Page 36 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Lions Gate
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center)
110?No 56 -Sjf-Ccrc, IncCristina Palella 91.8% A+8222.8
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
SC
NH
SNF
Piscataway
124D+No 26 -Skiles Ave & Sterling Dr Urban Renewal OperatiMr. Jesse Rosenblatt 60.5% -9465.1
Alaris Health At St Mary’s
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Orange
188C-No 90 -South Center Street Nursing Home, LLCMr. Eliezer Weiss 86.7% -9343.8
Green Hill
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Orange
77B+No 50 -Green Hill IncMr. Moshe Birnbaum 100.0% -9374.1
Cedar Harbor Medical Day Care Center
SC
NH
ADC
Roselle
125FNo 51 -Cedar Harbor Medical Day Care Center, LLCLowell Fein 56.8% -3186.0
Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center
SC
ADC
MC
Asbury Park
112C+No 94 -First Healthcare Asbury Park LLCMs. Anedris De Larosa 79.5% -3155.0
Mira Vie at East Brunswick
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
East Brunswick (East Brunswick Township)
102?Yes 54 -Mira Vie At East Brunswick Opco, LLCElizabeth Ricigliani 83.3% A-331.0
Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel
SC
AL
MC
Mt Laurel Township (Mount Laurel Township)
110?Yes 22 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedShp Vi Centerton Mount Laurel, LLCMs. Punam Patel 73.6% A133.0
Spring Hills Somerset
SC
AL
IL
MC
Somerset
120?Yes 22 Studio / 1 BedSpring Hills At Somerset, L.l.cMs. Nereida Rosado 65.8% -100.0
St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home
SC
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Woodbridge
60?No 83 -The Little Servant SisterSr. Zdzislawa Krukowska 51.7% -100.0
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Lions Gate

1100 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Overview of Lions Gate

Lions Gate in Voorhees Township, NJ, operates as a continuing care retirement community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and traditional nursing home services. The spectrum of on-site care enables residents to transition seamlessly into higher assistance tiers whenever health requirements change.

Sjf-Ccrc oversees the 110-bed establishment alongside administrator Cristina Palella. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day to ensure dedicated medical attention. Accepted payment structures cover Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket private funds.

Situated near the Laurelwood Corporate Center, the neighborhood registers a walk score of 56, letting non-driving residents handle select trips around the neighborhood on foot.

Families evaluating comprehensive retirement environments can reach out to the admissions department to arrange an on-site visit.

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Overview of Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway

Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway provides nursing home care and skilled nursing in Piscataway, New Jersey. Its short term rehabilitation services support residents recovering after a hospital stay, while skilled nursing provides nursing care during the recovery period.

The community has 124 beds and offers private rooms, a pool, and an on site salon and spa. The pool gives residents a place to use aquatic amenities within the community, while the salon and spa allow them to receive grooming services without leaving the facility. Staff are present around the clock. The total nurse staffing level is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. The community is administered by Mr. Jesse Rosenblatt and operated by Skiles Ave & Sterling Dr Urban Renewal Operati. Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab Piscataway may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation and nursing care after hospitalization.

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Overview of Alaris Health at St Mary’s

Alaris Health at St Mary’s provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Orange, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support both long term residents and short term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. Hospice care supports end of life needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

The range of care types may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time or who needs posthospital rehabilitation alongside longer term care. The community has 188 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3h 59m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services. A Walk Score of 90 places the area in the walker’s paradise category, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Mr. Eliezer Weiss serves as administrator, and South Center Street Nursing Home operates the community.

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Green Hill

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Overview of Green Hill

Green Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in West Orange, NJ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because Green Hill offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow can transition in place without leaving the community. The range of care may make Green Hill a good fit for someone who wants the possibility of moving to a higher level of support without relocating. Green Hill has 77 beds, and Mr. Moshe Birnbaum serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give residents access to therapy during a temporary recovery stay. An on site executive chef prepares meals, with cuisine overseen by an on staff dietician, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Green Hill opened in 1866.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, allowing families to use public benefits when eligible or personal funds to cover care. A Walk Score of 50 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of Cedar Harbor Medical Day Care Center

Administered by Lowell Fein, Cedar Harbor Medical Day Care Center provides adult day care in Roselle, NJ. The program offers daytime medical supervision, recreational activities, hot meals and snacks, allowing an adult to receive support and structured activities without the need for a residential stay.

The center has 125 beds, with a current occupancy of 56.8%. Activities also include exercise, arts and crafts, games and entertainment, giving attendees several structured ways to spend the day. Wheelchair-accessible transportation is also available, with free wheelchair accessible transportation for those who use a wheelchair.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible participants a payment option for covered services. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot.

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Overview of Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center

Offering adult day care, Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center is an adult day care center in Asbury Park, NJ, dedicated to adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, providing continuous support during the day. The center can accommodate up to 112 older adults and is currently at 79.5% occupancy.

Diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services for functionally impaired adult clients are available, giving them access to those supports under medical and nursing oversight. Transportation is also provided, so clients can attend the center without arranging every trip independently. Programs include memory stimulation, diabetes management, blood pressure monitoring for seniors, adult geriatric services, and senior services for veterans.

Medicaid is accepted, allowing eligible residents to use it to cover costs of care. A Walk Score of 94 places the area in a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car. First Healthcare Asbury Park operates the center, while Anedris De Larosa serves as administrator.

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Overview of Mira Vie at East Brunswick

Overlooking in the enticing neighborhood of East Brunswick, NJ, the Mira Vie at East Brunswick is a prominent 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 East Brunswick, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

Starting Price $4,950/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel

Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel provides assisted living and memory care services in Mt. Laurel Township, NJ. Assisted living offers help with daily personal routines, while memory care features a secure environment with supervision for individuals prone to wandering. The presence of multiple care levels allows residents to transition into higher support programs as their health needs evolve.

This 110-bed community provides studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom living quarters. A distinct program called the Bridges Neighborhood caters specifically to individuals in the early stages of dementia.

Administrator Punam Patel guides operations under Shp Vi Centerton Mount Laurel. On-site perks include an exercise and wellness center, a personal care salon, organized group activities, and customized meal plans for specialized diets. Pets are also permitted inside the building.

Interested families evaluating regional care options can contact the staff to request additional pricing details or set up an in-person tour.

$7,260/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026

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Overview of Spring Hills Somerset

Based in the enticing community of Somerset, NJ, the Spring Hills Somerset is a dedicated senior living community providing assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and cozy accommodations tailored to their needs and preferences. As for memory care services, the community offers a safe and caring environment as well as an enriching connections program for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy fine dining breakfast and dinner, weekly housekeeping, free personal laundry services, and van transportation. Engage in a full calendar of social activities such as parties and celebrations, community events like outings and scenic tours, and other life enrichment programs to boost engagement. At the Spring Hills Somerset, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Woodbridge, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, palliative care focuses on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Home care and visiting nursing extend support to someone receiving care in their own residence. Rehabilitation services provide therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Recreational programs offer activities within the community, and religious services allow residents to participate in worship there. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, including someone who may later need a secured setting or short-term caregiver relief.

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home opened in 1981 and is operated by The Little Servant Sister, with Sr. Zdzislawa Krukowska serving as administrator. The home has 60 beds. A Walk Score of 83 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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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