396 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652, Bergen County
Brightview Paramus sits on Forest Avenue in Bergen County, close to local shopping centers and everyday conveniences. The community operates on a monthly rental model with no large entrance fee. Licensed for 90 assisted living beds, it offers private apartments designed for safety and ease of living, complete with individual climate controls.
Residents have several dining venues to choose from each day, including a cafe featuring a brick pizza oven. Professional chefs prepare daily menus, and an upscale pub hosts evening happy hours before dinner. Those planning family gatherings or private celebrations can also reserve the private dining room.
Daily life can be as relaxed or as active as each resident prefers. The community features a fitness center with senior-friendly equipment and a personal trainer, a full-service salon and barbershop, a movie theater with traditional seating, and a library with computers. Outside, residents can spend time on the landscaped grounds, play a round on the putting green, or start a match on the bocce court.
Assisted living care is tailored to the individual. The monthly package includes five hours of personal care, covering support with bathing, dressing, walking, bed transfers, and medication management. Staff members are in the building 24 hours a day, and a licensed nurse is on site seven days a week to handle wellness checks and coordinate support.
What care 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.
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396 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 10/12/2026.
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
Brightview Paramus offers assisted living residences on a monthly rental basis without a large upfront entrance fee. Dedicated support is provided for seniors who want independence while receiving daily personal assistance.
Assisted living apartments come with individually controlled heating and air conditioning, safety features, and upscale finishes. Housekeeping, linen services, utilities, Wi-Fi, and basic cable are included in the monthly rent.
Residents receive three chef-prepared meals each day across multiple dining spots, including a casual cafe with a brick pizza oven. There is also an upscale pub for daily happy hours and a private dining room for special family events.
The base assisted living package includes five hours of personal care per month, which covers help with bathing, dressing, transfers, walking, and medication management. Dedicated staff are available around the clock, and a nurse is on site seven days a week.
The community accepts private payment. Residents typically cover costs through private funds, pensions, social security, long-term care insurance, or benefits such as veteran assistance.
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