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Compare Nursing Homes around New Jersey
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Job Haines Home | NH AL HC RC SNF | Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) | 40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#529 / 560 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#15 / 478 | +31% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#3 / 294 | -2% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#7 / 296 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#4 / 296 | - | 39 | - |
85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#62 / 638 | Noreen Haveron | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#183 / 292 | $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#68 / 292 | 105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
105.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#20 / 292 | 315392 | ||||
| Fellowship Village | NH AL HC HOS IL MC SNF | Basking Ridge | 67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#470 / 560 |
86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#150 / 478 | +16% | 5.83
Facility
5.83
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#10 / 294 | +57% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 296 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#1 / 296 | - | 58 | - |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#476 / 638 | Brian Lawrence | $51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$51.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#4 / 292 | $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#8 / 292 | 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#280 / 292 | 315356 | ||||
| Winchester Gardens | NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Maplewood (Newark Heights) | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#545 / 560 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#146 / 478 | +16% | 5.03
Facility
5.03
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#24 / 294 | +57% | +30% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 7
Facility
7
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#23 / 296 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#20 / 296 | - | 26 | - |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#481 / 638 | Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | $27.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$27.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#35 / 292 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#192 / 292 | 30%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
30%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#287 / 292 | 315527 | ||||
| Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills) | 234
Facility
234
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#36 / 560 |
84.6%
Facility
84.6%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#181 / 478 | +14% | 3.49
Facility
3.49
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#178 / 294 | -31% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#52 / 296 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#25 / 296 | - | 198 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#531 / 638 | Bartley Operator Holdco LLC | $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#33 / 292 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#38 / 292 | 37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#166 / 292 | 315288 | ||||
| Preferred Care At Wall | NH HOS RC SNF | Allenwood (Hospital Road) | 135
Facility
135
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#181 / 560 |
90.4%
Facility
90.4%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#90 / 478 | +21% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#136 / 294 | -72% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#46 / 296 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#37 / 296 | - | 122 | - |
2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#626 / 638 | Preferred Care Holdings,LLC | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#93 / 292 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#122 / 292 | 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#211 / 292 | 315397 | ||||
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Hazlet (3325) | 170
Facility
170
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#106 / 560 |
81.2%
Facility
81.2%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#223 / 478 | +9% | 3.25
Facility
3.25
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#221 / 294 | -56% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 18
Facility
18
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#125 / 296 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#79 / 296 | - | 138 | - |
69
Facility
69
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#162 / 638 | Hazlet Garden Group, LLC | $20.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#96 / 292 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#101 / 292 | 28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#150 / 292 | 315314 | ||||
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Edison (Oak Tree Road) | 118
Facility
118
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#287 / 560 | - | - | 4.90
Facility
4.90
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#28 / 294 | +93% | +26% | $33.4k
Facility
$33.4k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#224 / 297 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#113 / 296 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#274 / 296 | 1 | 25 | A+ |
64
Facility
64
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 638 | Tracey Borges | $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#188 / 292 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#214 / 292 | 53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#212 / 292 | 315351 | ||||
| Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | NH HOS MC PC SNF | North Bergen (Hudson Heights) | 273
Facility
273
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#16 / 560 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#23 / 478 | +29% | 2.93
Facility
2.93
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#279 / 294 | -1% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 14
Facility
14
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#74 / 296 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#234 / 296 | - | 262 | - |
77
Facility
77
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#108 / 638 | Hudsonview Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare LLC | $37.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$37.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#11 / 292 | $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#15 / 292 | 49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#216 / 292 | 315112 | ||||
| New Jersey Eastern Star | NH RC SNF | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 82
Facility
82
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#431 / 560 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#170 / 478 | +15% | 4.47
Facility
4.47
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#45 / 294 | -29% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#32 / 296 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#124 / 296 | - | 70 | - |
50
Facility
50
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#284 / 638 | New Jersey Eastern Star Home For The Aged Inc | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#260 / 292 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#270 / 292 | 63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#114 / 292 | 315419 | ||||
| CareOne at Livingston | NH AL MC RC SNF | Livingston (Passaic Avenue) | 76
Facility
76
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#442 / 560 |
76.3%
Facility
76.3%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#267 / 478 | +2% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#85 / 294 | -21% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 17
Facility
17
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#113 / 296 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#69 / 296 | - | 58 | - |
12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#569 / 638 | Careone At Livingston | $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#146 / 292 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#207 / 292 | 67.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
67.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#260 / 292 | 315479 | ||||
| AristaCare at Norwood Terrace | NH MC SNF | Plainfield (Netherwood) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 |
82.5%
Facility
82.5%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#208 / 478 | +11% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#178 / 294 | +38% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 12
