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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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 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.
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
Clover Rest Home is a nursing home in Columbia, NJ, offering hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management during serious illness, while respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support recovery after illness or injury.
The home has 33 beds, so it is a smaller community that may suit a resident who prefers a less populous setting. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families may use coverage for eligible skilled care, assistance with eligible nursing costs, or direct payment, depending on the arrangement. Lighthouse Clover operates Clover Rest Home, and Mr. James Gardner serves as administrator.
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Plainfield, NJ, Complete Care at Woodlands is an award-winning senior living community that offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. The community provides its residents a team of highly qualified and skilled care experts to assist them with their daily living activities and deliver individualized care plans based on their interests, needs, and preferences. Residents here have access to certified physical, speech, and therapists to help them maintain their overall well-being and functionality
Dedicated to improving its residents’ quality of life and living experience, the community also offers an array of cultural, education, social and recreational activities to keep them active and engaged. Restaurant-style meals are also offered to keep residents nourished and energized throughout the day. Various amenities like a salon, cozy lounge, and relaxing courtyard are offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.
Careone at Wall provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Wall, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives someone a short stay when their usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs clinical care or for a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.
Careone at Wall has 138 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is allocated to each resident daily. Rehabilitation services include orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, IV therapy, wound care management, and respiratory care, so treatment for recovery and complex medical needs is available within the facility.
Restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant-style setting. Gardens and an outdoor patio or courtyard offer designated outdoor areas for residents.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to covered short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Terri Rufo serves as administrator, and Care One At Wall operates the community.
Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge provides nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Old Bridge, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting.
The community has 180 beds, which means more residents, staff, and usually programming within the setting. Total nurse staffing is 4h 29m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. The community opened in 2011.
Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Mr. Evan Gold serves as the administrator, and Middlesex County Improvement Authority operates the community.
Tower Lodge Care Center is a nursing home in Wall, NJ, offering skilled nursing care. Nursing home services provide long term residential support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation services can suit a resident who needs therapy during recovery or for ongoing functional support.
The center has 60 beds. That gives families the community’s stated capacity without implying a particular community size. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Mr. Abraham Mermelstein serves as the administrator. Tower Lodge Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing alongside rehabilitative care in a nursing home setting.
Overview of Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services
Bayonne Medical Center Transitional Care Services is a hospital-based skilled nursing and transitional care facility located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, New Jersey. Operated by Carepoint Health under the direction of administrator Ms. Deborah Petersen, the 17-room community offers a highly focused, clinical environment designed specifically for short-term recovery rather than long-term residential senior living.
The facility’s integration within a hospital campus gives residents direct access to acute clinical resources, while Jersey City Medical Center, the nearest hospital, sits approximately 4.67 miles away. The care model is built around a strong registered nurse presence relative to standard nursing facility averages. Daily, registered nurses provide an average of 3 hours and 13 minutes of care per resident, supplemented by 2 hours and 32 minutes from nurse aides and 42 minutes from licensed practical nurses.
The neighborhood has a walk score of 88, indicating a highly walkable environment where visiting family members can easily run errands on foot. State regulatory inspections show a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, indicating a consistent history of safety and administrative compliance.
Prospective residents and their families looking for short-term physical rehabilitation or post-hospital nursing support in Hudson County can contact the facility directly to discuss admission and recovery options.
Livia Health and Senior Living provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in East Hanover, New Jersey. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice supports residents at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness.
Respite care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may make Livia Health and Senior Living a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. The community has 86 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.
A pool gives residents an on site place for aquatic activity, while rehabilitation services provide access to rehabilitation within the community’s care offerings. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Ms. Susan Roman serves as the administrator, and Livia Health At East Hanover operates the community.
Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation in Lakewood, New Jersey, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative support, and respite options within a 202-bed campus. Clinical offerings include round-the-clock nursing alongside specialized therapy programs for stroke and neurological recovery, cardiac and orthopedic care, wound management, and pain relief. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies assist residents in restoring functional mobility and daily living skills.
Daily life on site features restaurant-style glatt kosher dining with customized meal plans, spiritual services, wellness classes, holiday events, and live entertainment. Amenities like a beauty salon, barber shop, and outdoor patio give residents access to personal grooming and fresh air without leaving the property, while arranged transportation handles off-site travel. The surrounding Lakewood area holds a 42 walk score, meaning routine errands generally require a vehicle. Administrator Moshe Schwartz directs operations under Leisure Chateau Acquisition. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident daily, and accepted financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.
Prospective representatives seeking kosher dining, skilled nursing, or memory support can contact Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation to explore available accommodations, tour the campus, or inquire about admission guidelines.
Overview of Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptfor
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptford provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite care in West Deptford, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life illness, while respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.
The combination of clinical programs and short term care may suit someone recovering from a stroke, pulmonary condition, or orthopedic issue, as well as a family seeking temporary support. There are 156 beds, placing the community among larger communities with more residents and staff and more programming. Occupancy is 96%, so most beds are filled.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Programs include Subacute Rehab, Stroke & Neurological, Pulmonary Care, Outpatient Therapy, Orthopedic Care, and Hospice / Palliative Care. Together, these programs provide therapy and clinical services focused on recovery, ongoing conditions, and comfort.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing eligible residents to use public coverage or pay directly. Raymond Rivera serves as administrator, and West Deptford SNF Operations operates the community.
Overview of Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente
At 502 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House, Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center runs 116 beds in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 51 puts it in moderately walkable territory. Some errands can be done on foot; others still call for a car. The facility is currently at 89% occupancy, with 103 beds filled.
Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab sit alongside respite stays for families who need a temporary bridge, and staffing runs around the clock. Total nursing care comes to about 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day, split between registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who together log most of those hours.
Inspection activity at Fountain Springs has tended to center on infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and the paperwork side of care such as documentation and care planning. Dietary service and general housekeeping round out the picture. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens the door for families navigating coverage. Between the short-term rehab focus and the staffing hours behind it, Fountain Springs reads as a facility built for residents moving through a recovery window as much as those settling in for longer-term nursing care.
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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