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Arbor Terrace of Middletown vs Brighton Gardens of Middletown

Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey

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

Both offer assisted living.

Brighton Gardens of Middletown is the larger building at 132 licensed beds, against 104 at Arbor Terrace of Middletown. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Monmouth 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 of MiddletownBrighton Gardens of Middletown
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size104 licensed beds132 licensed beds
TownMiddletownMiddletown
State licence13A30355A001
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

Assisted living in Monmouth 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 of Middletown

  • Chef-prepared meals with seasonal menus
  • Restaurant-style dining room
  • Casual breakfast bar
  • On-site bar area for social drinks and happy hours
  • Dining with Dignity adapted meal program
  • In-room meal delivery option
  • Outdoor dining on the patio
  • Private apartments with kitchenettes

Only Brighton Gardens of Middletown

  • Assisted living residential suites
  • Comfortable common areas
  • Community dining room
  • Daily prepared meals
  • Care staff on site
  • Medication management support
  • Assistance with daily living activities
  • Building maintenance and housekeeping

Questions families ask

Which is better, Arbor Terrace of Middletown or Brighton Gardens of Middletown?
Neither is better for every family. Arbor Terrace of Middletown and Brighton Gardens of Middletown sit in the same area and cover 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 of Middletown and Brighton Gardens of Middletown cost?
Assisted living in Monmouth 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 of Middletown and Brighton Gardens of Middletown 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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