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Nursing homes in Elizabeth, NJ

4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
4
in Elizabeth
Certified beds
554
across all 4
Adults 65+
16,303
Census estimate for Elizabeth
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
34.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
337
of the center of Elizabeth
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 1Senior Apartments 4
Showing 1–8 of 8 nursing homes within 5 mi of Elizabeth
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Elizabeth (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Elizabeth

Counting neighboring towns, there are 337 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Elizabeth, 333 more than in Elizabeth itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Elizabeth

See all 337 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Elizabeth at a glance

Elizabeth has 4 nursing homes in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (3) in 07202. All 4 that report their size have 100 beds or more.1

By ZIP code

  • 072023
  • 072061
Nursing homes in Elizabeth by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds0
  • 50 to 99 beds0
  • 100 beds or more4
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in New Jersey

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The New Jersey state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 800-792-9770 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care 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.5 New Jersey Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).9
Medicare counseling
New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Elizabeth

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Union County11

    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 Program12

    877-582-6995

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    New Jersey state survey agency3

    800-792-9770

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-800-792-8820

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs9

    609-530-6892

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Jersey Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Elizabeth

How many nursing homes are in Elizabeth, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 4 nursing homes in Elizabeth, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Elizabeth there are 337.

How many beds can nursing homes in Elizabeth serve?

4 of the 4 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 554 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 16,303 adults age 65 and older live in Elizabeth.

Which Elizabeth ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

07202 (3), 07206 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Elizabeth have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Elizabeth?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

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

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

Are there nursing homes near Elizabeth?

Nearby cities with listings include Linden (1, 3.5 mi), Newark (5, 4.1 mi), Bayonne (1, 4.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Elizabeth

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 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 Elizabeth (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.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 4 of 4 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Elizabeth (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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. 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.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. 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.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.