Page 3 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.
Arbor Terrace Roseland
SC
AL
MC
RC
Roseland
100AYes 34 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedShp V Roseland, LLCMs. Shannon Basile 76.0% 320.7
Sunrise at West Essex
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Fairfield
98AYes 39 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Maryssa Seminerio 63.3% 210.5
Brandywine The Gables
SC
AL
RC
Brick Township (Cherie Manor)
99A+Yes 21 -Well Bl Opco LLCMs. Marilyn Goldstein 61.6% 500.0
CareOne at the Cupola
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Paramus
169B+No 47 -Millenium Healthcare Centers, LLCMarlon Zapanta 86.4% 341.3
Brandywine Pennington
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Pennington
119AYes 41 -Well Bl Opco LLCMr. Timothy Yuhas 70.6% 320.7
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Plainfield (Netherwood)
120A+No 69 Private / Semi-Private RoomsNorwood Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMs. Mary Kalman 82.5% 8364.5
Jewish Home Family
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Rockleigh
180B+No 17 Private RoomsJewish Home At RockleighMr. Aryeh Markowitz 100.0% 9121.3
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Jersey City (Greenville)
183ANo 80 -Newport Garden Group LLCMr. Bobby Thariath 83.1% 9222.4
Heritage of Clara Barton
SC
AL
HOS
IL
Edison (Clara Barton)
98A-Yes 75 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedHeritage Of Clara Barton CorpMr. Tzvi Posen 91.8% 430.8
Brightview Warren
SC
AL
MC
Warren (Warrenville)
120B+Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Warren, LLCMs. Farrah Molfetta 84.2% 451.3
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Overview of Arbor Terrace Roseland

Arbor Terrace Roseland is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in Essex County, New Jersey. With a focus on creating meaningful moments and delightful surprises, residents can thrive in a safe and caring environment. This care community offers multiple dining venues, a salon and spa, a library, a movie theater, and inviting common spaces for socializing. Residents get to enjoy chef-prepared meals and engaging daily events, including outings to local attractions like the Newark Museum.

Arbor Terrace Roseland provides personalized care at different levels, including their specialized memory care facility, Evergreen, designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They are staffed with compassionate caregivers and clinicians trained to support the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. With a convenient location near parks, gardens, and shopping centers, Arbor Terrace Roseland offers a vibrant lifestyle within reach of the best of Essex County and less than an hour from New York City. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a thriving community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriched life.

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Overview of Sunrise at West Essex

Sunrise at West Essex in Fairfield, New Jersey offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for residents nearing the end of life.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance or a supervised memory care setting. It has 98 beds, with studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units available. A larger unit can suit a couple or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or ride for most errands. Pets are allowed, which may let a resident continue living with a pet. Ms. Maryssa Seminerio serves as the administrator, and Welltower Opco Group operates the community.

Starting Price $6,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Brandywine The Gables

515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick Township, NJ 08724
Overview of Brandywine the Gables

Brandywine the Gables located in Brick Township, NJ, offers assisted living. Respite care is the second category on the list. Assisted living provides residents with their own private space, along with staff support for dressing, bathing, and managing medications. During respite, an individual remains temporarily, allowing the regular caregiver time to travel or recuperate.

It is effective for a resident requiring ongoing daily assistance and for a family following short-term care. Assisted living begins at $6,000 per month, with a total of 99 beds available.

A beauty salon focuses on personal care, and the screening room features a snack bar. There is a pond located on the property, and residents are allowed to have pets. Ms. Marilyn Goldstein serves as the administrator, while Well Bl Opco LLC is the operator.

Starting Price $6,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of CareOne at the Cupola

CareOne at the Cupola provides assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Paramus, NJ. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they remain in their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care supports residents who need more hands-on clinical attention. Respite care provides a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Several care types are available here. The community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. With 169 beds, it supports a larger resident population and staffing structure, and its 86% occupancy means most beds are filled. Studio and one bedroom apartments offer either a single private living space or a layout with a separate bedroom.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation rooms allow residents to receive therapy on site. A salon and barber shop support personal grooming without leaving the community, while the outdoor patio and courtyard provide places to spend time outside. Residents can attend fitness classes and take part in arts and crafts. CareOne at the Cupola is operated by Millenium Healthcare Centers, with Marlon Zapanta serving as the administrator; a Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community’s restaurant style dining provides meals in a restaurant style setting.

