Page 14 of Best Senior Communities in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 634 senior communities in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in NJ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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):
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Complete Care at Westfield
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Westfield
227ANo 33 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsComplete Care At Westfield, LLCMr. . Yosef Cohen 58.6% 9525.8
Broadway House for Continuing Care
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Newark
78ANo 86 -University HospitalMr. James Gonzalez 83.3% 7182.6
Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Toms River
204B+No 11 -Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation, LLCMr. Moshe Neiman 90.7% 5255.0
Complete Care At Summit Ridge
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Orange
152A-No 50 -Summit Ridge Care, LLCKanene Oleka 92.8% 6549.0
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
SC
NH
SNF
East Orange
122B+No 65 -Brookhaven Center For Rehab & Healthcare, LLCMr. Yehuda Green 91.8% 7233.3
Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Paterson
180B+No 75 -Complete Care At Passaic LLCMr. Robert Constantin 85.6% 6315.2
AristaCare at Parkside
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Linden
240C-No 75 Private / Semi-Private RoomsLinden Garden Estates LLCMr. Moshe Rosenblatt 82.7% 9333.7
Alaris Health at Belgrove
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Kearny
120C-No 85 -Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center At Kearny, LLCMs. . Alecia Charlton 85.8% 10292.9
United Methodist Communities at Pitman
SC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pitman (The Grove)
72C+No 54 -Pitman Manor, IncMs. Michele Matthews 83.3% 9252.8
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Carneys Point Township (Carneys Point)
161B-No 12 -Carneys Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr, LLCMr. Moshe Lapa 100.0% 7294.1
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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.

Contact Complete Care at Westfield

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 Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Toms River, New Jersey, offering memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom support. Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, making it an option for a temporary change in the usual care arrangement.

The community has 204 beds, so residents live in a larger setting with more residents and staff. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation and short term rehabilitation are also available for a temporary recovery period before someone returns home or moves to another setting.

Named programs include Care Services, Rehab/Smart, Pulmonary, and Triple Care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and resources. Mr. Moshe Neiman serves as the administrator. Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for a resident whose needs range from short term rehabilitation or respite care to ongoing nursing, memory, or palliative support within one community.

Contact Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Overview of Complete Care at Summit Ridge

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

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

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

Contact Complete Care At Summit Ridge

Overview of Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in East Orange, NJ, offers nursing home care and skilled nursing. Memory Care & Dementia Support is named alongside them, a program for residents whose cognitive decline has brought a wandering risk into the picture. Licensed nurses work every shift here, the overnight one included.

Respite care is the short entry on the list, arranged by a family for the days its usual caregiver spends away. Between them, this answers ongoing nursing, dementia support, rehabilitation, or a temporary stay.

Occupancy runs to 91.8% of the 122 beds, which means an opening may not arrive the week a family needs one. Nursing time per resident measures 3 hours and 13 minutes across a day. Medicaid, private pay, and Medicare are each on the accepted list.

Orthopedic & Cardiac Rehab and Stroke & Neurological Recovery carry names of their own, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy running under the same rehabilitation heading. Wound Care & Pain Management and Palliative & Hospice Services are named for residents who need them. Dining and a salon are both listed as amenities, and Yehuda Green is the administrator.

Contact Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Overview of Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge

Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge, a renowned nursing home facility located in Paterson, New Jersey, takes pride in cultivating robust relationships with residents and staff. The leadership’s recurring on-site visits and a hands-on approach foster a loyal and approachable environment, creating a sense of family within the facility.

Recognizing the tiny facets that invigorate spirits and spark optimism, Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge features well-furnished private and semi-private rooms complemented with a wealth of amenities. The facility ensures superior patient health and well-being by providing free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and individually controlled air conditioning and heating, along with a host of recreational and practical features like cultural activities, group outings, an on-site beauty salon/barbershop, and educational activities. This immersive community experience, characterized by personalized care and a secure environment, has positioned Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge as a leading choice among nursing home facilities.

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AristaCare at Parkside

400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Overview of AristaCare at Parkside

AristaCare at Parkside is a skilled nursing and memory care facility in Linden, NJ, offering nursing home care, respite care, and short term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and post hospital rehabilitation gives residents a setting for recovery after a hospital stay.

The community has 240 beds. Its larger resident population comes with more staff and usually more programming. Private and semi private rooms are available, with a private room serving one resident and a semi private room providing shared accommodations. The combination of care pathways may be a good fit for a family seeking skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, or short term caregiver relief in one facility.

AristaCare at Parkside has a Walk Score of 75, and the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot. Nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking for a resident who no longer drives, supporting independent outings.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Mr. Moshe Rosenblatt serves as administrator, and Linden Garden Estates operates the facility.

Contact AristaCare at Parkside

Overview of Alaris Health at Belgrove

Alaris Health at Belgrove provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Kearny, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 120 beds. Short term post hospital rehabilitation includes physical, occupational and speech therapies, giving residents access to rehabilitation after an acute illness or injury. Orthopedic rehabilitation and respiratory care are also available, so the range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family that needs short term support.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

An 85 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The administrator is Ms. Alecia Charlton, and the operating organization is Sub Acute Rehabilitation Center At Kearny.

Contact Alaris Health at Belgrove

Overview of United Methodist Communities at Pitman

United Methodist Communities at Pitman sits in Gloucester County, New Jersey, offering a full range of senior care under one roof: nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is moderately walkable, so families visiting can run a few errands on foot between stops. Pitman Manor, Inc. operates the community, with Christine King serving as administrator.

The building holds 178 beds and is currently about two-thirds full, with 118 residents in place. Nursing care runs deep here: residents receive roughly four hours of total nursing attention each day, split between registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. That’s paired with round-the-clock staffing and on-site rehabilitation, so residents recovering from a hospital stay or managing a chronic condition don’t have to leave the building for physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

For residents living with memory loss, the community runs a dedicated program called Tapestries, and its Transitions offering supports residents whose care needs are shifting over time. Meals are organized through a structured dining and menu program, served across two separate dining rooms. Beyond meals, residents can spend time in the library and reading room, relax in the lounges, or stop by the on-site beauty salon and barber shop.

Coverage is flexible: the community takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have more than one way to finance a stay. State inspections here have centered on care planning and documentation, along with dietary and food service, the kind of administrative and nutritional review that shapes day-to-day operations at nursing homes across New Jersey.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Carneys Point Township, NJ. Nursing home services include short-term rehabilitation and long-term living, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Memory care offers a secure setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The community has 161 beds. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies address different rehabilitation needs, including recovery after a stroke, while pain management and comprehensive wound care focus on specific clinical concerns. A secure memory care unit and a mental health unit are also available, and hospice and palliative care support residents who need comfort-focused care or symptom management.

Families can pay through Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly for care. Mr. Moshe Lapa serves as the administrator, and a doctor is on staff.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may range from rehabilitation to ongoing nursing support or secure memory care, as well as for a family seeking a short-term respite stay.

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Senior Communities in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90