Brighton Gardens of Edison
1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Brighton Gardens of Edison vs Complete Care at Whispering Woods
Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Complete Care at Whispering Woods
62 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820
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Brighton Gardens of Edison and Complete Care at Whispering Woods are both in Edison, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
They are close in size, at 118 and 126 licensed beds.
Assisted living in Middlesex 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
| Brighton Gardens of Edison | Complete Care at Whispering Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 118 licensed beds | 126 licensed beds |
| Town | Edison | Edison |
| State licence | 50A001 | 50A006 |
| Year built | 1982 | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 118 reviews on Google | 4.8 from 145 reviews on Google |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | Mid Cost |
Assisted living in Middlesex 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
Brighton Gardens of Edison is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It carries 5 stars from Medicare for its nursing side.
- It has private living spaces, shared resident areas and assisted living support.
Complete Care at Whispering Woods is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has furnished residential living spaces, daily meals provided and community social activities.
Amenities and services
Only Complete Care at Whispering Woods
- Furnished residential living spaces
- Daily meals provided
- Community social activities
- Planned recreation events
- Maintenance services
- Dietary services
- Social services
- Daily personal supervision
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brighton Gardens of Edison or Complete Care at Whispering Woods?
- Neither is better for every family. Brighton Gardens of Edison and Complete Care at Whispering Woods 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 Brighton Gardens of Edison and Complete Care at Whispering Woods cost?
- Assisted living in Middlesex 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 Brighton Gardens of Edison and Complete Care at Whispering Woods 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
Careone at the Highlands in Edison 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 Careone at the Highlands 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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