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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 634 senior communities in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in NJ
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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. 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. 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.
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.
Atlas at Cedar Grove Respiratory & Nursing
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Williamstown
180No 12 Private / Semi-Private Rooms-- 98.8% A----
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove
SC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cedar Grove
230No 56 -Cg Healthcare, LLCMr. Matthew Russo 61.3% C+10363.6
Fellowship Village
SC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Basking Ridge
54Yes 25 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFellowship Senior Living, IncMr. Jack Ellias 100.0% ?6142.3
New Community Extended Care Facility
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark (West Side)
180No 81 -New Community Health Care, IncMs. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka 47.8% C-8405.0
Pines Village
SC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Manchester Township (Crestwood Village)
96Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPines Village, IncMs. Shaneika Johnson 64.6% ?320.7
Heritage Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Hammonton
107No 37 1 Bed / 2 BedSpring Village At Hammonton, LLCXiomara Johnson 72.0% C-7202.9
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
SC
AL
MC
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
132Yes 46 Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 W Orange Opco, LLCMs. Irania Vargas 65.9% ?341.3
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill
SC
MC
Cresskill
15Yes 62 -Phnj, LLCNicola Khan 66.7% ?122.0
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Spring Lake
114No 52 Private RoomsWellington Estates, LLCMs. Kathleen Granatelli 72.8% ?420.5
Maplewood at Princeton
SC
AL
MC
Plainsboro Township
130Yes 10 Studio / 1 BedMaplewood At Princeton, LLCMs. Wanda Garrin 86.9% ?471.8
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Overview of Atlas at Cedar Grove Respiratory & Nursing

Atlas at Cedar Grove Respiratory & Nursing is a nursing home in Williamstown, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a comfortable and supportive environment, the community features upscale amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare. With round-the-clock care, restaurant-style dining, laundry, and concierge services, residents can focus on their recovery. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community follows an interdisciplinary approach to care.

Therapeutic recreation, fun gatherings, and local outings encourage residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. A hair salon, a gazebo, and spacious grounds also ensure residents’ relaxation. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure with shopping centers and restaurants available in the area. As one of the highly regarded options for senior living in New Jersey, this nursing home strives to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Alaris Health at Cedar Grove

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, delivers nursing care, assisted living, skilled nursing, palliative support, and temporary respite stays. Assisted living assists with daily activities like personal hygiene, dressing, and medication management in private apartment settings. Clinical services include post-hospital, orthopedic, and respiratory rehabilitation, along with speech, occupational, and physical therapies. On-site dental care, dementia programming, and hospice services are also provided.

Functioning as a 170-bed facility, the building is run by operator Cg Healthcare and administrator Matthew Russo. Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 58 minutes per resident. Located in an area with a 56 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood permits brief errands on foot. Accepted funding choices encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Prospective residents can contact Alaris Health at Cedar Grove to inquire about specific rehab programs, verify bed availability, or arrange an in-person visit.

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Fellowship Village

8000 Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Overview of Fellowship Village

Fellowship Village is a distinguished assisted living community that grants senior residents access to a top-tier continuum of 5-star senior care. Situated in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, this community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care services, Skilled Nursing, and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation. Additionally, Fellowship Village extends a warm welcome to direct admissions from outside the community based on availability.

Within the embrace of Fellowship Village, individuals enjoy a lifetime of access to a diverse spectrum of high-quality residential and healthcare options, all conveniently within reach. What truly distinguishes this community is the profound sense of hospitality and assurance it instills in its residents. Fellowship Village provides peace of mind by ensuring that residents will receive unwavering care and support regardless of the future. This residential Independent Living haven spans over 72 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, offering access to scenic walking trails, al fresco dining, and a wide array of amenities.

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Overview of New Community Extended Care Facility

New Community Extended Care Facility is a nursing home in Newark, NJ offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services can suit a resident whose care needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The facility has 180 beds. It is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Single rooms provide one person accommodations, while double rooms can suit two people moving together or someone who prefers a shared room. Total nurse staffing is 4h 2m per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day.

Rehabilitation services and subacute care support residents who need nursing care during recovery. An executive chef prepares fresh meals each day with nutritionally balanced options and seasonal fresh fruit. Residents can use the wheelchair accessible outdoor courtyard. Activities include arts and crafts, musical appreciation, bingo, discussion forums, barbecues, and exercise.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families covered payment options for eligible care alongside the option to pay directly. The area has an 81 / 100 Walk Score and is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Veronica Anyanwu Onwunaka serves as administrator, and New Community Health Care operates the facility.

