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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table 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.
Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Galloway Township
186
Facility 186
NJ AVG 144
Rank #65 / 304
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #125 / 279
+8%
3.31
Facility 3.31
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
B+ -88%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #51 / 288
7.0
Facility 7.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #227 / 288
-163-
29
Facility 29
NJ AVG 51
Rank #240 / 326
Royal Suites Care Center, LLC
$23.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #44 / 256
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #109 / 256
36.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #220 / 256
315503
Broadway House for Continuing Care
NH
RC
SNF
Newark
78
Facility 78
NJ AVG 144
Rank #256 / 304
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #164 / 279
+2%
5.16
Facility 5.16
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #21 / 283
A -55%+33%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #43 / 288
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #28 / 288
-65-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 51
Rank #37 / 326
University Hospital
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #215 / 256
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #211 / 256
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #130 / 256
315343
Complete Care At Summit Ridge
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
West Orange
152
Facility 152
NJ AVG 144
Rank #117 / 304
92.8%
Facility 92.8%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #56 / 279
+14%
3.50
Facility 3.50
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
A- -39%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #189 / 288
6.5
Facility 6.5
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #211 / 288
-141-
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 51
Rank #167 / 326
Summit Ridge Care, LLC
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #106 / 256
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #154 / 256
40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #204 / 256
315038
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Hazlet
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 144
Rank #98 / 304
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #177 / 279
0%
3.28
Facility 3.28
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
A- -56%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #95 / 288
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #51 / 288
-138-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 51
Rank #101 / 326
Hazlet Garden Group LLC
$20.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #59 / 256
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #194 / 256
28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 28.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #236 / 256
315314
Southern Ocean Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Manahawkin
136
Facility 136
NJ AVG 144
Rank #137 / 304
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #27 / 279
+18%
3.74
Facility 3.74
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #126 / 283
B+ +13%-4%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
32
Facility 32
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #235 / 288
5.3
Facility 5.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #143 / 288
-131-
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 51
Rank #256 / 326
1361 Route 72 West Operations LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #103 / 256
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #119 / 256
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #174 / 256
315332
Preferred Care at Mercer
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 144
Rank #233 / 304
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #178 / 279
-1%
3.47
Facility 3.47
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #162 / 283
B+ -35%-11%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 288
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #61 / 288
-81-
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 51
Rank #127 / 326
Preferred Care At Mercer, LLC
$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #194 / 256
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #152 / 256
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #64 / 256
315487
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Elizabeth
102
Facility 102
NJ AVG 144
Rank #231 / 304
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #154 / 279
+3%
3.92
Facility 3.92
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #90 / 283
A -28%+1%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #22 / 288
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #28 / 288
-86-
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 51
Rank #60 / 326
Bracha, Inc
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #221 / 256
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #217 / 256
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #125 / 256
315106
Careone At Teaneck
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Teaneck
128
Facility 128
NJ AVG 144
Rank #148 / 304
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #240 / 279
-20%
3.40
Facility 3.40
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
A- +2%-12%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 288
6.3
Facility 6.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #195 / 288
-83-
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 51
Rank #101 / 326
Care One At Teaneck, LLC
$20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #66 / 256
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #69 / 256
48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #138 / 256
315502
Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Stratford
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 144
Rank #226 / 304
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #97 / 279
+10%
3.44
Facility 3.44
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #183 / 283
A +35%-11%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 288
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #61 / 288
-95-
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 51
Rank #206 / 326
Laurel Healthcare, LLC
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #178 / 256
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #179 / 256
46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #162 / 256
315008
Imperial Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Neptune
121
Facility 121
NJ AVG 144
Rank #167 / 304
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
NJ AVG 81.5%
Rank #223 / 279
-14%
3.86
Facility 3.86
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #90 / 283
A- -3%0%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #43 / 288
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #177 / 288
-85-
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 51
Rank #147 / 326
The Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #220 / 256
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #200 / 256
54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #70 / 256
315199

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Overview of Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation

Galloway Township’s Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation is a 186-bed nursing home built around a mix of skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite stays. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable (Walk Score 29), so residents and visiting family will likely still rely on a car for most errands. Occupancy runs at 88 percent, with 163 of the 186 beds filled.

Rehabilitative therapy, short-term rehab, and post-surgical care sit alongside skilled nursing, so someone leaving the hospital after surgery has a fairly direct path into structured therapy on-site. Alzheimer’s and dementia care extends that same team to residents managing cognitive decline.

Staffing totals just over 3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, split across registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse aides. Nurse aides account for the biggest piece of that time, at 1 hour 44 minutes daily.

Inspections here have tended to center on medication management, infection prevention, and dietary and food service, the same routine categories regulators check across most nursing homes. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, which gives families flexibility as they figure out how to cover a stay.

Between the rehab-heavy service list and the skilled nursing base, Royal Suites reads as a fit for residents moving from hospital to recovery, as well as those who need ongoing nursing or memory support once they’re settled in.

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Overview of Broadway House for Continuing Care

Serving the area of Newark, NJ for over 25 years, Broadway House for Continuing Care is a well-established senior care provider, offering outstanding short- and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services for residents recovering from an acute illness or injury. The community provides a wide range of care services, including medical, social, and spiritual support, as well as their nationally recognized medical program for those living with HIV/AIDS. Recognized as Best Nursing Home by the U.S. News and World Report, the community proves its excellence in providing exceptional care that foster fast recovery and healing.

