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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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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. 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.
AristaCare at Cedar Oaks
SC
MC
NH
SNF
South Plainfield
230No 40 Private / Semi-Private Rooms-- 88.3% C---
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Paramus
123Yes 21 Private Rooms-- 91.9% B---
Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Moorestown
201No 33 Private Rooms-- 78.3% C+---
Complete Care At Laurelton, Llc
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brick
180No 3 -Complete Care At Laurelton, LLCYehuda Orzel 65.6% C-13312.4
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
New Providence
40Yes 63 -Lantern Hill, IncArvid Agosto 95.0% ?8232.9
Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
South Amboy (West Covina)
180No 49 Private Rooms-- 84.2% C---
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Turnpike Newton
128No 86 -Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, LLCMr. Joseph Schmidt 42.2% C-17623.6
The Meadows at Lawrence
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Lawrence Township
98No 23 -Lawrence Assisted Living LLCSamantha Meisner-?100.0
Bear Creek Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
West Windsor Township (Village Road East)
100No 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)
108Yes 6 Studio / 1 BedBh Brightview Mount Laurel Opco, LLCMs. Lavanda Clinkscales 85.2% ?4102.5
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AristaCare at Cedar Oaks

1311 Durham Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Overview of AristaCare at Cedar Oaks

AristaCare at Cedar Oaks is a trusted nursing home in South Plainfield, NJ, that offers comprehensive care options, including long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation. With its nurturing environment, older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. 24-hour care, daily activities, and laundry services are among the high-quality services provided to help residents live a worry-free retirement. Through a resident-centered approach, the community ensures residents can recover with ease.

Mind-stimulating games, social events, and exciting trips ensure residents can remain active and well-connected. A beauty salon, state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, and a spacious dining room also allow residents to interact with friends and maintain holistic wellness. Surrounded by local amenities and leisure sites, the community guarantees comfort and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey, as it has exceptional standards of care that aim to help older adults live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center

Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Paramus, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and other specialized care. With its cozy and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort throughout their stay. Exceptional services, including well-balanced dining options, recreational activities, beauty services, and transportation to medical appointments, are also provided, so residents can focus on their recovery. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, individualized care plans are also developed based on residents’ needs and preferences.

Gardening, cooking club, and educational series are just some of the activities that aims to encourage learning among residents and help them maintain their holistic wellness. State-of-the-art therapy gym, large outdoors, and multipurpose areas also foster interactions and relaxation. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is conveniently located near the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its dedication to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Moorestown, NJ, offering long-term care, post-acute care, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour clinical oversight, nutritional services, and comprehensive therapies, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Art activities, sensory therapies, and music programs help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. A cafe, lounges, and walking paths are among the well-maintained amenities provided for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the tree-lined residential area of Moorestown, near public transportation. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey, especially with its award-winning quality of care.

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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 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 The Meadows at Lawrence

The Meadows at Lawrence shines as the definition of innovation and compassionate senior living. The clinical services offered at The Meadows at Lawrence are exceptional. From specialized wound care to bariatric care, diabetic care to pain management, and a range of nutritional and therapeutic support, residents receive top-notch care that prioritizes their well-being. Moreover, the modern cottage living and long-term care options provide residents with a comfortable and secure environment where residents can flourish.

The library is a haven for book lovers, while the inviting dining area is a hub of delicious meals and lively conversations. The patio and fireplace, state-of-the-art kitchen, and spa area also ensure residents feel rejuvenated and in their best selves. The Family Matters program keeps families updated and engaged in the care of their loved ones as well, fostering a strong and healthy connection despite being away from home.

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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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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