Best Assisted Living in New Jersey

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 287 assisted living communities in NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted 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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Evesham
AL
IL
Voorhees Township
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 104
Rank #9 / 255
A+ Yes
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 43
Rank #116 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Blc-Brendenwood, LLC Mr. . William Jones
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #85 / 216
A+ 5
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Brookdale Wayne
AL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 104
Rank #121 / 255
A+ Yes
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 43
Rank #118 / 285
2 Bed Brea Wayne, LLC Ms. Ashley Mastroianni
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #207 / 216
A+ 3
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #34 / 247
Arbor Terrace Norwood
AL
MC
Norwood (West Norwood)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 104
Rank #129 / 255
A Yes
61
Facility 61
NJ AVG 43
Rank #71 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Shp Vi Norwood, LLC Ms. . Denise Cousins
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #46 / 216
A 4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #34 / 247
Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake
AL
HOS
MC
Woodcliff Lake (Tice's Corner Marketplace)
116
Facility 116
NJ AVG 104
Rank #80 / 255
A+ Yes
44
Facility 44
NJ AVG 43
Rank #128 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Al I/Woodcliff Lake Senior Housing, L.l.c Suzanne Gramuglia
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #169 / 216
- 2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Sunrise of East Brunswick
AL
HOS
MC
RC
East Brunswick (East Brunswick Township)
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 104
Rank #104 / 255
A+ Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 43
Rank #86 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Al I/East Brunswick Senior Housing, L.l.c Michael Reilly
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #70 / 216
- 4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #34 / 247
The Terraces at Seacrest Village
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Little Egg Harbor Township (Mystic Island)
88
Facility 88
NJ AVG 104
Rank #170 / 255
A+ Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #174 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Seacrest Assisted Living, LLC Ms. Kelly Reilly
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #102 / 216
- 2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Brookdale Cape May
AL
MC
Cape May Court House
146
Facility 146
NJ AVG 104
Rank #29 / 255
A+ Yes
38
Facility 38
NJ AVG 43
Rank #155 / 285
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Emeritus Corporation Mr. John Blake
46.6%
Facility 46.6%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #202 / 216
- 4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Sunrise of Jackson
AL
HOS
MC
Jackson Township (Vista Center)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 104
Rank #129 / 255
A+ Yes
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 43
Rank #174 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed Ms. Jackson Sh, LLC Mr. John Tronolone
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #115 / 216
- 4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 253
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 247
Job Haines Home
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Bloomfield
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 104
Rank #241 / 255
A+ No
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 43
Rank #15 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing Rooms Job Haines Home For Aged People Mr. David Repoli
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #13 / 216
- 4
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #151 / 253
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #148 / 247
Juniper Village at Chatham
AL
IL
Chatham Township
134
Facility 134
NJ AVG 104
Rank #40 / 255
A No
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 43
Rank #75 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Juniper Village At Chatham LLC Janel Kohaut
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #150 / 216
- 4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #34 / 247

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NJ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 287 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Brookdale Evesham

1 Brendenwood Dr, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Overview of Brookdale Evesham

Brookdale Evesham offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Voorhees Township, NJ. Independent living provides a private home with community services, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. These two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them may not require leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available, with layouts that can suit an individual or a couple moving together. The community has 200 beds, and assisted living starts at $6,025 per month.

Restaurant style dining gives residents meals served in a restaurant setting, and the fitness center provides an on site place to exercise. A beauty and barber shop, courtyard and garden, and available transportation offer services and spaces residents can use without leaving the community for every activity. Pets are allowed, so a resident who lives with a pet can consider bringing that companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 48 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Available transportation gives a resident who does not drive another way to get around. Mr. William Jones serves as administrator, and Blc Brendenwood operates the community.

$6,025/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Wayne

Experience a worry-free lifestyle in the quiet neighborhood of Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ. A trusted senior living community providing assisted living and memory care, Brookdale Wayne features an elegant two-bedroom apartment. With customized care and assistance available around the clock, the community ensures comfort and safety.

With its signature Clare Bridge Training, the community aims to improve its memory care residents’ well-being by providing them with mind-stimulating activities and fostering familiarity during meal times. Bonding over meals makes the food much better, the team serves delicious and healthy meals daily. Brookdale Wayne is a great place to live your retirement with its serene and beautiful campus. Amenities include a therapy room, a library, a cafe, a putting green, business centers, and transportation services.

$5,480/Month

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Norwood

Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Norwood, NJ, Arbor Terrace Norwood is a welcoming senior living community, offering excellent assisted living and memory care options. The community offers relaxing accommodations that allows residents to enjoy a restful retirement experience. With an excellent care team always on standby to deliver exceptional care services, such as assistance with daily living activities and medication management, residents enjoy their peace of mind and live their golden years comfortably.

