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Lowest-Rated Nursing Homes in New Jersey (2026)

These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in New Jersey based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $2,534,322. 3 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.

📊 20 facilities listed📅 Data: CMS 2026🏥 View all New Jersey nursing homes →
#NameCityOverallHealthStaffingBedsFinesFlags
1Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & HealthcareBerkeley Heights300$14,901
2Mohawk MeadowsLafayette159$713,795
3Dwellside Care and RehabCherry Hill162$154,466
4Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLCPassaic111$41,688
5Complete Care at Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp CenterWayne120$42,630
Abuse
6Atlantic Coast Rehab & HealthLakewood160$101,112
Abuse
7Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterTrenton106$27,571
SFF
8Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterLumberton180$0
Abuse
9Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterPt Pleasant118$164,717
10Ridgewood CenterRidgewood90$0
11Shore Pointe Care CenterEatontown178$135,795
12Canterbury at Cedar GroveCedar Grove180$9,661
13Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation CenterManahawkin120$297,722
SFF
14Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and HealthcareHammonton240$0
15Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterHamilton180$83,544
16Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab CenterNewark430$329,910
17Lincoln Park Care CenterLincoln Park547$21,645
18Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center, theMaple Shade165$6,143
19Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterWhiting200$235,564
SFF
20The Fountains of AtcoAtco60$153,458
SFF

Methodology

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.