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Nursing Homes in New Jersey

348 nursing homes in 134 cities and 21 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Nursing homes in New Jersey at a glance

  • There are 348 nursing homes in New Jersey, or roughly one for every 26,850 people.
  • That is 14% fewer per resident than the national rate of 0.43 per 10,000.
  • The most common type is For-Profit Nursing Homes (287, 82%), followed by Nonprofit Nursing Homes (53) and Government Nursing Homes (8).
  • The average Medicare star rating here is 3.3 stars across 346 rated nursing homes, with 82 at five stars.
  • The largest concentrations are in Toms River (7), Jersey City (5) and Newark (5).

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in New Jersey?
There are 348 nursing homes in New Jersey in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which New Jersey cities have the most nursing homes?
Toms River (7), Jersey City (5), Newark (5), East Orange (4), Elizabeth (4).
What is the highest-rated nursing home in New Jersey?
Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irvington, Applewood Village, Inc in Freehold, AristaCare at Manchester LLC in Manchester have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.