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Brandywine Livingston vs Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II

Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey

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Brandywine Livingston and Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II are both in Livingston, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

Only Brandywine Livingston offers independent living and memory care.

Brandywine Livingston is the larger building at 150 licensed beds, against 124 at Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Essex 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 LivingstonCare One at Livingston Assisted Living II
Care offeredAssisted living, Independent living, Memory careAssisted living
Size150 licensed beds124 licensed beds
TownLivingstonLivingston
State licence07A021NH07001
Year built20172002
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandHigh CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

Assisted living in Essex 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.

Brandywine Livingston is the better fit if

  • Your parent may need independent living and memory care later on.
  • You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
  • The building is newer, opened in 2017.
  • It has assisted living apartments, independent living residences and licensed assisted living beds.
See the full Brandywine Livingston profile

Amenities and services

Only Brandywine Livingston

  • Assisted living apartments
  • Independent living residences
  • Licensed assisted living beds
  • State licensed community

Only Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II

  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Three daily meals plus snacks
  • Room service
  • Kitchenettes with built-in refrigerators and microwaves
  • Private bathrooms and showers
  • Private family space
  • Movie theater
  • Recreation activities and programming

Questions families ask

Which is better, Brandywine Livingston or Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II?
Neither is better for every family. Brandywine Livingston and Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II 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 Livingston and Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II cost?
Assisted living in Essex 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 Livingston and Care One at Livingston Assisted Living II 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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