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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Jersey. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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. SC (Senior Communities): CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sunrise of Jackson
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Jackson Township (Vista Center)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 48
Rank #419 / 628
Studio / 1 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of JacksonE-Ching Chiu
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #302 / 463
5
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.2
Facility 0.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #112 / 412
Brandywine Mahwah
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Mahwah (Ackermans Mills)
107
Facility 107
NJ AVG 125
Rank #342 / 560
Yes
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 48
Rank #458 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrandywine Living At MahwahMr. Peter Gunderson
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #212 / 463
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Sunrise of Edgewater
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Edgewater
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 125
Rank #420 / 560
Yes
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 48
Rank #121 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of EdgewaterMs. Sarah Wissler-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Maplewood at Princeton
SC
AL
MC
Plainsboro Township
130
Facility 130
NJ AVG 125
Rank #193 / 560
Yes
10
Facility 10
NJ AVG 48
Rank #588 / 628
Studio / 1 BedMaplewood At PrincetonJulius Adams
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #143 / 463
3
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 412
Brightview Eatontown
SC
AL
IL
MC
Eatontown
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 48
Rank #211 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Eatontown, LLCTamyres Camargo-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey
SC
MC
RC
Ramsey
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 125
Rank #550 / 560
Yes
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 48
Rank #51 / 628
-Fox Trail Memory Care Living RamseyElizabeth Nolan-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Alaris Health at The Atrium
SC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (Hamilton Park)
113
Facility 113
NJ AVG 125
Rank #306 / 560
Yes
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 48
Rank #34 / 628
-Alaris Health At The AtriumMs. Dolores Nieves-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Fellowship Village
SC
AL
CCRC(
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Basking Ridge
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 125
Rank #470 / 560
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 48
Rank #476 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSkilled Nursing At Fellowship VillageMr. Jack Ellias
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #151 / 463
8
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 18
Rank #272 / 412
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #266 / 412
Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center
SC
NH
PC
SNF
Newark (University Heights)
430
Facility 430
NJ AVG 125
Rank #2 / 560
No
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 48
Rank #51 / 628
-Sinai Post Acute Nursing And Rehab CenterMr. Yoel Mann
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #96 / 463
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Brookdale Florence
SC
AL
Florence
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 125
Rank #525 / 560
Yes
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 48
Rank #455 / 628
SuiteBrookdale FlorenceFamaz Hameed
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #229 / 463
6
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 18
Rank #243 / 412
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #238 / 412

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NJ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 626 on this page.

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Sunrise of Jackson

390 N County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Overview of Sunrise of Jackson

With a capacity for 100 residents, Sunrise of Jackson is an assisted living community in Jackson Township, New Jersey, that offers personal care. Administered by E-Ching Chiu, it has studio and one-bedroom floor plans in a single-story setting. The community currently maintains a 73% occupancy rate, serving 73 older adults.

Additionally, its location in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 33 provides limited walkability, making transportation necessary for most errands and outings. The single-story design also promotes accessibility by reducing barriers associated with multi-level buildings.

The community operates under the oversight of the New Jersey Department of Health. State inspection records indicate substantial compliance with licensure requirements, including adherence to COVID-19 protocols and CDC-recommended infection control practices, reflecting a continued commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Contact Sunrise of Jackson

Overview of Brandywine Mahwah

Live a relaxing retirement with the renowned senior living community of Brandywine Mahwah in Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, providing assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and pet-friendly accommodations, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a team of kind and dedicated professionals tending to residents’ needs and aspirations around the clock.

Enjoy leisure and wellness with engaging activities and fun learning programs. Meet new friends and create wonderful moments within the ethereal and spacious community. Eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Mahwah is a great place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its wonderful and convenient amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Mahwah was awarded the US News’ Best Assisted Living, proving its top-tier quality.

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Overview of Sunrise of Edgewater

Sunrise of Edgewater is a community of 87 units housed in a three-story building at 351 River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey. It supplies studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families and residents flexibility in selecting a home according to their needs and preferences.

The neighborhood ranks highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 75, so most daily errands and necessities are accessible on foot. This reachable location makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members to navigate the surrounding area independently. Sunrise of Edgewater operates under Sunrise of Edgewater’s banner on the Edgewater waterfront, offering proximity to the Hudson River and local amenities.

State inspections have consistently found no deficiencies at the facility. It has provided a transparent notice of its privacy practices regarding resident medical data. This clean inspection history mirrors the home’s dedication to keeping a safe and compliant environment.

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Overview of Maplewood at Princeton

Maplewood at Princeton embodies an inspiring vision of senior living in Plainsboro, NJ, where residents thrive in a vibrant community nestled in the heart of downtown. With a commitment to exceeding expectations, Maplewood offers specialized assisted living, memory care, and respite care that exemplifies a culture of hospitality that embraces every resident. Surrounded by arts, culture, and the warmth of friendship, residents discover a true sense of belonging, where wonder and delight are part of everyday life.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance the senior living experience. From spacious private apartments equipped with smart-home technology to purposefully landscaped grounds and innovative wellness programs, every aspect of Maplewood is crafted to promote well-being and independence. Gourmet dining experiences, robust social and educational programs, and attentive care services ensure that residents enjoy a fulfilling assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming and serene environment.

