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Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake vs The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

Woodcliff Lake, Bergen County, New Jersey

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Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake and The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake are both in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake is the larger building at 160 licensed beds, against 116 at Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Bergen 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.

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Sunrise of Woodcliff LakeThe Bristal at Woodcliff Lake
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size116 licensed beds160 licensed beds
TownWoodcliff LakeWoodcliff Lake
State licence05A00702A016
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost

Assisted living in Bergen 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.

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Amenities and services

Only Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake

  • Fresh, chef-crafted meals
  • Bistro with grab-and-go snacks throughout the day
  • Studio floor plans
  • One-bedroom floor plans
  • Two-bedroom floor plans
  • Shared common areas
  • Media room
  • Daily activity programs focusing on arts, painting, and music

Only The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

  • Three chef-prepared meals daily in a country club-style dining room
  • Casual bistro for all-day refreshments
  • Private dining room for family gatherings
  • Accommodations for specialized diets
  • Private apartments with choice of layouts
  • Kitchenettes and private bathrooms in apartments
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Library

Questions families ask

Which is better, Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake or The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake?
Neither is better for every family. Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake and The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake and The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake cost?
Assisted living in Bergen 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 Woodcliff Lake and The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake 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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If neither of these is right

Fox Trail Memory Care Living Woodcliff Lake in Woodcliff Lake is worth a look too. It offers memory care rather than the care the two above provide, which is worth knowing if your parent's needs are heading that way.

See the Fox Trail Memory Care Living Woodcliff Lake profile

Rather 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