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10 Best Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ

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Newark is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 114 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Newark, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Newark is about $7,410, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1478 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Newark, NJ

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Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
Photo of St Elizabeth Ann's Health Care
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Fredric Fleming Residence
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Evergreen Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Mountainside
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
ManorCare of Mountainside provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
Photo of Augustana Lutheran Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Newark, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Newark is $7,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,991 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ vs. nearby cities

Newark, NJ
$7,410/mo
$7,406/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ vs. the state and national average

Newark, NJ
$7,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,993/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Newark vs. other types of senior living

$7,307/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,410/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,689/mo
Studio
$8,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,137/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,132/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Newark over time

Newark, NJNJ stateNational

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Newark

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Newark

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange

4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.

Newark nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Newark nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Newark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newark, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newark nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Newark Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newark, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newark nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Newark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newark, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newark, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newark nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newark, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
0.4%
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