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Overview of Brandywine Pennington

Situated in the serene neighborhood of West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, NJ, Brandywine Pennington is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With its bright and welcoming residences, the community promises unparalleled comfort and safety for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement. Ease your mind with a compassionate and well-trained team tending to your needs and aspirations around the clock.

Discover new interests and reignite passions with enjoyable activities and fun learning programs conducted to retain seniors’ leisure and wellness. The community doubles its efforts to provide an unforgettable retirement serving residents with healthy and delicious meals to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Pennington is a great place to spend a peaceful retirement with its quiet and welcoming environment filled with practical amenities.

$8,400/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

40 Norwood Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Overview of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

Spend your golden years with the reliable senior living community of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace located in the calm setting of Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to heal safely within its cozy premises. With a team of responsible and well-trained professionals delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, seniors let go of their worries and live in every moment of their best years.

Hone your skills and learn new hobbies through a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. With residents’ preferences and dietary needs in mind, the community prepares delightful and healthy meals for a satisfactory dining experience. AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is ideal for seniors who want to live their retirement without worries.

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Overview of Jewish Home Family

Jewish Home at Rockleigh is a 180-bed nursing home in Rockleigh, NJ, that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The community also promotes a supportive environment, dedicated to older adults’ comfort. Laundry, therapy, and respite services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are provided to help them live to their potential in retirement. 

Yoga, art therapy, and special programs tailored to residents’ abilities also help residents stay active and socially engaged. An on-site beauty salon, a library, and plenty of family-friendly spaces are available for residents’ recreation and wellness. With its serene setting near Rockleigh Woods, residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in New Jersey, Jewish Home Family continuously provides exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center

Acclaim Rehabilitation and Care Center in New Jersey provides a modern approach to redefining rehabilitation and skilled nursing by using the most advanced technology and treatment. Medical staff at the Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are highly-trained to learn the cutting-edge programs for them to help rehabilitate an individual’s being. The whole philosophy of the community lies in the belief that wellness comes from reinvention, restoration, and rehabilitation. Acclaim Care Center believes that everyone should live a healthy lifestyle– regardless of age. 
The community provides a range of services that include cardiology, nursing and restorative recovery, physical and occupational rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation. Other services include physician visits, an electronic medical record (EMR), and memory care programs. 

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Overview of Heritage of Clara Barton

Heritage of Clara Barton, located in the historic section of Edison, NJ, offers a new way for seniors to embrace independence in a supportive community. The pet-friendly assisted and independent living community is situated in a beautifully renovated school building from 1921, featuring 84 spacious assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments. Residents enjoy a warm, home-like atmosphere where they live among friends and neighbors, with around-the-clock support and assistance tailored to their individual needs.

The community encourages family involvement and communication, recognizing the importance of staying connected with loved ones. Heritage of Clara Barton’s comprehensive services include assisted living, independent living, 24-hour staffing, personalized care plans, physical, occupational and speech therapy, dementia care, medication management, and more. Residents can take advantage of numerous amenities, such as a 24/7 bistro, wellness center, beauty salon, movie theater, restaurant-style dining, and a variety of activities and events to keep them happy and healthy.

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Overview of Brightview Warren

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Warren, NJ, Brightview Warren is a dependable senior living community that provides premiere assisted living and memory care services to seniors dealing with memory loss. Residents experience utmost comfort and convenience in beautifully designed apartments, built to give them freedom, with large floor plans, full kitchens, and washers and dryers. Whether you need just a little assistance with mobility and medications or more extensive help through the community’s renowned Warren Memory Care program, you are sure to experience the personalized care that Brightview is known for.

Residents are guaranteed to thrive holistically with a vibrant calendar of activities and convenient amenities, designed to provide ample opportunities for enjoyment, leisure, and wellness. Most of the chores are taken care of to provide residents the freedom to spend more of their time doing things that matter to them most. Meals provide more than just nourishment and foster bonding and making new connections. Here, residents get to experience a fulfilling lifestyle with the community’s outstanding efforts and services.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

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