New Jersey: CMS Rating Breakdown
New Jersey is home to 348 CMS-certified nursing homes. According to current official CMS figures, these facilities comprise 287 for-profit operations, 53 nonprofit facilities, and 8 government-run homes. The state's average Five-Star overall rating across all certified nursing homes stands at 3.35 of 5.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. The state average should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality or capabilities. These ratings are relative measures and should not be construed as medical, financial, or legal advice.
When evaluating a specific nursing home for care decisions, individuals should consult the facility's dedicated per-facility pages and review its current Care Compare profile directly through CMS resources. These detailed facility-specific profiles provide the most accurate and comprehensive information for making informed decisions about care options.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 287 |
| Non Profit | 53 |
| Government | 8 |