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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.
Brightview Paramus
SC
AL
IL
MC
Paramus
90Yes 36 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Paramus, LLCShyla Cramsey 61.1% ?351.7
Artis Senior Living of Evesham
SC
AL
MC
Evesham (Marlton)
68No 54 SuiteArtis Senior Living Of Evesham, LLCMs. Victoria Pierro 73.5% ?441.0
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook
SC
MC
Green Brook Township
15Yes 49 -Phnj, LLCLashanda Kearney 73.3% ?273.5
Mira Vie at Fanwood
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fanwood
95Yes 77 Studio / 1 Bed / LoftMira Vie At Fanwood Opco LLCMs. Caroline Newman 60.0% ?331.0
The Terraces at Lawrence
SC
AL
MC
RC
Lawrence Township
98No 22 Studio / 1 BedLawrence Assisted Living LLCSamantha Meisner-?100.0
All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls
SC
AL
MC
RC
Tinton Falls (Wileys Corners)
112No 19 StudioShi-IV Tinton Falls LLCAmauris Bustamante-?100.0
Complete Care At Marcella
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Burlington
150No 68 -Complete Care At Marcella, LLCMr. Chaim Kaufman 95.3% C-11161.5
Winchester Gardens
SC
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30Yes 24 Studio / 1 BedMarcus L. Ward HomeMr. David Weiner 86.7% ?4184.5
Careone At Wayne
SC
AL
MC
NH
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
73No 24 -493 Black Oak Ridge Road, LLCMs. Leeah Develez 100.0% ?8162.0
United Methodist Communities At The Shores
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Ocean City
255No--United Methodist Homes Of NjMr. James Zauner 47.1% ?200.0
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Overview of Brightview Paramus

Enjoy all the finest things in life during your retirement years at Brightview Paramus, a vibrant senior living community in Paramus, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Indulge in the comfort and privacy of lovely accommodations with large windows for lots of natural light and designed to accommodate individual lifestyle in mind. Residents enjoy the safety and security of having security-controlled entrances and trained team members on site 24 hours a day.

Committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages activity and fulfilling living experience, the community offers a broad range of regularly conducted activities, classes, and events, as well as a plethora of enjoyable amenities. The community offers a variety of beautiful common areas for relaxation, entertainment, and connections, such as a cozy fireplace, arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-curated library, fitness center, game areas, and full-service salon. With its exquisite culinary team that prepares delicious and nutritional menus that cater to individual needs and tastes, the community ensures residents enjoy a fun and lovely dining experience.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Fanwood

Featuring in the welcoming community of Fanwood, NJ, the Mira Vie at Fanwood is a stunning senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to individual preferences. Here, an emergency call system is set to assist and accommodate the needs of its residents around the clock. As for those with cognitive conditions, the community offers specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment through a highly equipped and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with a wide array of options are also available.

Discover its exceptional amenities and services including nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Engage in diverse social activities like themed parties, planned group outings, live entertainment, and spiritual services. At Mira Vie at Fanwood, seniors can enjoy an all-encompassing living experience.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Evesham

Featuring the welcoming place of Evesham, NJ, the Artis Senior Living of Evesham is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among furnished suites with several floor plans tailored to their preferences. This community provides a wide array of features and services including a 24-hour on-site licensed nurse, 10, 000+ sq. ft. of secure indoor space, 8+ daily enrichment programs, and a holistic well-being framework. As for memory care, it offers an intentional and assessment-based plan of care for those with cognitive conditions.

Experience its top-notch amenities wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, an art studio, a barbershop, and a beauty salon. Meet new people and create lasting memories through various physical and social activities at the program and wellness centers. At the Artis Senior Living of Evesham, seniors are assured of a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook

Fox Trail Memory Care offers an exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia support in Greenbrook. 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 experience an enriching, engaging, and elevated tailored-fit care.

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 All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls

Nestled in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, All American Assisted Living is a source of comfort and safety for seniors seeking a nurturing environment. Specializing in assisted living services, this community is dedicated to aiding seniors with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Going beyond conventional care, All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls extends its support to those grappling with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia through dedicated memory care services. Additionally, the community offers respite care, providing temporary relief for seniors and their families.

All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls is more than a residence; it’s a commitment to providing a high quality of life. This community ensures that seniors thrive through dedicated care and support, leading happy and healthy lives. A devoted, compassionate team of experienced staff stands ready 24/7 to provide unwavering care and support. The community goes beyond the basics, offering amenities such as chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents find a vibrant tapestry of engagement through a variety of activities and events, ensuring an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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The Terraces at Lawrence

1 Bishops Dr, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Overview of The Terraces at Lawrence

With a legacy spanning over a century, The Terraces at Lawrence is unparalleled in its commitment to providing exceptional assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The home embraces modern technologies to enhance the lives of its residents. User-friendly communication tools keep seniors and their families connected, bridging the gap between generations and ensuring that loved ones are just a click away.

Beyond the practicalities, The Terraces at Lawrence offers an array of amenities designed to enrich the lives of its residents. A luxurious salon offers the opportunity for self-care, while a well-stocked library provides a sanctuary for book lovers to indulge in their literary passions. The community’s serene gardens beckon with beauty, and the convenient parking lot ensures easy accessibility. The well-appointed living spaces exude warmth and coziness as well. The attentive laundry and housekeeping services ensure that everything is clean and fresh, allowing residents to focus on spending all their days with excitement.

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Overview of Complete Care at Marcella

Complete Care at Marcella operates a 150-bed nursing facility in Burlington, New Jersey, providing skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative support, and short-term respite stays. Clinical capabilities span post-acute rehabilitation alongside specialized programs for cardiac, neurological, stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, and psychiatric care. Staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes of daily nurse coverage per resident across the building.

Administrator Chaim Kaufman manages operations at the center. Financial options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods, allowing residents and sponsors to select the funding structure that aligns with their circumstances.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Complete Care at Marcella to review admission requirements, verify service details, or schedule a tour of the facility.

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Overview of Winchester Gardens

Set in the serene area of Essex County, Maplewood, NJ, Winchester Gardens is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living services. Residents here enjoy a secure, comfortable, and worry-free living while being conveniently close to great attractions and local events. The community offers an array of impeccably designed apartments and villas with the comfort and peace of mind of having access to on-site care services.

Here, residents have no boring days with a diverse array of activities, groups, and clubs tailored to a wide range of interests, along with easy access to the excitement and culture of New York City. The community also offers their LivWell wellness program that aims to enrich residents’ whole-person with activities that focus on seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and vocational.

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Overview of Careone at Wayne

Careone at Wayne is a nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey, offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing care to continue within the same community.

Respite care provides short-term stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Careone at Wayne has 101 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Ms. Leeah Develez serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the library for reading and the movie theater for films without leaving the community. Restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant setting, including gourmet food. Sensory therapy and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need those programs, while palliative and hospice care support symptom-focused or end-of-life needs.

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Overview of United Methodist Communities at the Shores

United Methodist Communities at the Shores offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice and palliative care, and respite care in Ocean City, NJ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom relief for people with serious illness. Respite care is a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The community has 255 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 19m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

A fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site, while the beauty salon supports on-site grooming. Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy within the community’s care offerings, and dining rooms serve balanced dishes made with fresh ingredients. The community is administered by Mr. James Zauner and operated by United Methodist Homes Of Nj.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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