241 of the 348 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Jersey (69%) are chain-owned, and all are listed below. 35 of the 241 graded homes earn an A and 6 earn a D or F. They average 3.64 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.21 hours below the 3.85 for every home in New Jersey. Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care At Evergreens in Moorestown grades highest at A (99 out of 100).
How chain-owned homes in New Jersey compare
This group set against every nursing home in New Jersey, from the current CMS release.
Alaris Health At Belgrove runs 120 beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.66 hours per resident day, roughly 5% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 8% below the home's own weekday coverage, so the thinnest shifts land when oversight is lightest. The inspection record shows 26 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a $25,635 fine. CMS gave 2 of 5 stars for both health inspections and staffing, with quality measures at 3. The most recent inspection was May 7, 2026. If you're weighing this one, ask directly how the abuse deficiency was resolved and what weekend coverage actually looks like.
At 196 beds in Hackensack, Complete Care At Prospect Heights runs on 3.09 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a fifth below the national average, and weekends dip about 15% below its own weekday staffing. Turnover sits at 45.9%, essentially tracking the national rate, so the issue isn't retention so much as how many hands are scheduled per shift. The inspection record is the harder part: 33 deficiencies, three of them at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, plus six fines totaling $59,312, with the most recent inspection dated January 29, 2026. The 5/5 quality measure score comes largely from resident assessments, which can look strong even when the staffing and inspection stars don't.
St. Mary's Center runs 215 beds in Cherry Hill under for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.31 hours per resident day, roughly 14% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 12% below its own weekday numbers, so the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit and when physicians are hardest to reach.
Turnover tells a related story: 54.4% annually against a national 45.8%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year. The inspection record shows 35 deficiencies, three tied to abuse, though none at the harm or jeopardy level. The last inspection was December 6, 2024, so the record is fairly current.
Quality measures score well. Staffing and inspections are where the concerns sit.
Complete Care At Brakeley Park runs 120 beds in Phillipsburg under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.29 hours per resident day, roughly 15% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends get thinner still, about 12% below what the home staffs on weekdays. Turnover is 41.3%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, so the same faces are more likely to stick around. The bigger issue is the inspection record: 26 deficiencies, two serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and $55,647 in fines across two penalties. The last state visit was May 2025, so the record is current.
Complete Care at Ocean Grove is a 147-bed for-profit run by a limited liability company, and the numbers split sharply depending on what you look at. Its quality measure score is strong, but nurse staffing sits at 3.59 hours per resident day, roughly 7% under the national average, with weekends about 3% thinner than weekdays and turnover at 57.3% against a national 45.8%, that churn matters more than a single day's headcount. The inspection record shows 26 deficiencies, four tied to abuse, none flagged at harm or jeopardy, and the last survey was July 2025. A recent inspection with no harm-level findings is a real point in its favor; the thin, restless staffing is the part to ask about.
Laurel Brook runs about 3.47 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly 10% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 14% below its own weekday staffing. That thinner weekend coverage matters because this is a 220-bed for-profit home where nearly half the nursing staff turns over annually, 49.7%, above the 45.8% national figure, and the health inspection record shows 37 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and five tied to abuse, plus $51,495 in fines across two penalties. The quality measure stars look good, but staffing and inspection results tell the harder story.
Wynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center runs 114 certified beds in Cinnaminson under for-profit LLC ownership, and its record shows real strain. Nurse staffing sits at 3.58 hours per resident day, about 7% under the national average, and weekends dip roughly 6% below its own weekday levels, so coverage thins exactly when families tend to visit. Annual turnover is 64.5% against a national 45.8%, meaning most of the aides and nurses your relative meets this year likely won't be there next year. The inspection history is the harder number: 27 deficiencies on the current record, four at harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse, with a $103,300 fine attached. The most recent inspection was December 9, 2025, so this picture is current, not stale.
Complete Care At Shrewsbury is a for-profit LLC home with 140 certified beds in Monmouth County, and its numbers pull in different directions. The quality measure rating is strong at 5 out of 5, but staffing sits at 3.72 nurse hours per resident day, about 4% under the national average, with weekends running roughly 4% thinner than weekdays, and turnover at 47.1% edges past the national 45.8%. The inspection record is the heavier concern: 30 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and four tied to abuse, plus a $53,780 fine and a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating from the most recent survey in September 2025. Good quality scores don't erase a thin, churning staff and a serious inspection history.
Aristacare At Cherry Hill runs 140 beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing numbers sit below where they should be. Nurses provide 3.35 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends drop roughly 12% below the home's own weekday coverage. Annual turnover hits 66.7%, well above the 45.8% national figure, which means the people caring for residents are frequently new or on their way out.
The inspection record is the harder read: 53 deficiencies, including six tied to abuse, and a one-star health inspection rating. Quality measures score well at five stars, but stable, adequate staffing is what keeps those numbers from slipping. A recent August 2025 inspection means the state has been watching closely.
Rolling Hills Care Center is a 67-bed for-profit in Lebanon, and the numbers pull in different directions. The health inspection record is the weak spot, a one-star rating, 25 deficiencies with two at the harm level, and $43,001 in fines across two penalties, though nothing abuse-related. Staffing sits at 3.37 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 13% under the national average, and weekends run about 5% thinner than weekdays. Turnover is the bright spot: 39.6%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency of care. Quality measures score well, but that inspection history from February 2025 is the thing to ask about directly.
