These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in New Jersey according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 20 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care at Evergreens | Moorestown | $0 | |
| 2 | Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center | Woodcliff Lake | $0 | |
| 3 | Complete Care at St Vincents LLC | Cedar Grove | $0 | |
| 4 | Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | $0 | |
| 5 | Parker at Somerset, INC | Somerset | $0 | |
| 6 | Complete Care at Green Acres | Toms River | $0 | |
| 7 | Bartley Nursing & Rehab | Jackson | $0 | |
| 8 | Applewood Village, INC | Freehold | $0 | |
| 9 | Crestwood Manor | Whiting | $0 | |
| 10 | St Joseph's Home Al & Nc, INC | Woodbridge | $0 | |
| 11 | Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center | Livingston | $0 | |
| 12 | New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus | Paramus | $0 | |
| 13 | Brighton Gardens of Edison | Edison | $0 | |
| 14 | Emerson Health Care Center | Emerson | $0 | |
| 15 | Careone at Valley | Westwood | $0 | |
| 16 | De La Salle Hall | Lincroft | $0 | |
| 17 | Job Haines Home For Aged People | Bloomfield | $0 | |
| 18 | United Methodist Communities at Collingswood | Collingswood | $0 | |
| 19 | Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home | Clarksboro | $0 | |
| 20 | Reformed Church Home | Old Bridge | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.