348 nursing homes in New Jersey
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 348
- average CMS stars
- 3.5
- certified beds
- 50,998
- for profit
- 83%
How New Jersey nursing homes rate
CMS rates 346 of New Jersey's 348 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 93 |
| 4 of 5 | 90 |
| 3 of 5 | 73 |
| 2 of 5 | 61 |
| 1 of 5 | 29 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in New Jersey
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker at Somerset, Inc | Somerset | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| United Methodist Communities at Pitman | Pitman | 5 of 5 | 72 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 5 of 5 | 64 |
| Applewood Village, Inc | Freehold | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| St Joseph's Home Al & NC, Inc | Woodbridge | 5 of 5 | 51 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River | Toms River | 5 of 5 | 26 |
| Medford Leas | Medford | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care at Evergreens | Moorestown | 5 of 5 | 17 |
| New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus | Paramus | 5 of 5 | 336 |
| Continuing Care at Seabrook | Tinton Falls | 5 of 5 | 86 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in New Jersey.
- Toms River 9 homes
- Wayne 8 homes
- Voorhees 7 homes
- Cherry Hill 6 homes
- Edison 6 homes
- Cedar Grove 5 homes
- Freehold 5 homes
- Jersey City 5 homes
- Lakewood 5 homes
- Newark 5 homes
- Trenton 5 homes
- West Orange 5 homes
- Brick 4 homes
- Bridgewater 4 homes
- East Orange 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 287 | 83% |
| Non-profit | 53 | 15% |
| Government | 8 | 2% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, New Jersey's homes were cited for 2,960 deficiencies, an average of 8.5 each. 8 had none. 139 homes were fined $11,918,327 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
13 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about New Jersey
How many nursing homes are in New Jersey?
348 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in New Jersey?
We don't pick one. Parker at Somerset, Inc in Somerset tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in New Jersey?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $12,775 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.