New Jersey · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New Jersey
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New Jersey?
CMS Care Compare lists 198 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in New Jersey, out of 348 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Toms River (7), Jersey City (5) and Brick (4). 112 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 198
- All homes in New Jersey
- 348
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 112
- Average overall stars
- 3.5
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 594+ stars for staffing
- 121Nurse turnover below the national median
- 126No fines or payment denials
- 31Nonprofit
- 192Medicaid certified
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 why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in New Jersey, nonprofit nursing homes in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in New Jersey?
198 of the 348 CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use 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 Careone at Valley in Westwood (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.