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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Mohawk Meadows

1 Obrien Ln, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848
Overview of Mohawk Meadows

Mohawk Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Lafayette Township, NJ, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24/7 care, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. Through individualized care plans, residents receive high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Social events, light physical activities, and entertainment programs ensure residents can live actively and gain fun experiences. Spacious, private rooms, a courtyard, and a garden also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lafayette Township, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in New Jersey, especially with high-quality services and a clean setting.

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Elderlife

4000 Route 66, Suite 225, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
Overview of Elderlife

Elder Life Management, established in 1987, is a provider of comprehensive services for the elderly and their families, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. The organization offers premium home care services, therapeutic counseling, and has earned a robust reputation over a span of more than 20 years. With Elder Life Home Care, one can access quality home healthcare services delivered by compassionate caregivers, thereby creating an environment that resonates with homes for independent living.

Services include personal care, walking and transfer assistance, bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, toileting, incontinence care, safety and fall prevention, wellness monitoring, and lifestyle support. The comprehensiveness of care extends to light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, and running of errands. Transportation services for social and recreational activities, assistance with light exercise and outdoor activity, alongside companionship and community engagement further fortify Elder Life Home Care’s standing as an attractive choice for those seeking homes for independent living.

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Overview of Glowing Hearts Home Care Services

Glowing Hearts Home Care Services dispatches field staff to deliver non-medical assistance and clinical oversight to seniors across Newark, New Jersey. Situated in the Central Ward neighborhood, the agency coordinates services from an office setup that focuses entirely on in-home care. This model lets individuals remain in their private residences rather than moving into a residential facility.

The neighborhood surrounding the agency’s operational center features a walkability score of 98 out of 100, which positions the office in a highly pedestrian-friendly area. The mobile care team includes a registered nurse, certified home health aides, and personal care aides who undergo background screening and competency training.

Field staff assists clients with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, medication management, light housekeeping, and medical appointment escorts. Care coordinators prioritize family updates and involve clients directly in daily routine choices to support their autonomy.

Families can contact the Newark office to verify current service rates and intake procedures.

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Overview of Preferred Companion Homecare

Located in Newark, NJ, Preferred Companion Homecare provides non-medical home care services, including live-in care, personal hygiene, dementia care, companionship, veterans care, personal care, respite care, and mobility assistance to individuals in need. As a trusted home care provider, they guarantee that their dedicated team consists of highly skilled and experienced caregivers who undergo rigorous screening, background checks, and training to ensure they are fully prepared for handling and delivering optimal care services.

Preferred Companion Homecare builds and maintains positive relationships with the community, including local Home Care and Health Care organizations, to ensure that seniors receive the best care and support. The home care provider also recognizes that their dedicated team is their greatest asset. Hence, they ensure that their team is recognized, supported, and at their best state to provide the highest quality of care.  

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Overview of Holy Mother Total Care

Holy Mother Total Care is a devoted home care provider based in Newark, NJ, committed to improving seniors’ quality of life at their homes’ comforts through diverse care services. These services encompass personal care, discreet toileting assistance, companion care, and respite care. Holy Mother Total Care’s personalized in-home care services are delivered by qualified and competent caregivers who underwent thorough screening and truly care about seniors’ well-being.

At Holy Mother Total Care LLC, they understand that asking someone else to take care of you or your loved one is a difficult decision. Hence, their caregivers are trained to provide compassionate care while maintaining the senior’s dignity. Seniors can also benefit from their wide range of services, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, grooming assistance, nursing assistance, and more, all of which can be tailored to match seniors’ preferences and needs.

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Overview of Strivewell Behavioral Healthcare

Strivewell Behavioral Healthcare provides nursing home care, post-acute rehab, and assisted living support at 833 River St in Paterson, New Jersey. The building is situated near Highway 21 and features a multi-floor design with elevator access so residents can easily transfer between private rooms and clinical spaces without using stairs.

Daily services emphasize mental wellness through 24-hour staffing, psychiatric evaluations, and structured therapy groups. The facility also features a dedicated, on-site dialysis unit and telehealth options to handle medical needs internally. The neighborhood has a walkability score of 66 out of 100, which means the area is moderately walkable, so you can manage a few standard errands on foot.

Prospective residents looking over clinical or behavioral care options can call the office to check on current openings. Scheduling a tour to view the building layout is possible Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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 626 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.