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Our editorial team analyzed 626 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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Avg Walk Score:47/ 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.
Serving the area of Newark, NJ for over 25 years, Broadway House for Continuing Care is a well-established senior care provider, offering outstanding short- and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services for residents recovering from an acute illness or injury. The community provides a wide range of care services, including medical, social, and spiritual support, as well as their nationally recognized medical program for those living with HIV/AIDS. Recognized as Best Nursing Home by the U.S. News and World Report, the community proves its excellence in providing exceptional care that foster fast recovery and healing.
Dedicated to helping its residents go back to living independently, the community features a dedicated care team trained to provide compassionate care and support. With its trusted partnership with a renowned academic healthcare center, Broadway House residents guarantee seamless access to excellent doctors and services in New Jersey’s best medical facilities. Committed to helping the most vulnerable in the area, the community proves not only its excellence in care but its dedication to compassion and helping those in need.
Ideally settled in Essex County, Cedar Grove, NJ, Complete Care at Cedar Grove is a reliable senior care provider that offers an array of healthcare services that enhances seniors’ quality of life. The community ensures a full continuum of care with access to various therapy, long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and other clinical services for more complex needs. Residents are provided with expert physicians and an exceptional team that deliver outstanding treatment with a focus on our patients’ overall wellbeing.
Understanding that care provision is more than just providing a wide array of clinical services, the community also ensures that residents are welcomed into well-appointed, private and semi-private rooms with access to a host of amenities. Residents’ days are vibrant with a dedicated activities director that carefully curates a calendar of activities inspired by residents’ unique interests, needs, and capabilities. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, cozy lounges, refreshing courtyard gardens, and on-site beauty salon.
Overview of Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Situated in the tranquility of East Orange, NJ, the Grove Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a vibrant community that offers subacute rehab, long-term care, and respite care services. With Allaire Health Services, a well-known institution for transformational health care, this community is led to revolutionize care delivery for its residents. The community is a premier 185-bed nursing home that is very accessible to the residents of New Jersey.
Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services, including well-appointed private and semi-private suites, large flat-screen televisions, complimentary cable and wifi, spacious lounges and family areas, restaurant-style dining, dedicated patient concierge, outdoor patio, beauty and barber services, onsite laundry, religious services, monthly resident council, a full calendar of activities, and transportation and medical appointments. Thus, residents can surely acquire exceptional care and support.
Overview of Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Overlooking the safe and serene neighborhood of Wayne, NJ, Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a trusted senior care provider purposely built to offer rehabilitation, long-term care services, and specialized care services. The community provides its residents with cozy and relaxing accommodations that foster comfort and healing. Helping residents achieve excellent recovery outcomes and offering a comprehensive continuum of specialized care, including orthopedic rehabilitation and stroke recovery, the community ensures its residents have the services they need whenever they need it.
Recognized by several organizations like the American Heart Association, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and American Health Care Association, the community provides its commitment and excellence to delivering excellent services that gives residents a peace of mind. Residents here enjoy delicious meals and the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services for a maintenance-free living. A wide array of thoughtful amenities are also offered to enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.
Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Tinton Falls, NJ, Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through The Evergreen Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a convenient living experience catering to their immediate needs and interests.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, state-of-the-art fitness center, salon and spa, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
Sunrise of Edgewater is a community of 87 units housed in a three-story building at 351 River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey. It supplies studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families and residents flexibility in selecting a home according to their needs and preferences.
The neighborhood ranks highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 75, so most daily errands and necessities are accessible on foot. This reachable location makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members to navigate the surrounding area independently. Sunrise of Edgewater operates under Sunrise of Edgewater’s banner on the Edgewater waterfront, offering proximity to the Hudson River and local amenities.
State inspections have consistently found no deficiencies at the facility. It has provided a transparent notice of its privacy practices regarding resident medical data. This clean inspection history mirrors the home’s dedication to keeping a safe and compliant environment.
Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Eatontown, NJ, the Brightview Eatontown is a distinguished senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their needs. In terms of memory care, this community offers innovative memory care services through its Wellspring Village Neighborhood.
With over 20 years of senior living experience, the community is committed to delivering exceptional amenities and services. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals every day, beauty salon, fitness room, and art studio. Explore its beautifully designed common spaces such as the walking loop and outdoor gardens. Have fun in its interactive daily programs and activities to further social engagement. With Brightview Eatontown, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.
Overview of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater
The Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, is an award-winning community that provides long-term care, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in a comfortable, safe and home-like environment. It is conveniently located near its sister community the Avalon Assisted Living Residence at Bridgewater.
At the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, staff is here to help individuals get on the road to recovery. It offers comprehensive Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies on-site 7 days a week along with specialized programs for Hip, Knee, Stroke, Cardiac, Neurology, and Pulmonary therapies.
Whether an individual’s needs require short-term care, long-term nursing care, or rehabilitative support post-hospitalization, for aging or chronic illness, the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center offers high-quality care in a comfortable, compassionate environment. The staff treats every resident with the utmost respect and dignity and strives to help each person function at the highest level possible by providing a variety of skilled services. Patient education and communication are at the core of these services.
An interdisciplinary, experienced care team of nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants is accessible around the clock to respond to the unique needs of each patient and resident. A physician directs all care, and the team is in regular contact with families so that they can rest assured that their loved one is happy, comfortable, and receiving the care they require. The nursing team is acclaimed for the quality of service it provides.
The goal is to help patients achieve maximum functional ability and improve their health so they can return home as quickly and safely as possible. All therapies include a coordinated “transition to home” program, virtual rehabilitation, state-of-the-art assistive equipment and technologies, and advanced pain management.
If more support is required before returning home and to activities of daily living, patients can transition easily to one of Bridgeway Senior Healthcare’s Avalon Assisted Living Residences for the additional therapy they need to help get them back to doing what they love. During their stay, residents can enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyards, a robust activities schedule and elegant dining – all designed to enhance their healing process.
Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing, other services include Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care (short-term stays), and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Bridgeway Care & Rehabilitation Centers have been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Nursing Home, Best Physical Therapy, One of the Best for Company Culture, and One of the Best for Adult Community for several consecutive years.
Family owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy and dignity they deserve.
Located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, Preferred Care at Hamilton is an exceptional community offering short-term and long-term care, respite care, and hospice care in a beautiful and comfortable recovery environment. As a family-operated and non-profit community, Preferred Care takes on a resident-centered approach in delivering the highest quality of care and specialized services geared towards maintaining residents’ dignity and respecting individual needs and choices.
Preferred Care at Hamilton’s beautifully decorated rooms, vibrant recreational areas, and full-service dining rooms create an inviting atmosphere resembling home living. Serving the community for over 30 years, Preferred Care at Hamilton guarantees compassionate and quality care based on extensive experience. It is provided by a compassionate team of highly skilled professionals who work closely with residents and their families to create an individualized care plan that matches their needs.
Preferred Care at Hamilton continues to build a profound reputation in senior care as it is now a 5-star facility rated by CMS and was recently rated by Penn Medicine as one of the highest-scoring facilities. To top it all off, they have an average rating of 4.6 stars across 181 reviews.
The team at Preferred Care at Hamilton can be reached at 609) 586-1114.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is an independent healthcare center situated in the scenic township of Berkeley Heights. As an award-winning and state-of-the-art nursing center, this skilled nursing community offers rehabilitation and long-term care services with 24/7 skilled nursing for various complex medical conditions.
Their commitment to providing top-notch care is reflected in their acceptance of Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and private pay. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights takes pride in serving the community with heart and a dedication to excellence in healthcare.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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Mobile Usability
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Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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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.
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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.
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