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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.
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.
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.
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.
Atria Cranford
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cranford
308Yes 64 Studio / 1 BedWg Cranford Sh, LLCMs. Alma Rodriguez 63.6% ?441.0
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East
SC
MC
Hillsdale
15Yes 31 -Phnj, LLCMercedes Marcelino 100.0% ?111.0
The Bristal at Wayne
SC
AL
IL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
170Yes 52 Studio / 1 BedEngel Burman At Wayne, LLCShannon Cord 70.6% ?320.7
Brookdale Florham Park
SC
AL
MC
Florham Park
77Yes 55 Studio / 1 BedAhc Florham Park, LLCMs. . Leah Jennings 70.1% ?451.3
Brandywine Mahwah
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Mahwah (Ackermans Mills)
107Yes 27 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWell Bl Opco LLCMr. Peter Gunderson 82.2% ?410.3
Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cape May Court House
116No 51 -Cape May Snf LLCMr. Shlomo Fogel 88.8% A11373.4
Complete Care At St Vincents Llc
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cedar Grove
151No 56 -Complete Care At St. Vincent's LLCMs. Tiffany Romano 73.5% A+7142.0
Roosevelt Care Centers
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Edison
362No 74 -Middlesex County Improvement AuthorityMr. Mark Sorrento 43.6% ?10373.7
Excel Care At The Pines
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Atlantic City
151No 71 -Eastern Pines Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLCJason Chadwick 76.2% A-5367.2
CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
NH
Parsippany
93No 39 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsCare One At Parsippany-Troy Hills, LLCNicole Iacolina-Alta 82.8% ?221.0
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Overview of Atria Cranford

Atria Cranford in Cranford, NJ, is a highly recognized assisted living community that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. With its secure and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, especially with round-the-clock care, three chef-prepared meals daily, and housekeeping services. The community is also dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans. 

Cultural programs, social events, and fitness classes provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and stay active. A walking path, a garden, and a spacious courtyard ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents have a laid-back lifestyle, with the community’s beautiful location in the serene neighborhood of Cranford, near public transportation and parks. This assisted living community’s commitment to excellent care makes it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey. 

 

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Overview of Brandywine Mahwah

Live a relaxing retirement with the renowned senior living community of Brandywine Mahwah in Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, providing assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and pet-friendly accommodations, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a team of kind and dedicated professionals tending to residents’ needs and aspirations around the clock.

Enjoy leisure and wellness with engaging activities and fun learning programs. Meet new friends and create wonderful moments within the ethereal and spacious community. Eat well with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brandywine Mahwah is a great place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its wonderful and convenient amenities. Moreover, Brandywine Mahwah was awarded the US News’ Best Assisted Living, proving its top-tier quality.

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Overview of The Bristal at Wayne

The Bristal at Wayne, New Jersey. Situated near Point View Reservoir, this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy tastefully decorated apartments, beautiful common areas, and exceptional care from a dedicated team. The Bristal is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Play a round of golf, attend a concert at William Paterson University, or explore historical sites and natural beauty like Laurelwood Arboretum and Paterson Great Falls. Choose from spacious studios, one, or two-bedroom apartments. You’ll receive three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a full calendar of events and trips. Enjoy on-site amenities like a bistro, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library.

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East

An exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care support in Hillsdale East, Fox Trail Memory Care offers an elevated state of living that promote an enriched lifestyle for the elders. The luxury senior living home is known to deliver resort-like hospitality in a warm and welcoming home-like environment. The senior living experience is supported by the vibrant atmosphere of the community driven by the comfort, security, and flexibility that management has uniquely designed for the needs of each individual.

At Fox Trail Memory Care, seniors cultivate a lifestyle that is carefully crafted for a new standard of retirement living. Its life-enriching memory care support services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures seniors reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include medication management, assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), respite care and individualized memory care training.

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Overview of Brookdale Florham Park

Nestled in the serene James Street, Florham Park, NJ, Brookdale Florham Park is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community strives to foster familiarity and safety by providing pet-friendly floor plans including cozy studio, private, and shared one-bedroom apartments. Moreover, Brookdale Florham Park promises excellent care and assistance with a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Focusing on the special needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community utilizes its signature Clare Bridge Training that enables them to live their lives confidently. Residents experience meaningful conversations over healthy and delicious meals served daily. Brookdale Florham Park is an ideal place to live your golden years with its wonderful amenities including a coffee shop, a library, a barbershop, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, and tranquil walking paths.

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Overview of Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente

At 502 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House, Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center runs 116 beds in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 51 puts it in moderately walkable territory. Some errands can be done on foot; others still call for a car. The facility is currently at 89% occupancy, with 103 beds filled.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab sit alongside respite stays for families who need a temporary bridge, and staffing runs around the clock. Total nursing care comes to about 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day, split between registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who together log most of those hours.

Inspection activity at Fountain Springs has tended to center on infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and the paperwork side of care such as documentation and care planning. Dietary service and general housekeeping round out the picture. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens the door for families navigating coverage. Between the short-term rehab focus and the staffing hours behind it, Fountain Springs reads as a facility built for residents moving through a recovery window as much as those settling in for longer-term nursing care.

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Overview of Complete Care at St Vincents

Complete Care at St Vincents provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite care in Cedar Grove, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support on site, while hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief for serious illness. Respite care offers short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away.

Post acute rehabilitation programs and rehabilitation services support recovery after an acute illness or hospitalization, while long term care services support residents who need ongoing care. Specialized programs include cardiac care, neuro and stroke care, pulmonary care, renal care, bariatric care, and psychology and psychiatric care, giving residents access to services focused on these documented clinical needs. The combination of rehabilitation, long term care, and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs recovery support, ongoing nursing care, or a short stay while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 151 beds, placing it among settings with more than 150 residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options for covering eligible skilled care, long term care, or direct payment. Ms. Tiffany Romano serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Roosevelt Care Centers

Situated in Edison, New Jersey, Roosevelt Care Centers is a renowned healthcare provider for seniors, offering a plethora of exceptional services. The facility is celebrated for its delightful cuisine and welcoming staff, creating a comfortable and appealing environment for residents. With a team of dedicated doctors and nurses, the center prioritizes individual needs, particularly excelling in the expertise of its physical therapy staff.

Roosevelt Care Centers goes beyond basic care, providing a variety of engaging activities to keep residents actively involved. The facility is known for offering genuine and special comfort, demonstrating a commitment that surpasses expectations. Residents can trust Roosevelt Care Centers senior living for a comprehensive and supportive healthcare experience that prioritizes both their physical well-being and overall contentment.

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Overview of Excel Care at the Pines

Excel Care at the Pines offers nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and clinical support for people with serious or life limiting illness.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure who need therapy before returning to their usual setting.

The community also has clinical capabilities and a hospice and palliative care program, so families can access those services within the facility. With 151 beds, the home has more than 150 residents and staff, along with the scale that typically supports more programming.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Excel Care at the Pines is administered by Jason Chadwick and operated by Eastern Pines Care And Rehabilitation Center. The range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and respite services can suit a resident whose needs require short term support, ongoing nursing care, or comfort focused care in one setting.

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Overview of CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living, an idyllic retreat in Parsippany, NJ, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with their daily living activities and personal needs.

Those with cognitive conditions can easily access memory care with the community’s adjacent location near the Harmony Village memory care community. Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With delightful and healthy dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in New Jersey

What is senior living?

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.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 634 senior communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community in New Jersey?

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.

What should I look for when visiting senior communities in New Jersey?

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.

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