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Sunrise of Basking Ridge vs The Residence at Basking Ridge

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey

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Sunrise of Basking Ridge and The Residence at Basking Ridge are both in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

Only Sunrise of Basking Ridge offers memory care.

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.

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

Side by side

Sunrise of Basking RidgeThe Residence at Basking Ridge
Care offeredMemory care, Assisted livingAssisted living
Size110 licensed bedsNot listed
TownBasking RidgeBasking Ridge
State licence80A00818A114
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandHigh CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

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.

Amenities and services

Only Sunrise of Basking Ridge

  • Signature dining program
  • Hand-crafted meals
  • Programs and activities
  • Social events
  • Family engagement app
  • Pet-friendly environment
  • Comfort and safety features

Only The Residence at Basking Ridge

  • Everyday Gourmet restaurant-style dining
  • Bistro
  • Private dining room
  • Three meals per day
  • Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments
  • Living rooms
  • Library
  • Entertainment spaces

Questions families ask

Which is better, Sunrise of Basking Ridge or The Residence at Basking Ridge?
Neither is better for every family. Sunrise of Basking Ridge and The Residence at Basking Ridge 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 of Basking Ridge and The Residence at Basking Ridge 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 Sunrise of Basking Ridge and The Residence at Basking Ridge 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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