200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860, Sussex County
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen sits on 74 wooded acres in Newton, set against the rolling hills of Sussex County's Skylands region. The campus gives residents room to enjoy the outdoors with walking paths, hiking trails, and community gardens. It operates as a full continuing care retirement community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in one location.
Living spaces are spread across dedicated residential pavilions designed for privacy and comfort. Assisted living apartments include private bathrooms with walk-in showers and grab bars, tea kitchens with a refrigerator and sink, individually controlled heating and cooling, and built-in emergency pull systems. Other apartment layouts offer full kitchens and in-unit washers and dryers, allowing residents to choose the layout that matches their routine.
Dining features menus designed by professional chefs who focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and garden-to-table choices. Residents can eat with friends across multiple dining venues, book a private dining room for family gatherings, or request meal delivery directly to their door. Registered dietitians work with the dining team to make sure individual nutritional needs and special dietary requirements are accommodated.
Daily life revolves around an active calendar of fitness classes, art clubs, musical programs, and community celebrations. The campus has its own interfaith chapel, library, business center, hair salon, and country store, making everyday errands and social activities easy to reach. Scheduled community transportation takes residents out for shopping and local excursions across Sussex County.
With 138 licensed assisted living beds, Bristol Glen supports older adults who want an independent lifestyle alongside dependable daily help. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock to assist with medications, dressing, and personal care. The community is well-suited for individuals seeking a peaceful, nature-centered setting with the security of continuing care on one campus.
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 Sussex County.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Each level of care here holds its own New Jersey Department of Health license. Residents can move to more care without leaving the campus.
Assisted living
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen
License 85A001, valid through 03/31/2027
138 licensed beds
Accepts: Medicaid, Private
Nursing home
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen
License 031901, valid through 03/31/2027
60 licensed beds
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private
Overall
4 out of 5
Health inspections
4 out of 5
Quality measures
4 out of 5
Staffing
4 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
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200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/2/2026.
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
Bristol Glen offers a full continuum of care on one campus. Options include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation.
The community is licensed for 138 assisted living beds by the state of New Jersey.
Residents can pay using private funds or Medicaid. Both payment options are accepted according to state records.
Assisted living units feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers and grab bars, tea kitchens with a sink and refrigerator, wall-to-wall carpeting, and individual climate controls. Each apartment is connected to a 24-hour emergency response system.
Yes, licensed nurses are on duty on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff members provide assistance with medications, personal grooming, dressing, and emergency calls.
Residents have access to walking and hiking trails across 74 wooded acres, an on-site chapel, beauty salon and barber shop, fitness center, library, and country store. Underground parking and scheduled local transportation are also provided.
Chefs prepare seasonal dishes served in communal dining venues, along with access to a private dining room for special events. Meal delivery to apartments is available upon request, and dietitians are available to support special dietary requirements.
