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Nursing homes in New Jersey
348 certified nursing homes with 50,998 beds. 82 rated 5 stars overall and 33 rated 1 star by CMS. 142 were fined in the last three years, $12,154,241 in all.
CMS Care Compare data as of September 1, 2026
New Jersey against the national average
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average overall stars | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Health deficiencies at the last standard inspection | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Weekend nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.7 | 45.8 |
| Fines per home (last 3 years) | 0.7 | 0.9 |
287 of New Jersey's 348 homes are for profit, and 241 belong to a group CMS tracks as a chain. 14 carry the CMS abuse icon.
Nurse staffing in New Jersey, quarter by quarter
Hours worked by nurses and nurse aides per resident per day, from the daily payroll records every New Jersey home sends CMS, added up across the state. In January to March 2026, weekend staffing ran 13% below weekdays (nationally 15%), and contract or agency staff worked 11.6% of nursing hours (nationally 5.3%).
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract share | US, all staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 3.75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.72 | 0.60 | 3.86 | 3.36 | 11.4% | 3.76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 0.60 | 3.86 | 3.32 | 12.0% | 3.77 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.73 | 0.61 | 3.89 | 3.33 | 12.5% | 3.78 |
These are hours across all of the state's residents, so they differ a little from the averages of homes CMS publishes in the table above. Source: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing. Every state compared: the weekend staffing gap.
Official New Jersey contacts and records
- State survey agency: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections. It inspects nursing homes for CMS (the inspections on this site are its findings) and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection records: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, New Jersey's own lookup for licensed homes.
- Long-term care ombudsman: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. A free, confidential advocate for residents and their families, required in every state by the federal Older Americans Act.
Links taken from each office's own site and checked on October 8, 2026.
Special Focus Facilities in New Jersey
CMS puts a small number of homes with a long record of serious problems on its Special Focus Facility list for closer inspection. Candidates are homes that qualify but have not been chosen.
- Crystal Lake Healthcare and RehabilitationBayville · On the list · not rated
- Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterTrenton · On the list · not rated
- Accelerate Skilled Nursing and Rehab PiscatawayPiscataway · Candidate · 2 of 5 stars
- Allaire Rehab & NursingFreehold · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterTrenton · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care CenterNewton · Candidate · 2 of 5 stars
- Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation CenterManahawkin · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Masonic Village at BurlingtonBurlington · Candidate · 2 of 5 stars
- Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab CenterNewark · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- The Fountains of AtcoAtco · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- The Pines at MedfordMedford · Candidate · 2 of 5 stars
- Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterWhiting · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
Largest owner groups in New Jersey
| Group | Homes in New Jersey | Homes nationally | Average stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care | 43 | 85 | 3.2 |
| Careone | 20 | 37 | 3.4 |
| Marquis Health Services | 17 | 90 | 3.1 |
| Genesis Healthcare | 12 | 184 | 2.3 |
| Atlas Healthcare | 12 | 30 | 3.5 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare | 11 | 59 | 2.9 |
| Ocean Healthcare | 11 | 11 | 2.7 |
| Mb Healthcare | 10 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Allaire Health Services | 8 | 21 | 2.7 |
| Family of Caring Healthcare | 8 | 8 | 3.8 |
| Alaris Health | 8 | 8 | 3.1 |
| Preferred Care | 7 | 13 | 3.6 |
| Aristacare | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| Springpoint Senior Living | 7 | 8 | 3.8 |
| Excelsior Care Group | 6 | 33 | 2.6 |
Every nursing home in New Jersey, by county
Atlantic County (10)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care at Absecon | Absecon | 5 | 14 | $25,753 |
| Excel Care at the Pines | Atlantic City | 2 | 28 | |
| Excel Care at Egg Harbor | Egg Harbor Township | 4 | 21 | $18,119 |
| Atlas Healthcare at Seashore Gardens | Galloway Township | 3 | 30 | |
| Health Center at Galloway, the | Galloway Township | 2 | 26 | $76,958 |
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | Galloway Township | 3 | 15 | |
| Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Hammonton | 1 | 44 | |
| Complete Care at Linwood, LLC | Linwood | 2 | 32 | |
| Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Northfield | 3 | 28 | $9,110 |
| Our Ladys Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Pleasantville | 4 | 25 |
Bergen County (29)
