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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. 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.
Sunrise of Wayne
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Wayne
108?Yes 57 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSzr Wayne Assisted Living, LLCMs. Lisa Onnembo 52.8% 100.0
Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Maplewood
72?No 81 -Marcus L. Ward HomeMr. David Weiner 81.9% 111.0
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West)
94?No 54 Studio / 1 BedCentra State Assisted Living, IncMs. Courtney Paul 69.1% 100.0
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare At West Deptfor
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Deptford
156ANo 33 -West Deptford Snf Operations LLCRaymond Rivera 96.2% 13352.7
Aristacare At Whiting
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Whiting
180C+No 45 -Aristacare At Whiting, LLCMr. Yisroel Silver 77.2% 8273.4
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Barnegat
116C+No--Barnegat Nursing & Reahb LLCMr. Arthur Frisch 85.3% 11373.4
Lincoln Park Care Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Lincoln Park
547C-No 72 -499 Pine Brook Operating, LLCMr. Howard Wolf 94.3% 7456.4
Juniper Village At Hamilton
SC
AL
MC
Hamilton
142C-No 67 -Wrp Operating Hamilton Nj LLCMs. Shanna Garland 64.1% 7213.0
Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus
SC
AL
MC
RC
Paramus
126?No 26 -175 Paramus Road Operating Company, LLCMs. Kirstin Walsh 92.9% 320.7
Sunrise of Westfield
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Westfield
108-Yes 21 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSzr Westfield Assisted Living, LLCRacquel Williams 53.7% 100.0
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Overview of Sunrise of Wayne

Sunrise of Wayne, nestled just 40 minutes from Manhattan in Wayne, NJ, is more than an assisted living facility; it’s a community where one feels like part of a family cherishing a shared sense of belonging. The Sunrise experience offers tailored days in accordance with each resident’s preferences. Here, free from mundane chores, residents can dabble in fitness, art classes, social gatherings, and much more, providing them with enormous leisure and recreational options.

This facility allows residents to select from a variety of floor plans, even offering companion living. Trained team members are accessible 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs, complemented by monthly wellness visits by a licensed, on-staff nurse. The cherry atop this rich Sunrise experience is the maintenance-free lifestyle offering services like laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal, allowing residents to make the most of each day at this unique assisted living facility.

Starting Price $3,314/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center

Situated in Maplewood, New Jersey, Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent residents enjoy private living alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living adds daily support with dressing, bathing, and medication administration.

Dedicated memory care units deliver secured supervision to prevent wandering, and 24-hour licensed skilled nursing caters to higher medical needs. Short-term rehabilitation and respite programs support temporary recoveries and caregiver relief.

Marcus L. Ward Home operates this 72-bed center, which is managed by Administrator David Weiner. Having multiple care levels under one roof allows residents to adjust their support services seamlessly over time. Nearby streets boast an 81 walk score, allowing residents who prefer walking to accomplish daily errands without driving.

Families researching comprehensive senior care options can connect with Winchester Gardens Assisted Living Center to inquire about long-term placements or temporary rehabilitation stays.

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Overview of Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living

Overlooking the welcoming town of Freehold, NJ, the Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and enlarged one-bedroom. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 well-balanced meals and snacks daily, housekeeping service, nursing service, and many more. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living.

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Overview of Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptfor

Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptford provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite care in West Deptford, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life illness, while respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The combination of clinical programs and short term care may suit someone recovering from a stroke, pulmonary condition, or orthopedic issue, as well as a family seeking temporary support. There are 156 beds, placing the community among larger communities with more residents and staff and more programming. Occupancy is 96%, so most beds are filled.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Programs include Subacute Rehab, Stroke & Neurological, Pulmonary Care, Outpatient Therapy, Orthopedic Care, and Hospice / Palliative Care. Together, these programs provide therapy and clinical services focused on recovery, ongoing conditions, and comfort.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing eligible residents to use public coverage or pay directly. Raymond Rivera serves as administrator, and West Deptford SNF Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Aristacare at Whiting

Aristacare at Whiting provides skilled nursing and memory care in Whiting, New Jersey. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone living with dementia who also needs skilled nursing care.

With 180 beds, Aristacare at Whiting accommodates more residents and staff and usually offers more programming than a smaller community. Private and semi private suites give residents the choice of an individual room or a shared living arrangement. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services on site.

