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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
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 TableAL (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.
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.
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.
Situated in New Jersey, Fox Trail Princeton is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to compassionate memory care and respite care. Tailoring its services to seniors with diverse needs, including Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s, Fox Trail Princeton prioritizes each resident’s well-being and quality of life.
Boasting a range of amenities and events, the community fosters an environment that enhances the lives of residents, irrespective of age, needs, or capabilities. The dedicated team at Fox Trail Princeton is always on hand to provide social engagement and comprehensive support, reflecting the community’s commitment to valuing and enriching the lives of its seniors. Recognizing each resident as an individual, Fox Trail Princeton delivers personalized care to ensure a fulfilling and rewarding experience for all.
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Starting Price $5,950/MonthPricing updated on February 27th, 2026
The Atrium at Navesink Harbor offers independent living, home care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Red Bank, New Jersey. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while home care brings support to the resident’s own living space. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident’s services can change as care needs become greater.
The community has 43 beds. Its smaller size allows residents and staff to get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident’s care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include coverage for eligible skilled nursing, Medicaid support for qualifying care, or direct payment.
A Walk Score of 95 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise category, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Shuttle services provide a confirmed transportation option for community activities and appointments. On site, residents have access to a health clinic, medication management, specialized rehabilitation services, a fitness center, and LivWell wellness programming, covering health support, rehabilitation, exercise, and wellness activities within the community.
Windows on the Navesink serves restaurant inspired meals in a dining room overlooking the Navesink River. The community garden adds outdoor space, while scheduled workshops, social gatherings, and wellness classes provide structured activities. Ms. Luann DellaPietro serves as the administrator, and Springpoint At The Atrium operates the community. The Atrium at Navesink Harbor may be a good fit for a loved one who wants independent living or home care now while having skilled nursing available if greater medical support becomes necessary.
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Starting Price $4,072/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Overview of Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home
Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home offers nursing home, adult day care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Califon, New Jersey. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing oversight around the clock, while palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management. Adult day care provides daytime support without an overnight stay, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
There are 36 beds here. That smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms are available for residents who want their own room, while semi-private rooms provide shared accommodation.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided on site, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation services without arranging therapy elsewhere. Organized daily activities offer scheduled ways to participate, and weekly religious services provide on-site access to worship. Residents can also use the weekly beauty salon and barbershop for personal grooming within the community.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may be relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay uses personal funds. The home opened in 1955, is administered by Ms. Cynthia Bradford, and is operated by Little Brook Home.
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Starting Price $399/DayPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
At 330 9th St in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood, Alaris Health at the Atrium occupies a mid-rise building with a Walk Score of 90; so it’s a genuine walker’s paradise, where daily errands don’t require a car and Jersey City Medical Center is less than a mile away. For a facility where residents may need ongoing outpatient follow-up or where families are navigating city logistics, that location matters.
The clinical range here is wide for an 113-bed community. Alaris carries nursing home and assisted living licenses alongside palliative care and respite care, and the specific programs list reads like a small hospital’s service menu: orthopedic rehab, stroke recovery, cardiac care, renal care, subacute rehab, and complex clinical care all appear alongside on-site dental, podiatry, psychiatric, and dementia services. Laboratory and radiology are on site. So are IV therapy, TPN, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, functional electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, heat, and cryogenic treatments.
Hospice services are also listed. That breadth is the clearest thing this profile communicates about what kind of place this is.
The facility also offers fitness and recreation programming, transportation services, and recreation therapy. Pets are welcome.
Ms. Dolores Nieves administers the community on behalf of Alaris Health at the Atrium. For families looking at post-acute discharge destinations or longer-term placement for someone with complex medical needs, Alaris Health at the Atrium offers an unusually deep clinical infrastructure in a neighborhood that remains accessible on foot.
Communicare Adult Day Health C provides memory care, adult day care, and respite care in Sewell, NJ. Memory care offers supervised support in a setting designed for people who need oversight related to dementia. Respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
The community based adult day care program uses an individual plan of care to address the needs of functionally impaired adults. Its named programs include nutrition, mental health, lab and pharmacy services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and transportation, giving participants access to health related support and therapy during the program. This range of services is a good fit for a family seeking daytime assistance or short term relief for a caregiver.
Communicare Adult Health C has 80 beds. A Walk Score of 39 out of 100 describes an area that is reliant on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives. Ms. Elissa D’alleva is the administrator, and Communicare Adult Day Center operates the community.
Overview of South Amboy Adult Day Health Care Center
South Amboy Adult Day Health Care Center provides adult day care in South Amboy, NJ. The community focuses on providing daytime support for older adults, as well as memory support for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses and CNAs also oversee older adults’ care during their stay.
The center has 120 beds, with a current occupancy of 58.3%. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents and families a public benefit they can use toward care. Expert nutritional guidance and diets appropriate for a range of medical conditions are also available, helping align dining with documented health needs.
First Healthcare operates the center, with Aryann Statkus serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 74 means most errands can be done on foot, so older adults can still get out independently.
Complete Care at Plainfield is a nursing home in Plainfield, NJ, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for people with serious or life-limiting illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Recovery support is available here. The community offers post-acute rehabilitation and rehabilitation services for recovery after an illness, injury, hospitalization, or surgery. Its specialized programs include cardiac care, neuro and stroke care, pulmonary care, psychology and psychiatric care, orthopedic and post-surgical care, bariatric care, and geriatric care, allowing services to address these specific health needs. With respite care and these clinical programs, Complete Care at Plainfield may be a good fit for a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver recovers or travels.
Complete Care at Plainfield has 82 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 16m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths that include coverage for eligible skilled care, Medicaid funding for eligible residents, or direct payment. Mr. Benjamin Friedman serves as the administrator.
Overview of ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (voorhees)
Promedica Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vorhees, New Jersey, provides one of the most trusted facilities that deliver exceptional care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with refined hospitality. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. The nursing center maintains its residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.
Promedica’s services are focused on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, housekeeping, scheduled activities, engaging programs, social clubs, and religious services. Its comprehensive medical programs include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), registered nurses available, a nutritionist, and individualized care plans.
Careone at Somerset Valley provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Bound Brook, NJ. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
The community has 64 beds, giving families a clear sense of its capacity without placing it in a particular size category. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Recovery is the focus during these stays.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly for services. A beauty salon and barber shop provide on site grooming, and the fitness and wellness center offers a dedicated place for exercise or wellness activities. Outdoor patios and courtyards offer space to spend time outside, while the movie theater and live entertainment provide leisure activities on site. Matthew Orillaza serves as administrator, and 1621 Route 22 West Operating operates the community.
Administered by Brian Long, Complete Care at Holmdel provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Holmdel, NJ. Residents have access to services with 24-hour staffing. The community also provides respite services to those seeking short-term stays to give their usual caregiver time to rest.
The home has 121 beds, with a current occupancy of 52.9%. Moreover, post-acute care and rehabilitation services support recovery after an acute health event, while short-term rehabilitation offers a time-limited stay focused on recovery.
Palliative care is also available, providing comfort-focused care. Moreover, bariatric care is available for residents with specialized weight-related needs, and psychology and psychiatric care are provided for mental health support.
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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
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