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Our editorial team analyzed 333 nursing homes in NJ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NJ
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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.
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 TableNH (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.
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.
$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: each nursing home is ranked against every NJ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 333 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Green Hill is a nursing home on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey, with 127 beds and 86 currently occupied, putting it at 68% occupancy. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 50, so residents’ families can handle some errands on foot while relying on cars for the rest.
Short-term rehab is a core part of what Green Hill offers, alongside broader rehabilitation services for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. That combination lets the facility support people who need focused clinical care for a limited stretch as well as those settling in for longer-term nursing care.
The nursing coverage Green Hill delivers breaks down across three roles. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses each spend about 40 minutes per resident per day on direct care, while nurse aides put in roughly 2 hours and 29 minutes. Added together, residents get close to 3 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing attention daily. Families paying for care have options too, since Green Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
State inspectors reviewing Green Hill have focused on medication management, fire safety systems, and emergency preparedness, plus staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep.
The Actors Fund Homes sits on six acres of land in Englewood, New Jersey. New York City is only seven miles away. This community has 44 beds. It offers four kinds of care under one roof: nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
The building sits at 155-175 West Hudson Avenue. Errands here rarely mean pulling out a car. The Walk Score is 95 out of 100. That makes this spot a walker’s paradise. Most shops and services are just a short walk away.
Rehab is part of daily life here too. Staff run short-term rehab for people who are healing after surgery or a serious illness. Someone could come here for just a few weeks of rehab. Then, if they need more help later, they could move into long-term skilled nursing or memory care. They would not have to pack up and move somewhere new.
That’s what sets this place apart from many others. Most senior care homes stick to one type of care. They do rehab, or they do memory care, or they do long-term nursing. The Actors Fund Homes tries to do several of these at once, all inside the same six acres.
A family trying to figure out what kind of care their loved one needs might find that helpful. They would not need to guess right the first time. The Actors Fund Homes can shift with a resident as their needs change, all on the same six-acre property in Englewood.
Generations Plus provides adult day care in Pennsauken, New Jersey. It can suit someone who needs daytime support while continuing to live at home, and may be a fit for a family caregiver who needs coverage during the day. The setting is designed around daytime care rather than an overnight stay.
The community has 100 beds. Pennsauken has a car-dependent Walk Score of 37, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicaid provides a payment option for eligible residents. Mr. Moshe Culang serves as administrator, and Wellsprings For Seniors operates the community.
Residences at Chestnut Hill is a nursing home offering hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Passaic, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide nursing support for residents with ongoing care needs, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people living with serious illness. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.
The community has 111 beds. Henry Litchfield serves as director, and rehabilitation services are available through a therapy gym, giving residents a setting for therapy without arranging services elsewhere. Residences at Chestnut Hill may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term respite or nursing-based care, including hospice or palliative support.
Restaurant-style dining includes chef-inspired, dietician-approved meals, and beauty and barber services are available through the salon and spa offerings. Fitness classes, social events, educational workshops, and outings give residents scheduled options for exercise, learning, connection, and activities outside the community.
Hudson Hills Senior Living in North Bergen, New Jersey, is a continuing care retirement community. It combines nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing services all in one place. The three-story building implies that if a resident’s needs change, they can often stay in the same community instead of relocating to another facility. For families planning a longer term, this is a genuine convenience
The facility offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans spanning from about 348 to 975 square feet, giving flexibility for different preferences and budgets. The highly walkable Bergen Turnpike neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 93, so daily errands like groceries and pharmacy visits are largely doable on foot. Mount Sinai West Hospital is about 2.5 miles away. Occupants can access transportation services for trips beyond walking distance, and fitness and recreation programming to support active days. For people moving with longtime companions, the community being pet-friendly can matter a great deal.
An on-site tour by families examining Hudson Hills Senior Living is an efficient way to understand the room layouts, see the on-site services, and feel how the different care levels collaborate under one roof.
Overview of Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing
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.
CareRite Centers LLC is a trusted nursing home based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, that offers adult day services, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Committed to residents’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their healthcare needs around the clock. With a hotel-like setting and thoughtfully designed accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and convenience.
A Veterans program is available, providing Veterans with dedicated services and recreational activities to honor their service to the country. Chef-prepared meals are prepared with dietitians to ensure residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has several homes across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Tennessee, ensuring older adults can find the right place to receive the care they need for a worry-free retirement.
Providing skilled nursing care in Neptune, New Jersey, Imperial Healthcare Rehabilitation is located at 919 Green Grove Road. This nursing home supports residents who need ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, or post-acute recovery. It also serves people leaving a hospital stay, along with those needing long-term nursing support.
The facility uses a lean staffing model. Registered nurses provide an average of 37 minutes per resident each day. Nursing aides give 2 hours and 19 minutes of daily support. Licensed practical and vocational nurses add 42 minutes per resident each day. The staffing mix focuses on essential hands-on care.
The Berkley Estates neighborhood in Neptune has a Walk Score of 30. This means the area has moderate walkability. Some nearby errands may be possible on foot, but most trips will need a car or other transportation. The location still gives residents and visiting families access to area services and amenities.
Families comparing nursing homes in the area may find a personal visit helpful. Touring the rooms and watching the daily setting can show how the facility feels. It can also help families decide whether Imperial Healthcare Rehabilitation fits their specific care needs.
Situated within Elizabeth, New Jersey, Harrison Arms occupies a geographical niche characterized by a notable degree of pedestrian accessibility relative to the broader North Jersey urban landscape. A Walk Score of 75 serves as a quantitative indicator that the majority of fundamental logistical requirements can be satisfied through ambulatory means. This spatial arrangement constitutes a significant variable in the overall quality-of-life matrix for individuals who prioritize the maintenance of physical mobility and the preservation of organic social integration within their immediate residential environment.
The operational framework of the facility is supported by a continuous twenty-four-hour staffing model consisting of licensed nursing professionals and certified nursing assistants, supplemented by the on-site availability of both rehabilitative and home health services. This specific configuration provides a more robust support infrastructure than is typically observed in conventional independent living environments, thereby allowing residents to access necessary clinical assistance without undergoing a formal transition to a more intensive care tier. Nutrition is addressed through a structured restaurant-style service provided thrice daily, while the domestic and wellness dimensions of the residency are managed through a fitness center, comprehensive housekeeping, laundry services, and a systematic program of daily activities.
Harrison Arms appears optimized for those older adults who seek a primary independent living experience bolstered by available professional oversight, particularly in a context where local walkability functions as a tangible functional asset for daily operations.
Overview of Elmora Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Elmora Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a dynamic hub of nursing home services conveniently situated in the heart of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Strategically positioned, it grants easy access to medical centers like Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. With a keen focus on post-stroke wound care, cardiac care, and various therapies, including post-surgery and gastrostomy care, Elmora Hills caters to an array of nursing home requirements, ensuring specialized medical attention.
Amidst this setting, skilled caregivers foster a warm and compassionate atmosphere, ensuring residents experience the pinnacle of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. The facility’s reputation for excellence is mirrored not only in its medical prowess but also in its exceptional amenities that elevate daily living. Impeccably maintained common spaces, delicious meals, and a commitment to cleanliness contribute to a comfortable and enriching experience.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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