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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
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.
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
227No 33 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsComplete Care At Westfield, LLCMr. . Yosef Cohen 58.6% B+9525.8
Complete Care At Green Knoll
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Bridgewater
176No 10 -Green Knoll Care, LLCMrs. Rikka Libatique 84.1% B+7294.1
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
SC
ADC
NH
SNF
Jersey City (Journal Square)
139No 97 Private / Semi-Private RoomsMargaret Anna Cusack Care Center, IncMs. Maggie Tadrous 89.2% B-9384.2
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bridgewater (Bradley Gardens)
151No 27 -Bridgeway, IncMr. Scott Royer 99.3% C-9313.4
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Newark
340No 86 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsVistacare, LLCMr. Yaakov Kleiman 77.1% C11645.8
Spring Creek Healthcare Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Perth Amboy (William Dunlap Homes)
179No 56 Private RoomsSpring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center LLCCharles Teitelbaum 67.0% C+11363.3
Care One At Moorestown
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Moorestown (Moorestown-Lenola)
54No 73 -Care One At Moorestown, LLCSolomon Watkins-B+155.0
Optima Care Harborview
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Jersey City (The Heights)
180No 92 -Optima Care Jersey City, LLCMs. Patricia Celecki 71.1% C+10434.3
Hunterdon Care Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Flemington
185No 81 -Prime Care Health, LLCMr. . Yosef Gastfreund 91.9% C-7365.1
Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Cape May
120No 49 -North Cape Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation IncMs. Karen Bruno 95.8% C-6396.5
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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.

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Overview of Complete Care at Green Knoll
Complete Care at Green Knoll offers post-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care services in Bridgewater, NJ. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate and comfortable care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need. With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, Complete Care at Green Knoll aims to help patients transition home successfully.

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Peace Care St. Joseph’s

537 Pavonia Ave #1803, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Overview of Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Peace Care St. Joseph’s is a highly rated nursing home in Jersey City, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and skilled nursing. The community also strives to treat older adults like family in a warm and supportive environment. With 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and medication management, residents can focus on their recovery. Following a faith-centered approach, the community helps residents maintain their dignity and live to their potential.

Social activities and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to make friends and try new interests. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably with spacious outdoors and accessible amenities. Surrounded by bus stops, restaurants, and shops in Jersey City, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Jersey.

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Overview of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater

The Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, is an award-winning community that provides long-term care, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in a comfortable, safe and home-like environment. It is conveniently located near its sister community the Avalon Assisted Living Residence at Bridgewater.
At the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, staff is here to help individuals get on the road to recovery. It offers comprehensive Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies on-site 7 days a week along with specialized programs for Hip, Knee, Stroke, Cardiac, Neurology, and Pulmonary therapies.

Whether an individual’s needs require short-term care, long-term nursing care, or rehabilitative support post-hospitalization, for aging or chronic illness, the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center offers high-quality care in a comfortable, compassionate environment. The staff treats every resident with the utmost respect and dignity and strives to help each person function at the highest level possible by providing a variety of skilled services. Patient education and communication are at the core of these services.

An interdisciplinary, experienced care team of nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants is accessible around the clock to respond to the unique needs of each patient and resident. A physician directs all care, and the team is in regular contact with families so that they can rest assured that their loved one is happy, comfortable, and receiving the care they require. The nursing team is acclaimed for the quality of service it provides.
The goal is to help patients achieve maximum functional ability and improve their health so they can return home as quickly and safely as possible. All therapies include a coordinated “transition to home” program, virtual rehabilitation, state-of-the-art assistive equipment and technologies, and advanced pain management.

If more support is required before returning home and to activities of daily living, patients can transition easily to one of Bridgeway Senior Healthcare’s Avalon Assisted Living Residences for the additional therapy they need to help get them back to doing what they love. During their stay, residents can enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyards, a robust activities schedule and elegant dining – all designed to enhance their healing process.
Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing, other services include Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care (short-term stays), and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Bridgeway Care & Rehabilitation Centers have been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Nursing Home, Best Physical Therapy, One of the Best for Company Culture, and One of the Best for Adult Community for several consecutive years.
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy and dignity they deserve.

Contact Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater

Overview of New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a community that inspires residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. The nursing home proudly offers a diverse range of services that are comprehensive and can fit the needs of its residents. New Vista is fully equipped to attend to any accommodations that best serve residents’ needs.

