RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in New Jersey (2026)

The top 25 of 344 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — 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
$83K+$12K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeToms River, NJ

Community Medical Center Tcu

Corporation

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

99 Route 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 557-8000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeTinton Falls, NJ

Continuing Care At Seabrook

Corporation

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

3002 Essex RoadTinton Falls, NJ 07753

(732) 643-2000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeLincroft, NJ

De La Salle Hall

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
32 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

810 Newman Springs RdLincroft, NJ 07738

(732) 530-9470

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeEmerson, NJ

Emerson Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
155 BedsInspected Feb 2023

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

100 Kinderkamack RoadEmerson, NJ 07630

(201) 265-3700

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeHackettstown, NJ

Heath Village

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
108 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

451 Schooley'S Mountain RdHackettstown, NJ 07840

(908) 852-4801

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeBloomfield, NJ

Job Haines Home For Aged People

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
40 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

250 Bloomfield AveBloomfield, NJ 07003

(973) 743-0792

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7No 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 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1 Veterans DriveParamus, NJ 07652

(201) 634-8212

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeSomerset, NJ

Parker At Somerset, Inc

Corporation

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

15 Dellwood LaneSomerset, NJ 08873

(732) 545-4200

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeOld Bridge, NJ

Reformed Church Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
108 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1990 Route 18 NorthOld Bridge, NJ 08857

(732) 607-9230

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeOld Bridge, NJ

Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1133 Marlboro RoadOld Bridge, NJ 08857

(732) 360-9830

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeWoodbridge, NJ

St Joseph'S Home Al & Nc, Inc

Corporation

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1-3 St Joseph'S TerraceWoodbridge, NJ 07095

(732) 750-0077

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCollingswood, NJ

United Methodist Communities At Collingswood

Corporation

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

460 Haddon AveCollingswood, NJ 08108

(856) 854-4331

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeRahway, NJ

Care Connection Rahway

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
24 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

865 Stone StreetRahway, NJ 07065

(732) 499-6460

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeTeaneck, NJ

Family Of Caring At Teaneck Llc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
107 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1104 Teaneck RoadTeaneck, NJ 07666

(201) 833-2400

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeNeptune, NJ

Imperial Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
121 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

919 Green Grove RoadNeptune, NJ 07753

(732) 922-3400

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeLivingston, NJ

Inglemoor Rehabilitation And Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
138 BedsInspected Aug 2021

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

311 S Livingston AveLivingston, NJ 07039

(973) 994-0221

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeBasking Ridge, NJ

Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
67 BedsInspected Jul 2023

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

8000 Fellowship DriveBasking Ridge, NJ 07920

(908) 580-3800

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeWestwood, NJ

Careone At Valley

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
98 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

300 Old Hook RoadWestwood, NJ 07675

(201) 664-8888

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeWayne, NJ

Careone At Wayne

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
101 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

493 Black Oak Ridge RoadWayne, NJ 07470

(973) 692-9500

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedar Grove, NJ

Complete Care At St Vincents Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
151 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

315 East Lindsley RoadCedar Grove, NJ 07009

(973) 754-4800

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeMadison, NJ

Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Healthcare

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
102 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

51 Madison AveMadison, NJ 07940

(973) 377-2124

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, NJ

Clover Rest Home

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
33 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

28 Washington StreetColumbia, NJ 07832

(908) 496-4477

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeToms River, NJ

Complete Care At Green Acres

LLC

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

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

1931 Lakewood RoadToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 286-2323

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeToms River, NJ

Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
204 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

94 Stevens RoadToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 286-5005

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeFlorham Park, NJ

Florham Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
53 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above New Jersey avg of 3.3

190 Park AvenueFlorham Park, NJ 07932

(973) 867-1500

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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%

    About 8% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.6 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover41.0%

    About 12% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 full directory. This rankings page evaluated 344 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 $83K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

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 $83K versus $71K 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.

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