Burlington County (17)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Burlington Woods, LLC | Burlington | 4 | 23 | $63,469 |
| Complete Care at Marcella | Burlington | 5 | 16 | $62,666 |
| Masonic Village at Burlington | Burlington | 2 | 14 | $178,446 |
| Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cinnaminson | 2 | 27 | $103,300 |
| Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Lumberton | 1 | 46 | |
| Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center, the | Maple Shade | 1 | 49 | $6,143 |
| Careone at Evesham | Marlton | 4 | 17 | |
| Wiley Mission | Marlton | 5 | 22 | |
| Medford Leas | Medford | 5 | 8 | |
| The Pines at Medford | Medford | 2 | 48 | $231,683 |
| Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Moorestown | 3 | 25 | |
| Careone at Moorestown | Moorestown | 4 | 17 | |
| Total Rehab Moorestown | Moorestown | 3 | 17 | $25,090 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care at Evergreens | Moorestown | 5 | 6 | |
| Laurel Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Mount Laurel | 2 | 37 | $51,495 |
| Aspen Hills Healthcare Center | Pemberton | 1 | 14 | |
| Riverview Estates Rehab and Senior Living Center | Riverton | 4 | 21 | $38,455 |
Camden County (21)
Cape May County (7)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Court House, LLC | Cape May Court House | 5 | 15 | |
| Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Cape May Court House | 4 | 18 | $83,230 |
| Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente | Cape May Court House | 5 | 12 | |
| North Cape Center | North Cape May | 3 | 19 | |
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation | North Cape May | 2 | 16 | $16,153 |
| United Methodist Communities at the Shores | Ocean City | 4 | 14 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview | Ocean View | 3 | 20 | $40,937 |
Cumberland County (6)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care at Cumberland | Bridgeton | 4 | 17 | |
| South Jersey Extended Care | Bridgeton | 3 | 36 | |
| Millville Center | Millville | 2 | 20 | $93,887 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland | Vineland | 3 | 17 | |
| Bishop McCarthy Center for Rehab & Healthcare | Vineland | 3 | 25 | |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland | Vineland | 3 | 9 |
Essex County (32)
Gloucester County (9)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home | Clarksboro | 5 | 8 | |
| Deptford Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Deptford | 2 | 54 | |
| United Methodist Communities at Pitman | Pitman | 5 | 6 | $8,278 |
| Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center at Sewell | Sewell | 2 | 20 | $34,398 |
| Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Washington | Sewell | 3 | 19 | $33,361 |
| The Center for Rehab & Nursing Washington Township | Sewell | 3 | 44 | $199,513 |
| Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West Deptfor | West Deptford | 5 | 20 | |
| Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing Center | Williamstown | 4 | 32 | |
| Atlas Post Acute at Woodbury Country Club | Woodbury | 2 | 42 | $561,530 |
Hudson County (15)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 5 | 3 | |
| Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu | Hoboken | 5 | 5 | |
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Jersey City | 4 | 12 | |
| Alaris Health at Hamilton Park | Jersey City | 4 | 16 | |
| Optima Care Harborview | Jersey City | 3 | 32 | $13,674 |
| Peace Care St. Ann's | Jersey City | 2 | 27 | |
| Peace Care St. Joseph's | Jersey City | 4 | 26 | $93,802 |
| Alaris Health at Belgrove | Kearny | 2 | 26 | $16,663 |
| Alaris Health at Kearny | Kearny | 4 | 26 | |
| Complete Care at Harborage LLC | North Bergen | 2 | 47 | $27,378 |
| Harbour View Senior Living Corp | North Bergen | 2 | 15 | $28,674 |
| Hudsonview Health Care Center | North Bergen | 5 | 20 | |
| Optima Care Fountains | Secaucus | 1 | 43 | $51,483 |
| Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar | Union City | 4 | 19 | |
| Optima Care Castle Hill | Union City | 2 | 32 | $8,281 |
Hunterdon County (4)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home | Califon | 1 | 56 | $355,418 |
| Hunterdon Care Center LLC | Flemington | 4 | 24 | |
| Rolling Hills Care Center | Lebanon | 1 | 25 | $43,001 |
| Country Arch Care Center | Pittstown | 5 | 27 |
Mercer County (16)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lakes | East Windsor | 3 | 19 | |
| Preferred Care at Mercer | Ewing | 4 | 19 | |
| Accela Post Acute Care at Hamilton | Hamilton | 2 | 28 | $11,175 |
| Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Hamilton | 1 | 37 | $83,672 |
| Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC | Hamilton | 2 | 28 | $54,275 |
| Preferred Care at Hamilton | Hamilton Square | 5 | 16 | $48,825 |
| Complete Care at Mercerville LLC | Hamilton Township | 5 | 19 | |
| Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Lawrenceville | 5 | 22 | |
| Lawrence Rehab & HCC/the Meadows at Lawrence | Lawrenceville | 2 | 34 | $61,795 |
| Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital | Lawrenceville | 2 | 38 | |
| Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC | Princeton | 4 | 27 | |
| Avant Rehabilitation and Care Center | Trenton | 4 | 52 | |
| Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Trenton | 1 | 75 | $27,571 |
| Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged | Trenton | 2 | 23 | $323,570 |
| Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC | Trenton | 2 | 38 | |
| Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Special Focus Facility) | Trenton | n/a | 47 | $603,214 |
Middlesex County (25)
Monmouth County (32)
Morris County (21)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallsview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Boonton | 3 | 15 | |
| Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center | Chatham | 4 | 23 | |
| Oaks at Denville, the | Denville | 4 | 24 | $16,335 |
| Dwelling Place at St. Clares | Dover | 5 | 8 | |
| Excel Care at Dover | Dover | 2 | 36 | $165,798 |
| Livia Health and Senior Living | East Hanover | 5 | 16 | $24,850 |
| Cheshire Home | Florham Park | 5 | 15 | |
| Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Florham Park | 5 | 3 | |
| Heath Village | Hackettstown | 4 | 11 | |
| Lincoln Park Care Center | Lincoln Park | 2 | 30 | $21,645 |
| Lincoln Park Renaissance | Lincoln Park | 4 | 30 | |
| Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Madison | 5 | 12 | |
| Holly Manor Center | Mendham | 3 | 20 | |
| Careone at Madison Avenue | Morristown | 3 | 21 | |
| Morris View Healthcare Center | Morristown | 2 | 47 | $353,959 |
| Morristown Post Acute Rehab and Nursing Center | Morristown | 5 | 28 | |
| Troy Hills Center | Parsippany | 3 | 50 | |
| Careone at Parsippany | Parsippany Troy Hill | 4 | 20 | |
| Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens | Pompton Plains | 4 | 14 | $49,960 |
| Merry Heart Nursing Home | Succasunna | 3 | 18 | |
| Careone at Hanover Township | Whippany | 2 | 19 | $60,348 |
Ocean County (32)
Passaic County (19)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Center at Bloomingdale | Bloomingdale | 5 | 27 | |
| Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters O | Clifton | 3 | 30 | |
| Lakeland Nursing & Rehab | Haskell | 4 | 23 | |
| Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics | Haskell | 3 | 31 | $7,900 |
| Windmere | North Haledon | 4 | 5 | |
| Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC | Passaic | 1 | 29 | $41,688 |
| Complete Care at Hamilton, LLC | Passaic | 5 | 24 | $25,313 |
| Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Paterson | 4 | 13 | |
| Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge | Paterson | 3 | 26 | $10,036 |
| Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC | Paterson | 5 | 16 | |
| Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Wayne | 3 | 20 | $27,378 |
| Atrium Post Acute Care of Wayne | Wayne | 4 | 21 | $3,418 |
| Avalon Rehab and Care Center | Wayne | 3 | 18 | |
| Careone at Wayne | Wayne | 5 | 8 | |
| Complete Care at Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center | Wayne | 1 | 35 | $42,630 |
| Excel Care at Wayne | Wayne | 1 | 22 | $8,281 |
| Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center | Wayne | 2 | 31 | $47,304 |
| Preakness Healthcare Center | Wayne | 2 | 35 | $15,646 |
| Complete Care at Milford Manor LLC | West Milford | 1 | 26 | $3,595 |
Salem County (4)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate | Carneys Point | 2 | 21 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge | Penns Grove | 2 | 28 | $10,358 |
| Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Pittsgrove | 2 | 28 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Salem County | Salem | 2 | 36 |
Somerset County (15)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village | Basking Ridge | 4 | 10 | |
| Careone at Somerset Valley | Bound Brook | 4 | 17 | |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Bridgewater | Bridgewater | 2 | 11 | $7,901 |
| Complete Care at Green Knoll | Bridgewater | 4 | 19 | |
| N J Eastern Star Home | Bridgewater | 5 | 15 | |
| The Arbor at Laurel Circle | Bridgewater | 5 | 20 | $25,857 |
| Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center | Green Brook | 2 | 35 | $131,966 |
| Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough | Hillsborough | 4 | 23 | |
| Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hillsborough | 4 | 25 | |
| Waterfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Raritan | 5 | 28 | |
| Stonebridge at Montgomery Health Care Center | Skillman | 3 | 15 | $133,000 |
| Parker at Somerset, Inc | Somerset | 5 | 5 | |
| Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Somerset | 4 | 13 | |
| Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Somerset | 3 | 14 | $104,680 |
| McAuley Hall Health Care Cente | Watchung | 4 | 20 |
Sussex County (5)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Meadows | Lafayette | 1 | 21 | $713,795 |
| Complete Care at Barn Hill | Newton | 5 | 18 | |
| Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Newton | 2 | 41 | $231,049 |
| United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen | Newton | 4 | 7 | $8,278 |
| Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Newton | 1 | 28 |
Union County (23)
Warren County (6)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Manor HCC | Blairstown | 3 | 18 | $10,868 |
| Clover Rest Home | Columbia | 5 | 9 | |
| Warren Haven Rehab and Nursing Center | Oxford | 3 | 21 | $156,485 |
| Complete Care at Brakeley Park | Phillipsburg | 2 | 26 | $55,647 |
| Complete Care at Phillipsburg, LLC | Phillipsburg | 3 | 14 | |
| Lopatcong Center | Phillipsburg | 3 | 24 |