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Overview of Brightview Eatontown

Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Eatontown, NJ, the Brightview Eatontown is a distinguished senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their needs. In terms of memory care, this community offers innovative memory care services through its Wellspring Village Neighborhood.

With over 20 years of senior living experience, the community is committed to delivering exceptional amenities and services. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals every day, beauty salon, fitness room, and art studio. Explore its beautifully designed common spaces such as the walking loop and outdoor gardens. Have fun in its interactive daily programs and activities to further social engagement. With Brightview Eatontown, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey

In the heart of Ramsey, New Jersey, Fox Trail Ramsey stands as a distinguished senior living community specializing in Memory Care and Respite Care services. With a rich history of providing dedicated Memory Care since 2007, Fox Trail Ramsey boasts a compassionate and seasoned team committed to delivering personalized care for each resident.

Featuring bright common areas and well-appointed suites tailored for senior residents, Fox Trail Ramsey offers a boutique-style Memory Care experience, fostering a tight-knit community where residents can achieve a high level of comfort and care. The community’s dedicated efforts extend to providing engaging activities and services, ensuring residents with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia feel at home in their surroundings. Fox Trail Ramsey is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a legacy of caring for many years to come.

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Overview of Alaris Health at the Atrium

At 330 9th St in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood, Alaris Health at the Atrium occupies a mid-rise building with a Walk Score of 90; so it’s a genuine walker’s paradise, where daily errands don’t require a car and Jersey City Medical Center is less than a mile away. For a facility where residents may need ongoing outpatient follow-up or where families are navigating city logistics, that location matters.

The clinical range here is wide for an 113-bed community. Alaris carries nursing home and assisted living licenses alongside palliative care and respite care, and the specific programs list reads like a small hospital’s service menu: orthopedic rehab, stroke recovery, cardiac care, renal care, subacute rehab, and complex clinical care all appear alongside on-site dental, podiatry, psychiatric, and dementia services. Laboratory and radiology are on site. So are IV therapy, TPN, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, functional electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, heat, and cryogenic treatments.

Hospice services are also listed. That breadth is the clearest thing this profile communicates about what kind of place this is.

The facility also offers fitness and recreation programming, transportation services, and recreation therapy. Pets are welcome.

Ms. Dolores Nieves administers the community on behalf of Alaris Health at the Atrium. For families looking at post-acute discharge destinations or longer-term placement for someone with complex medical needs, Alaris Health at the Atrium offers an unusually deep clinical infrastructure in a neighborhood that remains accessible on foot.

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Fellowship Village

8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Overview of Fellowship Village

Fellowship Village is a distinguished assisted living community that grants senior residents access to a top-tier continuum of 5-star senior care. Situated in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, this community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care services, Skilled Nursing, and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Additionally, Fellowship Village extends a warm welcome to direct admissions from outside the community based on availability.

Within the embrace of Fellowship Village, individuals enjoy a lifetime of access to a diverse spectrum of high-quality residential and healthcare options, all conveniently within reach. What truly distinguishes this community is the profound sense of hospitality and assurance it instills in its residents. Fellowship Village provides peace of mind by ensuring that residents will receive unwavering care and support regardless of the future. This residential Independent Living haven spans over 72 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, offering access to scenic walking trails, al fresco dining, and a wide array of amenities.

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Overview of Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center

Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center occupies a mid-rise building at 65 Jay St in Newark’s University Heights neighborhood, a block of the city that scores an 86 on walkability, meaning most daily needs are accessible on foot. With 430 beds and 387 of them currently occupied, the facility runs at 90% capacity. Administrator Yoel Mann oversees operations for the operating entity Sinai Post Acute Nursing And Rehab Center.

The average resident stays about 169 days, a number that tells you something: this is a facility serving both short-term rehab patients and people who have settled into longer-term nursing care. The clinical range backs that up. Programs include 24/7 skilled nursing, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery and neurological rehabilitation, wound care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Palliative and hospice services are available, as is dementia support.

Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurse time is 17 minutes per resident per day. Staffing runs around the clock. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so most coverage pathways are covered.

State inspections have historically focused on medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Residents have access to landscaped gardens and courtyards, a library, an on-site beauty salon and barber, live entertainment, and wellness classes. Meals are served restaurant-style with customized plans.

Sinai Post-Acute is a large, clinically active facility suited to residents who need rehabilitation services or sustained skilled nursing care, with Medicare and Medicaid acceptance and an urban location that keeps families close.

Contact Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center

Overview of Brookdale Florence

Located in Florence, New Jersey, just outside of Trenton, Brookdale Florence is an assisted living community that empowers residents to redefine their independence. The community understands that as people age, they sometimes need a little extra help, but that shouldn’t diminish their passions and interests. At Brookdale Florence, residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from art classes to bingo with friends, while the dedicated staff takes care of the daily tasks.

The community offers several floor plan options, including pet-friendly apartments with ample natural light and storage space. Residents can enjoy the convenience of included utilities and maintenance, as well as the peace of mind knowing that the 24/7 staff is available for any emergencies. Brookdale Florence’s assisted living program provides customized care, helping with daily living activities like dressing and bathing, as well as medication management. The community’s dining program also caters to residents’ preferences, allowing them to enjoy restaurant-quality meals without the hassle of going out. With its focus on empowering residents and providing personalized care, Brookdale Florence is an exceptional assisted living community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in New Jersey

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 626 senior communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.