Dedicated to helping its residents go back to living independently, the community features a dedicated care team trained to provide compassionate care and support. With its trusted partnership with a renowned academic healthcare center, Broadway House residents guarantee seamless access to excellent doctors and services in New Jersey’s best medical facilities. Committed to helping the most vulnerable in the area, the community proves not only its excellence in care but its dedication to compassion and helping those in need.

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Overview of Complete Care at Summit Ridge

Complete Care at Summit Ridge in West Orange, NJ, offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing support through licensed nursing care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses relief from serious illness symptoms and treatment burdens, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Recovery can be temporary here. Post-acute care, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehab support a recovery period after an acute illness or hospital stay. With 152 beds, the home is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nursing time for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Kanene Oleka serves as administrator, and Summit Ridge Care operates the community. The combination of memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised support or a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Complete Care At Summit Ridge

Overview of Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center

An esteemed senior living community set in the beautiful Hazlet, NJ, Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center offers subacute rehab, cardiopulmonary rehab, and peritoneal dialysis. The community features welcoming and purposely built residences, maximizing seniors’ comfort and security. With a fusion of clinical expertise and the utmost care and assistance, Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors’ needs are well provided. Let go of your woes with a team of reliable and highly trained professionals providing exceptional care 24/7.

Reignite passions and seek for new knowledge with engaging activities and enjoyable learning programs. The community highly encourages seniors to live an active lifestyle surrounded by a supportive environment. Catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and tasty meals. Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center is a place to find solace in your healing journey with its ethereal grounds embraced by lush gardens and peaceful views.

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Overview of Southern Ocean Center

Located in the vibrant town of Manahawkin, NJ, Southern Ocean Center is an enticing community that offers skilled nursing, post-hospital, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, and respite care services. A wide array of well- appointed and spacious accommodations are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security within the vicinity.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, beauty salon and barbershop, pharmaceutical delivery service, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. Engage in various social activities, community events, and wellness programs to boost engagement and health. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together. At Southern Ocean Center seniors can enjoy a blissful living experience.

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Overview of Preferred Care at Mercer

Preferred Care at Mercer is more than just a place that provides basic healthcare. They truly understand the importance of providing compassionate care to improve the lives of people in their sunset years. Just a short drive from Trenton, they offer a wide range of services including subacute rehab, long term care, respite care, and hospice care. 

Their team of dedicated professionals specializes in cardiac pulmonary and orthopedic rehab, as well as providing expert care in IV therapy and wound care. But what sets Preferred Care at Mercer apart is their unwavering commitment to treating each patient with kindness, respect, and empathy. They truly believe in the healing power of human connection and strive to make every patient feel valued and supported.

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Overview of Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab

Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Elizabeth, NJ. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help and supervision in a residential setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. The community has 102 beds and provides subacute rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services, giving residents a setting for recovery and therapy as part of their care.

Restaurant-like dining is designed for social interaction, allowing residents to share meals in a communal setting. Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, rehabilitation, or a short stay for respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

The total nurse staffing figure is 3 hours 55 minutes per resident per day, representing daily nurse staffing time per resident. Mr. Mordechai Fishman serves as administrator, and Bracha operates the community.

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Overview of Careone at Teaneck

Careone at Teaneck offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Teaneck, NJ. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Post acute care and rehabilitation services include physical therapy and dedicated rehabilitation rooms, so a resident can receive therapy on site. The combination may suit someone recovering after acute care who needs both nursing and rehabilitation support, or a family arranging a short respite stay.

The community has 128 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

A Glatt Kosher kitchen serves residents who require kosher dining. Jewish programming, on site shiurim, and an on site synagogue provide access to religious and cultural activities within the community, while the fitness and wellness center includes an AlterG Anti Gravity treadmill alongside the physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms. Residents can also use a beauty salon or barber shop.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Mr. Simeon Ratner serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, respite care, and skilled nursing services in Stratford, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing residents have licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab are available for residents receiving recovery focused care as part of their stay.

Meals are served by wait staff at linen covered tables, with separate dining rooms for short term and long term residents. Private family tables also allow residents to share meals with visiting family members.

The beauty and barber shop lets residents arrange grooming services within the community. The home has 106 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 26m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Mr. Dovid Klugmann serves as administrator, and Laurel Healthcare operates the community.

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Overview of Imperial Care Center

Imperial Care Center sits at 919 Green Grove Road in Neptune, New Jersey, a 121-bed nursing home administered by Mr. Zev Kopp. The neighborhood is moderately walkable (Walk Score 55), the kind of area where a resident’s family might run a few errands on foot between visits. Right now the building is running at 70% occupancy, with 85 of its 121 beds filled.

The clinical lineup here leans toward recovery and management of ongoing conditions. Rehabilitation services and respite care sit alongside round-the-clock skilled nursing, and the facility names four specific programs: sub-acute rehab, orthopedic rehabilitation, a cardiac management program, and pulmonary care.

That combination suggests a resident base split between people recovering from surgery or a hospital stay and those managing chronic cardiac or respiratory conditions long-term. Nursing coverage backs this up. Staff report about four hours of total nursing care per resident each day, with both RNs and LPNs contributing dedicated time on top of that baseline.

New Jersey’s health department reviews nursing homes like this one on a recurring basis, and at Imperial Care Center those reviews have tended to center on infection prevention, fire-safety systems, staffing credentials, and care planning documentation.

Coverage-wise, Imperial Care Center takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families some flexibility in how they finance a stay. Between the cardiac and pulmonary programs and the orthopedic rehab track, this is a facility set up for residents who need real medical support, not just custodial care, whether that’s a short post-hospital stint or something longer term.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

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

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New Jersey

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

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

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?

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

What is nursing home care?

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

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

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

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

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

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

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