Nursing home and long-term care costs in New Jersey
CareScout's 2025 survey median for a semi-private nursing home room in New Jersey is $153,300 a year ($12,775 a month) — 33% above the national median of $114,975.
Median costs in New Jersey (2025)
| Setting | Annual median | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $153,300 | $12,775 |
| Nursing home — private room | $173,375 | $14,448 |
| Assisted living community | $104,520 | $8,710 |
| Adult day health care | $26,000 | $2,167 |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $86,944 | $7,245 |
| In-home caregiver (hourly median) | $38/hour | — |
What drives cost in New Jersey
State medians reflect local wages, staffing requirements and demand. Within New Jersey, urban facilities usually cost more than rural ones, private rooms cost more than semi-private, and memory care or skilled nursing costs more than basic assisted living. The median is a starting point: ask each facility for its complete fee schedule, including medication management, therapy, laundry, transport and any entrance or community fee.
What the survey does not include
The figures are private-pay medians for the base service. Nursing home rates generally exclude medications, specialised therapies and transport; assisted living rates often exclude a la carte care charges. Long-term insurance, Medicaid and VA benefits can change what a family actually pays — see the payment guides below.
Nursing homes in New Jersey
Compare the local facilities and their CMS ratings: all certified nursing homes in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing home cost in New Jersey?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a semi-private room in New Jersey is $153,300 a year ($12,775 a month); a private room is $173,375. Actual prices vary by facility and contract.
How much is assisted living in New Jersey?
The median assisted living rate in New Jersey is $104,520 a year ($8,710 a month), excluding a la carte care charges.
How much does in-home care cost in New Jersey?
The median non-medical caregiver rate in New Jersey is $38 per hour; homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost $86,944 a year.
Written and maintained by the US Nursing Homes data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.