Page 19 of Best Senior Communities in New Jersey

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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.
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.
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
SC
AL
MC
Shrewsbury
95Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of Shrewsbury Opco, LLCMs. Joyce Yencarelli 56.8% C6152.5
Brandywine Governor’s Crossing
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Englishtown
110Yes 18 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWell Bl Opco LLCMelissa Muti 45.5% C+482.0
Mira Vie at Brick
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Brick Township (Cherie Manor)
123Yes 21 Studio / 1 BedMira Vie At Brick Opco, LLCMs. Corinne Ajjan 64.2% B-6101.7
Cardinal Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sewell
115No 44 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCare Hsl Cardinal Village Opco, LPMs. Keirston Jefferson 78.3% C9232.6
Mira Vie At Manalapan
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
South Manalapan
73Yes 41 -Mira Vie At Manalapan Opco, LLCMorgan Berardi 74.0% C+341.3
Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Morristown
287No 96 -Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Cnt, LLCMr. Saul Moore 69.3% B-16392.4
Preferred Care at Mercer
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
100No 64 -Preferred Care At Mercer, LLCMr. Shalom Dickstein 81.0% B+8192.4
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Elizabeth
102No 81 -Bracha, IncMr. Mordechai Fishman 84.3% A5204.0
Willow Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brick
164No 3 -Willow Springs Operator, LLCMr. . Omkar Pramnauth 88.4% B-19603.2
Daughters Of Israel Pleasant Valley Home
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
West Orange
303No 50 -Daughters Of IsraelMs. Colleen Thompson 34.3% B-7415.9
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Overview of Brandywine Governor’s Crossing

Located in the beautiful setting of LaSatta Avenue, Englishtown, NJ, Brandywine Governor’s Crossing is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Live in comfort and style with the vibrant and spacious accommodations of Brandywine Governor’s Crossing. The community strives to deliver top-tier care and support around the clock to ensure seniors’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Relive old interests and discover new hobbies with exciting activities and fun programs conducted for seniors to live an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Feel good with delightful and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Brandywine Governor’s Crossing is a haven for seniors to spend wondrous golden years surrounded by a warm and inviting environment within its ethereal campus. Moreover, the community was regarded as US News Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care for its high-quality care and service.

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Overview of Sunrise of Shrewsbury

Sunrise of Shrewsbury is a senior living community conveniently situated in a prime Shrewsbury, New Jersey location, offering residents a highly personalized experience complete with cuisine tailored to their tastes and many ways to connect with what they love. The community provides room rates starting at $7,448 per month and delivers services through an experienced and compassionate team of caregivers. Residents at Sunrise of Shrewsbury can enjoy private living in their own personal suites and gather with friends in the community’s gardens, patios, and walking paths when they desire company. The community allows residents to plan their days according to their desires, whether reading a book or engaging in the many scheduled and resident-inspired opportunities designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit.

Sunrise of Shrewsbury offers a variety of engaging activities, including walking club, religious services, balloon tennis, poker club, afternoon socials, games, and baking club. Residents can enjoy the natural beauty from the community’s sunroom or cozy up next to the living room fireplace, while looking forward to the restaurant-style dining and wide selection of fresh, seasonal meals, including desserts. The community provides various floor plan options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with private baths. Sunrise of Shrewsbury is located within a beautiful residential area in Shrewsbury, NJ, off Route 35 in northeastern Monmouth County, within easy reach of nearby towns and local attractions, and near Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center and Shrewsbury Ambulatory Surgery Center.

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Mira Vie at Brick

458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick Township, NJ 08724
Overview of Mira Vie at Brick

Burrowed in the peaceful community of Brick, NJ, the Mira Vie at Brick is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from a wide variety of beautifully appointed accommodations based on their preferences. With a trained and empathetic team, the community provides an emergency call system to cater to the needs of its residents anytime and anywhere. As for memory care, the community provides specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with a wide range of options are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond care and support wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, concierge services, and many more. With Mira Vie at Brick, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Manalapan

Mira Vie at Manalapan offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Manalapan, NJ. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. A short term resident can also use respite care while a usual caregiver is away or recovering.

