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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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.

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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 AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
CareOne at Livingston
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Livingston
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 143
Rank #254 / 303
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #192 / 270
-6%
4.00
Facility 4.00
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #80 / 283
- -21%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 287
3.4
Facility 3.4
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #65 / 287
-58-
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 51
Rank #290 / 325
Careone At Livingston
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #207 / 256
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #127 / 256
67.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #26 / 256
315479
Preferred Care at Mercer
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 143
Rank #233 / 303
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #172 / 270
0%
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 #68 / 287
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #69 / 287
-81-
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 51
Rank #126 / 325
Preferred Care At Mercer
$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
Broadway House for Continuing Care
NH
RC
SNF
Newark
78
Facility 78
NJ AVG 143
Rank #253 / 303
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #158 / 270
+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 #48 / 287
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 287
-65-
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 51
Rank #37 / 325
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 Westfield
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Westfield
227
Facility 227
NJ AVG 143
Rank #33 / 303
58.6%
Facility 58.6%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #252 / 270
-28%
3.32
Facility 3.32
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
B+ -70%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 287
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #107 / 287
1133-
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 51
Rank #228 / 325
Complete Care At Westfield, LLC
$24.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #40 / 256
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #43 / 256
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #166 / 256
315122
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wayne (Pines Lake)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 143
Rank #169 / 303
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #93 / 270
+10%
3.29
Facility 3.29
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #205 / 283
A+ +72%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #107 / 287
5.7
Facility 5.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #177 / 287
-107-
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 51
Rank #243 / 325
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #153 / 256
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #134 / 256
50.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #105 / 256
315234
Lincoln Park Renaissance
NH
MC
SNF
Lincoln Park
189
Facility 189
NJ AVG 143
Rank #61 / 303
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #27 / 270
+17%
3.24
Facility 3.24
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B+ -63%-16%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #215 / 287
10.0
Facility 10.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #220 / 287
-180-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 51
Rank #91 / 325
521 Pine Brook Operating, LLC
$28.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #22 / 256
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #22 / 256
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #125 / 256
315042
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Elizabeth
102
Facility 102
NJ AVG 143
Rank #230 / 303
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #148 / 270
+4%
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 #29 / 287
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 287
-86-
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 51
Rank #60 / 325
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
Wiley Mission
NH
IL
SNF
Marlton (Kresson)
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 143
Rank #248 / 303
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #253 / 270
-29%
6.79
Facility 6.79
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #4 / 283
- +43%+75%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #134 / 287
6.3
Facility 6.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #204 / 287
-50-
72
Facility 72
NJ AVG 51
Rank #91 / 325
Wiley Mission Home For The Aged
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #226 / 256
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #112 / 256
82.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 82.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #11 / 256
315418
Imperial Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Neptune
121
Facility 121
NJ AVG 143
Rank #167 / 303
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #219 / 270
-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 #1 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #11 / 287
-85-
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 51
Rank #146 / 325
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
Careone At Cresskill
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Cresskill
113
Facility 113
NJ AVG 143
Rank #212 / 303
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
NJ AVG 81.4%
Rank #206 / 270
-10%
3.17
Facility 3.17
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #230 / 283
B+ +10%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 288
29
Facility 29
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #68 / 287
7.3
Facility 7.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #69 / 287
-83-
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 51
Rank #97 / 325
Millenium Health Care Centers II, LLC
$17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $17.9M
Rank #120 / 256
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG $8.7M
Rank #80 / 256
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NJ AVG 51.1%
Rank #68 / 256
315313

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Overview of CareOne at Livingston

CareOne at Livingston offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with respite care, in Livingston, NJ. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide nursing support on site. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief. Several care levels are available within one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The home has 76 beds, with total nurse staffing of four hours per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available for temporary recovery needs.

Residents can use the outdoor patio or courtyard and attend art therapy, music therapy and pet therapy. Excursions and recreation programming add activities beyond the daily routine. Restaurant style dining and room service provide on site meal options, while transportation services support travel beyond the community. There is also a movie theater for resident entertainment.

CareOne at Livingston accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare may cover eligible short term skilled care. Mr. Michael Brienza serves as the administrator.

Contact CareOne at Livingston

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 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.

