New Jersey · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Jersey
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Jersey?
CMS Care Compare lists 173 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in New Jersey, out of 348 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Toms River (6), Edison (5) and Bridgewater (4). 78 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 173
- All homes in New Jersey
- 348
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 173
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 785 stars overall
- 1154+ stars for inspections
- 774+ stars for staffing
- 140No fines or payment denials
- 112Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 38Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in New Jersey. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for New Jersey: nursing homes that accept medicaid in New Jersey, nonprofit nursing homes in New Jersey, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in New Jersey?
173 of the 348 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in New Jersey Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Applewood Village, Inc. in Freehold (5 stars), Bartley Nursing & Rehab in Jackson (5 stars) and Bayonne University Hospital in Bayonne (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in New Jersey?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. New Jersey's New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.