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Senior Care in New Jersey

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Cost of senior care in New Jersey

Assisted living in New Jersey averages $7,315 per month statewide — about 37% above the national median. In-home care runs about $34 per hour, or roughly $5,440 per month for full-time help. 2,015 care providers serve New Jersey, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in New Jersey (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$34/hour~$5,440/mo full-time
Assisted living$7,315/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$14,235/month~$170,820/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Morristown Medical Center

Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, NJ

★★★☆☆ (5774)

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Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, NJ

★★★☆☆ (5774)

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Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, NJ

★★★☆☆ (4122)

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Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, NJ

★★★☆☆ (3784)

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

New Brunswick, NJ

★★★☆☆ (2813)

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Livingston, NJ

★★★☆☆ (2595)

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Overlook Medical Center

Overlook Medical Center

Summit, NJ

★★★☆☆ (2366)

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Ocean Medical Center

Ocean Medical Center

Brick, NJ

★★★☆☆ (2279)

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JFK University Medical Center

JFK University Medical Center

Edison, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (2000)

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Monmouth Medical Center

Monmouth Medical Center

Long Branch, NJ

★★★★☆ (1717)

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Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

Elmer, NJ

★★★★☆ (1693)

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Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill

Mullica Hill, NJ

★★★★☆ (1693)

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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Englewood, NJ

★★★☆☆ (1668)

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Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

Pennington, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (1520)

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Capital Health Medical Center- Hopewell

Capital Health Medical Center- Hopewell

Pennington, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (1520)

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St. Joseph's Health

St. Joseph's Health

Paterson, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (1518)

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Centrastate Medical Center

Centrastate Medical Center

Freehold, NJ

★★★☆☆ (1469)

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset

Somerville, NJ

★★★☆☆ (1433)

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Valley Hospital

Valley Hospital

Paramus, NJ

★★★★☆ (1402)

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Valley Hospital

Valley Hospital

Ridgewood, NJ

★★★★☆ (1402)

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How many senior care providers are in New Jersey?

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How much does assisted living cost in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey averages about $7,315 per month statewide, about 37% above the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in New Jersey?

In-home care in New Jersey runs about $34 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $5,440 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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