Excel Care At Egg Harbor runs on 3.53 nurse hours per resident day, about 9% under the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage drops roughly another 10% below its own weekday level. That thinner weekend presence matters, because the home's 70.8% annual staff turnover is well above the national 45.8%, a resident's regular aide is likelier than not to change within the year. The current record shows 21 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, plus a single $18,119 fine. The last inspection was January 31, 2025. Its quality measure scores look strong, but those come from reported data; the staffing and inspection numbers describe what families actually encounter day to day.
Complete Care at Chestnut Hill is a for-profit LLC home with 111 beds in Passaic, and its numbers tell a mixed but mostly concerning story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.23 hours per resident day, roughly 16% below the national average, and weekends run about 14% lighter than weekdays, which matters because that's when families often visit and when coverage gaps show. The health inspection record is where things get serious: 27 deficiencies, including 3 at the harm or jeopardy level and 2 tied to abuse, plus one fine of $41,688. Annual turnover of 41.8% is slightly better than the national average, and the quality measure score is strong, but a 1-out-of-5 inspection rating and thin staffing are hard to look past.
Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center runs 180 beds in Hamilton, and the numbers show a home stretched thin on care. Nurse staffing sits at 3.08 hours per resident day, about a fifth below the national average, and weekends get roughly 7% less coverage than weekdays, which matters when families visit and needs don't pause. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 37 deficiencies, five serious enough to put residents in harm's way, four tied to abuse, and $83,544 in fines across five penalties, all from a single-star health inspection history that was last reviewed in December 2025. Turnover at 31.6% is actually better than the national 45.8%, so some staff clearly stay, but lower turnover hasn't translated into safer care here.
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Washington runs 120 beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and the numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.80 hours per resident day, just under the national average of 3.86, but weekends drop roughly 8% below the home's own weekday coverage, worth asking about if your family visits Saturday or Sunday. Annual turnover of 51.4% tops the national 45.8%, so expect some unfamiliar faces. The health inspection record shows 22 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, plus two fines totaling $43,947; the last inspection was September 2024. Quality measures score well, but staffing and inspection results are where the concerns sit.
The Health Center at Galloway runs 120 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.54 hours per resident day, roughly 8% under the national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping about 8% below its own weekday levels. That thinner coverage compounds a 50% annual turnover rate, meaning half the nursing staff leaves each year, against a national average closer to 46%. Its current inspection record carries 26 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a single fine of $76,958. Quality measures score well, but the health inspection and staffing ratings both sit at 2 out of 5, and that gap between good numbers on paper and thin coverage on the floor is the part worth weighing.
Complete Care At Holiday City runs on thinner nursing coverage than most places, 3.09 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping about 8% below its own weekday numbers. That gap shows up in the federal staffing rating, which sits at the bottom of the scale. Turnover is the other number worth sitting with: 59.7% annually, well above the 45.8% national average, meaning the people caring for residents are often new to the building. Nineteen deficiencies are on the current record, including one at the harm level and one tied to abuse. The five-star quality measure rating reflects how residents are doing on paper, but it doesn't offset thin staffing or a recent inspection finding harm.
Complete Care At Milford Manor is a 120-bed for-profit in West Milford, and the numbers split in two directions. The clinical quality measure rating sits at 4 out of 5, so residents' documented care outcomes look better than average. Staffing is where it struggles: 2.97 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, weekend coverage running about 18% under its own weekday levels, and turnover at 53.6%, well above the 45.8% national figure. The record shows 26 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, though none abuse-related and fines total just $3,595. The most recent inspection was March 2025, so the picture is current. Ask about weekend and evening coverage specifically when you visit.
Complete Care at Brick runs 137 beds under a for-profit limited liability company, and the staffing numbers are the first thing worth noticing. Nurses provide 3.54 hours per resident day, roughly 8% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 9% below the home's own weekday coverage. Annual turnover sits at 71.9% against a national average of 45.8%, most of the people caring for your family member are new, or will be soon.
The record shows 30 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in September 2025. Quality measures score well. The gap is staffing: consistently thin coverage, thinning further on weekends, sustained by a workforce that keeps leaving.
Complete Care At Wayne Hills runs 120 beds in Wayne under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.36 hours per resident day, roughly 13 percent under the national average, with weekends dropping about 9 percent below its own weekday levels. The inspection record is the bigger problem: 34 deficiencies, including 2 at the harm or jeopardy level and 5 tied to abuse, plus two fines totaling $42,630. Staff turnover of 35.1 percent actually beats the national 45.8 percent, so retention isn't the issue here. The last inspection was recent, in December 2025, which means those findings are current, not stale.
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health runs 160 beds in Lakewood under for-profit LLC ownership, and its record shows two very different stories. The staffing side is mixed: 3.13 nurse hours per resident day sits about 19% under the national average, and weekends dip roughly 8% below its own weekday levels, but turnover at 35.7% actually beats the national 45.8%, which suggests people who take jobs here tend to stay. The trouble is everything else. Inspectors have cited 20 deficiencies, including one at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with a $101,112 fine on record and a February 2025 inspection that left the health and quality ratings at the bottom of the scale.
Frequently asked questions
How many chain-owned nursing homes are there in New Jersey?
There are 241 chain-owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Jersey, 69% of the 348 nursing homes there.
Are chain-owned nursing homes better staffed?
In New Jersey they average 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.85 for all nursing homes in New Jersey, a difference of -0.21 hours. Staff turnover averages 40.6% against 39.7%.
Which chain-owned nursing home grades best in New Jersey?