Page 45 of Best Senior Communities in New Jersey

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Complete Care At Laurelton, Llc
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brick
180?No 3 -Complete Care At Laurelton, LLCYehuda Orzel 65.6% 13312.4
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
New Providence
40C-Yes 63 -Lantern Hill, IncArvid Agosto 95.0% 8232.9
Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
South Amboy (West Covina)
180CNo 49 Private Rooms-- 84.2% ---
Excel Care At The Pines
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Atlantic City
151C+No 71 -Eastern Pines Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLCJason Chadwick 76.2% 5367.2
Complete Care At Harborage Llc
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Bergen
247CYes 42 -Complete Care At Harborage LLCMr. Michael Lifschutz 86.6% 8232.9
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Turnpike Newton
128C-No 86 -Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, LLCMr. Joseph Schmidt 42.2% 17623.6
My Home Adult Day Care Center Inc
SC
NH
ADC
Maywood
200B+No 74 -My Home Adult Day Care Center, IncMs. Melissa Frisoli-294.5
The Meadows at Lawrence
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Lawrence Township
98?No 23 -Lawrence Assisted Living LLCSamantha Meisner-100.0
Bear Creek Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
West Windsor Township (Village Road East)
100?No 4 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedVop West Windsor, LLCMs. Amy Goldich 87.0% 471.8
Brightview Mount Laurel
SC
AL
IL
MC
Mount Laurel (Moorestown Township)
108?Yes 6 Studio / 1 BedBh Brightview Mount Laurel Opco, LLCMs. Lavanda Clinkscales 85.2% 4102.5
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Overview of Complete Care at Laurelton

Complete Care at Laurelton is a nursing home in Brick, NJ offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical oversight, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort alongside serious illness treatment, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

Postacute care and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering after hospitalization or illness. Specialized programs cover orthopedic, cardiac, neuro and stroke, pulmonary, renal, bariatric, psychology and psychiatric, and geriatric care, giving residents access to services aligned with these clinical needs. Rehabilitation is provided within the community, so recovery focused care does not require a separate rehabilitation setting.

With 180 beds, Complete Care at Laurelton is a larger community with more residents and staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Yehuda Orzel serves as the administrator. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Lantern Hill

Continuing Care at Lantern Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing home care in New Providence, NJ. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 40 beds. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is assigned to each resident each day. Rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive therapy on site without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, aquatics facilities and outdoor walking routes provide places to exercise on site. Dining venues are available, with select meals included in the Monthly Service Package, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 63 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Arvid Agosto serves as administrator, and Lantern Hill operates the community.

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Overview of Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy, NJ, is a nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults are treated well in a nurturing and welcoming environment. With 24/7 care, housekeeping, laundry, and gourmet dining, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Dedicated to residents’ holistic well-being, the community also provides individualized care plans.

Games, light physical activities, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore interests and make friends. A coffee shop/ bistro, spacious lounges, and accessible amenities are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. With bus stops nearby, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high-quality services and a clean setting, making it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey.

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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 Complete Care at Harborage

Complete Care at Harborage provides nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in North Bergen, New Jersey. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support for residents with serious or life limiting illness.

The community has 247 beds, so residents live in a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Post acute rehabilitation and short term rehabilitation support recovery after illness or injury. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Services include ventilator support, cardiac care, neuro and stroke care, pulmonary care, bariatric care, and psychology or psychiatric care, giving residents access to care for these specific medical or behavioral health needs. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery, and pets are allowed for residents who have a pet. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Mr. Michael Lifschutz serves as the administrator, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Complete Care at Harborage may be a good fit for someone recovering after illness or injury, or for a family caregiver who needs short term care.

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Overview of Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice, palliative, residential, respite, and skilled nursing care in Newton, NJ. Nursing and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious or end of life needs.

Respite care provides a short stay, making the range of services suitable for a resident whose needs change over time or for a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Short term rehabilitation and postoperative care support recovery after surgery or illness. The Transitional Care Team supports a resident’s move between care settings, while residential care and long term care provide ongoing support for those who need to remain in a care community.

The community has 128 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

Mr. Joseph Schmidt serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of My Home Adult Day Care Center

My Home Adult Day Care Center provides adult day care in Maywood, New Jersey, for seniors and adults who need assistance during the day. The supervised setting includes social activities, light exercises, games, and recreational activities, giving attendees structured ways to spend their time while receiving daytime support.

The center has 200 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for families using that benefit toward adult day care costs. The center opened in 2008.

Ms. Melissa Frisoli serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so an attendee who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. My Home Adult Day Care Center may be a good fit for an adult who needs daytime assistance and can participate in supervised activities.

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Overview of The Meadows at Lawrence

The Meadows at Lawrence provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Lawrence Township, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

The combination may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time and who may need to remain in the same community. The home has 98 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public coverage options alongside self-funded care. Samantha Meisner serves as administrator, and Lawrence Assisted Living operates the community.

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Bear Creek Assisted Living

291 Village Rd E, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
Overview of Bear Creek Assisted Living

Housing up to 100 residents, Bear Creek Assisted Living is an assisted living community in West Windsor Township, New Jersey, offering assisted living and memory care. Located on Village Road East, it features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting. Under the leadership of Ms. Amy Goldich, it currently operates at 87% occupancy, with licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and a professional care team that provides care.

Wellness programs, life-enrichment activities, art sessions, organized outings, and fitness classes are provided. In addition, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, a library, outdoor spaces, and beauty salon services contribute to a comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community also provides respite care, rehabilitation services, a military veterans program, and 24-hour staffing, along with a dedicated memory care program for individuals with cognitive impairment.

Complaint investigations have highlighted areas involving memory care supervision, resident safety practices, communication with families during hospital transfers and clinical updates, and medical record documentation and care coordination.

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Overview of Brightview Mount Laurel

Located in New Jersey, Brightview Mount Laurel is a senior assisted living and memory care community offering a premium living experience. Senior residents are greeted by landscaped grounds adorned with fountains and ponds. Inside, there’s a team of experienced and compassionate associates, ready to assist with their every need.

Residents can revel in the beauty of the surrounding environment, unwind in the spa, and read books in the well-stocked library. Additionally, this facility has a fully-equipped fitness room and scenic walking paths, and evenings are reserved for socializing. Brightview has a monthly-rental model with affordable entrance fees, offering residents flexibility and ease of access to the care they need alongside their desired lifestyle. Embrace the enriching experience and personalized care at Brightview Mount Laurel, where residents find comfort, joy, and a true sense of home.

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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