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Brookdale Monroe vs Monroe Village Assisted Living

Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

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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.

We have been inside both. Call us and we will tell you what we saw.

Side by side

Brookdale MonroeMonroe Village Assisted Living
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size116 licensed beds42 licensed beds
TownMonroe TownshipMonroe Township
State licence50A00350A8312
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

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.

Amenities and services

Only Brookdale Monroe

  • Assisted living residences
  • Assisted living support 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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