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Brookdale Wayne vs The Bristal at Wayne

Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey

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Brookdale Wayne and The Bristal at Wayne are both in Wayne, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

The Bristal at Wayne is the larger building at 170 licensed beds, against 105 at Brookdale Wayne. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Passaic 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 WayneThe Bristal at Wayne
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size105 licensed beds170 licensed beds
TownWayneWayne
State licence70A00316A023
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

Assisted living in Passaic 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 Wayne

  • Private and companion accommodations
  • Climate-controlled rooms
  • Community dining room
  • Daily prepared meals
  • Assistance with daily living routines
  • Medication management support
  • Staff on hand around the clock
  • Emergency response systems

Only The Bristal at Wayne

  • Apartments licensed for assisted living
  • Assisted living support

Questions families ask

Which is better, Brookdale Wayne or The Bristal at Wayne?
Neither is better for every family. Brookdale Wayne and The Bristal at Wayne 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 Wayne and The Bristal at Wayne cost?
Assisted living in Passaic 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 Wayne and The Bristal at Wayne 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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