Best nursing homes in New Jersey

There are 348 nursing homes in New Jersey certified by Medicare. Of the 346 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.3 stars. The national average is 3.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How New Jersey nursing homes are rated

5 stars82 (24%)4 stars90 (26%)3 stars70 (20%)2 stars71 (21%)1 star33 (10%)
CMS star ratings of New Jersey nursing homes
CMS star ratings of New Jersey nursing homes
5 stars82
4 stars90
3 stars70
2 stars71
1 stars33

Top-rated nursing homes in New Jersey

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    155 40th Street, Irvington, NJ 07111

    For-profit · 212 beds · Part of Excelsior Care Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Applewood Village, INC

    1 Applewood Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728

    Non-profit · 60 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Aristacare at Manchester LLC

    1770 Tobias Avenue, Manchester, NJ 08759

    For-profit · 165 beds · Part of Aristacare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Aristacare at Norwood Terrace

    40 Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Aristacare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Aristacare at Parkside

    400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036

    For-profit · 240 beds · Part of Aristacare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptfor

    550 Jessup Road, West Deptford, NJ 08066

    For-profit · 156 beds · Part of Atlas Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Bartley Nursing & Rehab

    175 Bartley Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527

    For-profit · 234 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Bayonne University Hospital

    29 East 29th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002

    For-profit · 17 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

    205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

    For-profit · 200 beds · Part of Atlas Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Brighton Gardens of Edison

    1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820

    For-profit · 30 beds · Part of Sunrise Senior Living

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Careone at Holmdel

    188 Highway 34, Holmdel, NJ 07733

    For-profit · 130 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Careone at Valley

    300 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675

    For-profit · 98 beds · Part of Careone

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Careone at Wall

    2621 Highway 138, Wall, NJ 07719

    For-profit · 130 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Careone at Wayne

    493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

    For-profit · 101 beds · Part of Careone

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  15. 15.Cheshire Home

    9 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932

    Non-profit · 35 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  16. 16.Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside

    150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092

    Non-profit · 64 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  17. 17.Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River

    94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

    Non-profit · 26 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  18. 18.Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente

    112 Franklin Corner Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

    For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Mb Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  19. 19.Clover Rest Home

    28 Washington Street, Columbia, NJ 07832

    For-profit · 33 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  20. 20.Community Medical Center Tcu

    99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

    Non-profit · 25 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  21. 21.Complete Care at Barn Hill

    249 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

    For-profit · 154 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  22. 22.Complete Care at Court House, LLC

    144 Magnolia Drive, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  23. 23.Complete Care at Green Acres

    1931 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

    For-profit · 167 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  24. 24.Complete Care at Hamilton, LLC

    56 Hamilton Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Complete Care

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  25. 25.Complete Care at Madison, LLC

    625 State Highway 34, Matawan, NJ 07747

    For-profit · 167 beds · Part of Complete Care

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  26. 26.Complete Care at Marcella

    2305 Rancocas Road, Burlington, NJ 08016

    For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  27. 27.Complete Care at Mercerville LLC

    2240 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

    For-profit · 114 beds · Part of Complete Care

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  28. 28.Complete Care at Plainfield LLC

    1340 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

    For-profit · 106 beds · Part of Complete Care

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  29. 29.Complete Care at Shorrock

    75 Old Toms River Road, Brick, NJ 08723

    For-profit · 180 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  30. 30.Complete Care at St Vincents LLC

    315 East Lindsley Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

    For-profit · 151 beds · Part of Complete Care

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in New Jersey?

There are 348 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Jersey, across 191 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of nursing homes in New Jersey?

The average CMS overall star rating for New Jersey is 3.3 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 82 nursing homes in New Jersey have 5 stars and 33 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated nursing home in New Jersey?

30 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irvington. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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