Worst Rated Nursing Homes in New Jersey (2026) — Lowest CMS Scores

These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in New Jersey based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $3,026,691. 5 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 →

#	Name	City	Staffing	Beds	Fines	Flags
1	Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC	Plainsboro		200	$26,680
2	Arbor Glen Center	Cedar Grove		122	$8,281
3	Mohawk Meadows	Lafayette		159	$738,307
4	Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center	Scotch Plains		114	$98,403
5	Dwellside Care and Rehab	Cherry Hill		162	$271,507	Abuse
6	Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lumberton		180	$34,584	Abuse
7	Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	Pt Pleasant		118	$164,717
8	Troy Hills Center	Parsippany		130	$226,600
9	Ridgewood Center	Ridgewood		90	$0
10	Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC	Blackwood		300	$81,752
11	Masonic Village at Burlington	Burlington		264	$86,411	AbuseSFF
12	The Pines at Medford	Medford		180	$300,000	AbuseSFF
13	Premier Cadbury of Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill		118	$21,752
14	Canterbury at Cedar Grove	Cedar Grove	Not Rated	180	$9,661
15	Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center	Manahawkin		120	$0
16	Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare	Hammonton		240	$69,167
17	Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center	Newark		430	$329,910
18	Palace Rehabilitation and Care Center, the	Maple Shade		165	$189,443
19	Buckingham at Norwood, the	Norwood		240	$101,674	SFF
20	Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	Whiting		200	$267,842	Abuse

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.