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Compare Senior Communities around New Jersey
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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| New Jersey Eastern Star |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Bridgewater (Finderne) | 82 | No | 50 | - | N. J. Eastern Star Home, Inc. | Dawn Giakas | 85.4% | A+ | 8 | 1 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Broadway House for Continuing Care |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway) | 78 | No | 86 | - | University Hospital | Mr. James Gonzalez | 83.3% | - | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1.9 |
| Bentley Commons at Paragon Village |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Hackettstown (Mount Olive Township) | 82 | Yes | 14 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kdg Paragon, LLC | Ms. Dawn Duffy | 96.3% | - | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2.0 |
| Sunrise of Wall |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Wall Township (Osbornes Mills) | 90 | Yes | 53 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Szr Wall Assisted Living, LLC | Racquel Williams | 70.0% | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| CareOne at Livingston |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Livingston (Passaic Avenue) | 76 | No | 12 | - | Care Two, LLC | Mr. Michael Brienza | 76.3% | - | 8 | 3 | 12 | 1.5 |
| Preferred Care at Mercer |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. |
Ewing Township (Fernwood) | 100 | No | 64 | - | Preferred Care At Mercer, LLC | Mr. Shalom Dickstein | 81.0% | - | 11 | 5 | 18 | 1.6 |
| Brookdale Florham Park |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Florham Park | 77 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ahc Florham Park, LLC | Ms.. Leah Jennings | 70.1% | A+ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Sunrise of Summit |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Summit | 97 | Yes | 71 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Summit Opco, LLC | Ms. Courtney Catrone | 75.3% | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Sunrise of Lincroft |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Lincroft | 85 | Yes | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Ms. Wendy Mcguire | 68.2% | A- | 5 | 5 | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Shrewsbury |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Shrewsbury | 95 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Of Shrewsbury Opco, LLC | Ms. Joyce Yencarelli | 56.8% | - | 7 | 4 | - | 0.0 |
| The Delaney of Bridgewater |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Bridgewater (Martinsville) | 97 | Yes | 5 | - | Lcs Bridgewater Operations II LLC | Ms. Julianne Mackey | 67.0% | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Freehold Township (Stonehurst West) | 94 | No | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed | Centra State Assisted Living, Inc. | Ms. Courtney Paul | 69.1% | - | 1 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Edgewater |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Edgewater | 87 | Yes | 75 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Ms. Sarah Wissler | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Cresskill |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Cresskill | 99 | Yes | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sjv 1 Cresskill Opco LLC | Ms. Danna Schmude | 86.9% | - | 3 | - | - | 0.0 |
| The Chelsea at Fairlawn |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Fair Lawn | 74 | Yes | 79 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tc/Csl Fairlawn Senior Living | Melissa Holden | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 4.0 |
Joy of Life Adult Day Care Center is a 134-bed Adult Day Health Care Services facility at 1751 North Second Street, Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Administrated by Mr. Ketan Shah and owned by Joy of Life Adult Day Care Center, LLC, the facility is licensed (License Number 06002) with active status through September 30, 2026. Joy of Life Adult Day Care Center provides adult day care services in a safe environment for seniors and adults.
Joy of Life Adult Day Care Center is a larger shared setting with an occupancy rate of 35 percent (47 occupied beds of 134 total), lower than the New Jersey average of 77 percent. The facility offers Rehabilitation Services, Courtesy Transportation, Nutritious Meals, Expert Registered Nursing Care, Rehab and Exercise Classes, Onsite Physician Visits, Specialized Activities, Meditation Room, Transportation for Doctor Appointments, and Pharmacy Consultant services. Scheduled onsite social activities offer educational resources and seminars. Nutritious meals provided under the guidance of a licensed dietician.
The New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducted four total inspections. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, identified no deficiencies and focused on privacy practices. Earlier inspections, including complaint investigations in June and November 2023, found the facility in substantial compliance with all applicable standards and did not cite any deficiencies. The complaints investigated were unsubstantiated, and no enforcement actions, fines, or license issues were listed in available reports. Inspectors did not note any recurring issues related to resident care, safety, or documentation. The facility has maintained compliance over time.
Joy of Life Adult Day Care Center is suited for seniors and adults requiring adult day care services with rehabilitation, medical oversight, and social engagement.
Spring Home at Galloway is an assisted living and memory care community located in Galloway, New Jersey. It offers personalized care and support to help seniors regain strength, confidence, and independence. The facility provides a warm, welcoming environment with a focus on dignity and quality of life.
The Care Factory INC is a 120-bed Adult Day Health Care Services facility at 397 Haledon Avenue, Suite 202, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey. Administrated by Ms. Ana Sanchez and owned by The Care Factory, Inc, the facility is licensed (License Number 16012) with active status through March 31, 2026. The facility provides healthcare supervision, personal care services, and daily activities for elderly individuals requiring special healthcare services.
The Care Factory INC is a larger shared setting offering common spaces and organized community services. The facility offers Rehabilitation Services, Medical Services, Dietary Services, Personal Care Services, and Transportation Services programs. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Two meals per day included. Meals served include low fat, low sodium hot meals that comply with physicians’ orders. The facility offers transportation, nutritious meals, and rehabilitation services for its members.
The New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducted one total inspection. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, identified no deficiencies. Earlier inspections also showed no deficiencies or citations, indicating consistent compliance with applicable regulations. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects adherence to privacy practices and regulatory standards with stable compliance pattern and no recent issues noted.
The Care Factory INC is suited for elderly individuals requiring adult day health care services with healthcare supervision, personal care, and rehabilitation services while maintaining community residence. Appropriate for individuals requiring daytime medical supervision, personal care assistance, and structured activities. Families should ask directly about specific medical services offered, personal care services and assistance levels, rehabilitation program details and therapy types, dietary services and meal compliance with physician orders, transportation availability and procedures, and staff qualifications for medical supervision.
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 6 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.