Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, Jersey City is the largest city in Hudson County and the third most dense city in the United States. Seniors account for about 11.1% of the population here according to the 2020 census. While this is below average for the United States, the city promotes a high quality of life for Jersey City’s elderly population.

Seniors in Jersey City who need a high level of medical attention and supervision have many options for nursing homes. According to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey for 2020, the average cost for a semiprivate room in a Jersey City nursing home is $11,771 per month. When this level of care isn’t required, seniors can find less expensive care in assisted living communities or at home with help from home care service providers. 

This guide compares the cost of nursing homes in Jersey City with nearby municipalities and with other types of senior care in the area. Families with limited financial means may want to contact the free resources available in the area. 

Directory of Nursing Homes in Jersey City, NJ

Hamilton Park HCC

525 Monmouth Street , Jersey City, NJ, 07302

My sister was put at Hamilton Park HCC for rehabilitation by the doctor. It was really nice and clean. The staff is very nice to deal with and interested in your family member. I was very satisfied wi … (read more)
My sister was put at Hamilton Park HCC for rehabilitation by the doctor. It was really nice and clean. The staff is very nice to deal with and interested in your family member. I was very satisfied wi … (read more)

Peace Care St. Ann’s

198 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

In short, this place is a God send. Allow me to explain. My father recuperated at St Anne’s semi-acute rehabilitation facility for approximately six weeks following a heart attack in late-2019. He … (read more)
In short, this place is a God send. Allow me to explain. My father recuperated at St Anne’s semi-acute rehabilitation facility for approximately six weeks following a heart attack in late-2019. He … (read more)

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

From the moment you walk in, the place is welcoming and clean. The staff are thorough in keeping tract of all the people coming and going to ensure everyone’s safety. Even as a volunteer, I wear a tem … (read more)
From the moment you walk in, the place is welcoming and clean. The staff are thorough in keeping tract of all the people coming and going to ensure everyone’s safety. Even as a volunteer, I wear a tem … (read more)

Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

198 Stevens Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

My grandma was staying. On july 27 she was sent to hospital and they never told anyone in the family she was in the hospital, she was send to the hospital cause this nursing home said she fell but sh … (read more)
My grandma was staying. On july 27 she was sent to hospital and they never told anyone in the family she was in the hospital, she was send to the hospital cause this nursing home said she fell but sh … (read more)

Liberty House Nursing Home

620 Montgomery Street , Jersey City, NJ, 07302


Dry Harbor Nursing Home

61-35 Dry Harbor Road , Middle Village, NY, 11379

Our experience with Dry Harbor is better than great. Especially the Finance/Business Office Abe is exceptional, reliable and extremely helpful. When my dad was staying at Dry Harbor Abe helped and ass … (read more)
Our experience with Dry Harbor is better than great. Especially the Finance/Business Office Abe is exceptional, reliable and extremely helpful. When my dad was staying at Dry Harbor Abe helped and ass … (read more)

Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

480 North Walnut street, East Orange, NJ, 07017

I was a patient at park cresent,the care is tremendously 100%,the staff is 100%beautiful especially the c,n,a because i had more 1on 1 with them,the 2nd floor entire staff is o m g to be glorified abo … (read more)
I was a patient at park cresent,the care is tremendously 100%,the staff is 100%beautiful especially the c,n,a because i had more 1on 1 with them,the 2nd floor entire staff is o m g to be glorified abo … (read more)

Ditmas Park Care Center

2107 Ditmas, Brooklyn, NY, 11226

Excellent facility the rooms are spacious and kept spotless by their hardworking staff. The Rehab facility is fully equipped with the lastest state of the art equipment. The Physical and Occupational … (read more)
Excellent facility the rooms are spacious and kept spotless by their hardworking staff. The Rehab facility is fully equipped with the lastest state of the art equipment. The Physical and Occupational … (read more)

Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

155 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

I want to first start off by saying Thank You to Hopkins for doing what they do!! They exceeded all expectations!! From when you walk into the building everyone is amazing and super nice. The lobby i … (read more)
I want to first start off by saying Thank You to Hopkins for doing what they do!! They exceeded all expectations!! From when you walk into the building everyone is amazing and super nice. The lobby i … (read more)

South Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

2385 Springfield Avenue , Vauxhall, NJ, 07088

South Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has been great. They’ve been amazing. The staff has been very helpful in this journey, and they’ve made her stay very pleasant. She does like the fo … (read more)
South Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has been great. They’ve been amazing. The staff has been very helpful in this journey, and they’ve made her stay very pleasant. She does like the fo … (read more)

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Job Haines Home

250 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

Job Haines Home is an assisted living and nursing home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, former home of the Charms Candy Company. Housing options include studio and one-bedroom apartments. Companion suites a … (read more)
Job Haines Home is an assisted living and nursing home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, former home of the Charms Candy Company. Housing options include studio and one-bedroom apartments. Companion suites a … (read more)

CareOne at Teaneck

544 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ, 07666

The nursing staff during the days were quite good. The overnight shift left a lot to be desired. But the administration are a bunch of money hungry, greedy individuals. They submitted my bill that was … (read more)
The nursing staff during the days were quite good. The overnight shift left a lot to be desired. But the administration are a bunch of money hungry, greedy individuals. They submitted my bill that was … (read more)

Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

9020 Wall Street, North Bergen, NJ, 07047

Hudsonview has great care, and staff wonderfull. My mom is a resident there and there care has made her in the best shape ever. Thank you all
Hudsonview has great care, and staff wonderfull. My mom is a resident there and there care has made her in the best shape ever. Thank you all

