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Brandywine Living at the Sycamore vs Sunrise of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey

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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.

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

Side by side

Brandywine Living at the SycamoreSunrise of Shrewsbury
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size130 licensed beds95 licensed beds
TownShrewsburyShrewsbury
State licence55A00713A020
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 Brandywine Living at the Sycamore

  • Private and companion suites
  • Wheelchair-accessible living areas
  • Dining room meal service
  • Social and recreational programming
  • Assisted living support
  • 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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