Brookdale Monroe
380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Brookdale Monroe vs Monroe Village Assisted Living
Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Monroe Village Assisted Living
One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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Brookdale Monroe and Monroe Village Assisted Living are both in Monroe Township, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
Brookdale Monroe is the larger building at 116 licensed beds, against 42 at Monroe Village Assisted Living. 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
| Brookdale Monroe | Monroe Village Assisted Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 116 licensed beds | 42 licensed beds |
| Town | Monroe Township | Monroe Township |
| State licence | 50A003 | 50A8312 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.8 from 35 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
Brookdale Monroe is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has assisted living residences and assisted living support services.
Monroe Village Assisted Living is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has fireside restaurant, village bistro and renovated apartments.
Amenities and services
Only Monroe Village Assisted Living
- Fireside Restaurant
- Village Bistro
- Renovated apartments
- Apartments with enclosed balconies
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Ground-floor apartment patio access
- Greenhouse
- Friday chorus
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brookdale Monroe or Monroe Village Assisted Living?
- Neither is better for every family. Brookdale Monroe and Monroe Village Assisted Living 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 Monroe and Monroe Village Assisted Living 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 Brookdale Monroe and Monroe Village Assisted Living 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
Cranbury Center in Monroe Township 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 Cranbury 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