care all appear alongside on-site dental, podiatry, psychiatric, and dementia services. Laboratory and radiology are on site. So are IV therapy, TPN, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, functional electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, heat, and cryogenic treatments.

Hospice services are also listed. That breadth is the clearest thing this profile communicates about what kind of place this is.

The facility also offers fitness and recreation programming, transportation services, and recreation therapy. Pets are welcome.

Ms. Dolores Nieves administers the community on behalf of Alaris Health at the Atrium. For families looking at post-acute discharge destinations or longer-term placement for someone with complex medical needs, Alaris Health at the Atrium offers an unusually deep clinical infrastructure in a neighborhood that remains accessible on foot.

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Overview of Complete Care at Holmdel

Administered by Brian Long, Complete Care at Holmdel provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Holmdel, NJ. Residents have access to services with 24-hour staffing. The community also provides respite services to those seeking short-term stays to give their usual caregiver time to rest.

The home has 121 beds, with a current occupancy of 52.9%. Moreover, post-acute care and rehabilitation services support recovery after an acute health event, while short-term rehabilitation offers a time-limited stay focused on recovery.

Palliative care is also available, providing comfort-focused care. Moreover, bariatric care is available for residents with specialized weight-related needs, and psychology and psychiatric care are provided for mental health support.

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Overview of Garden Terrace Nursing Home

Garden Terrace Nursing Home has operated at 361 Main Street in Chatham, New Jersey for more than five decades, family-owned and family-run the entire time. It’s a small facility, just 34 beds, built around long-term care for residents with cognitive or physical limitations. Peter Flemming, Sr. serves as administrator, continuing that same family oversight.

The neighborhood around the facility is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 83. Most errands, from pharmacy runs to a coffee run for visiting family, can be handled on foot without a car.

Occupancy sits at 88%, with 30 of the 34 beds filled. For a facility this size, that’s a strong utilization rate, and it suggests a steady base of residents and referrals rather than a facility still building its census. Individual therapies and services are available on-site, along with religious services for residents who want them.

New Jersey’s Department of Health, through its Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing division, inspects skilled nursing facilities across the state. At Garden Terrace, inspection themes have centered on areas like medication management, infection prevention, staffing credentials, dietary service, care planning and documentation, and emergency preparedness.

Garden Terrace fits families looking for a small, established, family-run nursing home in a walkable Chatham neighborhood, where the same ownership has been in place for generations.

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Mohawk Meadows

1 Obrien Ln, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848
Overview of Mohawk Meadows

Mohawk Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Lafayette Township, NJ, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24/7 care, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. Through individualized care plans, residents receive high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Social events, light physical activities, and entertainment programs ensure residents can live actively and gain fun experiences. Spacious, private rooms, a courtyard, and a garden also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lafayette Township, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in New Jersey, especially with high-quality services and a clean setting.

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Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

Green Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation, established in 1886, has provided exemplary senior care services to the people of New Jersey for 150 years. Providing a continuum of care, residents at Green Hill have access to a multitude of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care services as well as short-term and long-term care. With a dedication to understanding each resident’s unique situation and needs, the team at Green Hill ensures seniors receive the exact level of care they need while flourishing in a secure and comfortable environment.

At Green Hill, they understand that needs may change over time and therefore provide a community where individuals can age in place without the worries of what’s next. As a 5-star rated CCRC community, Green Hill epitomizes excellence in senior living. This starts with a dedication to top-notch care and service in addition to cultivating and environment where residents build lasting and meaningful connections amongst each other as well as with a devoted and caring team of professionals.

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The Actors Fund Homes

155-175 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
Overview of The Actors Fund Homes

The Actors Fund Homes is based in Englewood, NJ, with memory care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home care on the license. Nursing home and skilled nursing both mean a licensed nurse in the building overnight as well as through the day. Assisted living is the lighter version, help with dressing, bathing, medication, and the other daily tasks.

Supervision inside a secured area is what memory care comes to, for someone at risk of wandering. Because all four are licensed at one building, a resident whose needs grow is not also facing a move. Forty-four beds are licensed here.

Short-Stay Rehabilitation is named as a service, with rehabilitation services beside it, so a recovery stay happens where the person already is. A Walk Score of 95 is a walker’s paradise, and at that number the daily errands stop needing a car at all. Mr. Jordan Strohl is the administrator, and Actors’ Fund of America operates the community.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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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Nursing Homes in New Jersey at a glance

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New Jersey

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

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

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?

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

What is nursing home care?

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

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 327 nursing homes in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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

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

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

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