Page 48 of Best Senior Communities in New Jersey

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. 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.
Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Hamilton Square
180C-No 33 Private / Semi-Private Rooms-- 86.6% ---
2nd Home East Orange
SC
NH
ADC
East Orange
150?No 82 -2Nd Home East Orange LLCJay Shain 86.0% 3103.3
Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction
SC
MC
Princeton
64?No 31 SuiteArtis Senior Living Of Princton Junction, LLCMr. David Denenberg 82.8% 5142.8
Mira Vie at West Milford
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
West Milford
86?Yes 26 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMira Vie At West Milford Opco, LLCMr. William O'connor 66.3% 341.3
Brandywine Mountain Ridge
SC
AL
MC
RC
Watchung (Washingtonville)
119?Yes 20 -Well Bl Opco LLCSamantha Elia 65.5% 3113.7
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey
SC
MC
RC
Ramsey
16?Yes 86 -Phnj, LLCElizabeth Nolan-144.0
Woolwich Gardens
SC
AL
MC
Woolwich Township
70?No 37 Studio / 1 BedWoolwich Gardens Assisted Living LLCLaurie Harbeson-111.0
Continuing Care At Seabrook
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tinton Falls
86?Yes 55 -Seabrook Village, IncLauren Foster 73.3% 7304.3
Harrogate
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakewood
68A-Yes 42 -HarrogateMr. Charles Benjamin 100.0% 5244.8
Crestwood Manor
SC
IL
NH
SNF
Whiting
64?Yes 45 -Springpoint At Crestwood, IncDonna Schwartzman 78.1% 6223.7
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Overview of Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Hamilton Square, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents can also maintain their independence with 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals. Through a person-centered approach to care, the community strives to provide the best possible care for residents’ recovery and rehabilitation.

Fun gatherings, exercises, and local trips ensure residents can freely connect with friends and have fun. A spacious lobby and thoughtfully furnished, private and semi-private rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Located near schools and parks in Hamilton Square, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this nursing home is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey.

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Overview of 2nd Home East Orange

2nd Home East Orange, in East Orange, NJ, carries adult day care. Individualized Care is named among its amenities, and Health Supervision and Nursing Care is among its programs.

A doctor is on staff, and rehabilitation services are named too. Bilingual staff are on the list as well for a participant who uses another language. Medicaid is the coverage accepted here.

Free Transportation and Nutritious Meals are two other named programs, and Recreational Activities are named as filling out the day. The streets around the center are rated as very walkable, with an 82 Walk Score, so most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Jay Shain is the administrator. The program suits an adult who needs daytime medical supervision with nursing and rehabilitation attached.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction

Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction is a memory care community in Princeton, New Jersey. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs this level of oversight may find the setting appropriate.

The community has 64 beds and an 83% occupancy rate, with residents living in suites. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives will generally need a car or a ride for errands. Mr. David Denenberg serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $9,795/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Mira Vie at West Milford

Nestled in the inviting community of West Milford, NJ, the Mira Vie at West Milford is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from a wide variety of beautifully appointed accommodations based on their preferences. With a trained and empathetic team, the community provides an emergency call system to cater to the needs of its residents anytime and anywhere. As for memory care, the community provides specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with a wide range of options are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond care and support wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, concierge services, and many more. At Mira Vie at West Milford, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

Starting Price $3,095/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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Overview of Brandywine Mountain Ridge

Brandywine Mountain Ridge delivers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in the Washingtonville neighborhood of Watchung, New Jersey. Residents in assisted living receive support for daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication administration while residing in personal apartments. Memory care supplies a secure environment tailored to individuals who wander, whereas respite care accommodates temporary stays to support family caregivers.

Having these care levels under one roof lets residents adjust their support as health needs change without relocating. Samantha Elia manages this 119-bed property, which is operated by Well Bl Opco. On-site conveniences feature a full-service beauty salon, a bistro café serving seasonal snacks, and a pub complete with drinks and music. Pets are welcome throughout the building.

Prospective representatives can connect with Brandywine Mountain Ridge to gather additional details or arrange a tour of the community.

$6,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Ramsey

In the heart of Ramsey, New Jersey, Fox Trail Ramsey stands as a distinguished senior living community specializing in Memory Care and Respite Care services. With a rich history of providing dedicated Memory Care since 2007, Fox Trail Ramsey boasts a compassionate and seasoned team committed to delivering personalized care for each resident.

Featuring bright common areas and well-appointed suites tailored for senior residents, Fox Trail Ramsey offers a boutique-style Memory Care experience, fostering a tight-knit community where residents can achieve a high level of comfort and care. The community’s dedicated efforts extend to providing engaging activities and services, ensuring residents with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia feel at home in their surroundings. Fox Trail Ramsey is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a legacy of caring for many years to come.

Starting Price $5,950/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Woolwich Gardens

1150 Auburn Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085
Overview of Woolwich Gardens

Woolwich Gardens in Woolwich Township, NJ, provides assisted living and memory care services. Residents in assisted living have a personal area, with staff assistance for dressing and bathing, along with medication support. Memory care provides support to individuals with memory difficulties, monitoring them within a secured environment.

The community features 70 beds on one level, and it is accessible for residents who rely on wheelchairs. Units consist of studios that combine living and sleeping in a single room, along with one-bedroom suites that feature a separate bedroom. Rehabilitation services support residents requiring therapy.

Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living LLC is the operator, with Laurie Harbeson serving as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 37, the area is considered car-dependent, and almost every task requires driving or getting a ride.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Seabrook

Continuing Care at Seabrook offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care include on site licensed nursing support.

Respite care offers short term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 86 beds, creating a mid sized setting without indicating a particular level of staffing or programming, and it opened in 1998. A total nurse staffing level of 5 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Chef prepared meals are served in five on site restaurants, giving residents restaurant style dining within the community. A pool, community garden, walking paths, bocce courts, miniature golf, and a salon offer specific options for recreation, outdoor time, and personal care, while rehabilitation services provide therapy without requiring a separate location. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in, and the area’s Walk Score of 55 means some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to handle certain nearby errands independently. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Lauren Foster serves as administrator, and Seabrook Village operates the community. With several care levels and respite care, Continuing Care at Seabrook may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family caregiver who needs a short term stay.

Starting Price $3,084/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Harrogate

400 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overview of Harrogate

Harrogate provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lakewood, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With several care levels available, Harrogate may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Harrogate has 68 beds and a 100% occupancy rate, meaning all beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4h 39m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted as payment options, and Mr. Charles Benjamin serves as the administrator. Harrogate opened in 1988. The community includes a pool, salon, walking trails, a dog park, and outdoor sports areas, giving residents places for recreation, grooming, outdoor walks, and activities with their pets.

Pets are allowed, and scheduled transportation serves banks, stores, and medical appointments. Food prepared by a chef is served in multiple dining venues, while the Living the 8 Wellness Program, social events, classes, activities, and rehabilitation services are also available. The area has a Walk Score of 42 / 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Crestwood Manor

Crestwood Manor in Whiting, NJ, provides independent living and skilled nursing care. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 64 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of daily nurse staffing is assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery or as part of ongoing care, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Daily meals include seasonal offerings, with Sunday brunch featuring an omelet station and freshly made waffles. Pets are allowed, Donna Schwartzman administers the community, and Springpoint At Crestwood operates it; a Walk Score of 45 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Crestwood Manor may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living with skilled nursing available in the same community if care needs change.

Starting Price $2,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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