Best Nursing Homes - New Jersey

By Newsweek

There are more than 47 million Americans age 65 and older today—and 14 more will reach that age in the two minutes it takes you to read this.

Taking good care of aging family members is something we all want to get right. But it's not easy. In the U.S. today, the median cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000 a year—a staggering burden for even well-off families. Added to the undeniable financial strain: the emotional and physical cost to caregivers, exorbitant in its own way.

"Family care of frail elderly people has been linked to significant negative consequences for caregivers' mental health," one study reported, and "feelings of guilt are significantly related to caregiver distress."

By 2030, the 65+ demographic will account for more than 20 percent of U.S. residents, and studies say that 70 percent of them will need some kind of long-term care. The oldest baby boomers are already in their 70s. In short, the need for safe and reliable elder care is only growing.

That's why Newsweek partnered with the respected global data research firm Statista Inc. to establish a ranking of Best Nursing Homes. We analyzed over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. and have recognized award-winners in 20 states. In total, the state lists contain 406 unique nursing homes, from three in Missouri to 63 in New York. We note which accept Medicare or Medicaid, and which offer continuing care. You can find the full list below, selecting the corresponding State on the dropdown menu.

Beloved elders deserve the best care their families can provide. We hope the rankings here can help make these difficult decisions easier.

Rank	Nursing Home	City	Hospital beds	Additional Information
1	Bridgeway Senior Healthcare at Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
2	Eastern Pines Convalescent Center	Atlantic City, NJ	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
3	Daughters Of Miriam Center	Clifton, NJ	210	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
4	Jewish Home at Rockleigh	Rockleigh, NJ	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
5	Wedgwood Gardens Care Center	Freehold, NJ	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
6	Alaris Health at Cedar Grove	Cedar Grove, NJ	230	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
7	Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	Elizabeth, NJ	200	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, No Resident and Family Council
8	Emerson Health & Rehabilitation Center	Emerson, NJ	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
9	Maple Glen Center	Fairlawn, NJ	159	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
10	West Caldwell Care Center	West Caldwell, NJ	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
11	Prospect Heights Care Center	Hackensack, NJ	196	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
12	Regency Grande Nursing and Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Dover, NJ	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
13	Seashore Gardens Living Center	Galloway Township, NJ	151	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
14	Venetian Care & Rehabilitation	South Amboy, NJ	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
15	AristaCare at Manchester	Manchester, NJ	165	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
16	South Mountain HealthCare & Rehabilitation Center	Vauxhall, NJ	195	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
17	Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Hillsborough, NJ	200	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
18	Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	202	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
19	Vineland Veterans Memorial Home	Vineland, NJ	300	Accept Medicaid, Resident and Family Council
20	Morris Hall / St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center	Lawrenceville, NJ	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
21	Hunterdon Care Center	Flemington, NJ	185	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
22	The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center	North Bergen, NJ	247	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
23	Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Mount Laurel, NJ	220	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council, Footnote 2
24	Alaris Health at Hamilton Park	Jersey City, NJ	260	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
24	ManorCare Health Services-West Deptford	West Deptford, NJ	156	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
26	Jersey Shore Center	Eatontown, NJ	158	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
27	AristaCare at Whiting	Whiting, NJ	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
28	Bayshore Health Care Center	Holmdel, NJ	232	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
28	Lincoln Park	Lincoln Park, NJ	547	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
30	Abigail House for Nursing and Rehabilitation	Camden, NJ	188	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
31	Regency Jewish Heritage Rehab & Nursing Center	Somerset, NJ	265	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
32	Buckingham Care & Rehabilitation	Norwood, NJ	240	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
33	Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation	Toms River, NJ	204	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
34	Daughters Of Israel Home	West Orange, NJ	303	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
35	Carneys Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Carneys Point, NJ	161	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
36	Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Paramus, NJ	574	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
37	Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Berkeley Heights, NJ	300	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
38	Hudson View Care Center	North Bergen, NJ	273	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council

Continuing Care Retirement Community	Part independent living, part assisted living and part skilled nursing home, CCRCs offer a tiered approach to the aging process, accommodating residents' changing needs. Upon entering, healthy adults can reside independently in single-family homes, apartments or condominiums. When assistance with everyday activities becomes necessary, they can move into assisted living or nursing care facilities.
Family Council	A family council operates by and for families of persons who live in nursing homes and boarding care homes. Family Council participants advocate for the well-being of their relatives by partnering with them in promoting and enhancing quality of daily life.
Resident Council	A resident council is an independent, organized group of persons living in a nursing facility who meet on a regular basis to discuss concerns, develop suggestions, and plan activities.

Footnotes:

The survey data in Arizona was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.

The survey for this facility was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.