Contact Broadway House for Continuing Care

Overview of Complete Care at Westfield

Complete Care at Westfield provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Westfield, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while memory care offers supervised support for a resident living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

Post acute rehabilitation programs support recovery after an acute medical stay, while long term care serves residents who need ongoing support. Rehabilitation services include specialized programs for orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and stroke related care. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time, including a resident who needs memory support, skilled nursing, or a short term respite stay.

The community has 227 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Private rooms provide a single occupancy space, while semi private rooms are shared. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and available resources. The area has a car dependent Walk Score of 33 / 100, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Mr. Yosef Cohen serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Overlooking the safe and serene neighborhood of Wayne, NJ, Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a trusted senior care provider purposely built to offer rehabilitation, long-term care services, and specialized care services. The community provides its residents with cozy and relaxing accommodations that foster comfort and healing. Helping residents achieve excellent recovery outcomes and offering a comprehensive continuum of specialized care, including orthopedic rehabilitation and stroke recovery, the community ensures its residents have the services they need whenever they need it.

Recognized by several organizations like the American Heart Association, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and American Health Care Association, the community provides its commitment and excellence to delivering excellent services that gives residents a peace of mind. Residents here enjoy delicious meals and the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services for a maintenance-free living. A wide array of thoughtful amenities are also offered to enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Lincoln Park Renaissance

Lincoln Park Renaissance is a nursing home and skilled nursing community with secured memory care in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. Nursing and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. The secured memory care unit offers supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay, while long term care supports ongoing residence.

The combination may suit someone whose needs include nursing care or a secured memory care setting. With 189 beds, this is a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi private rooms suit someone who prefers to share a room. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands on nursing time available per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public benefit and self pay routes. Rehabilitation services are available for residents receiving recovery focused care. Lincoln Park Renaissance is administered by Mr. Steve Staum and operated by 521 Pine Brook Operating.

A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable range. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently.

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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 Wiley Mission

Wiley Mission is a facility located on East Main Street in Marlton, New Jersey. It is owned by John Glimore. The 86-bed home is in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 72. Most errands and essentials are within walking distance. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing multiple ways for families to access short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. Residents stay for an average of 160 days, including post-acute rehab residents and those in ongoing care.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation and subacute care, offering short-term rehab, additional rehabilitation services, and residential healthcare. Behavioral health services, psychiatric evaluations, and addiction support are available for residents with diverse care and wellness needs.

Total daily nurse staffing averages 6 hours and 34 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 11 minutes of care per day, nurse aides provide 3 hours and 20 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Wiley Mission operates as more than just a healthcare facility. It also hosts a range of community-oriented programs, including GriefShare groups, men’s and women’s discipleship programs, a food pantry, preschool services, and summer camp. They host these programs to support their faith-based mission and serve the broader community alongside residents.

State inspections focused on areas including residents’ rights compliance, medication management, food safety standards, life safety code adherence, and staffing ratio adequacy. Families touring the facility should ask how the home addresses these operational priorities daily. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 58%, with 50 of 86 beds filled.

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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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Overview of Careone at Cresskill

Owned and operated by Millenium Health Care Centers, Careone at Cresskill is a 113-bed nursing home on County Road in Cresskill, New Jersey. It sits in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 71, so it’s easy for visiting family and staff to access local errands on foot.

The home serves short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care populations, averaging a stay duration of around 34 days, reflecting its focus on recovery and transition care. For those needing ongoing skilled nursing services, longer-term care is offered. The 24-hour-staffed facility is clinically diverse: registered nurses provide roughly 51 minutes of daily care per resident, while a mixed team of nurse aides, LPNs, and LVNs delivers an additional 2 hours 3 minutes of daily support. Respite care and specialized programs in palliative, hospice, and long-term acute care round out the service offerings. The facility currently operates at 73 percent occupancy. Daily life includes fine dining, private suite options, and an array of amenities tailored for residents and families. Providing daily engagement: on-site recreation programming, a beauty salon and barber shop, and outdoor spaces. The home welcomes pets and offers specialized programming for its Korean-speaking residents, including staff fluent in Korean and access to Korean television and cultural activities. Medicare and private pay are accepted to give families flexible coverage choices.

With regular state reviews evaluating care delivery, documentation practices, and infection control measures, inspections show that Careone at Cresskill prioritizes clinical and compliance standards.

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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.

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    Staffing
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    Regulatory
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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.

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  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

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  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

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  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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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.

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  • 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 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.