New Jersey: CMS Rating Breakdown
New Jersey is home to 348 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services figures. The state's facilities carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.35 out of 5. By ownership type, the breakdown comprises 287 for-profit facilities, 53 nonprofits, and 8 government-operated homes.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but carries documented limitations. A state-level average should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality or care standards. When making decisions about a specific nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult the facility's dedicated profile on CMS's Care Compare tool, which provides live, detailed performance data for each location. The Five-Star system does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
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 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.