Brandywine Serenade at Princeton
775 Mt. Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Brandywine Serenade at Princeton vs Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton
Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton
1000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Brandywine Serenade at Princeton and Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton are both in Princeton, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
They are close in size, at 120 and 113 licensed beds.
Assisted living in Mercer County runs a median of $9,885 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 Serenade at Princeton | Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 120 licensed beds | 113 licensed beds |
| Town | Princeton | Princeton |
| State licence | 47A003 | 90112 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | Mid Cost |
Assisted living in Mercer County runs a median of $9,885 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 Serenade at Princeton is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has community grounds on mt. lucas road.
Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has residential living areas, on-site dining services and daily support services.
Amenities and services
Only Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton
- Assisted living apartments
- Residential living areas
- On-site dining services
- Daily support services
- Community grounds
- Licensed assisted living environment
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brandywine Serenade at Princeton or Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton?
- Neither is better for every family. Brandywine Serenade at Princeton and Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton 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 Serenade at Princeton and Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton cost?
- Assisted living in Mercer County runs a median of $9,885 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 Serenade at Princeton and Carnegie Assisted Living at Princeton 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
Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente in Lawrenceville 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 Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente 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.
Call (862) 398-2006