New Community Extended Care Facility
266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103, Essex County
New Community Extended Care Facility is a 180-bed nursing and rehabilitation center located on South Orange Avenue in Newark. The building offers single and double rooms, with each room featuring its own flat-screen television. Common areas include dedicated activity rooms on every floor, a library, a game room, a gift shop, and an on-site chapel. An outdoor, wheelchair-accessible courtyard gives residents a secure space to spend time in the fresh air.
Daily meals are prepared on-site by an executive chef who designs menus alongside dietitians and physicians. Menus incorporate resident suggestions, accommodate personal dietary restrictions, and feature fresh seasonal fruit. Dining also includes festive holiday dinners with dishes like turkey wings, barbecue ribs, and baked salmon. The life enrichment staff organizes regular gatherings such as bingo, exercise, arts and crafts, discussion circles, and computer lessons.
Medical care is provided around the clock by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. A dedicated 30-bed subacute care unit delivers intensive short-term rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The clinical team also handles complex clinical needs such as wound care, IV therapy, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy feedings, and diabetes management. Board-certified physicians and specialists visit on-site for dentistry, podiatry, optometry, psychiatry, and psychology.
Spiritual care is a central part of life in the facility, with an in-house chapel serving residents of all faiths. A resident Catholic priest and chaplain lead regular services, including Catholic Mass three days a week. For Muslim residents, staff coordinate transportation to a nearby mosque for Friday prayers. Social workers guide families through admissions, Medicaid paperwork, and discharge plans once therapy goals are met.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Subacute rehabilitation unit (30 beds)
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Restorative nursing care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Short-term respite care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Intravenous (IV) therapy and hydration
- Antibiotic therapy
- Wound care and vascular services
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy feeding tube care
- Respiratory care
- Infection control precautions
- Diabetes management
- On-site X-ray and laboratory services
- On-site dental, optometry, and podiatry care
- Psychiatry and psychology services
- Visiting physician and surgeon services
- Nurse practitioner support
Amenities
Living spaces
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Flat screen television in every room
- Activity rooms on each floor
- Game room
- Library
Dining
- Dining hall
- Fresh meals prepared daily by an executive chef
- Input from residents on meal options
- Custom meals for individual dietary restrictions
- Seasonal fresh fruit
- Special holiday meals
Activities and outings
- Arts and crafts
- Musical appreciation
- Bingo
- Discussion forums
- Barbecues
- Exercise programs
- Computer lessons
- Holiday parties
- Transportation to a nearby mosque for Friday services
Spiritual services
- In-house chapel
- Resident Catholic priest and chaplain
- Catholic Mass held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays
- Services for all religious denominations
- Visiting church group gatherings
Services
- Social services counseling
- Medicaid and Medicare application assistance
- Discharge planning
- Weekly care plan meetings
- Quarterly Family Nights
- Gift shop
Grounds and parking
- Wheelchair-accessible outdoor courtyard
- On-site parking lot
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Location
266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
License
- License number
- 060731
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 01/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 180 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Ms. Veronica Anyanwu-Onwunaka
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC.
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are offered at New Community Extended Care Facility?+
The facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice and palliative care, and short-term respite care. A dedicated 30-bed unit handles intensive recovery and rehabilitation.
What kinds of rooms are available to residents?+
Yes, the building provides both private single rooms and companion double rooms. Each room comes equipped with its own flat-screen television.
What payment options and insurance plans are accepted?+
The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and various HMO health insurance plans. Social services staff are available on-site to assist families with the Medicaid application process.
How are religious and spiritual services handled?+
The in-house chapel holds regular services for all faiths, including Catholic Mass on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays with an on-site priest and chaplain. The facility also arranges transportation to a local mosque for Muslim residents on Fridays.
What therapy services are available for short-term stays?+
Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies delivered by licensed therapists. Care plans also cover restorative nursing, wound management, respiratory care, and follow-up support after discharge to prevent hospital readmissions.
Can family members participate in care planning?+
Families take part in weekly care plan meetings and can attend quarterly Family Nights. The social services team also coordinates regular updates regarding health status and discharge needs.
