Compare Senior Communities around New Jersey
New Jersey Eastern Star
-34%
+15%
-3%
N
Nursing
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Bridgewater (Finderne)
93
No
A+
50
NEW JERSEY EASTERN STAR HOME FOR THE AGED INC
-
$9,965,184.00
$4,914,417.00
49.3%
73.50
4.4702
-
9
-
-34%+15%-3%
74.7%
Broadway House for Continuing Care
-52%
+19%
+11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
78
No
-
86
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
-
$10,836,693.00
$4,580,683.00
42.3%
69.70
4.6037
-
12
-
-52%+19%+11%
85.2%
Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Hackettstown
82
Yes
-
14
KDG PARAGON, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Wall
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Wall Township
90
Yes
-
53
SZR WALL ASSISTED LIVING, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CareOne at Livingston
-53%
+2%
-29%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Livingston
120
No
-
12
CARE TWO, LLC
-
$19,658,815.00
$6,834,717.00
34.8%
62.50
3.9588
-
17
-
-53%+2%-29%
54.9%
Preferred Care at Mercer
-19%
-13%
+13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Ewing Township
100
No
-
64
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
-
$14,547,379.00
$4,903,523.00
33.7%
89.70
3.3658
-
14
-
-19%-13%+13%
87.0%
Brookdale Florham Park
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Florham Park
77
Yes
A+
55
AHC FLORHAM PARK, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Summit
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Summit
97
Yes
-
71
SUMMIT OPCO, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Lincroft
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Lincroft (Lincroft)
85
Yes
A-
56
WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Shrewsbury
95
Yes
-
55
SUNRISE OF SHREWSBURY OPCO, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Delaney of Bridgewater
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Bridgewater (Martinsville)
97
Yes
-
5
LCS BRIDGEWATER OPERATIONS II LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West)
94
No
-
54
CENTRA STATE ASSISTED LIVING, INC.
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Edgewater
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Edgewater
87
Yes
-
75
WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of Cresskill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cresskill
99
Yes
-
73
SJV 1 CRESSKILL OPCO LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Chelsea at Fairlawn
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Fair Lawn
74
Yes
-
79
TC/CSL FAIRLAWN SENIOR LIVING
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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New Jersey Eastern Star
Type of care:
N
SNF
RC
Community:
Bridgewater (Finderne)
Bed Count:
93
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
NEW JERSEY EASTERN STAR HOME FOR THE AGED INC
Home Revenue:
$9,965,184.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,914,417.00
Payroll %:
49.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
73.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4702
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy %:
74.7%
Broadway House for Continuing Care
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
Bed Count:
78
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
Home Revenue:
$10,836,693.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,580,683.00
Payroll %:
42.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6037
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy %:
85.2%
CareOne at Livingston
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Livingston
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CARE TWO, LLC
Home Revenue:
$19,658,815.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,834,717.00
Payroll %:
34.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9588
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy %:
54.9%
Preferred Care at Mercer
Type of care:
AL
HC
SNF
Community:
Ewing Township
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER LLC
Home Revenue:
$14,547,379.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,903,523.00
Payroll %:
33.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
89.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3658
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy %:
87.0%
Alaris Health At St Mary’s
Alaris Health at St. Mary’s is located in Orange, New Jersey. It offers a warm, supportive environment for post-hospitalization short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality health care services and ensuring that the needs of each resident are met.
Crestwood Manor
Crestwood Manor is a senior living community located in Whiting, NJ. It offers independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The community provides a vibrant lifestyle with various programs and amenities designed for active seniors.
Complete Care At Ocean Grove Llc
Complete Care at Ocean Grove offers post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services in Neptune Township, NJ. The facility provides a range of medical and therapy services to support recovery after illness, injury, or surgery. Their dedicated team focuses on delivering compassionate care in a welcoming environment.
Cranbury Center
Cranbury Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Monroe Township, NJ. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services. The center is committed to providing high-quality care and has received recognition for its specialized programs.
Complete Care At Harborage Llc
Complete Care at Harborage offers post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services in North Bergen, NJ. The facility provides a range of medical and therapy services to support recovery after illness, injury, or surgery. With a focus on compassionate care, the team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Complete Care At Summit Ridge
Complete Care at Summit Ridge offers post-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care services in West Orange, NJ. The facility provides a range of rehabilitation programs and specialized care to support recovery and enhance quality of life. Their dedicated team focuses on delivering compassionate and personalized care to each resident.
Careone At Oradell
CareOne at Oradell helps residents return to health in a place that feels like home. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapies, pain management, and medication management in a compassionate environment. The facility is equipped with a comprehensive wound care management program and provides around-the-clock support from skilled nurses and caregivers.
Careone At New Milford
CareOne at New Milford is a rehab facility in New Milford, NJ, offering a high level of care in a home-like environment. The facility provides specialized services including memory care, complex medical care, and rehabilitation. CareOne focuses on promoting optimal health and happiness for its residents.
Careone At Cresskill
CareOne at Cresskill is a post-acute care center that offers a full range of sub-acute, specialty and long-term care services. The facility provides 24/7 rehabilitation services and physician-driven long-term care programs personalized to each patient. CareOne at Cresskill is recognized among the best skilled nursing facilities nationwide.
Careone At Wellington
CareOne at Wellington is a Hackensack rehab facility that provides personalized care with a focus on creating a comfortable and warm environment. It offers long-term care, respite support, and rehabilitation services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. The facility is designed to ensure comfort and safety, with spacious bedrooms and inviting common areas.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize MostThe largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:
- Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
- Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
- Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
- Health deficiencies and regulatory history
- Accreditations and positive local news reporting
These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.
Operational Stability & Resident SupportAnother 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:
- Nurse hours per patient per day
- Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
- Administrative stability and ownership quality
- Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:
- Year built or renovated
- Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
- Revenue per bed
- Administrator tenure
These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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