Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in New Jersey

New Jersey has 3 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 2 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 349 locations statewide.

Waiver services in New Jersey are coordinated by a support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in New Jersey

Find Licensed Providers in New Jersey

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse New Jersey providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, NJ FamilyCare Comprehensive Demonstration (1115) — Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) and DDD Community Care Program (CCP, 1915(c)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find New Jersey Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in New Jersey from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All New Jersey Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. DDD Supports Program (1915(b)/(c) companion) covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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