Best Senior Living in Newark, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 senior living communities in Newark, NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in NJ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
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.
Broadway House for Continuing Care
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Newark
78
Facility 78
NJ AVG 106
Rank #279 / 333
ANo
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 45
Rank #42 / 353
University HospitalMr. James Gonzalez
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NJ AVG 73.1%
Rank #174 / 293
7182.6
Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Newark (University Heights)
430
Facility 430
NJ AVG 106
Rank #2 / 333
CNo
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 45
Rank #42 / 353
Sinai Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare LLCMr. Yoel Mann
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NJ AVG 73.1%
Rank #95 / 293
14644.6
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Newark
340
Facility 340
NJ AVG 106
Rank #5 / 333
CNo
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 45
Rank #42 / 353
Vistacare, LLCMr. Yaakov Kleiman
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
NJ AVG 73.1%
Rank #209 / 293
11645.8
Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newark (Forest Hill)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 106
Rank #181 / 333
DNo
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 45
Rank #110 / 353
Forest Hill Snf Operations LLCMaria Levy
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 73.1%
Rank #119 / 293
5244.8
New Community Extended Care Facility
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Newark (West Side)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 106
Rank #71 / 333
C-No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 45
Rank #67 / 353
New Community Health Care, IncMs. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NJ AVG 73.1%
Rank #284 / 293
8405.0
The North Ward Center
IL
NH
ADC
Newark
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 106
Rank #181 / 333
?No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 45
Rank #67 / 353
The North Ward Center, IncMs. Rosangela Petinati-100.0
The Oasis at Sinai Adult Medical Day Care
IL
NH
ADC
Newark
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 106
Rank #281 / 333
-No
81
Facility 81
NJ AVG 45
Rank #67 / 353
Sinai Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare LLCMs. Rhonda Mentore--0-
Happy Days I I Adult Day Health
IL
NH
ADC
RC
Newark
96
Facility 96
NJ AVG 106
Rank #261 / 333
?No
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 45
Rank #1 / 353
Happy Days II Adult Medical DayMs. Roylice Brack-11010.0
Always Home Care
IL
HC
RC
Newark (Forest Hill)
--No 82 ------
Branch Brook Park Manor
IL
AL
Newark
--No 90 ------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NJ independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Newark. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Broadway House for Continuing Care

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.

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Overview of Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center

Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center occupies a mid-rise building at 65 Jay St in Newark’s University Heights neighborhood, a block of the city that scores an 86 on walkability, meaning most daily needs are accessible on foot. With 430 beds and 387 of them currently occupied, the facility runs at 90% capacity. Administrator Yoel Mann oversees operations for the operating entity Sinai Post Acute Nursing And Rehab Center.

The average resident stays about 169 days, a number that tells you something: this is a facility serving both short-term rehab patients and people who have settled into longer-term nursing care. The clinical range backs that up. Programs include 24/7 skilled nursing, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery and neurological rehabilitation, wound care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Palliative and hospice services are available, as is dementia support.

Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurse time is 17 minutes per resident per day. Staffing runs around the clock. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so most coverage pathways are covered.

State inspections have historically focused on medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Residents have access to landscaped gardens and courtyards, a library, an on-site beauty salon and barber, live entertainment, and wellness classes. Meals are served restaurant-style with customized plans.

Sinai Post-Acute is a large, clinically active facility suited to residents who need rehabilitation services or sustained skilled nursing care, with Medicare and Medicaid acceptance and an urban location that keeps families close.

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Overview of New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a community that inspires residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. The nursing home proudly offers a diverse range of services that are comprehensive and can fit the needs of its residents. New Vista is fully equipped to attend to any accommodations that best serve residents’ needs.

New Vista focuses on long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, dialysis, hospice, and memory care. They boast their Latino program that offers a bilingual staff who are able to provide a safe and comfortable environment for its Hispanic residents– as a way to destroy social barriers. 

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Overview of Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Forest Hill for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. An excellent nursing home that offers a friendly atmosphere because of the staff who are able to provide empathy and compassion to its residents. Forest Hill is the ideal home for seniors or their families who are looking for an environment that is resident-friendly or can allow residents to maintain a level of individuality and conquer independence.
Forest Hill management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied. Residents are provided a list of rehabilitative and skilled nursing services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy; long-term care such as respite care, chronic pain management, and 24-hour nursing; specialty care including orthopedic care, IV therapy, and post-op rehab needs. 

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Overview of New Community Extended Care Facility

Licensed for nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care, New Community Extended Care Facility keeps its address in Newark, NJ. Licensed nursing staff is on duty at every hour of the day and night, which is what the nursing home and skilled nursing designations rest on. Memory care is the secured, supervised level for a resident whose wandering has become a risk.

