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Assisted living in Summit, NJ

2 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
2
in Summit
Licensed capacity
195
across all 2
Adults 65+
3,305
Census estimate for Summit
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
59.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
180
of the center of Summit
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Source: New Jersey DOH, Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities (All_LTC.xlsx), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Summit (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Summit

Counting neighboring towns, there are 180 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Summit, 178 more than in Summit itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Summit

See all 180 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Summit at a glance

There are 2 assisted living communities in Summit, NJ, according to New Jersey DOH records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.2

Report a problem
Contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs about a licensed community, or the New Jersey long-term care ombudsman at 877-582-69953.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in New Jersey

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New Jersey Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 New Jersey Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).8
Medicare counseling
New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Summit

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Union County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Union County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program3

    877-582-6995

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)9

    1-800-792-8820

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs8

    609-530-6892

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Jersey Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New Jersey.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Summit

How many assisted living communities are in Summit, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 2 assisted living communities in Summit, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Summit there are 180.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Summit serve?

2 of the 2 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 195 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,305 adults age 65 and older live in Summit.

Who licenses assisted living in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses assisted living in New Jersey. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Summit?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Union County, call 877-582-6995.

Are there assisted living communities near Summit?

Nearby cities with listings include Chatham (1, 2.0 mi), Mountainside (2, 2.4 mi), New Providence (1, 2.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Summit

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from New Jersey DOH (Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities (All_LTC.xlsx)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Summit (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Summit (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing: Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities (All_LTC.xlsx). healthapps.nj.gov/Facilities/documents2/All_LTC.xlsx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.