New Jersey · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New Jersey
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New Jersey?
CMS Care Compare lists 331 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Jersey, out of 348 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Toms River (8), Wayne (8) and Voorhees (7). 159 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 331
- All homes in New Jersey
- 348
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 159
- Average overall stars
- 3.3
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 331Also Medicare certified
- 46Nonprofit
- 5Government-owned
- 190No fines or payment denials
- 21Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in New Jersey, nonprofit nursing homes in New Jersey, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in New Jersey?
331 of the 348 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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 Brighton Gardens of Edison in Edison (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are New Jersey's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
New Jersey lists an income limit of $2,982 per month for a single person and an asset limit of $2,000 for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.