Brookdale Florence Costs & Pricing
Brookdale Florence offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, reflecting the quality of care and services provided. For a studio room, residents can expect to pay $6,670 monthly, which is higher than the Burlington County average of $5,790 and considerably above the New Jersey state average of $5,286. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Brookdale Florence is priced at $6,860, exceeding both Burlington County's average of $5,362 and New Jersey's statewide average of $5,994. While these costs may be above regional averages, they are indicative of the exceptional amenities and personalized care that residents receive at Brookdale Florence.
| Floor plans | Brookdale Florence | Burlington County | New Jersey |
|---|
| Studio | $6,670 | $5,790 | $5,286 |
| 1 Bedroom | $6,860 | $5,362 | $5,994 |
Overall Review of Brookdale Florence
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10 reviews mention this
Activities and outings feel purposeful
Residents describe an activities calendar built around inclusion and day-to-day engagement.
Many residents and families highlight the activities as a reason daily life feels active rather than isolated. Reviews mention themed events, crafts, music, cooking classes, movie nights, and community outings, with staff encouraging residents to participate at their comfort level. Several reviewers also describe special touches—like pet visits and residents getting opportunities to enjoy time outdoors or on a patio. The community also offers on-site activities and devotional and religious services, supporting the sense that programs are planned rather than ad hoc.
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21 reviews mention this
Staff compassion and responsiveness stand out
Families consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and willing to help with care needs.
Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly connect their experience to staff treating people with respect and staying involved. People mention personal care attention, staff checking in, and support from roles like nurses and wellness staff, as well as friendliness in everyday interactions. Some families also describe help coordinating a difficult transition or care conversation with nurses, and others describe staff going beyond expectations during small moments. The community offers care services such as medication management and incontinence and diabetic care, which aligns with why families focus on day-to-day support.
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9 reviews mention this
Clean, homey spaces reduce concerns
Reviews frequently describe the facility as clean, bright, and more home-like than institutional.
Several reviewers emphasize cleanliness and a welcoming feel when they toured or while a loved one lived there. People describe bright, well-kept common areas, rooms that feel comfortable, and an environment that avoids unpleasant odors. A number of comments also mention the community’s size and layout contributing to a closer-knit, home-like atmosphere. The community provides housekeeping services and indoor common areas, which fits the repeated observations about upkeep and comfort.
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6 reviews mention this
Food and dining quality draw praise
Residents and families often single out the food as a highlight of the day.
Dining comes up as a frequent positive: multiple reviewers say their loved ones enjoyed the meals and that food helped influence decisions to move in. Some specifically mention that meals are made and served by staff, and others describe menu changes as landing well with residents and families. The community offers dining plus vegetarian options, and the dining room and full kitchen features match the way residents talk about meal experience. In at least one case, a resident’s appetite concerns show that families still monitor food closely, but the overall tone remains food is a strength.
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5 reviews mention this
Pricing feels high for some families
Several families say the cost is high compared with what they expected.
Some reviewers describe pricing as too much or as expensive across the board, even when other aspects of care feel strong. A few note they were satisfied overall, but still flagged cost as a concern, and one reviewer tied frustration to having to supplement support themselves. Where pricing was discussed alongside daily service, families implied they were hoping the value matched the level of help needed. The community’s listed pricing range is also above county and state benchmarks across studio and one-bedroom options.
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4 reviews mention this
Staffing limits show up at night
A few reviews raise concerns about limited staffing, especially overnight.
While many comments praise care, some families describe coverage gaps that affected access to help. One reviewer expressed concern about adequate staffing for higher-need periods and specifically described overnight staffing with very limited support. Another review said their loved one was sometimes not promptly served food unless they supplemented groceries, and a different account expressed worry about insufficient supervision on weekends and evenings. Even with these concerns, at least one reviewer still describes excellent COVID precautions, and the overall experience appears mixed depending on the care needs at the time.
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2 reviews mention this
Care fit may depend on needs
Some families say the level of care they expected may not match long-term needs.
A couple of reviews focus on whether the community can meet changing needs as health declines. One family described needing more help after a hip break and questioned whether the setting would remain suitable if long-term care needs increased. Another reviewer said their experience was fine until more care was required, then described gaps in the help they felt their loved one needed. These comments stand alongside multiple positive care experiences, so fit appears to vary with the resident’s stage and support requirements.
How we summarize
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1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Beautician on-site
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Full kitchen
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Overnight guests
Wheelchair accessible showers
Trenton-Mercer County (11 miles away)
Transportation & parking
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Meals provided
English
Small, intimate assisted living with personalized care and on-site meal preparation and medication management.
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