Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Union County, NJ (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Union County, NJ, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Aristacare at Norwood Terrace
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 20 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Aristacare at Parkside
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 32 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 21 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Complete Care at Plainfield
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 04 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Complete Care at Woodlands
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 28 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 18 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Care Connection Rahway
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Complete Care at Clark
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (New Jersey average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $25,753 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Union County, NJ
What is the best-rated nursing home in Union County, NJ?
By Medicare’s ratings, Aristacare At Norwood Terrace ranks first in Union County, NJ, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Union County, NJ?
21 homes in Union County, NJ qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Union County, NJ, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data