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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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. 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.
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.
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange)
SC
MC
RC
West Orange
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 125
Rank #499 / 560
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 48
Rank #367 / 628
Studio / 1 BedArden Courts At West OrangeMs. Shannon King
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #311 / 463
2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Rose Hill Assisted Living
SC
AL
Robbinsville Twp (Robbinsville Center)
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 125
Rank #442 / 560
Yes
58
Facility 58
NJ AVG 48
Rank #220 / 628
Private RoomsRose Hill Assisted LivingMs. Pamela Schreiber
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #415 / 463
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
The Addison of Lindsay Place
SC
AL
RC
Pennsville Township (Pennsville)
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 125
Rank #520 / 560
Yes
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 48
Rank #560 / 628
Studio / 1 BedThe Addison Of Lindsay PlaceRobert Lipsky
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #248 / 463
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Plainfield (Netherwood)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 560
No
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 48
Rank #162 / 628
Private / Semi-Private RoomsAristacare At Norwood TerraceMs. Mary Kalman
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #209 / 463
12
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 18
Rank #352 / 412
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #326 / 412
Greenwood House Senior Healthcare
SC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
137
Facility 137
NJ AVG 125
Rank #177 / 560
No
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 48
Rank #197 / 628
-Greenwood House Home For The Jewish AgedMr. Richard Goldstein
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #202 / 463
10
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 18
Rank #307 / 412
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #296 / 412
Wellington Estates at Spring Lake
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Spring Lake
114
Facility 114
NJ AVG 125
Rank #302 / 560
No
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 48
Rank #270 / 628
Private RoomsWellington EstatesMs. Kathleen Granatelli
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #304 / 463
4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 412
Atria Cranford
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cranford
308
Facility 308
NJ AVG 125
Rank #7 / 560
Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 48
Rank #197 / 628
Studio / 1 BedAtria CranfordMs. Alma Rodriguez
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #374 / 463
5
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #203 / 412
1.4
Facility 1.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #203 / 412
Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel
SC
AL
MC
Mt Laurel Township (Mount Laurel Township)
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 125
Rank #318 / 560
Yes
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 48
Rank #505 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArbor Terrace Mount LaurelMs. Punam Patel
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #291 / 463
2
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #156 / 412
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #212 / 412
Independence Manor Hunterdon
SC
AL
MC
RC
Flemington
106
Facility 106
NJ AVG 125
Rank #348 / 560
Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 48
Rank #419 / 628
Studio / Suite / 1 BedIndependence Manor At HunterdonMs. Roberta Sopronyi
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #291 / 463
4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 412
Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
SC
AL
Linden
240
Facility 240
NJ AVG 125
Rank #28 / 560
No
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 48
Rank #151 / 628
-Aristacare At ParksideMr. Moshe Rosenblatt
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #209 / 463
11
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 18
Rank #362 / 412
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #344 / 412

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NJ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 626 on this page.

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Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (west Orange)

Located in Essex County, West Orange, NJ, Arden Courts – A ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange), is a compassionate senior living community that offers specialized memory care services. Residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are provided with specially trained caregivers that offer 24-hour supervision and care. Professional nurses are available 24 hours as well to attend to more complex needs and provide assistance with medications and in arranging medical care.

The community also offers access to a physician, laboratory and other medical services on-site for residents’ convenience should they need access to the said services. Outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services are available for residents needing to recover or regain their strength and mobility to continue living actively. With 24-hour care and supervision, hourly safety checks, and vital monitoring, residents are guaranteed a safe and secure environment.

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Rose Hill Assisted Living

1150 Washington Blvd, Robbinsville Twp, NJ 08691
Overview of Rose Hill Assisted Living

Settling in the tranquil Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, NJ, Rose Hill Assisted Living is an astounding senior living community that focuses on assisted living. The community strives to enhance seniors’ quality of life, ensuring they are well-cared for with various care services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, respite, and hospice services. Moreover, residents benefit from round-the-clock support with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals dedicated to easing their worries and helping them with their daily lives.

With its ideal location near convenient amenities and fabulous amusements, Rose Hill Assisted Living ensures seniors’ needs and desires are within a few steps away. Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community provides avenues for residents to mingle with their surroundings and create unforgettable moments. Rose Hill Assisted Living continuously receives The New Jersey Department of Health’s Advanced Standing, proving its exceptional quality and commitment to delivering top-tier care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live a glorious retirement.

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Overview of The Addison of Lindsay Place

The Addison of Lindsay Place is a quiet, single-story assisted living home tucked away on Supawna Road in Pennsville Township, New Jersey. With only 47 beds and about 37 residents currently living here, it avoids that large, busy institutional feel. The building keeps things simple with easy-to-navigate studio and one-bedroom apartments, which is great for anyone who wants to avoid stairs or long hallways. Plus, it’s completely pet-friendly, so seniors can bring their dogs or cats along.

