Brandywine Summit
41 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Brandywine Summit vs Sunrise of Summit
Summit, Union County, New Jersey
Sunrise of Summit
26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
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Brandywine Summit and Sunrise of Summit are both in Summit, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
They are close in size, at 98 and 97 licensed beds.
Assisted living in Union 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 Summit | Sunrise of Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 98 licensed beds | 97 licensed beds |
| Town | Summit | Summit |
| State licence | 90A001 | 20A014 |
| Year built | 2000 | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.9 from 28 reviews on Google | — |
| Cost band | High Cost | Mid Cost |
Assisted living in Union 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 Summit is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has office and lounge, library and meeting rooms.
Sunrise of Summit is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has private senior living suites, shared community rooms and community dining rooms.
Amenities and services
Only Brandywine Summit
- Office and lounge
- Library
- Meeting rooms
- Museum displaying archives and photos
- Dining hall for group meals
- Corner store for candy, ice cream, and gifts
- In-ground swimming pool
- Tabernacle for events and music
Only Sunrise of Summit
- Private senior living suites
- Shared community rooms
- Community dining rooms
- Daily meal options
- Assisted living care areas
- On-site support spaces
- Daily assistance and support
- Housekeeping services
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brandywine Summit or Sunrise of Summit?
- Neither is better for every family. Brandywine Summit and Sunrise of Summit 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 Summit and Sunrise of Summit cost?
- Assisted living in Union 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 Summit and Sunrise of Summit 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
Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rahway 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 Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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