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| New Jersey Eastern Star |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bridgewater (Finderne) | 82 | No | 50 | - | N. J. Eastern Star Home, Inc. | Dawn Giakas | 85.4% | A+ | 8 | 1 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Broadway House for Continuing Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway) | 78 | No | 86 | - | University Hospital | Mr. James Gonzalez | 83.3% | - | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Bentley Commons at Paragon Village |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hackettstown (Mount Olive Township) | 82 | Yes | 14 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kdg Paragon, LLC | Ms. Dawn Duffy | 96.3% | - | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2.0 |
| Sunrise of Wall |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wall Township (Osbornes Mills) | 90 | Yes | 53 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Szr Wall Assisted Living, LLC | Racquel Williams | 70.0% | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| CareOne at Livingston |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Livingston (Passaic Avenue) | 76 | No | 12 | - | Care Two, LLC | Mr. Michael Brienza | 76.3% | - | 8 | 3 | 12 | 1.5 |
| Preferred Care at Mercer |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Ewing Township (Fernwood) | 100 | No | 64 | - | Preferred Care At Mercer, LLC | Mr. Shalom Dickstein | 81.0% | - | 11 | 5 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Brookdale Florham Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Florham Park | 77 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ahc Florham Park, LLC | Ms.. Leah Jennings | 70.1% | A+ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Sunrise of Summit |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Summit | 97 | Yes | 71 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Summit Opco, LLC | Ms. Courtney Catrone | 75.3% | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Sunrise of Lincroft |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lincroft | 85 | Yes | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Ms. Wendy Mcguire | 68.2% | A- | 5 | 5 | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Shrewsbury |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Shrewsbury | 95 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Of Shrewsbury Opco, LLC | Ms. Joyce Yencarelli | 56.8% | - | 7 | 4 | - | 0.0 |
| The Delaney of Bridgewater |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bridgewater (Martinsville) | 97 | Yes | 5 | - | Lcs Bridgewater Operations II LLC | Ms. Julianne Mackey | 67.0% | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Freehold Township (Stonehurst West) | 94 | No | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed | Centra State Assisted Living, Inc. | Ms. Courtney Paul | 69.1% | - | 1 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Edgewater |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Edgewater | 87 | Yes | 75 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Ms. Sarah Wissler | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Cresskill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cresskill | 99 | Yes | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sjv 1 Cresskill Opco LLC | Ms. Danna Schmude | 86.9% | - | 3 | - | - | 0.0 |
| The Chelsea at Fairlawn |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fair Lawn | 74 | Yes | 79 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tc/Csl Fairlawn Senior Living | Melissa Holden | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 4.0 |
At The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake a luxurious retirement living. This New Jersey community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all designed to enhance your well-being. Highly-trained staff provides exceptional care. Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, The Bristal boasts tranquil lakes, parks, and rolling hills.
Enjoy convenient access to local shopping, cultural centers, major highways, and the Paramus Mall. Plus, Manhattan is just a scenic drive away. Unwind in your private apartment with a kitchenette and bathroom. The Bristal pampers residents with delicious meals, daily housekeeping, laundry services, and a calendar of engaging events. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library. Experience a fulfilling retirement at The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 314 / 435 / 639 / 985 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Fitness and Recreation
Set in the enticing town of Brick, NJ, Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens is a vibrant senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive customized memory care and services catering to their needs and immediate concerns.
Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, beauty salon and barbershop, lounges and guest areas, housekeeping services, medication management, and many more. Services such as renal care, respiratory care, and cardiac care are also available. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens, seniors can enjoy a worry-free retirement.
Create meaningful moments with the idyllic senior living community of Complete Care at Westfield settling in the serene residential area of Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield, NJ, that features a wide array of living options. These include memory care, respiratory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care. Comfortable and safe private and semi-private accommodations await seniors as they transition into the community. Receive top-notch care and assistance for your every need and aspiration with a competent and highly skilled team.
Gain meaningful experiences through meticulously curated enjoyable programs and fun activities that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. The community also serves delicious and healthy meals to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs. Complete Care at Westfield strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their retirement without worries.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Have a peaceful retirement with the extraordinary senior living community of Allendale Senior Living, located in the tranquil neighborhood of Harreton Road, Allendale, NJ, that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of private and semi-private studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a reliable and highly qualified team, residents thrive and experience meaningful things.
With a lively and welcoming environment, residents enjoy amazing interactions and lead fulfilling lives. Moreover, enjoyable activities and fun recreational programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. The community serves delectable cuisine for seniors to have a delightful dining experience. Allendale Senior Living is a great place for seniors to live their best years doing what they love.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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Fitness and Recreation
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center provides a warm and welcoming environment for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This 149-bed facility offers a wide range of services designed to meet each resident’s individual needs. Residents can access physical, occupational, and speech therapy five days a week to improve function, coordination, and communication skills. A dedicated team works closely with residents to enhance mobility, manage pain, and assist with daily activities.
Long-term care services provide individualized programs for complex medical needs. This includes assistance with daily living, wound care, and post-surgical recovery. Residents receive compassionate support with 24-hour nursing care. This includes medication management, ongoing clinical assessment, and support for their emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Shore Gardens also partners with Serenity Hospice Company to offer specialized care for patients with serious illnesses. At Shore Gardens, the priority is to make residents feel at home while receiving the highest quality care.
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.
Experience compassionate care and exceptional services at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland, your trusted partner in senior care. Nestled in the suburbs of Vineland, New Jersey, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is a state-of-the-art nursing center with a commitment to excellent long-term care. This skilled nursing community is renowned for its short-term care program, providing residents with a comfortable stay in a private, resort-style wing dedicated to facilitating a safe and speedy return home.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is an independently owned and operated healthcare center, licensed to utilize the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare-related services. The care facility’s secure environment and well-structured spaces ensure the right care is met, providing a safe and comfortable setting for residents. Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and private pay are accepted, offering flexibility and support for residents and their families.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland.
Optima Care Fountains approaches its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. As Union County’s premier nursing home, the dedicated staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that Optima Care can surely rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.
Optima Caret provides comprehensive services with 24-hour nursing; long-term care services are provided– stroke recovery, wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and IV therapy. Short-term rehabilitative services are offered as well– orthopedic rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center approach its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. As it is Essex County’s premier nursing home, the dedicated staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families of Park Crescent and Rehabilitation Center can surely rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.
Park Crescent is a comprehensive and flexible nursing home specializing in long-term nursing and rehabilitative care; as well as post-surgical care, memory care, respite care, and palliative care.
Majestic Care Center, based in Camden, NJ, across from Cooper Hospital and adjacent to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, is dedicated to providing an integrative approach to care that heals the mind, body, and soul. With a focus on excellence, Majestic Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and long-term care. Available 24/7, their compassionate team ensures each resident receives the highest level of personalized attention and love. The commitment to comprehensive care at Majestic Care Center is evident in the collaboration between nursing professionals, physicians, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and registered dietitians.
This interdisciplinary approach creates a warm and caring atmosphere, fostering a sense of community and well-being. Services at Majestic Care Center include skilled short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized memory care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Their subacute care program supports those recovering from hospital stays, offering a comprehensive rehabilitation program tailored to individual needs. At Majestic Care Center, expect dedicated patient-centered care in a pleasant, safe, and supportive environment that meets the physical, social, and spiritual needs of every resident.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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.
This page features 6 senior communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