The staff is in the building 24/7 to help with medication and daily routines like bathing or dressing. Because of the smaller size, the caregivers can really get to know everyone’s individual habits and preferences. The home also has an excellent track record with the state health department, with zero recent complaints or deficiencies on file.

The surrounding area is peaceful and a bit rural, meaning you will definitely need a car to get around for shopping or appointments. While it isn’t walkable, the trade-off is a calm, quiet setting away from noisy highways and busy commercial strips, with a large parking lot out front for visitors.

Prospective residents can check out the single-story layout, see the rooms, or ask about open beds, you can stop by the building for a look around. It’s a great way to meet the team, see the shared spaces, and find out if the relaxed pace feels like a good fit for your family.

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AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

40 Norwood Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Overview of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

Spend your golden years with the reliable senior living community of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace located in the calm setting of Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to heal safely within its cozy premises. With a team of responsible and well-trained professionals delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, seniors let go of their worries and live in every moment of their best years.

Hone your skills and learn new hobbies through a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. With residents’ preferences and dietary needs in mind, the community prepares delightful and healthy meals for a satisfactory dining experience. AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is ideal for seniors who want to live their retirement without worries.

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Overview of Greenwood House Senior Healthcare

Greenwood House Senior Healthcare is a non-profit organization with a storied past dating back to 1939. With a mission-based approach, they welcome people of all faiths and strive to create a warm and supportive environment where residents can feel at home. At Greenwood House, residents can access an array of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living. From respite care for short-term stays to specialized care for conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s disease, Greenwood House has the expertise and resources to cater to various health needs. They also offer therapies and home health aid to provide comprehensive support for their residents.

Beyond the exceptional care, Greenwood House also delivers a spectrum of conveniences to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From a library, salon, and coffee shop to a gift shop and billiard room, residents can socialize, unwind, and immerse oneself in meaningful activities. The professional staff also renders social services and health assessments to ensure that residents receive the personalized care they need whenever, wherever. 

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Overview of Wellington Estates at Spring Lake

Enjoy an everyday life full of opportunities for discovery and enjoyment at Wellington Estates at Spring Lake, a dependable senior living community in Spring Lake, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized by a compassionate management team and licensed nurses, available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7. Indulge in comfort and privacy in beautiful and luxurious accommodations, designed to suit various tastes and needs.

Residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle without the hassles of daily living, thanks to laundry, housekeeping, and room service, combined with assistance in daily living activities. There are plenty of opportunities to live life to the fullest with various activities for arts, entertainment, leisure pursuits, exploration of the great outdoors, day trips, and upscale amenities. Meals are carefully prepared with residents’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, guaranteeing an exquisite dining experience that nourishes residents’ body and soul.

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Overview of Atria Cranford

Atria Cranford in Cranford, NJ, is a highly recognized assisted living community that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. With its secure and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, especially with round-the-clock care, three chef-prepared meals daily, and housekeeping services. The community is also dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans. 

Cultural programs, social events, and fitness classes provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and stay active. A walking path, a garden, and a spacious courtyard ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents have a laid-back lifestyle, with the community’s beautiful location in the serene neighborhood of Cranford, near public transportation and parks. This assisted living community’s commitment to excellent care makes it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey. 

 

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel

An elegant and luxurious home that steeps excellence, Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care residences. Seniors can thrive at Arbor Terrace Mount Larel.

They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of assistance with daily living and memory care– that is assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing; medication management; activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.

 

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Overview of Independence Manor Hunterdon

Independence Manor at Hunterdon is one of the best nursing homes in Trenton that offers premier professional medical support. Reflected on its quality for independent living, memory care, and assisted living services, its comprehensive care plan can elevate each resident’s personalized care professionally and compassionately.

Independence Manor provides comprehensive amenities that make everyday living easier and more comfortable. Community features include a library, wellness center, common areas, and lounge areas, while services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, 24/7 care, and respite care.

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Overview of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center

Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center is a compassionate assisted living community in Linden, NJ, that offers personal care. The community prioritizes older adults’ comfort and safety, promoting a supportive and home-like environment with its thoughtfully curated amenities. Exceptional services, including 24-hour assistance, housekeeping services, and well-balanced meals, are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, the community develops care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

Social events, fun activities, and light exercises allow residents to interact with friends and have fun. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably with cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas. Nestled in the serene residential area of Linden, residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay. This assisted living community strives to help older adults live to their potential, making it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey.

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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 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.