Beautiful facility for New Jersey’s Bravest!
565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005, Morris County
New Jersey Firemen's Home sits on the historic Lathrop Estates on Lathrop Avenue in Boonton. Established in 1898, the community holds 82 licensed long-term care beds and serves a specific mission. It is the only licensed health care facility in New Jersey dedicated primarily to the men and women of the New Jersey fire service.
The grounds feature a unique centerpiece: an 8,000-square-foot, two-story fire museum that opened in 1985. Residents and visitors can see antique steamers, ornate hose carts, and vintage fire trucks right on campus. The museum stays open daily with free admission, offering an active connection to fire service history.
Daily living includes organized recreation led by a certified therapeutic recreation specialist. Residents can join the men's club, take part in cooking club gatherings, and enjoy regular visits from therapy animals. The monthly calendar also includes bingo, social gatherings, community trips, games, and religious services.
Meals and nutrition are managed on-site by a certified dietary manager and a licensed dietitian. Round-the-clock nursing care is provided every day of the week, alongside an on-site physician who visits five days a week. Accommodations support both residential health care and long-term skilled nursing needs for retired firefighters in Morris County.
What 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.
Each level of care here holds its own New Jersey Department of Health license. Residents can move to more care without leaving the campus.
Nursing home
New Jersey Firemen's Home
License 061419, valid through 06/30/2027
82 licensed beds
Accepts: Private
Assisted living
New Jersey Firemen's Home
License 603333, valid through 06/30/2027
20 licensed beds
Accepts: Private
Beautiful facility for New Jersey’s Bravest!
Residence reserved for retired New Jersey firefighters. Hero’s all.
The staff is great. They take very good care of the men. The men say they like it there. The food could be much better. Need a chef. It's a nice home.
My great grandfather, Orlin Van Duyne, was an iron worker and made this sign. He lived on Kelly Lane and my grand parents lived on Holmes Street. Their backyards connected. My mother used to sleigh ride down the front lawn in this picture. Great memories!
On behalf of our family we would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all the staff at the NJ Firemen’s Home for the wonderful care and genuine kindness provided to our Dad each and every day. We are so appreciative and blessed to know that that he is safe, well cared for and content during these difficult times . We know that the attention and care he and all the residents receive contribute to everyone’s wellbeing. We are all aware or all the "extra" safety precautions NJFH has demonstrated during this Pandemic . The teamwork, dedication and patience of the staff is amazing and inspiring, and instills all NJFH friends and families faith & hope. Like the firefighters, despite the chaotic, conflict-filled world we live in we recognize the brave & skilled staff who are willing and able to help others freely with no expectations or aspirations of being acknowledged or recognized for their deeds. We are so fortunate and grateful for all of you caring for our 94 year old father in such a kind and devoted manner.
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565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/9/2026.
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
The New Jersey Firemen's Home is dedicated specifically to the men and women who have served in the New Jersey fire service. It provides residential health care and long-term care to these individuals.
Yes, nursing care is staffed around the clock, seven days a week. Additionally, an on-site physician provides care at the facility five days a week.
Residents can participate in cooking club, men's club, bingo, games, and socials. The activity calendar also includes outings, religious services, and pet therapy.
Yes, the campus features a two-story, 8,000-square-foot fire museum that opened in 1985. It displays antique fire trucks, hose carts, and steamers, and is open daily with free admission.
According to state licensing records, the community accepts private payment. Families should contact the facility directly to discuss specific payment and admission details.