New Vista focuses on long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, dialysis, hospice, and memory care. They boast their Latino program that offers a bilingual staff who are able to provide a safe and comfortable environment for its Hispanic residents– as a way to destroy social barriers. 

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Spring Creek Healthcare Center

1 Lindbergh Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Overview of Spring Creek Healthcare Center

Settled in the welcoming town of Perth Amboy, NJ, the Spring Creek Healthcare Center is an exceptional community that offers subacute rehab, dementia care, and Hispanic program. With a 179-bed nursing home, residents receive customized care plans that are patient-centered as it is dedicated to serving as a bridge between hospital and home.

The community is administered by Allaire Health Services which is known for delivering outstanding professional healthcare services in the region. Here, residents can enjoy large flat-screen televisions, complimentary cable and wifi, spacious lounges and family areas, restaurant-style dining, a dedicated patient concierge, a lovely outdoor patio, beauty and barber salon, onsite laundry, religious services, full calendar activities, and Spanish speaking staff for its Hispanic program. Equipped with the right tools and people, the Spring Creek Healthcare Center assures excellent care and support for its residents.

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Overview of Care One at Moorestown

Care One at Moorestown offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Moorestown, New Jersey. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while hospice supports end-of-life needs and palliative care focuses on comfort during serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 54 beds, and its care after a hospital stay includes rehabilitation aimed at helping residents regain function. This mix may suit a family whose needs range from daily assistance to nursing support, comfort-focused care, or a short-term respite stay.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, so eligible covered skilled care may be paid through Medicare, while private pay uses personal funds. Ms. Beth Rigatti serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the beauty salon and barber shop without leaving the community, and a movie theater and live entertainment provide on-site activities. Fine dining options are available, while religious and spiritual services support residents who wish to participate. In the Moorestown-Lenola neighborhood, a Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Optima Care Harborview

Optima Care Harborview occupies a stretch of Ogden Avenue in The Heights, one of Jersey City’s more walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 92. Jersey City Medical Center is 1.7 miles away. For a nursing home, the location is genuinely convenient: families in Hudson County can get there without a car, and emergency access to a major hospital is close.

The 180-bed facility handles nursing home care, memory care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. At the moment, 128 of the 180 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 71%. The average length of stay is 120 days, and the current census runs heavily toward Medicaid residents.

Clinical depth is one of the facility’s more notable features. Alongside the standard short-term rehab and long-term nursing tracks, the service list includes stroke and cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehab for COPD, wound care, IV therapy, orthopedic rehab, trach rehab, LifeVest care, hospice and palliative care, and a dedicated veterans care program. A physician is available around the clock. Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, with RNs providing 42 minutes of that.

State inspections have touched on themes including emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, dietary and food service, and resident rights and protections.

On the amenity side, the facility offers beauty services, concierge services, pet therapy, pastoral services, therapeutic recreation, yoga and Tai Chi, computer classes, and horticulture. The activity calendar covers coffee and tea socials, birthday and holiday celebrations, and special events and performances. An Active Resident Council meets regularly, per CMS records. Ms. Patricia Celecki is the Administrator.

For families navigating nursing home placement in Hudson County, Optima Care Harborview offers a clinically broad service menu, a walkable urban address with hospital proximity, and access to all three major payer pathways.

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Overview of Hunterdon Care Center

Hunterdon Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Flemington, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Palliative care adds comfort-focused support for residents managing serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community also offers rehabilitative care, short-term rehabilitation, and Alzheimer’s care. Rehabilitative services support recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, while Alzheimer’s care provides memory-focused support for residents living with the disease. The range of services may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, memory-focused care, or a temporary stay during a caregiver’s absence.

Hunterdon Care Center has 185 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 3h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay allows families to fund care directly. Prime Care Health operates the community, and Mr.. Yosef Gastfreund serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Hunterdon Care Center

Overview of Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation

Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation is a long-term care community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation in North Cape May, New Jersey. Maintaining a 96% occupancy rate, this 120-bed community serves older adults recovering from hospitalization or surgery, as well as those requiring long-term nursing care. With an average length of stay of 119 days, it also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Residents receive approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes of nursing care each day, with registered nurses providing an average of 27 minutes per resident. Furthermore, nurse aides deliver 2 hours and 20 minutes of hands-on assistance, while licensed nurses contribute another 52 minutes of specialized care. Together, this staffing model supports a wide range of medical and personal care needs.

Located in a relatively car-dependent area, the community has limited walkable amenities nearby, so most visits and errands require transportation.

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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 634 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.

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