5 nursing homes in Newark, NJ · avg 2.4★ · avg 230 beds
Broadway House For Continuing Care
298 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-9797New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
300 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-4222Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
497 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-5000New Community Extended Care Facility
266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-2020Sinai Post-acute Nursing & Rehab Center
65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 483-6800About Nursing Homes in Newark
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 230 certified beds.
Ownership includes 3 for-profit, 2 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Newark, NJ
How many nursing homes are in Newark, NJ?
There are 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Newark, New Jersey. 5 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Newark?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Newark is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·