Best Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 18 homes in Newark, NJ

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Newark, New Jersey: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

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Broadway House for Continuing Care	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)	78 Facility 78 NJ AVG 152 Rank #220 / 261	83.3% Facility 83.3% NJ AVG 77% Rank #137 / 260	+8%	4.60 Facility 4.60 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #33 / 259	-52%	+19%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	12 Facility 12 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #47 / 261	3.0 Facility 3.0 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #36 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	70	86 Facility 86 NJ AVG 50 Rank #29 / 258	Anthony Ammiano	$13.6M Facility $13.6M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #198 / 257	$5.3M Facility $5.3M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #239 / 257	39.1% Facility 39.1% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #236 / 257	315343
Spring Hills Livingston	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Livingston	150 Facility 150 NJ AVG 152 Rank #109 / 261	59.3% Facility 59.3% NJ AVG 77% Rank #237 / 260	-23%	3.07 Facility 3.07 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #230 / 259	+56%	-21%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	30 Facility 30 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #216 / 261	7.5 Facility 7.5 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #220 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	89	24 Facility 24 NJ AVG 50 Rank #198 / 258	Lhpa Operations Holdings LLC	$11.8M Facility $11.8M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #214 / 257	$5.9M Facility $5.9M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #230 / 257	49.5% Facility 49.5% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #149 / 257	315526
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	East Orange	122 Facility 122 NJ AVG 152 Rank #148 / 261	91.8% Facility 91.8% NJ AVG 77% Rank #51 / 260	+19%	3.25 Facility 3.25 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #196 / 259	-33%	-16%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	17 Facility 17 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #102 / 261	5.7 Facility 5.7 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #166 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	115	65 Facility 65 NJ AVG 50 Rank #92 / 258	Brookhaven Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare LLC	$16.0M Facility $16.0M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #167 / 257	$9.0M Facility $9.0M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #143 / 257	56.4% Facility 56.4% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #68 / 257	315268
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)	340 Facility 340 NJ AVG 152 Rank #5 / 261	77.1% Facility 77.1% NJ AVG 77% Rank #171 / 260	0%	4.83 Facility 4.83 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #26 / 259	+31%	+25%	$107.3k Facility $107.3k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #235 / 260	50 Facility 50 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #257 / 261	10.0 Facility 10.0 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #254 / 261	1 Facility 1 NJ AVG 1.1	257	86 Facility 86 NJ AVG 50 Rank #29 / 258	Rifka Bider	$28.4M Facility $28.4M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #44 / 257	$13.9M Facility $13.9M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #37 / 257	48.8% Facility 48.8% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #159 / 257	315458
Winchester Gardens	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Maplewood (Newark Heights)	30 Facility 30 NJ AVG 152 Rank #260 / 261	86.7% Facility 86.7% NJ AVG 77% Rank #106 / 260	+13%	5.03 Facility 5.03 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #20 / 259	+113%	+30%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	7 Facility 7 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #21 / 261	2.3 Facility 2.3 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #18 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	26	24 Facility 24 NJ AVG 50 Rank #198 / 258	Marcus L. Ward Home	$30.5M Facility $30.5M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #31 / 257	$8.4M Facility $8.4M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #162 / 257	27.4% Facility 27.4% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #254 / 257	315527
Crane‘s Mill	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	West Caldwell (Westville)	56 Facility 56 NJ AVG 152 Rank #243 / 261	66.1% Facility 66.1% NJ AVG 77% Rank #217 / 260	-14%	4.20 Facility 4.20 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #56 / 259	+127%	+8%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	13 Facility 13 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #57 / 261	3.3 Facility 3.3 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #53 / 261	1 Facility 1 NJ AVG 1.1	38	32 Facility 32 NJ AVG 50 Rank #179 / 258	Lutheran Social Ministries Of New Jersey, Inc.	$35.2M Facility $35.2M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #19 / 257	$7.3M Facility $7.3M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #189 / 257	20.6% Facility 20.6% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #257 / 257	315457
Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	East Orange (Ampere)	185 Facility 185 NJ AVG 152 Rank #56 / 261	90.8% Facility 90.8% NJ AVG 77% Rank #59 / 260	+18%	3.80 Facility 3.80 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #100 / 259	+7%	-2%	$0 Facility $0 NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #1 / 260	31 Facility 31 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #223 / 261	10.3 Facility 10.3 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #256 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	173	66 Facility 66 NJ AVG 50 Rank #90 / 258	Joseph Rosenberg	$21.8M Facility $21.8M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #93 / 257	$9.8M Facility $9.8M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #119 / 257	44.8% Facility 44.8% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #197 / 257	315147
Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Newark (Forest Hill)	120 Facility 120 NJ AVG 152 Rank #152 / 261	88.3% Facility 88.3% NJ AVG 77% Rank #94 / 260	+15%	3.43 Facility 3.43 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #175 / 259	+19%	-12%	$37.6k Facility $37.6k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #199 / 260	19 Facility 19 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #127 / 261	3.8 Facility 3.8 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #78 / 261	1 Facility 1 NJ AVG 1.1	110	71 Facility 71 NJ AVG 50 Rank #77 / 258	Forest Hill Snf Operations Holding LLC	$17.4M Facility $17.4M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #151 / 257	$8.2M Facility $8.2M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #165 / 257	46.9% Facility 46.9% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #176 / 257	315375
Optima Care Castle Hill	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Union City	215 Facility 215 NJ AVG 152 Rank #33 / 261	60.5% Facility 60.5% NJ AVG 77% Rank #233 / 260	-21%	4.00 Facility 4.00 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #77 / 259	+86%	+3%	$3.3k Facility $3.3k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #137 / 260	30 Facility 30 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #216 / 261	7.5 Facility 7.5 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #220 / 261	- Facility - NJ AVG 1.1	131	97 Facility 97 NJ AVG 50 Rank #1 / 258	Optima Care Union City, LLC	$17.7M Facility $17.7M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #148 / 257	$13.4M Facility $13.4M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #44 / 257	75.6% Facility 75.6% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #10 / 257	315344
Alaris Health at Belgrove	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Kearny	120 Facility 120 NJ AVG 152 Rank #152 / 261	85.8% Facility 85.8% NJ AVG 77% Rank #117 / 260	+11%	4.83 Facility 4.83 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #26 / 259	+183%	+24%	$41.6k Facility $41.6k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #204 / 260	20 Facility 20 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #139 / 261	3.3 Facility 3.3 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #53 / 261	2 Facility 2 NJ AVG 1.1	94	85 Facility 85 NJ AVG 50 Rank #38 / 258	Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center At Kearny LLC	$16.3M Facility $16.3M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #166 / 257	$6.4M Facility $6.4M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #214 / 257	39.4% Facility 39.4% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #233 / 257	315366
Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Newark (University Heights)	430 Facility 430 NJ AVG 152 Rank #2 / 261	90.0% Facility 90.0% NJ AVG 77% Rank #69 / 260	+17%	3.51 Facility 3.51 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #157 / 259	-59%	-9%	$329.9k Facility $329.9k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #255 / 260	43 Facility 43 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #252 / 261	7.2 Facility 7.2 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #214 / 261	6 Facility 6 NJ AVG 1.1	402	86 Facility 86 NJ AVG 50 Rank #29 / 258	Samuel Paneth Tr	$36.9M Facility $36.9M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #15 / 257	$21.5M Facility $21.5M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #10 / 257	58.4% Facility 58.4% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #50 / 257	315236
Optima Care Fountains	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Secaucus	334 Facility 334 NJ AVG 152	85.3% Facility 85.3% NJ AVG 77%	+11%	4.71 Facility 4.71 NJ AVG 3.88	-17%	+21%	$424.4k Facility $424.4k NJ AVG $76.4k	33 Facility 33 NJ AVG 20.9	4.7 Facility 4.7 NJ AVG 5.3	2 Facility 2 NJ AVG 1.1	287	49 Facility 49 NJ AVG 50	Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC	$31.4M Facility $31.4M NJ AVG $19.6M	$17.2M Facility $17.2M NJ AVG $7.1M	54.9% Facility 54.9% NJ AVG 39.3%	315476
New Community Extended Care Facility	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Newark (West Side)	180 Facility 180 NJ AVG 152 Rank #59 / 261	47.8% Facility 47.8% NJ AVG 77% Rank #249 / 260	-38%	3.73 Facility 3.73 NJ AVG 3.88 Rank #123 / 259	-74%	-4%	$70.3k Facility $70.3k NJ AVG $76.4k Rank #223 / 260	22 Facility 22 NJ AVG 20.9 Rank #156 / 261	7.3 Facility 7.3 NJ AVG 5.3 Rank #217 / 261	1 Facility 1 NJ AVG 1.1	94	81 Facility 81 NJ AVG 50 Rank #46 / 258	New Community Corporation	$9.4M Facility $9.4M NJ AVG $19.6M Rank #235 / 257	$7.1M Facility $7.1M NJ AVG $7.1M Rank #200 / 257	75.1% Facility 75.1% NJ AVG 39.3% Rank #11 / 257	315393

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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.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

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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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 18 nursing homes in Newark, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Newark, NJ?

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 Newark, NJ, 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 Newark, NJ?

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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Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center

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