Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne
184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne vs The Bristal at Wayne
Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey
The Bristal at Wayne
1440 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Sunrise Assisted Living of 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 108 at Sunrise Assisted Living of 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.
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
| Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne | The Bristal at Wayne | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 108 licensed beds | 170 licensed beds |
| Town | Wayne | Wayne |
| State licence | 70A001 | 16A023 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | Mid Cost |
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.
What families say
Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has fresh, chef-crafted cuisine, studio to two-bedroom suites and light-filled common spaces.
The Bristal at Wayne is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has apartments licensed for assisted living and assisted living support.
Amenities and services
Only Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne
- Fresh, chef-crafted cuisine
- Studio to two-bedroom suites
- Light-filled common spaces
- Beauty salon
- Music, art, and fitness programs
- Lifelong learning classes
- Gardening, walking, reading, and technology clubs
- Social gatherings and events
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne or The Bristal at Wayne?
- Neither is better for every family. Sunrise Assisted Living of 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 Sunrise Assisted Living of 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 Sunrise Assisted Living of 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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Other comparisons nearby
If neither of these is right
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Wayne 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 Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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