Nursing Homes in Newark, NJ
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Newark, New Jersey are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 53/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Essex County.
1 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 3 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Newark scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Newark
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Newark list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
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Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway House For Continuing Care | 75 | Generally Positive | 78 |
| New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | 58 | Use Caution | 340 |
| Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | 53 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| New Community Extended Care Facility | 46 | Serious Concerns | 180 |
| Sinai Post-acute Nursing & Rehab Center | 34 | Critical Issues | 430 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Newark Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Newark?
Senior Care Report Card lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Newark, New Jersey, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Newark?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Newark facilities is 53/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Newark nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 5 nursing homes in Newark, New Jersey
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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