Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Monmouth County, NJ (Medicare Ratings, Updated September 2026)

The Data: in Medicare's September 2026 data, eight of the 32 nursing homes listed for Monmouth County have a 5-star overall rating. They are in the table below, in alphabetical order, not ranked.

When a parent needs more care, the first question is where. The second, usually a week later, is what happens to the house. We help with the second one, so here is the real data for the first.

The 5-star homes in Monmouth County

Source: Medicare Care Compare (CMS provider data, refreshed September 1, 2026). Informational only, not an endorsement. Ratings change, so check the current numbers before you decide.

How to read the stars

The overall rating blends health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A home can be 5 stars overall and weaker in one area, so open each facility's page and look at the three pieces. Then visit in person, at different times of day, and ask about staffing.

Two other places to turn

The New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates complaints and shares residents' rights information (1-877-582-6995). It also supports I Choose Home NJ, which can help eligible people who have been in a nursing home 60 days or more return home with in-home services.

Moving Mom in. What about the house?

If Medicaid may be part of the plan, know this before anyone touches the deed. New Jersey reviews five years of transfers, and giving a house to a child or selling it for less than it's worth can trigger a penalty. See the state's MLTSS application guidance. Talk to an elder law attorney first.

When the family is ready, we can tell you what the house is worth and lay out the options: sell, rent or keep. No pressure and no timeline but yours.

FAQ

How many nursing homes are in Monmouth County? Medicare's data lists 32.

Is a 5-star home always the right fit? No. Fit, location, specialty care and cost all matter.

Does Medicare pay for long-term nursing home care? Generally Medicare covers limited short-term skilled stays. Ask an elder law attorney or the state about long-term coverage.

Will the nursing home take the house? Not automatically. Talk to an elder law attorney about your situation before transferring anything.

Resources and links

• Medicare Care Compare
• NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman
• NJ FamilyCare MLTSS guidance (PDF)
• NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind and Disabled programs

Related guides from our team

• Can I Sell My Parent's House Before Probate Is Finished in New Jersey?
• Inherited a House in New Jersey? How to Lock In Your Tax Basis Before You Sell

We are Realtors, not healthcare or legal advisors. Please verify every rating at Medicare.gov and consult an elder law attorney.

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