The community has 73 beds, with a starting price of $4,775; the facts do not identify which care level that rate covers. Morgan Berardi serves as administrator, and Mira Vie at Manalapan Opco operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there.

Chef crafted meals focus on nutritional dining, giving residents prepared meals as part of daily life. A beauty salon and spa services provide personal care appointments on site, while medical clinics and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive those services within the community. The courtyard and community gardens offer outdoor spaces, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would need that transportation for errands.

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Cardinal Village

455 Hurffville - Cross Keys Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Overview of Cardinal Village

Aspire to live without regrets in the distinct senior living community of Cardinal Village set in the welcoming neighborhood of Hurffville – Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ, that offers assisted living and independent living. Featuring intricately designed and sophisticated residences in a wide array of studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and security. Experience care and assistance like no other with a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock.

There is always something to anticipate with exciting activities and enjoyable programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Create unforgettable moments with friends over delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Cardinal Village strives to provide a haven for seniors aiming to optimize their independence while receiving the proper care for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center

Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Morristown, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need ongoing nursing oversight, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or a family seeking temporary support.

The community has 287 beds, placing it in the larger community range with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 6m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available, along with specialized cardiac, palliative, renal, and respiratory care programs for related clinical needs.

Restaurant style dining includes an always available menu, allowing residents to order from options available throughout the day. A beauty and barber salon provides on site grooming services, while religious services offer access to faith based gatherings at the community. There is something familiar here.

The area has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Mr. Saul Moore serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Preferred Care at Mercer

Preferred Care at Mercer is more than just a place that provides basic healthcare. They truly understand the importance of providing compassionate care to improve the lives of people in their sunset years. Just a short drive from Trenton, they offer a wide range of services including subacute rehab, long term care, respite care, and hospice care. 

Their team of dedicated professionals specializes in cardiac pulmonary and orthopedic rehab, as well as providing expert care in IV therapy and wound care. But what sets Preferred Care at Mercer apart is their unwavering commitment to treating each patient with kindness, respect, and empathy. They truly believe in the healing power of human connection and strive to make every patient feel valued and supported.

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Overview of Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab

Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Elizabeth, NJ. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help and supervision in a residential setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. The community has 102 beds and provides subacute rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services, giving residents a setting for recovery and therapy as part of their care.

Restaurant-like dining is designed for social interaction, allowing residents to share meals in a communal setting. Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, rehabilitation, or a short stay for respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

The total nurse staffing figure is 3 hours 55 minutes per resident per day, representing daily nurse staffing time per resident. Mr. Mordechai Fishman serves as administrator, and Bracha operates the community.

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Overview of Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr is a 164 bed nursing home in Brick, New Jersey, offering hospice care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone living with dementia.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care provides a short stay. That arrangement may suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 14m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services include OrthoWin Rehab and RespiraCare Pulmonary Rehab, with programs focused on orthopedic and pulmonary rehabilitation. Meals are prepared with seasonal, high quality ingredients while honoring personal and cultural traditions, and a salon and spa are available for personal grooming. Mr. Omkar Pramnauth serves as administrator, and Willow Springs Operator operates the community.

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Overview of Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home

Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in West Orange, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative services focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short-term support during a caregiver’s absence.

The home has 303 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time available to each resident across a day.

Short-Term Rehab provides rehabilitation services for residents recovering after illness or hospitalization. The Memory Care & Alzheimer’s Unit supports people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in a supervised setting. Hospice & Palliative Care Services, wound care management, nutritional management, a Respite Stay Option, and Metro Transport are also available, giving residents access to specialized care, short-term stays, and transportation services within the home’s programs.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Ms. Colleen Thompson serves as the administrator, and Daughters Of Israel operates the home. A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot for a resident who does not drive.

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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