RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey (2026)

The top 25 of 346 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3481.1 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.3/5
+0.3 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$86K+$16K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeFreehold, NJ

Applewood Village, Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1 Applewood DriveFreehold, NJ 07728

(732) 303-7403

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBayonne, NJ

Bayonne University Hospital

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
17 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

29 East 29th StreetBayonne, NJ 07002

(201) 858-5000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeEdison, NJ

Brighton Gardens Of Edison

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1801 Oak Tree RoadEdison, NJ 08820

(732) 767-1031

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMountainside, NJ

Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

150 New Providence RoadMountainside, NJ 07092

(908) 233-3720

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeTinton Falls, NJ

Continuing Care At Seabrook

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

3002 Essex RoadTinton Falls, NJ 07753

(732) 643-2000

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeToms River, NJ

Community Medical Center Tcu

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

99 Route 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 557-8000

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBloomfield, NJ

Job Haines Home For Aged People

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

250 Bloomfield AveBloomfield, NJ 07003

(973) 743-0792

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeParamus, NJ

New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
336 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1 Veterans DriveParamus, NJ 07652

(201) 634-8212

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSomerset, NJ

Parker At Somerset, Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

15 Dellwood LaneSomerset, NJ 08873

(732) 545-4200

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeWoodbridge, NJ

St Joseph's Home Al & Nc, Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
51 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1-3 St Joseph's TerraceWoodbridge, NJ 07095

(732) 750-0077

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeCollingswood, NJ

United Methodist Communities At Collingswood

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

460 Haddon AveCollingswood, NJ 08108

(856) 854-4331

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeMoorestown, NJ

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care At Evergreens

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
17 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

309 Bridgeboro RdMoorestown, NJ 08057

(856) 439-2000

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeLivingston, NJ

Inglemoor Rehabilitation And Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
138 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2023

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

311 S Livingston AveLivingston, NJ 07039

(973) 994-0221

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeOld Bridge, NJ

Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1133 Marlboro RoadOld Bridge, NJ 08857

(732) 360-9830

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Careone At Wayne

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
101 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

493 Black Oak Ridge RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 692-9500

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, NJ

Clover Rest Home

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
33 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

28 Washington StreetColumbia, NJ 07832

(908) 496-4477

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Grove, NJ

Complete Care At St Vincents Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
151 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

315 East Lindsley RoadCedar Grove, NJ 07009

(973) 754-4800

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhiting, NJ

Crestwood Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

50 Lacey RoadWhiting, NJ 08759

(732) 849-4900

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeClarksboro, NJ

Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

256 County House RoadClarksboro, NJ 08020

(856) 224-6979

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeJackson, NJ

Bartley Nursing & Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
234 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

175 Bartley RdJackson, NJ 08527

(732) 370-4700

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeWestwood, NJ

Careone At Valley

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

300 Old Hook RoadWestwood, NJ 07675

(201) 664-8888

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeToms River, NJ

Complete Care At Green Acres

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
167 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1931 Lakewood RoadToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 286-2323

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeFlorham Park, NJ

Florham Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
53 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

190 Park AvenueFlorham Park, NJ 07932

(973) 867-1500

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeWoodcliff Lake, NJ

Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
114 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

555 Chestnut Ridge RoadWoodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

(201) 391-0900

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeEmerson, NJ

Emerson Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
155 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

100 Kinderkamack RoadEmerson, NJ 07630

(201) 265-3700

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in New Jersey

#11of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 11 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.2%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.6 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover39.7%

    About 13% lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for New Jersey →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 348 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 346 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in New Jersey?

Nursing homes in New Jersey average 3.3 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in New Jersey is penalized?

Among New Jersey nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $86K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does New Jersey compare with the national average?

New Jersey averages 3.3 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $86K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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