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Brookdale Florham Park

Brookdale Florham Park is an assisted living and memory care community in Florham Park, NJ.

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  • Interior

    A well-organized barbershop with a styling chair, desk, and seating area.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and floral decorations.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room corner with a chair, lamp, and television.
  • Building

    A traditional Tudor-style building with an American flag beside a landscaped garden.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a single bed with a red cover, a bedside lamp, and a window allowing natural light.
  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with tables, chairs, and potted plants by the windows.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with dark cabinets and a white door.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room featuring wicker furniture with striped upholstery, complemented by a coffee table, lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Television

    A cozy living room corner featuring a comfortable chair with an ottoman, a standing lamp, and a television on a wooden dresser.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy dining room featuring a set table and bookshelves filled with books.
  • Cabinets

    A cozy dining area with a kitchen setup, featuring wooden cabinets and a coffee station.
  • Office

    A neatly arranged office space with a chair and desk, featuring framed artwork on the wall.
  • Coffee Station

    A cozy kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a table and chairs, and a coffee station.

8 James Street, Florham Park, NJ 07932

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 82 reviews
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4 stars
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Brookdale Florham Park Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Florham Park, the monthly costs for living arrangements reflect a competitive pricing structure within Morris County and New Jersey as a whole. A studio apartment at Brookdale is priced at $5,720, which is notably more economical than the county average of $6,152 while remaining higher than the statewide average of $5,286. For those seeking a one-bedroom option, the cost rises to $6,955. While this figure is significantly lower than the steep county average of $11,687, it does exceed New Jersey's overall average of $5,994. This positioning suggests that Brookdale Florham Park offers value for residents seeking quality senior living accommodations in an appealing location without straying far from regional market trends.

Floor plansBrookdale Florham ParkMorris CountyNew Jersey
Studio$5,720$6,152$5,286
1 Bedroom$6,955$11,687$5,994

Overall Review of Brookdale Florham Park

common 19 reviews mention this

Caring staff and nursing support

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as attentive, caring, and responsive to needs.

Across the reviews, families praise the care team for being kind and helpful, including nurses, aides, therapists, and other staff members. Several people describe staff as engaging residents and providing reassurance around safety and day-to-day support. Some reviewers also call out specific caregivers by name, and others mention smooth transitions when moving into assisted living or memory care. A smaller set of reviews expresses concern about staffing consistency and response times, so the overall experience appears uneven for some families.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

A steady schedule of activities and daily entertainment is a recurring theme in reviews.

Many reviews say residents are kept busy with scheduled activities, games, and entertainment. Families mention residents enjoying participation, especially after settling in, and they credit activities with reducing loneliness. A few reviews are less positive, describing limited engagement in common areas or feeling that there was not much going on during a visit. Overall, most reviewers see activities as a major part of the day-to-day experience.

common 12 reviews mention this

Meals and dining feel well handled

Residents describe regular meals and a dining setup that makes it easier to stay nourished.

Food comes up often, with multiple families saying the meals are good and that the dining experience works for residents who prefer to eat in their rooms. Reviews also mention variety and a restaurant-style dining setup, along with staff who accommodate residents’ preferences. Some reviewers connect meal quality to overall satisfaction, while a few focus on other gaps rather than the dining itself. Based on the mix of comments, dining appears to be one of the more consistently supported parts of the community.

  • A cozy dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
  • A cozy dining room featuring a set table and bookshelves filled with books.
  • An elegantly set dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
common 11 reviews mention this

Clean, secure, and home-like

Reviews frequently highlight a clean, secure environment with an atmosphere families describe as home-like.

Several families say the building is clean and well maintained, and they describe the overall feel as warm or “homey,” not institutional. Others mention security measures that help prevent wandering, which is especially relevant for residents with memory issues. Outdoor space like courtyards and gardens also appears in reviews, including times when it felt pleasant and inviting. A smaller number of comments describe an atmosphere that felt quiet or inactive, suggesting that the feel of the facility may vary by day or circumstance.

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Care consistency is a concern

Some reviewers report staffing and care consistency problems that affected safety and communication.

While many reviews describe strong care, others raise serious concerns about consistency, including frequent management or nursing turnover. Negative reviews also mention long wait times for help and problems with medication handling, along with incidents where residents were left without timely assistance. Some families also say nursing coverage felt limited at certain times, even though other staff were present. Taken together, the reviews suggest the quality of care can depend heavily on staffing stability during a given period.

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Pricing feels like a mix of value

Pricing reviews include both value comparisons and concerns about billing transparency.

Some families describe the cost as reasonable or as a “care cost cap” that made the community feel like a good value compared with other options. Others question how pricing was presented, describing what they understood from conversations and contract terms versus what they experienced later. A few reviewers also mention uncertainty about whether residents could remain long enough as funds change. Overall, pricing appears to be a point where families’ experiences diverge.

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Features

Housing

  • 77 resident community capacity 77 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (13 miles away) Newark International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Florham Park, New Jersey, this area offers a convenient and well-equipped community for senior living. With easily accessible pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within close proximity, residents have access to essential healthcare services. The diverse range of dining options including fast-food chains like McDonald's, upscale choices like Legal Sea Foods, and charming local spots like McCool's Ice Cream Parlour cater to various tastes and preferences. Additionally, residents can enjoy the tranquility of nearby parks like Ginty Field or take in a show at the AMC East Hanover 12 theater. For medical needs, Summit Medical Group and New Jersey Spine Center are conveniently located nearby. Places of worship such as Liquid Church and Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church provide spiritual support for residents. Overall, this area in Florham Park offers a mix of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Wegmans (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.5 miles)
  • McCool's Ice Cream Parlour (2.6 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (3.5 miles)
  • Legal Sea Foods (3.6 miles)
  • La Provence (3.6 miles)
  • Twin Elephant Brewing Company (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Lokl Cafe (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Florham Park Recreation Department (0.9 miles)
  • Ginty Field (4.3 miles)
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area (4.3 miles)
  • The Morristown Green (5 miles)
  • Volunteers Park (6 miles)
  • Degnan Memorial Park (6.5 miles)
  • Memorial Park (7.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC East Hanover 12 (1.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Signature Flight Support (1.8 miles)
  • NJT - Summit Station (5.2 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (5.5 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (6.2 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (7.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Medical Group (2.2 miles)
  • New Jersey Spine Center (3.5 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (3.6 miles)
  • EHE International (3.8 miles)
  • Madison Pediatrics (4.4 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (4.5 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Morristown Memorial Hospital Atlantic Health (4.6 miles)
  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Liquid Church (4.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.3 miles)
  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (6.8 miles)
  • Church of the Little Flower (8.1 miles)

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