Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in New Jersey

Overview of Mullica Gardens Assisted Living

Mullica Gardens Assisted Living offers assisted living and nursing care in Mullica Hill, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a studio or one bedroom living space, while nursing care provides licensed nursing support around the clock. Care can change over time, so a resident may be able to remain in the community if their needs increase rather than move elsewhere.

The community has 80 beds, with studio and one bedroom options that include deluxe studios and one bedroom suites. A secure unit serves residents with memory impairment, providing supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Rehabilitation services are available here as well, allowing residents to receive therapy within the community instead of arranging transportation to another location.

A private, landscaped interior courtyard gives residents an outdoor area on site, while activity centers and seating areas offer designated places for activities and time with others. Sabrina Mullin serves as the administrator.

Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Arden Courts Memory Care Community, stationed on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, embraces the specific needs of individuals affected by memory loss. Employing a team of specially trained caregivers, this community is geared to care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community is laid out with inviting common spaces, a homely kitchen, family rooms, and walking paths encapsulated within secure courtyards to ensure both the safety and comfort of residents.

Arden Courts advances structured, engaging programs seven days a week, personalized for all degrees of dementia. These programs capitalize on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. The facility comprises four separate houses, each featuring private bedrooms with half-baths, and a few shared rooms. Here, all utilities are included, making Arden Courts a comprehensive and considerate choice among memory care communities.

Administered by Sahar Edalati, Thrive at Montvale is a 140-bed assisted living community in Montvale, New Jersey, on a scenic campus near Lake Tappan and the Garden State Parkway. Operated by Thrive at Montvale, the home spans three stories and offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans suited to an array of needs and preferences.

The facility is designed to cater to residents across the senior living spectrum. It offers assisted living for those needing daily support with personal care and activities, independent living for occupants wanting community and amenities without attentive assistance, memory care for people with cognitive changes, and respite care for short-term stays. Transportation services help residents with errands and outings. The car-dependent location in Montvale has a Walk Score of 10, so a vehicle is needed for most activities and destinations. That suburban setting charms occupants valuing a calmer, residential neighborhood over an urban environment. Occupancy currently sits at 49 percent, mirroring the home’s ongoing growth and available openings for new residents.

State inspections address compliance and resident safety. Thrive at Montvale’s inspection record shows a history of oversight consistent with standards, with findings that have centered on administrative and documentation matters.

For families thinking of choosing the home, a tour and talk with the administrator can clarify daily operations and what each level of care includes.

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$7,500/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Brightview Woodbury Lake

Brightview Woodbury Lake, a community with 87 beds located in Woodbury, NJ, specializes in assisted living and memory care services. Residents in assisted living occupy a studio, suite, or one-bedroom apartment and receive assistance with daily activities, including bathing and medication management. For individuals who might stray, the memory care area supervises them in a secured environment.

Respite care is provided for brief periods, helpful when the usual caregiver needs to go away or recuperate. Pets of residents are allowed to accompany them. The Walk Score for this area is 36, meaning it is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a driver. Tracy Gill serves as the administrator, while Bh Brightview Woodbury Lake Opco, LLC operates the community.

Located in West Orange, NJ, The Cliffs at Eagle Rock is an assisted living community with 85 beds that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, providing continuous support for residents. The community also provides temporary relief to primary caregivers by accommodating short-term stays for their loved ones when they are in need of time away.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support temporary recovery needs by giving a resident access to therapy and recovery support during a limited stay. The on-site salon and spa allow residents to arrange personal care without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident may be able to complete certain errands without driving. Leni De Guzman serves as the administrator, with the Baptist Home Society of New Jersey as the operator.

Overview of Sunrise of Summit

Ideally situated in downtown Summit, NJ, Sunrise of Summit is an excellent senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living and memory care services. Residents enjoy a highly personalized experience, with everything tailored to their desires and needs. The community boasts relaxing common areas, comfortable private suites, and charming outdoor spaces like gardens, patios, and walking paths. Seniors can engage in various activities or simply enjoy quiet moments, making each day fulfilling and enjoyable.

Focused on empowering residents to live their best lives, the serene and engaging community provides a park-like environment where residents can relax and socialize. The community features an expansive restaurant-style menu with organic and cage-free options, afternoon happy hours, and a delightful weekend brunch. A 24-hour bistro offers fresh coffee, tea, homemade cookies, and seasonal fruit. With housekeeping, laundry, and daily trash removal taken care of, residents can focus on enjoying their days to the fullest.

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Starting Price $6,840/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Overview of Sunrise of Old Tappan

Sunrise of Old Tappan provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Old Tappan, NJ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident keeps a private apartment.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents who need comfort-focused care at the end of life.

Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may need hospice support without moving elsewhere. The community has 108 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts; the two-bedroom option can work for a couple moving together.

Mrs. Shain Cohen serves as the administrator, and Szr Old Tappan Assisted Living operates the community. A Walk Score of 33/100 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride.

Pets are allowed. Residents who have pets can bring them when they move into the community.

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Starting Price $2,900/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Brandywine the Sycamore

A prominent senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of Meridian Way, Shrewsbury, NJ, Brandywine the Sycamore offers assisted living and memory care. Enjoy unparalleled comfort and safety with the cozy and sophisticated accommodations of Brandywine the Sycamore. Experience a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and well-trained team caring for residents’ special needs and preferences around the clock.

Have a fun time in the library and participate in engaging activities for enjoyment and wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals satisfying cravings and dietary needs.
With its convenient and wonderful amenities, residents create unforgettable moments with friends and live an active lifestyle. Brandywine the Sycamore was awarded US News’ Best Assisted Living for its top-notch care and assistance.

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$7,200/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood

Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Ridgewood, NJ. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone with a life limiting illness. Respite care provides a short term stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family seeking temporary support.

The community has 98 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid and private pay address other eligible arrangements.

Rehabilitation services include Post Surgical Rehabilitation Therapy, Subacute Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Services, Transitional Care and Rapid Recovery, the Connect™ Cardiac and Pulmonary Program, Stroke Recovery, and Transition to Home. These programs support recovery needs related to surgery, orthopedic care, stroke, and cardiopulmonary conditions, as well as the process of returning home. Residents also have access to full service beauty and barber services, chef prepared meals in a dining room, outdoor spaces, and transportation to outside medical appointments.

A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Ms. Mary Robin Magher serves as the administrator.

Overview of Complete Care at Green Acres

Complete Care at Green Acres provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Toms River, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care addresses comfort during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover.

The community has 167 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller setting. Occupancy is 90%, so most beds are currently occupied. Total nurse staffing is 3h 14m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support a temporary recovery period, while post acute care addresses needs following hospitalization. Specialized programs include bariatric, cardiac, neuro and stroke, pulmonary, renal, and psychology or psychiatric care, with programs organized around those documented clinical needs. Mr. David Dachs serves as administrator, and Green Acres Rehab And Nursing operates the community. Complete Care at Green Acres may be a good fit for someone whose needs range from short term rehabilitation to ongoing nursing or memory care, or for a family seeking respite care.