Brookdale Hillsborough
600 Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Brookdale Hillsborough vs The Avalon at Hillsborough
Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey
The Avalon at Hillsborough
393 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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Brookdale Hillsborough and The Avalon at Hillsborough are both in Hillsborough, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
They are close in size, at 94 and 97 licensed beds.
Assisted living in Somerset 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
| Brookdale Hillsborough | The Avalon at Hillsborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 94 licensed beds | 97 licensed beds |
| Town | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| State licence | 80A002 | 80A113 |
| Year built | 1999 | 2006 |
| Google rating | 4.1 from 18 reviews on Google | — |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | Mid Cost |
Assisted living in Somerset 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
Brookdale Hillsborough is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has guest suites, library and game room.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- The building is newer, opened in 2006.
- It has assisted living apartments, licensed for 97 beds and medicaid accepted.
Amenities and services
Only Brookdale Hillsborough
- Guest suites
- Library
- Game room
- Theatre
- Piano
- Creative classes
- Brain games
- Walking groups
Only The Avalon at Hillsborough
- Assisted living apartments
- Licensed for 97 beds
- Medicaid accepted
- Private pay options
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brookdale Hillsborough or The Avalon at Hillsborough?
- Neither is better for every family. Brookdale Hillsborough and The Avalon at Hillsborough 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 Brookdale Hillsborough and The Avalon at Hillsborough cost?
- Assisted living in Somerset 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 Brookdale Hillsborough and The Avalon at Hillsborough 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
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hillsborough 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 Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & 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