Facility
12
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#52 / 296 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#96 / 296 | - | 99 | - |
69
Facility
69
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#162 / 638 | Rivka Green | $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#207 / 292 | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#217 / 292 | 48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#170 / 292 | 315217 | ||||
| Preferred Care at Old Bridge | NH HOS RC SNF | Old Bridge | 140
Facility
140
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#163 / 560 |
92.9%
Facility
92.9%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#53 / 478 | +25% | 3.70
Facility
3.70
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#136 / 294 | -62% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 15
Facility
15
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#87 / 296 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#41 / 296 | 2 | 130 | - |
11
Facility
11
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#577 / 638 | Ob Investor LLC | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#138 / 292 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#143 / 292 | 49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#174 / 292 | 315321 | ||||
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Jersey City (Greenville) | 183
Facility
183
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#77 / 560 |
83.1%
Facility
83.1%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#201 / 478 | +12% | 3.29
Facility
3.29
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#221 / 294 | -71% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 13
Facility
13
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#66 / 296 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#59 / 296 | - | 152 | - |
80
Facility
80
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#91 / 638 | Robert Smolin | $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#134 / 292 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#151 / 292 | 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#203 / 292 | 315083 | ||||
| Laurel Circle | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 35
Facility
35
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#538 / 560 | - | - | 4.60
Facility
4.60
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#38 / 294 | +35% | +19% | $25.9k
Facility
$25.9k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#216 / 297 | 27
Facility
27
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#222 / 296 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#172 / 296 | 1 | 41 | - |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#387 / 638 | Lcs Nj I LLC | $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#71 / 292 | $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#74 / 292 | 91%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
91%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#186 / 292 | 315445 | ||||
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Florham Park | 53
Facility
53
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#506 / 560 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
NJ AVG
74.5
Rank
#24 / 478 | +29% | 3.25
Facility
3.25
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#221 / 294 | +49% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#1 / 296 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#1 / 296 | - | 51 | - |
32
Facility
32
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#433 / 638 | - | - | - | - | 315530 |
Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a nursing home in Freehold Township, NJ, offering long-term care, post-acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring a comfortable and clean setting, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably. Cleaning, laundry, and transportation are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care for recovery and rehabilitation.
Family gatherings, light exercises, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A cafe, spacious outdoors, and walking paths also ensure residents can freely interact with their surroundings and focus on their wellness. Located near CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold Township, the community guarantees quick access to necessities. This nursing home provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in New Jersey.
Parker at Monroe is a nursing home in Monroe Township, NJ, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate, home-like setting ensures older adults live comfortably. Freshly-prepared meals, round-the-clock care, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Following a person-centered approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Family visits, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and interact with friends. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with a top-notch therapy gym and a cozy living room. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Monroe Township, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in New Jersey, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
CareOne at Hackensack University Medical Center is a nursing home in Westwood, NJ, offering long-term care and nursing care. Featuring private accommodations in a comfortable setting, the community ensures older adults’ healing. Dietitian-approved meals, social services, and comprehensive therapies are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Along with a well-experienced care team, high-quality care is also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Collaborating with the medical center, the community ensures quick access to medical needs, including lab services. Residents can also freely interact with friends in accessible and spacious common areas. Surrounded by parks with quick access to restaurants, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in New Jersey.
Chestnut Hill Residences by Complete Care offers assisted living services in Passaic, NJ. The facility provides a range of care options including post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Residents enjoy nutritious meals and a supportive environment focused on their well-being.
Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility providing post acute care and long term care to communities throughout Central Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania. The center focuses on offering the highest quality subacute rehabilitation and long-term care in an atmosphere of love and respect. It provides 24-hour skilled nursing services and structured daily activities designed to meet the needs of those with memory impairment.
Complete Care at Holmdel offers a range of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services in Holmdel, NJ. The facility provides personalized care, meals, medication assistance, and supervision in a welcoming environment. Their programs are designed to support recovery and enhance the quality of life for residents.
Garden Terrace Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Chatham, New Jersey. It specializes in long-term care for individuals with cognitive and/or physical limitations. The facility has been family-owned and operated for over five decades.
Montclair Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Montclair, CA. It offers a range of services including healthcare administration, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. The facility is committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and compassionate environment.
New Jersey Eastern Rehabilitation and Nursing is an award-winning nursing home in Bridgewater, NJ, offering long-term care, sub-acute care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with high-quality services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational opportunities. Focusing on residents’ holistic welfare, the community also provides individualized care plans based on their unique needs and habits.
Bingo, yoga, and off-site trips are just some of the activities that aim to help residents stay active and explore new hobbies. Residents can also rest and focus on their recovery with cozy, private rooms, salon, and state-of-the-art therapy gym. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Bridgewater, near a bank, shops, and bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a trusted option for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its commitment to older adults’ welfare.
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.
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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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 309 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.
















