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Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mountainside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Newark, New Jersey
Every licensed senior community in the Newark, NJ area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Newark
Local Newark-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Newark prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,840/mo median
typical range $7,070–$11,050
Memory Care
$10,000/mo median
typical range $8,000–$12,500
Skilled Nursing
$13,830/mo median
typical range $12,170–$16,340
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,840/mo median
typical range $3,730–$11,000
Residential Care Home
$7,960/mo median
typical range $6,370–$9,950
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Newark using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Newark.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 85 communities in Newark, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Berkeley Heights, NJ · 300 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Berkeley Heights's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →3
Cheshire Home
Scout 96Florham Park, NJ · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Florham Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →4
Maplewood, NJ · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Maplewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →5
Livingston, NJ · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Livingston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →6
Job Haines Home for Aged People
Scout 94Bloomfield, NJ · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bloomfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →7
Merry Heart Nursing Home
Scout 93Succasunna, NJ · 113 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Succasunna's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →8
Alaris Health at Cedar Grove
Scout 92Cedar Grove, NJ · 230 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Cedar Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →9
Complete Care at Woodlands
Scout 91Plainfield, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Plainfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →10
Orange, NJ · 176 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Orange's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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West Caldwell, NJ · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of West Caldwell's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →12
Careone at Livingston
Scout 91Livingston, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Livingston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →13
Livia Health and Senior Living
Scout 91East Hanover, NJ · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of East Hanover's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →14
Complete Care at St Vincents LLC
Scout 90Cedar Grove, NJ · 151 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Cedar Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →15
Heath Village
Scout 89Hackettstown, NJ · 108 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hackettstown's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →16
Elizabeth, NJ · 200 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Elizabeth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →17
Cranford, NJ · 200 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Cranford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →18
Care Connection Rahway
Scout 86Rahway, NJ · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Rahway's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →19
Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Scout 86Plainfield, NJ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Plainfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →20
Newark, NJ · 78 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Newark's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →21
Florham Park, NJ · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Florham Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →22
Madison, NJ · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Madison's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →23
Complete Care at Plainfield LLC
Scout 81Plainfield, NJ · 106 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Plainfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →24
Complete Care at Barn Hill
Scout 81Newton, NJ · 154 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →25
Oaks at Denville, the
Scout 81Denville, NJ · 84 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denville.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →26
Montclair Care Center
Scout 81Montclair, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Montclair's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →27
Newton, NJ · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Newton.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →28
Elizabeth, NJ · 128 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elizabeth.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →29
Morristown, NJ · 287 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Morristown.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →30
East Orange, NJ · 190 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in East Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →31
Country Arch Care Center
Scout 79Pittstown, NJ · 130 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pittstown.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →32
Dwelling Place at St Clares
Scout 75Dover, NJ · 28 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dover.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →33
Elizabeth, NJ · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elizabeth.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →34
Montclair, NJ · 70 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Montclair.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →35
Complete Care at Summit Ridge
Scout 74West Orange, NJ · 152 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →36
West Orange, NJ · 131 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →37
Chatham, NJ · 108 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chatham.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →38
East Orange, NJ · 185 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in East Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →39
Complete Care at Cedar Grove
Scout 74Cedar Grove, NJ · 190 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cedar Grove.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →40
West Caldwell, NJ · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Caldwell.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →41
Careone at Parsippany
Scout 74Parsippany Troy Hill, NJ · 118 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Parsippany Troy Hill.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →42
Lincoln Park Renaissance
Scout 69Lincoln Park, NJ · 189 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lincoln Park.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →43
Complete Care at Westfield, LLC
Scout 69Westfield, NJ · 227 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Westfield.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →44
Berkeley Heights, NJ · 130 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Berkeley Heights.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →45
Rahway, NJ · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rahway.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →46
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
Scout 69New Providence, NJ · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Providence.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →47
Complete Care at Orange Park
Scout 68East Orange, NJ · 215 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in East Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →48
Complete Care at Clark LLC
Scout 68Clark, NJ · 140 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Clark.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →49
New Providence, NJ · 106 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Providence.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →50
Hunterdon Care Center LLC
Scout 67Flemington, NJ · 185 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Flemington.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →51
Careone at Madison Avenue
Scout 67Morristown, NJ · 178 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Morristown.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →52
Newark, NJ · 340 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newark.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →53
Brookhaven Health Care Center
Scout 63East Orange, NJ · 122 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in East Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →54
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens
Scout 63Pompton Plains, NJ · 113 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pompton Plains.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →55
West Orange, NJ · 303 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →56
Holly Manor Center
Scout 62Mendham, NJ · 124 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mendham.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →57
South Mountain Hc
Scout 62Vauxhall, NJ · 195 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Vauxhall.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →58
Morris View Healthcare Center
Scout 62Morristown, NJ · 313 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Morristown.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →59
Green Hill
Scout 62West Orange, NJ · 127 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Orange.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Trinitas Hospital
Scout 60Elizabeth, NJ · 124 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Elizabeth.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Newark, NJ?
In the Newark, NJ area, assisted living typically runs $7,070–$11,050/month (median $8,840), memory care $8,000–$12,500/month (median $10,000), and skilled nursing $12,170–$16,340/month (median $13,830) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Newark, NJ?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Newark, NJ right now are Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside, Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Cheshire Home. The full ranked list of 85 communities is on this page.
How are the 85 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.