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Best Nursing Homes in Paterson, NJ

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 8 homes in Paterson, NJ

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

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

2 facilities compared · CMS & NJ Dept. of Health data

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Barnert Subacute 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).

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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.

Paterson
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 152
Rank #469 / 562
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #233 / 493
+5%
4.00
Facility 4.00
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #81 / 274
-59%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 276
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #61 / 276
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #106 / 276
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 1.1
62
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 50
Rank #113 / 640
680 Broadway Healthcare Management LLC
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #246 / 272
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #239 / 272
61.8%
Facility 61.8%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #36 / 272
315507
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, Llc
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.

Paterson
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 152
Rank #506 / 562
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #88 / 493
+18%
3.82
Facility 3.82
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #104 / 274
-51%-1%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 276
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #69 / 276
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #124 / 276
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 1.1
48
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 50
Rank #34 / 640
Barbara Andrews
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #261 / 272
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #264 / 272
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #103 / 272
315096
Overview of A Plus Adult Medical Day Care
A Plus Adult Medical Day Care Center serves adults aged 21 and older, including seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. The center provides a caring environment with professional staff to support participants' needs. Services include health supervision, social services, recreational activities, and nutritious meals.

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Promising Adult Daycare

540 Straight Street, 3Rd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07503
Overview of Promising Adult Daycare
Promising Adult Daycare is located in Paterson, NJ. It offers a variety of services including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dietary, social, transportation, therapeutic, and ancillary activities.

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Overview of Happy Home Adult Day Care
Happy Home Adult Day Care is located in Paterson, NJ. It provides professional and warm care services for seniors, including various activity programs tailored to individual needs. The facility ensures a safe environment and offers nutritious meals prepared by a professional nutritionist.

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Overview of Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC
Doctors Subacute Healthcare is a rehabilitation facility located in Paterson, NJ. It offers quality rehabilitation care with a personal touch, focusing on helping patients recover and return home. The facility provides a range of services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

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Overview of Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam

With a sterling 100-year tradition, Atlas Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam epitomizes excellence and compassionate senior healthcare in Northern New Jersey. Since its inception in 1921, this 210-bed facility in Clifton has been a hallmark of senior care, offering top-of-the-line skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, and dementia care. As a fully kosher facility, it’s revered as a pillar of the Jewish community, rendering it among the top five nursing homes in New Jersey.
The facility takes pride in its extensive amenities that include private and semi-private suites, scenic outdoor spaces, festive Shabbat and High Holiday meals, and a resident Rabbi. The comforts extend further with complimentary WiFi, a fully-equipped gym, on-site beauty salon, and housekeeping services. Daily recreation, library facilities, a computer room, and locally scheduled trips add to the vibrancy of life at Atlas Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam, making it a paragon of excellence in nursing home services.

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Overview of Strivewell Behavioral Healthcare

Strivewell Nursing and Rehabilitation, nestled just off Highway 21 on Broadway Street, redefines nursing home care. Providing easy access via a local bus stop, the impressive building—from its extra-wide hallways to gorgeous detailing—offers a visual treat. The facility offers spacious, well-appointed resident rooms and a broad spectrum of in-house services, including a state-of-the-art dialysis unit exclusively for Strivewell residents.
What distinctly sets Strivewell apart is its home-like, family-focused atmosphere, where every team member, resident, and guest becomes part of a close-knit community. Priding itself on serving the Newark community for decades, Strivewell stands as a premier healthcare center. Whether long-term care, rehab, on-site dialysis, or memory care needs, Strivewell has the skills, facilities, and commitment to deliver the best service. At Strivewell, the journey to achieving optimum health goals becomes more comfortable and productive, affirming it as a top-notch choice among best care nursing homes.

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Overview of Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center

Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, situated in Paterson, NJ, is committed to facilitating the quickest possible return of clients to their homes at their optimal level of health and independence. The team at Barnert delivers an advanced, outcome-oriented level of care that’s physician-directed, combined with tailored therapy plans designed to generate measurable results. The facility is staffed round-the-clock by dedicated, award-winning nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners, all passionately invested in the recovery process.
Each tastefully furnished room is equipped with modern amenities like flat-panel televisions, secure internet access, telephone service, and private bathrooms. Beyond individual spaces, residents can enjoy the lounge, family room, therapy gym, and dining room. Aimed at cultivating a homely environment, Barnert Subacute offers a range of special amenities, such as wireless internet, multi-language translation assistance, full-service beauty and barber services, and an array of therapeutic and recreational programs. This dedication makes Barnert Subacute a reliable choice in the landscape of long-term care facilities.

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Overview of Doctors Subacute Care

Doctors Subacute Healthcare epitomizes top-tier care with a dedication to guiding residents towards a swift and successful homecoming. The North Jersey-based facility harnesses an innovative, results-oriented approach by offering advanced therapies within an environment blending luxury hotel comforts with hospital-grade resources.
Priding itself on responsible and knowledgeable staff, Doctors Subacute Healthcare sustains above-standard nurse-to-patient ratios for 24-hour nursing care. The skilled in-house rehabilitation department delivers specialized therapies for cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic, and neurologic care, across all seven days of the week. This Medicare nursing home ensures a plethora of amenities at no extra charge to ensure a homely environment, from electrically-adjustable beds, high-definition TVs, and bedside telephones, to pillow speakers with a nurse call button system and high-speed internet access. This facilitates a level of comfort parallel to home, making the healing process a more immersive and less stressful journey.

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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
01

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Paterson, NJ

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

How do I choose the right nursing home in Paterson, 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 Paterson, 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 Paterson, 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.