Page 25 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. 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.
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.
Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Old Bridge
180ANo 17 Middlesex County Improvement AuthorityMr. Evan Gold 92.2% 8202.5
Livia Health And Senior Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
East Hanover
86C-No 42 Livia Health At East Hanover, LLCMs. Susan Roman 87.2% 9283.1
Careone At Teaneck
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Teaneck
128A-No 69 Care One At Teaneck, LLCMr. Simeon Ratner 64.8% 8141.8
Complete Care At Bey Lea, Llc
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Toms River
120A-No 11 Complete Care At Bey Lea, LLCMr. Meir Lapides 91.7% 8172.1
Imperial Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Neptune
121A-No 55 The Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLCMr. Zev Kopp 70.2% 7182.6
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Chatham
108A-No 83 Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center, LLCMr. James Preimesberger 86.4% 12363.0
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Freehold
151A-No 88 Wedgwood Gardens Care Center, LLCMr. S. Robert Kaszirer 60.9% 7314.4
Complete Care At Burlington Woods
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Burlington
215BNo 68 Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLCEliyahu Goldman 68.8% 11242.2
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Berkeley Heights
130B-No 50 Bheights Associates, LLCShimon Sitzer 74.6% 9303.3
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Trenton
149CNo 72 Brunswick Garden Group LLCMr. Uri Lipschitz 88.6% 8607.5
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Overview of Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge

Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge provides nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Old Bridge, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting.

The community has 180 beds, which means more residents, staff, and usually programming within the setting. Total nurse staffing is 4h 29m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. The community opened in 2011.

Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Mr. Evan Gold serves as the administrator, and Middlesex County Improvement Authority operates the community.

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Overview of Livia Health and Senior Living

Livia Health and Senior Living provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in East Hanover, New Jersey. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice supports residents at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may make Livia Health and Senior Living a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. The community has 86 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

A pool gives residents an on site place for aquatic activity, while rehabilitation services provide access to rehabilitation within the community’s care offerings. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Ms. Susan Roman serves as the administrator, and Livia Health At East Hanover operates the community.

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Overview of Careone at Teaneck

Careone at Teaneck offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Teaneck, NJ. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Post acute care and rehabilitation services include physical therapy and dedicated rehabilitation rooms, so a resident can receive therapy on site. The combination may suit someone recovering after acute care who needs both nursing and rehabilitation support, or a family arranging a short respite stay.

The community has 128 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

A Glatt Kosher kitchen serves residents who require kosher dining. Jewish programming, on site shiurim, and an on site synagogue provide access to religious and cultural activities within the community, while the fitness and wellness center includes an AlterG Anti Gravity treadmill alongside the physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms. Residents can also use a beauty salon or barber shop.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Mr. Simeon Ratner serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Complete Care at Bey Lea

Complete Care at Bey Lea is a nursing home in Toms River, NJ, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides ongoing nursing support for residents who need medical care. Hospice focuses on comfort at the end of life, while palliative care addresses symptom relief alongside medical treatment. Respite care offers a short-term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The community has 120 beds and provides post-acute rehabilitation after illness, injury, or surgery. Its rehabilitation, orthopedic, and post-surgical programs can help residents rebuild function after a procedure. Cardiac, neuro and stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, and psychology and psychiatric care address the specific clinical needs named in the facility’s programs.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for eligible care and services. The community is administered by Mr. Meir Lapides.

Complete Care at Bey Lea may be a good fit for someone who needs recovery-focused rehabilitation, ongoing skilled nursing, or a short-term respite stay rather than only long-term residential care.

Contact Complete Care At Bey Lea, Llc

Overview of Imperial Care Center

Situated in Neptune, NJ, Imperial Care Center is a nursing home with a 121-bed capacity, that offers hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community provides continuous clinical support with skilled nursing on-site. Moreover, 24-hour staffing ensures residents have access to various services whenever needed.

Rehabilitation services include subacute rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, a cardiac management program, and pulmonary care, supporting residents recovering after hospitalization or receiving care related to these conditions. The community also welcomes short-term stays, providing temporary relief for families whose primary caregiver needs time to rest.

Occupancy is at 70.2%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 52 minutes of nursing care daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed ways to cover care. Zev Kopp serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center delivers nursing care, skilled nursing support, and respite stays in Chatham, New Jersey. Clinical rehabilitation programs feature orthopedic rehabilitation, amputee care, and short-term post-hospital therapy. Temporary respite admissions provide short-term coverage whenever regular family caregivers need personal time away or recovery space.

Administrator James Preimesberger manages the 108-bed residence. Facility records report 3 hours and 17 minutes of average daily nursing care allocated per resident. Culinary services involve an in-house chef partnering with a staff dietitian to plan and prepare balanced daily meals. Accepted funding methods cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested individuals seeking short-term rehabilitation or full-time nursing support can get in touch with Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center to discuss admission requirements, review payment structures, or tour the center.

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Overview of Wedgwood Gardens Care Center

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center in Freehold, New Jersey, delivers around-the-clock skilled nursing care, long-term nursing home support, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. On-site clinical teams coordinate subacute rehabilitation and physical therapies for post-hospital recovery, while hospice care provides end-of-life support. Respite services offer temporary placement for individuals when primary home caregivers require a short break.

Administrator Mr. S. Robert Kaszirer oversees the 151-bed property. Daily care records show an average of 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct nursing time provided per resident. The features include an outdoor courtyard, manicured garden areas, and an in-house beauty salon and barbershop for personal grooming. Financial arrangements cover Medicare for post-acute rehabilitation, Medicaid for qualifying long-term care, and direct private pay.

Families exploring long-term nursing placement or short-term rehab services can get in touch with Wedgwood Gardens Care Center to evaluate current bed availability, discuss insurance coverage, or book an on-site visit.

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Overview of Complete Care at Burlington Woods

Complete Care at Burlington Woods is a nursing home in Burlington, NJ, offering hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services provide long-term residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses symptoms and comfort needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Post-acute rehabilitation and short-term rehabilitation give residents a temporary care setting while they work toward recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. With 215 beds, the community is larger, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available for each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment methods for covered or privately funded care. Eliyahu Goldman serves as the administrator. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and respite services may suit someone whose needs range from temporary recovery support to longer-term nursing or comfort-focused care.

Contact Complete Care At Burlington Woods

Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights offers nursing home, respite care, and skilled nursing in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting. Respite care provides short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. The combination of nursing care and respite services may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing support or a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation during a limited stay. The home has 130 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay and private pay means paying directly. Shimon Sitzer serves as administrator, and Bheights Associates operates the home.

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Overview of Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center

Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Trenton, located on Brunswick Avenue in New Jersey, is a facility that truly exemplifies excellence in care. Avant provides rehabilitation services, pulmonary services, physician services, and a host of other amenities to ensure residents have everything they need to heal and recover. Their staff’s dedication and expertise make them an exceptional place for residents to recover and heal.

The facility has a beautiful patio where residents can enjoy fresh air and sunshine, as well as Wi-Fi and cable to stay connected with loved ones. Avant also has a registered dietitian on staff to ensure that residents receive proper nutrition, and a beautician and barber to help them look and feel their best. The home’s dynamic and bilingual staff can communicate with residents in their preferred language, making them feel more at home. Whether you or a loved one needs short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center is an outstanding choice for quality care and compassionate support.

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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