The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake
364 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677, Bergen County
The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake offers licensed assisted living and memory care in northern Bergen County. The community sits on Chestnut Ridge Road, surrounded by wooded hills and quiet parks just minutes from the New York State line. It is a 160-bed residence designed to balance private, comfortable apartments with shared spaces for gathering and staying active.
Living arrangements include private suites and friendship suites, each equipped with its own bathroom, a kitchenette, and an emergency response pull system. Routine apartment maintenance, heating, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping are handled by staff. Bedding and bath linens are washed weekly, and personal laundry services are available.
Dining centers around a country club-style dining room where chefs prepare three meals each day. Residents can also stop by an on-site bistro for snacks and drinks between activities, or book a private dining room when family visits. The kitchen team readily accommodates specialized dietary needs.
Daily life includes a full schedule of planned social events, creative arts workshops, and live entertainment. For wellness, residents have access to a fitness suite, an indoor swimming pool, a library, a cinema, and a BrainFit Gym focused on cognitive health. The building also features an outdoor terrace, a salon and barber shop, and scheduled local transportation to shops and restaurants.
Care is personalized through individual service plans that cover daily tasks like grooming, dressing, medication management, and mobility. For residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, the dedicated Reflections neighborhood provides specialized programming in a secure setting. The property also uses Foresite fall detection and health monitoring sensors to watch over resident safety day and night.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What assisted living costs in this area
$9,450 a month
That is the median for assisted living across North and Central New Jersey, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
That market area includes Bergen County.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Assisted living
- Help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Medication management
- Mobility and transferring assistance
- Continence support
- Mealtime assistance
- Coordination with physicians and healthcare providers
- Individualized Service Plans tailored to personal needs
- Specialized Reflections memory care neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's
Amenities
Dining
- 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
Living spaces
- Private apartments with choice of layouts
- Kitchenettes and private bathrooms in apartments
- Outdoor terrace
- Library
- Cinema room
Activities and wellness
- Creative arts studio
- Fitness suite and wellness center
- BrainFit Gym for cognitive health
- Swimming pool
- Daily social calendar, cultural programs, and live entertainment
Conveniences and personal care
- On-site beauty salon and barber shop
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Weekly linen and bath towel laundering
- Personal laundry service
- Scheduled local transportation to shops, parks, and restaurants
Safety and security
- Foresite health monitoring and fall detection technology
- Emergency response system in every apartment
- Around-the-clock staff and 24-hour security
- All utilities included in basic monthly rate
- Interior and grounds maintenance
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Location
364 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
License
- License number
- 02A016
- NPI
- 1578977021 NPI Registry
- Licensed as
- Assisted Living Residence
- License valid to
- 10/31/2026
- Licensed capacity
- 160 assisted living beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Private pay
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 10/12/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- WOODCLIFF LAKE SENIOR CARE, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What are the starting monthly rates?+
Monthly rates start at $4,900 for a friendship suite, depending on availability. The community accepts private payment and Medicaid according to state licensing records.
What kinds of apartments are offered?+
Residents choose from several floor plans that include kitchenettes and private bathrooms. All utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and emergency response systems are included.
Can residents bring pets?+
Yes, small pets are permitted in the community. Residents must be able to care for their pets independently, and family members should be available to assist if needed.
What is the Reflections neighborhood?+
Reflections is the dedicated memory care neighborhood designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia. It offers secure spaces, higher staff ratios, and tailored cognitive routines.
What safety and fall detection systems are in place?+
The community uses Foresite, an automated monitoring and fall detection system using wireless sensors and analytics. Team members are also on site around the clock, supported by emergency call systems in each apartment.
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