Hospice care and palliative care both focus on comfort and symptom management, one at the end of life and the other alongside a serious illness. Respite care is a short booking, made while a household’s usual caregiver travels or recovers. Sex levels under one roof mean a resident whose needs grow does not need to move elsewhere for them.

One hundred and eighty beds are licensed, and the rooms come as either single or double. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka is the administrator, and New Community Health Care, Inc. operates the community. The staffing figure is 4 hours and 2 minutes of nursing per resident each day.

Three payers are accepted here. Medicare covers eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid comes in where savings will not cover a long stay, and private pay is money a resident or family hands over directly. Rehabilitation services are on-site, and the building is wheelchair accessible with a courtyard.

The program list names arts and crafts, musical appreciation, bingo, discussion forums, barbecues, and exercise. Religious services run as well. West Side is the neighborhood, and at 81, the Walk Score is very walkable, so most errands stay walkable for somebody who no longer drives.

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Overview of The North Ward Center

The North Ward Center provides adult day care in Newark, NJ, with daytime support rather than an overnight stay. Participants can use the center’s health, therapeutic, recreational and social services during the day, while continuing to live outside the center.

The center has 120 beds and has served the community since 1970. Its wellness program brings together primary healthcare, preventative healthcare, therapeutic services, recreational services and social services, allowing participants to receive several kinds of support during their time there.

Transportation is available, and the adult medical day program provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch. With a Walk Score of 81, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and someone who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. The North Ward Center may be a good fit for someone who needs daytime health and social support while continuing to live outside the center. Ms. Rosangela Petinati serves as the administrator.

Contact The North Ward Center

Overview of The Oasis at Sinai Adult Medical Day Care

The Oasis at Sinai Adult Medical Day Care in Newark, New Jersey, delivers daytime health supervision, wellness services, and organized social programming. Participants receive structured care, physical oversight, and group activities throughout the day while continuing to live at home in the evenings.

Sinai Center for Rehabilitation And Healthcare manages the 75-capacity facility under administrator Ms. Rhonda Mentore. Daily offerings cover age-appropriate fitness classes like SilverSneakers, creative arts, mental exercises, and special social events. Amenities include healthy meals tailored to dietary needs, a dedicated relaxation zone, massage areas, and staff-arranged transportation. Located in a highly walkable area with an 81 walk score, the facility sits close to local neighborhood spots.

Prospective residents considering daytime medical care or structured social programs can reach out to The Oasis at Sinai Adult Medical Day Care to discuss daily schedules, transport routes, and enrollment details.

Contact The Oasis at Sinai Adult Medical Day Care

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Overview of Happy Days I I Adult Day Health

With a 96-bed capacity, Happy Days II Adult Day Health, administered by Roylice Brack, offers adult day care and respite care in Newark, NJ. The center can accommodate those seeking daytime support, providing access to nursing and medical supervision, physical therapy, diabetes management, and daily activities. Moreover, short-term stays are also available for families seeking temporary relief when their usual caregiver needs time away.

The community also provides transportation, bilingual staff, and meals tailored to individual dietary needs, including hot breakfasts, lunches, and take-home snacks. A Walk Score of 99 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Always Home Care

625 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Overview of Always Home Care

Committed to promoting seniors’ holistic well-being, Always Home Care, based in Newark, NJ, strives to provide the highest quality care possible through excellent home care services. These include personal care, companion care, and respite care. Seniors and their loved ones can rely on Always Home Care’s compassionate team of experts, available 24/7 to provide exceptional care and support.

Providing exceptional care for 17 years, Always Home Care’s mission has always been to improve the quality of life of seniors by providing compassionate care and support that encourages them to live independently in the comfort of their homes. Recognizing the importance of caregivers to fulfill their mission, Always Home Care provides a Certified Home Health Aide program to equip their caregivers with the skills they need to provide the highest quality care.

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Overview of Branch Brook Park Manor

Tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Newark, NJ, Branch Brook Park Manor is a remarkable retirement community offering elegant yet affordable assisted living solutions. The community offers private and shared rooms with soaring ceilings, bay windows, and plush furniture that make residents feel like royalty. Branch Brook Park Manor boasts a commendable 5:1 resident-to-staff ratio, ensuring residents receive focused care and attention from a well-trained team led by a registered nurse.

With over 30 years of experience and 24-hour nursing care, seniors enjoy a healthy quality of life at Branch Brook Park Manor. Residents enjoy a wide scope of activities, including art classes, musical guests, and scheduled visits to local institutions such as the library. The community also provides delicious, freshly prepared meals, light housekeeping, and access to necessary health care services, including on-site behavioral health care consultations, pharmaceutical consultations, medication management, and on-site podiatry care.

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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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Senior Living in Newark at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 84/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Newark, NJ. 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: 180The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Newark, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Newark, NJ

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 10 senior living communities in Newark, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Newark, NJ?

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 Newark, NJ, 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 living communities in Newark, NJ?

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.