Short term rehabilitation and subacute care support a temporary stay focused on rehabilitation. Long term care serves residents who need ongoing skilled nursing support. Cultural programs and specialty programs add scheduled activities connected to those specific offerings.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Mr. Yisroel Silver serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center runs four types of care in Barnegat, NJ, on a nursing home license: hospice care, respite care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. The residential side carries the long stays, and the licensed track takes a resident whose clinical needs do not let up. Hospice arrives when treatment decisions stop being the question and the day itself becomes the question. Palliative care does comfort work while treatment is still going, which is different in proposition.

Some families book respite a week every quarter of the year, built into the year rather than triggered by a crisis. Rehabilitation supports post-acute recovery, including a new hip that needs weeks of work with stiff in reach. The center holds 116 beds.

Medicare applies once a hospital admission qualifies the stay. Medicaid steps in where savings will not carry a longer stay, and private funds are taken as well.

Each resident is credited with 3 hours and 52 minutes of nursing a day, and coverage holds through every hour. The staff includes a doctor, and Mr. Arthritis Frisch administers the center for Bernegat Nursing and Rehab. All of which suits a family wanting steady nursing plus a short respite or post-acute stretch.

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Overview of Lincoln Park Care Center

Lincoln Park Care Center in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, nursing home care, palliative services, and hospice care. The 547-bed complex features specialized clinical initiatives, including a Specialty Nursing Care program and a Cognitive & Behavioral Health program designed for residents with specific cognitive or behavioral needs. Short-term rehabilitation supports functional recovery, while an in-ground swimming pool, outdoor gardens, benches, and swings offer areas for recreation and leisure.

Administrative oversight is led by Mr. Howard Wolf, with facility operations handled by 499 Pine Brook Operating. Daily nursing coverage averages 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident throughout the center. Situated in an area rated with a 72 walk score, the location enables convenient foot access to most local errands. Financial payment paths include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested individuals can contact Lincoln Park Care Center to gather details about admission requirements, tour the grounds, or evaluate specialized memory and nursing programs.

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Juniper Village At Hamilton

1750 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690

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Overview of Juniper Village at Hamilton

Juniper Village at Hamilton offers assisted living and memory care in Hamilton, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can accommodate changing needs over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 142 beds. Its Wellspring Memory Care program is designed for residents who need memory focused support, making Juniper Village at Hamilton a potential fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a supervised setting.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable category. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected destinations independently. Dining Experiences and Fitness, Enrichment & Engagement are named programs, giving residents opportunities for dining and organized fitness or engagement activities.

Ms. Shanna Garland serves as the administrator, and Wrp Operating Hamilton Nj operates the community.

Starting Price $6,385/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus

Harmony Village at Paramus proudly introduces Bergen County’s first assisted living apartments dedicated to memory care. With a specially trained team, they work closely with residents and their families to develop personalized memory care living plans that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for those with memory impairments.

Harmony Village’s innovative memory-care programs are designed to optimize cognitive and physical functioning, allowing residents to maintain the highest possible quality of life. With 24-hour certified nursing care, dedicated dementia specialists, and advanced technology and practices, Harmony Village is committed to providing exceptional care. The community features 124 private apartments and six distinct “neighborhoods,” catering to residents in various stages of memory impairment, establishing it as the premier assisted living community for memory care in Bergen County.

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Overview of Sunrise of Westfield

Sunrise of Westfield is conveniently located in downtown Westfield, offering a range of services like assisted living for seniors and memory care in your area. This residence not only provides easy access to shopping, dining, and recreational options but also to cultural experiences like the Paper Mill Playhouse. The community’s strong focus on resident well-being is evident through diverse activities such as ladies’ night out, a men’s club, trips to shore casinos and theaters, all set amidst serene landscaped gardens.

Sunrise of Westfield features a specialized Reminiscence Neighborhood for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss that need top notch memory care therapy . This award-winning community offers various floor plans, pet-friendly accommodations, and modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and an electronic health record system. Within its inviting atmosphere, residents find engaging activity rooms and social spaces that seamlessly blend with their needs. Sunrise of Westfield thrives as a dynamic haven, offering activities and services that cater to seniors, enhancing their quality of life and well-being, all within the comfort of a professional assisted living facility.

Starting Price $5,442/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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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