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Pines Village

509 County Rd 530, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Overview of Pines Village

Burrowed in the serene neighborhood of Whiting, NJ, the Pines Village is a dedicated senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation services. Here, residents can choose from a wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations based on their tastes. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community assures its residents with a service-enriched set of programs and services.

Discover its top-notch amenities and services including the fitness center with senior friendly equipment ranging from treadmills and resistance training, to free weights and machines, healthcare services and many more. Moreover, avail of its concierge services such as transportation services to make the most out of your time participating in diverse social activities and community events. With the Pines Village, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Heritage Assisted Living

Heritage Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Hammonton, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time. The community has 107 beds, with one bed and two bed housing options; the two bed layout can suit a couple moving together. Xiomara Johnson serves as administrator, and Spring Village At Hammonton operates the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 37, making it car dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need to arrange transportation for independent errands.

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Overview of Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Enjoy an everyday life full of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment at Wellington Estates at Spring Lake, a dependable senior living community in Spring Lake, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized by a compassionate management team and licensed nurses, available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7. Indulge in comfort and privacy in beautiful and luxurious accommodations, designed to suit various tastes and needs.

Residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle without the hassles of daily living, thanks to laundry, housekeeping, and room service, combined with assistance in daily living activities. There are plenty of opportunities to live life to the fullest with various activities for arts, entertainment, leisure pursuits, exploration of the great outdoors, day trips, and upscale amenities. Meals are carefully prepared with residents’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, guaranteeing an exquisite dining experience that nourishes residents’ body and soul.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Brighton Gardens of West Orange sits in the Pleasantdale section of West Orange, New Jersey, at 220 Pleasant Valley Way. It’s a 132-bed community offering assisted living and memory care, plus respite stays for people who need care for a short while instead of a permanent move. Ms. Irania Vargas serves as the administrator. Monthly rates start at $4,104.

The building has three floors and studio or one-bedroom layouts. Right now it’s about 66 percent full, with 87 of the 132 beds occupied. That’s a decent number of open rooms if a family needs to move fairly soon.

Walking around the neighborhood is only somewhat practical here. The Walk Score is 46, which means a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. It’s the kind of place where you’d want reliable transportation lined up.

On the care side, residents get rehabilitation services and short-term rehab, plus licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site around the clock. That combination works for two different kinds of residents: people who need steady daily support, and people recovering from something like surgery who just need a few weeks of help. A program called Sunrise Careconnect handles healthcare coordination behind the scenes, and every suite comes with its own emergency response system.

Families get a phone app to keep tabs on their person day to day, which is a small thing that matters more than people expect. There’s also a beauty salon on site, and pets are welcome, so residents don’t have to give up a cat or dog to move in.

On the regulatory side, state inspections here have mostly circled around infection prevention and resident rights protections. Those are pretty standard categories that inspectors look at everywhere, not red flags specific to this building.

Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a mid-sized, moderately staffed community. It fits two groups: people who need daily personal care or memory support, and people who need a short-term rehab or respite stay while a family sorts out next steps.

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill

Fox Trail Memory Care offers an exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia support in Cresskill. Adults and seniors are cultivate a joyful and purposeful life supported by the warm and welcoming approach to the staff. The professional and compassionate staff is committed to exceed expectations. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones immerse themselves in for an enriching and engaging experience in an elevated surrounding.

Fox Trail Memory Care is a boutique-style community that is built on delivering an unparalleled level of personal care for its residents. Its tailored-care services are found in the accommodation the community offers, such as ADLs, respite care, individualized memory care activities, medication management, recreational programs, and social activities that cater to the unique needs of its residents.

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Overview of Maplewood at Princeton

Maplewood at Princeton embodies an inspiring vision of senior living in Plainsboro, NJ, where residents thrive in a vibrant community nestled in the heart of downtown. With a commitment to exceeding expectations, Maplewood offers specialized assisted living, memory care, and respite care that exemplifies a culture of hospitality that embraces every resident. Surrounded by arts, culture, and the warmth of friendship, residents discover a true sense of belonging, where wonder and delight are part of everyday life.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance the senior living experience. From spacious private apartments equipped with smart-home technology to purposefully landscaped grounds and innovative wellness programs, every aspect of Maplewood is crafted to promote well-being and independence. Gourmet dining experiences, robust social and educational programs, and attentive care services ensure that residents enjoy a fulfilling assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming and serene environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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