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Our editorial team analyzed 327 nursing homes in NJ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NJ
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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.
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.
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.
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: 51.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$13.4M*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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 327 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Bridgewater, NJ. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. The community has 74 beds and is currently at 100% occupancy, meaning all beds are occupied. Ms. Lauren Allen serves as administrator, and Bridgeway Assisted Living operates the community.
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.
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Spring Lake, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they keep their own room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Several care levels are available within one community. Wellington Estates at Spring Lake may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially. The home has 114 beds, and its 73% occupancy means 73% of those beds are occupied, so availability can change as residents move in or out.
Private rooms give each resident a single personal living space. The area has a Walk Score of 52 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who can go out independently. Ms. Kathleen Granatelli serves as the administrator, and Wellington Estates operates the community.
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.
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.
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.
Providing skilled nursing, Garden Terrace Nursing Home is a nursing home in Chatham, NJ. Licensed nurses provide continuous clinical support, along with 24-hour staffing, to ensure accessibility of care. Administered by Peter Flemming, this 34-bed community is currently at 88.2% occupancy.
Additionally, the Individual Therapies & Services program provides therapy and related services on-site. A garden also offers outdoor time, while residents can use the salon and spa for grooming services. Religious services are also available for worship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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