Brighton Gardens of Edison
1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Brighton Gardens of Edison vs Heritage of Clara Barton
Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Heritage of Clara Barton
Heritage of Clara Barton
1015 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
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Brighton Gardens of Edison and Heritage of Clara Barton are both in Edison, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is the larger building at 118 licensed beds, against 98 at Heritage of Clara Barton. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.
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 | Heritage of Clara Barton | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 118 licensed beds | 98 licensed beds |
| Town | Edison | Edison |
| State licence | 50A001 | 50A005 |
| Year built | 1982 | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.3 from 113 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 more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It carries 5 stars from Medicare for its nursing side.
- It has private living spaces, shared resident areas and assisted living support.
Heritage of Clara Barton is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has assisted living residences, licensed capacity for 98 residents and medicaid accepted.
Amenities and services
Only Heritage of Clara Barton
- Assisted living residences
- Licensed capacity for 98 residents
- Medicaid accepted
- Private pay accepted
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brighton Gardens of Edison or Heritage of Clara Barton?
- Neither is better for every family. Brighton Gardens of Edison and Heritage of Clara Barton 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 Heritage of Clara Barton 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 Heritage of Clara Barton 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
Embassy Manor at Edison Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Embassy Manor at Edison Nursing and Rehabilitation 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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