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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 |
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. |
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 |
Excel Care at Egg Harbor is a 120-bed Long Term Care Facility at 6818 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Administrated by Mr. Derrick Henry and owned by Egg Harbor Care and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, the facility is licensed (License Number 01001) with active status through May 31, 2026. Excel Care at Egg Harbor offers a wide range of services, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation, in a home-like setting.
Excel Care at Egg Harbor is a larger shared setting offering common spaces and organized community services. The facility has an occupancy rate of 98 percent (118 occupied beds of 120 total), higher than the New Jersey average of 77 percent. The facility features community spaces and comfortable suites. Rehabilitation Services offered. Staffing includes RN 40 minutes per day (equal to state average of 41 minutes), LPN/LVN 54 minutes per day (4 percent below state average of 56 minutes), Nurse Aide 2 hours 26 minutes per day (9 percent above state average of 2 hours 14 minutes), and Total Nursing on weekends 3 hours 29 minutes per day (equal to state average of 3 hours 27 minutes). Physical Therapist services available.
The New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducted inspections. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, identified no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies in staffing ratios, resident supervision, life safety code violations, infection control, and food safety. Complaint investigations were mixed, with some substantiated findings involving staffing shortages, failure to report injuries, and documentation issues. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement in recent years, culminating in a clean report in November 2025.
Families should ask directly about corrective actions taken to address staffing, life safety code, and infection control deficiencies cited in earlier inspections.
Royal Senior Care is a 65-bed Adult Day Health Care Services facility at 1041 Highway 36, Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Administrated by Mr. Samuel Herbst and owned by Five Star Day Care LLC, the facility is licensed (License Number FNP72Z) with active status through October 31, 2026. Royal Senior Care offers services with restaurant-style dining and amenities in a resort-like environment.
Royal Senior Care is a moderately sized community balancing personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. The facility has an occupancy rate of 62 percent (40 occupied beds of 65 total), lower than the New Jersey average of 77 percent. The facility offers Restaurant Style Dining, Theater, and Manicured Landscaping. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining and a range of activities. The center focuses on providing a comfortable environment for seniors and adults requiring day health care services.
The New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducted two total inspections. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, identified no deficiencies. Earlier inspections included a complaint investigation on April 5, 2023, where inspectors cited the facility for failing to notify the Department of Health about a bus accident involving six participants and for not having a Licensed or Certified Social Worker available. The complaint investigation was substantiated regarding the notification failure and staffing issue. There were no enforcement actions or fines listed in available reports. The record shows improvement, with the latest inspection free of deficiencies.
Families should ask directly about incident notification procedures and availability of a Licensed or Certified Social Worker on staff.
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living at Evergreens is a senior care facility located in Matthews, North Carolina. It offers a full spectrum of senior health services including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care. The facility is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
Oaks At Denville is a senior living community that offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. It provides a supportive environment for residents with various care needs. The community is part of the Springpoint network, which is recognized for its commitment to quality senior care.
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.
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- 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.