New York Center For Rehab and Nursing

26-13 21ST STREET, Astoria, NY, 11102

Beautiful building. Perfect place for patients to transition from hospital to home. Their team of professionals provide intensive therapy and round the clock care. They revived process is augmented by … (read more)
Beautiful building. Perfect place for patients to transition from hospital to home. Their team of professionals provide intensive therapy and round the clock care. They revived process is augmented by … (read more)

White House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

560 Berkeley Avenue,, Orange, NJ, 07050

White House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center looked pretty good. It was nice and clean. Everything smelled good there. The people were very friendly. It was very quiet. The staff was really good … (read more)
White House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center looked pretty good. It was nice and clean. Everything smelled good there. The people were very friendly. It was very quiet. The staff was really good … (read more)

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

25 FANNING STREET, Staten Island, NY, 10314

My mom is at Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, I like that they’re taking care of her. She has a lot of issues where she rings the bell, the staff don’t come a lot. They make her wait … (read more)
My mom is at Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, I like that they’re taking care of her. She has a lot of issues where she rings the bell, the staff don’t come a lot. They make her wait … (read more)

Little Nursing and Convalescent

71 Christopher Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042

When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since 2012. She was in another facility that wouldn’t accept her back from rehab … (read more)
When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since 2012. She was in another facility that wouldn’t accept her back from rehab … (read more)

Haym Salomon Adult Day Health Care

2340 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

For other families to know: The size of the room is OK, not too big not too small. 2 people sharing a room. Some drawers do not close well, TV in a rooms are antique the one that still have a back … (read more)
For other families to know: The size of the room is OK, not too big not too small. 2 people sharing a room. Some drawers do not close well, TV in a rooms are antique the one that still have a back … (read more)

Palm Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY, 11218

Clean and professional! Terrific therapists and amazing social workers especially Sree! My brother was there for a few weeks and his health and well being, both physically and mentally improved so … (read more)
Clean and professional! Terrific therapists and amazing social workers especially Sree! My brother was there for a few weeks and his health and well being, both physically and mentally improved so … (read more)

Harborage

7600 River Road , North Bergen, NJ, 07047

My wife is now at Harborage. They’re taking care of her. She fell and she had surgery in her shoulder. I cannot go and visit her; I cannot see her. I believe two persons were positive on the COVID, an … (read more)
My wife is now at Harborage. They’re taking care of her. She fell and she had surgery in her shoulder. I cannot go and visit her; I cannot see her. I believe two persons were positive on the COVID, an … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Jersey City, NJ

The average cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Jersey City is $11,771. The average price for a private room is $12,927 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Jersey City has relatively high prices for nursing homes compared to the rest of New Jersey, but it has reasonable prices compared to nearby cities in other states. In Atlantic City, the average monthly price is $9,277, while the average cost in Trenton to the west is $10,783 per month. A short distance across the state line in New York, however, nursing home costs rise significantly in Poughkeepsie where the average monthly rate is $13,748. Costs are also higher in nearby Allentown, Pennsylvania, where the average monthly price is $12,471.

$11771

Jersey City

$11254

New Jersey

$7756

United States

$10783

Trenton

$9277

Atlantic City

$13748

Poughkeepsie, NY

$12471

Allentown, PA

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Around-the-clock medical supervision and highly trained staff make nursing homes the most expensive form of senior care in Jersey City. Older adults who need some assistance in daily life, but not at the level offered in a nursing home, may live comfortably in an assisted living facility, which costs $5,991 per month. Seniors can get a similar level of care in their own homes for about $4,957 per month. Daytime medical supervision is available for $1,950 per month at adult day health care locations. Semiprivate rooms in a nursing home cost $11,771 and private rooms average $12,927.

$4957

Home care

$4957

Home health care

$1950

Adult day health care

$5991

Assisted living

$11771

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12927

Nursing home (private room)

Note: Data for Jersey City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Jersey City, NJ

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Jersey City, NJ

Seniors and families in Jersey City can use these resources to improve the experience of living in a nursing home. These resources can also benefit seniors who may be at risk for nursing home placement but currently live at home.

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Contact

Service

(877) 582-6995

New Jersey's Long-Term Care Ombudsman is available to seniors and concerned parties in Jersey City who want to report abuse taking place in a nursing facility or other long-term care location. Examples of abuse include financial exploitation, improper discharge, inappropriate restraining, physical or emotional mistreatment and low-quality care. Once a report is filed, an investigator will visit the long-term care facility to ensure the resident's safety and refer any violations of the law to the proper enforcement agency. All services provided by the state's ombudsman are free. 

(201) 547-5750

Jersey City's senior affairs department strives to help older adults in the community get the most out of what the city government has to offer. One of the main responsibilities is to ensure that seniors in need secure appropriate housing, including residence in a nursing home when it's required. They may also help seniors at risk for nursing home placement find a suitable location, avoiding institutionalization. The Jersey City Division of Senior Affairs operates two senior centers in the city limits.

(201) 499-3878

Seniors in Jersey City who meet the requirements for a nursing facility may be able to stay at home instead by taking advantage of the PACE program provided by Lutheran Senior LIFE. The only other qualification for seniors already living in Hudson County is to accept an assessment by a PACE care team. The program offers a wealth of supports and services, including skilled nursing, meal delivery, therapy, nutritional counseling, lab testing and transportation to medical appointments throughout the city, to enable seniors to stay in their own homes.

(201) 369-4313

The Area Agency on Aging that serves Jersey City's seniors operates in Hudson County. The goal of their agents is to advocate for the interests of the elderly and their families, plan for the future and coordinate care options within the community. Their programs range from benefits screening and care management to respite care and home-delivered meals. These services are available to all adults 60 and older as well as their caregivers in Jersey City.