Designed to foster holistic wellness, the community also features a wide variety of activities and amenities for residents’ enrichment and entertainment. A wellness center is available to offer services like a salon and spa for residents’ relaxation, combined with delicious meals that give them the nourishment and energy they need to live actively. Most of residents’ chores are also handled to give them plenty of free time to enjoy their retirement years fully.

$8,400/Month

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Overview of Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake

Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake is an assisted senior living community located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. The community offers a maintenance-free lifestyle that allows residents to pursue their interests alongside friends and neighbors. Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake provides a wide range of activities and services that are tailored to the unique preferences of each resident. The community offers fitness classes, art classes, music and singing, brainteasers, flower arranging, outings to local attractions, reflection and meditation, gardening, and games such as mahjong, canasta, cribbage, and bridge. Additionally, Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake offers religious and spiritual events, including church services, Shabbat candle lighting, and Bible study.

Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake works with each resident to create an individualized Service Plan (SP) that guides personalized services and captures unique preferences. The care team is always on hand to help with dressing, bathing, grooming, or medication management, as little or as much as needed. The community is committed to providing a comfortable and enjoyable living experience for all residents, and the offerings continue to grow and evolve based on the suggestions of the residents.

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Overview of Sunrise of East Brunswick

A distinguished senior living community residing in the peaceful neighborhood of Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ, Sunrise of East Brunswick offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features various spacious and pet-friendly floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. With a compassionate and skilled team lending support 24/7, seniors enjoy their independence and live a worry-free retirement.

The community ensures seniors’ needs and aspirations are cared for with care plans tailored to them. Engaging activities and fun learning opportunities are orchestrated for seniors to remain connected with their surroundings. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals served to cater to residents’ cravings and dietary needs. Sunrise of East Brunswick is an ideal place to live your golden years in comfort and convenience with its tranquil campus located near local amenities for their amusement and necessities.

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The Terraces at Seacrest Village

281 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087
Overview of The Terraces at Seacrest Village

Based in the peaceful neighborhood of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, The Terraces at Seacrest Village is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. With a competent and empathetic team, this community provides 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security within the place.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy three well-balanced meals and snacks daily, housekeeping service, high-speed internet access, and many more. Engage in life enrichment programs in the crafts and activity center to gain more knowledge and experiences. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement with The Terraces at Seacrest Village.

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Overview of Brookdale Cape May

Brookdale Cape May provides assisted living and memory care in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 146 beds, with studios, alcoves, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Starting prices are $6,725 per month for assisted living and $8,775 per month for memory care, allowing families to budget according to the selected care level. Restaurant style dining uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, and residents can join fitness classes, book club, happy hours, and game nights; a salon and spa, courtyard and garden, transportation, and pet friendly living are also available. A Walk Score of 38 describes a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive may use the community’s transportation.

Mr. John Blake is the administrator, and Emeritus operates the community.

$6,725/Month

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Sunrise of Jackson

390 N County Line Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Overview of Sunrise of Jackson

With a capacity for 100 residents, Sunrise of Jackson is an assisted living community in Jackson Township, New Jersey, that offers personal care. Administered by E-Ching Chiu, it has studio and one-bedroom floor plans in a single-story setting. The community currently maintains a 73% occupancy rate, serving 73 older adults.

Additionally, its location in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 33 provides limited walkability, making transportation necessary for most errands and outings. The single-story design also promotes accessibility by reducing barriers associated with multi-level buildings.

The community operates under the oversight of the New Jersey Department of Health. State inspection records indicate substantial compliance with licensure requirements, including adherence to COVID-19 protocols and CDC-recommended infection control practices, reflecting a continued commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Contact Sunrise of Jackson

Overview of Job Haines Home

Find the care you need at Job Haines Home, an exceptional community in Bloomfield, NJ, offering assisted living, long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, respite, and hospice care. With 56 assisted living residences and 40 nursing beds, the community ensures that every resident receives the right level of care tailored to their unique needs.The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides nutritional counseling and helps with social services for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life in retirement with the community’s exceptional care and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Juniper Village at Chatham

Residences at Juniper Village at Chatham come in three sizes: studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom. The largest works for a couple arriving together, or for someone who would rather not live alone. Eighty-seven of the 134 beds were occupied at last count.

The Chatham Township, New Jersey, community runs assisted living, which is help with dressing, bathing, and medication, and independent living, which is private living with services attached and no daily care. Moving between them does not require moving out.

Respite covers a short stay, often when the caregiver is the one with a procedure scheduled and a recovery window of their own to get through. Rehabilitation services and brief rehab stays handle a temporary recovery period rather than a permanent arrangement.

The walk score is 57, somewhat walkable, leaving certain trips manageable on foot for a resident who has given up driving. Janel Kohaut serves as the administrator.

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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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Assisted Living in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $9,064The average monthly cost across facilities in New Jersey. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New Jersey

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover assisted living?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 287 assisted living facilities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility 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 assisted living facilities 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.