The Best Nursing Home Communities in Essex County, NJ

"I toured the Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. It was good and very respectful, nice, kind, and clean. The dining area was good. They keep the residents occupied with events every week and try to make it so that everyone is comfortable, which is very helpful. The staff member who gave the tour was very kind."

"I’m very happy with the rehab and food in this establishment. They treated me amazing, I’m very impressed with the neatness and cleanliness of this establishment. Really remarkable. Thank you for taking such good care of me."

"It is truly a difficult decision to have a parent reside in a Nursing Home instead of at home but sometimes there is no choice for the family based on their needs. I feel so incredibly grateful that my own mother was a resident at Dry Harbor Nursing Home since the summer of 2022 until her recent passing in March of 2024. In her final years my mother was on the tenth floor of Dry Harbor and was in absolute excellent care. The staff lead by Managing Nurse Tamara was hard working, dedicated, kind and patient with my mother putting my siblings and me at ease knowing our mom was in good hands. On my daily visits I asked questions and showed concern for my mother's health and spirits. Tamara, the managing nurse kept me posted on any new developments in my mother's health or any change in her overall well being. If she was unable to call herself for any reason she directed and left notes for other staff members to notify me of anything that seemed concerning. This gave me such peace of mind. Janet, Lucy, and Pauline just to name a few of the staff, I wish I could mention everyone, were absolute angels in my mother's life during her time in Dry Harbor. Zyrra the social worker was so sweetly kind and patient whenever I have needed her assistance and when reaching out to me in need of information or to provide me with information. Eva the dietician was always willing to try different foods that may help my mother continue eating as her tastes and appetite changed and diminished as her health declined. I went to the home right after a long day of work and considering my fatigue I always felt relieved to be greeted by the smiling faces of the reception staff. Their kindness was truly welcomed and appreciated. The employees of the business offices were also kind, patient and so helpful when it came to the task of filling out paperwork and securing insurance and such which we all know can be tedious but necessary. So overall my family and I were pleased by the care our mother received at Dry Harbor but personally I would like to address a special thank you to the tenth floor staff as they truly helped to give me peace of mind with the care my mother received in the final days of her life. To Lucy trying to help convince my mother ever so kindly to eat to keep her strength up and making sure she was comfortable and calm. To Janet for answering all of my questions as soon as I stepped off the elevator and always with patience, respect and empathy for my concern for my mother. Also for not hesitating to call the managing nurse whenever either she or I believed my mother needed specific attention or help. To Pauline the miraculous angel who called me the morning my mother passed because using the judgement of her experience and the mutual opinion of Tamara predicted that my mom may not survive that day. Their intuition and professional assessment was correct. I will always be grateful for that phone call in the morning that made it possible for my siblings and I to be with my mother at the moment of her death. That was a precious gift. My mother passed away and even after the staff at Dry Harbor continue to be kind and patient and helpful. Thanks to all the staff members that made the experience a little easier during a difficult time for our family."

"The staff is amazing they treat you with care. My stay during rehab was so good. Thank you for your care and your help."

"Regency Heritage gave my husband tender loving care while he was in this beautiful facility. I am indebted to the staff more specifically to the dedication and kind regards of folk like Evette and others on the first floor. When my husband moved to the second floor we were met with another group of dedicated professionals. The expert professionals in the rehabilitation unit were phenomenal. They brought my husband back from immobility to satisfactory mobility in a shorter period of time than the family even expected. Forever grateful."

"I toured the Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. On every floor we were taken to, I didn't see any discrepancies. We were taken to the memory care division. It looked like it was a clean place, so I have no complaints. The staff member who gave the tour was not knowledgeable, but the person they claimed we were supposed to see had something else to do, so they put another person on to take us around. He was OK. If we had another person who normally does it, we'd get more information on him, but it wasn't bad. It was OK. It looked like a clean area. I didn't see anything wrong with the rooms they showed us and that we passed through, but I peeked, and they looked well-kept. They showed us different rooms. They showed us one-on-one, and then we saw two-on-two. I mean two people in a room, and we saw one person in the room. So it was OK."

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At Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation of Far Rockaway, we combine compassionate care with modern innovation to create an environment where patients and families feel supported, respected, and encouraged on the road to recovery. Our newly completed renovations provide a bright, beautiful, and welcoming setting, designed with comfort in mind for both short-term patients and long-term residents. Families will notice the difference the moment they walk through our doors—spacious common areas, modernized patient rooms, and thoughtfully designed therapy spaces all reflect our commitment to quality of life and healing. What truly sets Premier apart is our Targeted Therapy Program. With therapy minutes far above the national average, our expert rehabilitation team tailors treatment plans to each individual, ensuring progress is both measurable and meaningful. Whether recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, our focus is always on maximizing independence and restoring function. Our dedicated staff—from nurses and therapists to support teams—share a passion for providing care that goes beyond clinical excellence. We pride ourselves on building strong connections with patients and families, ensuring every voice is heard and every need is addressed. At Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation of Far Rockaway, we’re more than just a facility—we are a community dedicated to health, dignity, and progress.

"My brother-in-law is now in Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Right now, we're very, very happy with them. They show a lot of care. It's a very happy and caring staff. They have a complete monthly activity calendar that they use for anyone interested in joining any one of the activities. They have scrabble because he plays scrabble. It's a full calendar. The place is clean, neat, and well-maintained. They got a full staff all the time. The nursing stations are good; they're always manned. It's worth the money."

"This place is topnotch. It truly is. The people are very professional. I go to church with mother every Sunday morning and I usually go by three times during the week. The room is immaculate, never dirty, never smells. Unfortunately she has dementia and she's hard of hearing but besides that, they try to give her as much as she can comprehend. They always work with her. I think I found one in a million to tell you the truth. I've heard so many nightmares of other places. I've been to where people don't take their job seriously and these people need a lot of care and continuous monitoring. Alaris is a hundred percent; I have no problem with this nursing home. They always have ample staff on hand. They have a nurse, a supervisor and technicians that are on the floor. There's literally I would say three to four aides at any point in time. "

"If I had to describe the crew of the 3rd floor and the rehab therapy staff, it would be ACES! They took very good care of me."

"I visited a friend at New Grove and I was extremely impressed with the care the staff show. I’ve been here years ago and they really stepped up their game. Food looked great, floors clean, building looked nice! Great job!"

"Thanks to Complete Care Orange Park and Staff for such a pleasant experience. The welcoming atmosphere. Knowledgeable Nurses and kind personable staff. We were kept fully informed on our moms care and constant communication via telephone or email if we were not present in the building. I would highly recommend for all elderly care. Lots of love and continued blessings!!!!!!!!"

"My sister is in White House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. We're satisfied with it. They're very good. I like that anything that goes wrong in the nursing home, they call you. The staff and the food are very good. We are very pleased with that nursing home. We can go in now and visit. Before, we had to make an appointment with the virus going on. Her room is good. I have no complaints. The service is good. If the weather is good, we could take her outside. They have the yearly picnics and different things for the patients. One of my friends recommended this for us to go see for ourself, and we were happy. They do their job. The facility is clean. I would recommend it to anybody."