Brandywine Living at the Sycamore
5 Meridian Way, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Brandywine Living at the Sycamore vs Sunrise of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
766 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
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Brandywine Living at the Sycamore and Sunrise of Shrewsbury are both in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
Brandywine Living at the Sycamore is the larger building at 130 licensed beds, against 95 at Sunrise of Shrewsbury. 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.
Call us and we will help you work out which of the two fits your family, and what each would really cost.
Side by side
| Brandywine Living at the Sycamore | Sunrise of Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 130 licensed beds | 95 licensed beds |
| Town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| State licence | 55A007 | 13A020 |
| Year built | 2001 | 1956 |
| Google rating | — | 4.3 from 35 reviews on Google |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | Mid Cost |
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.
What families say
Brandywine Living at the Sycamore is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- The building is newer, opened in 2001.
- It has private and companion suites, wheelchair-accessible living areas and dining room meal service.
Sunrise of Shrewsbury is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has restaurant-style dining room, seasonal, chef-crafted menus and bistro with grab-and-go snacks throughout the day.
Amenities and services
Only Brandywine Living at the Sycamore
- Private and companion suites
- Wheelchair-accessible living areas
- Dining room meal service
- Social and recreational programming
- On-site assistance with daily tasks
- Residential grounds
- Visitor parking
Only Sunrise of Shrewsbury
- Restaurant-style dining room
- Seasonal, chef-crafted menus
- Bistro with grab-and-go snacks throughout the day
- Studio to two-bedroom suites
- Common areas for socializing
- Activity room
- Wi-Fi access
- Fitness and movement classes
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brandywine Living at the Sycamore or Sunrise of Shrewsbury?
- Neither is better for every family. Brandywine Living at the Sycamore and Sunrise of Shrewsbury 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 Brandywine Living at the Sycamore and Sunrise of Shrewsbury 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 Brandywine Living at the Sycamore and Sunrise of Shrewsbury 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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Other comparisons nearby
If neither of these is right
Complete Care at Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury is worth a look too. It offers nursing home rather than the care the two above provide, which is worth knowing if your parent's needs are heading that way.
See the Complete Care at Shrewsbury profileRather talk it through?
One call and we will talk you through both, what each does well, and whether a third community fits your family better.
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