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Arbor Terrace Mountainside vs Brighton Gardens of Mountainside

Mountainside, Union County, New Jersey

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Arbor Terrace Mountainside and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside are both in Mountainside, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer memory care and assisted living.

Brighton Gardens of Mountainside is the larger building at 141 licensed beds, against 100 at Arbor Terrace Mountainside. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Union County runs a median of $9,450 a month. Neither community publishes one price, because the rate depends on the apartment and how much help your parent needs.

We have been inside both. Call us and we will tell you what we saw.

Side by side

Arbor Terrace MountainsideBrighton Gardens of Mountainside
Care offeredMemory care, Assisted livingMemory care, Assisted living
Size100 licensed beds141 licensed beds
TownMountainsideMountainside
State licenceAL2000190122
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandHigh CostHigh Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

Assisted living in Union County runs a median of $9,450 a month. New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country for assisted living. Neither community charges one flat rate. See the New Jersey cost report for the full picture.

Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.

Amenities and services

Only Arbor Terrace Mountainside

  • Restaurant-style dining room
  • Bistro for quick snacks
  • Happy hours and social gatherings
  • Room delivery for chef-prepared meals
  • Dining with Dignity program with modified diets
  • Spacious private apartments
  • Library
  • Kitchen options in apartments

Only Brighton Gardens of Mountainside

  • Fresh, chef-crafted cuisine
  • Seasonal daily meals
  • Multiple suite floor plans
  • Common areas for socializing
  • Beauty salon
  • Art classes
  • Music programs
  • Continuing education programs

Questions families ask

Which is better, Arbor Terrace Mountainside or Brighton Gardens of Mountainside?
Neither is better for every family. Arbor Terrace Mountainside and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside sit in the same area and cover memory care and assisted living, so the right answer comes down to care level, apartment, budget and how the place feels on a weekday afternoon. Call us and we will walk you through both.
How much do Arbor Terrace Mountainside and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside cost?
Assisted living in Union County runs a median of $9,450 a month, and New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country. Both communities price by apartment and care level, so ask us for this month's real numbers.
Are Arbor Terrace Mountainside and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside licensed?
Both are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Each community page on this site shows the licence number, the licensed bed count and the date we last checked the state record.

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