Nursing homes in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 4 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway House for Continuing Care298 Broadway · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 78 | None |
| New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr300 Broadway · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 340 | 14 ($88,556) |
| Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing497 Mt Prospect Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($37,580) |
| New Community Extended Care Facility266 S Orange Ave · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 180 | 1 ($70,317) |
| Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center65 Jay Street · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 430 | 1 ($329,910) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in New Jersey, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Newark
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.April 11, 2026 · Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 9, 2026 · New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 9, 2026 · New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 26, 2026 · Broadway House for Continuing Care · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 5, 2025 · Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Newark
Which nursing home in Newark has the highest Medicare rating?
Broadway House for Continuing Care and New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr share the highest overall rating in Newark: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Newark have been fined?
4 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $526,363 in all. The most was $329,910, at Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Newark?
Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Newark is the largest?
Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center, with 430 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.