The Bristal at Somerset
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Somerset, NJ
The Bristal at Somerset
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Somerset, NJ
Located on Easton Avenue, The Bristal at Somerset is an assisted living community in Somerset, New Jersey, with a 156-bed capacity in a three-story setting. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for older adults, providing a range of living options to accommodate different preferences and support needs. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, allowing access to some nearby services on foot.
State inspections conducted over the past six years have found no substantiated complaints or citations. The community has also maintained compliance with infection control and privacy regulations, demonstrating ongoing attention to resident safety and confidentiality.
156-bed community Rank #129 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 560 homes in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #284 / 638Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 284th out of 638 homes in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2027
License NumberAL18002
The Bristal at Somerset is legally operated by The Bristal At Somerset, and administered by Ms. Jill Hamlett.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
David Burman, Jan Burman, Jonathan Weiss, Michael Weiss, Scott Burman, Steven Krieger
Assisted Living
156 units
Total beds
156 units
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
8 deficiencies
5 inspections
2 complaint investigations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)
• Complaint investigations (33% below)
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)
• Complaint investigations (33% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 18 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 56% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 2 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.6 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 20% better |
Deficiency breakdown
Per-category split of the 8 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 8 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
8
Complaint deficiencies
NJ avg: 5.0
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (5 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
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Routine inspections
Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 30, 2020 infection control survey found full compliance with New Jersey regulations and CDC COVID-19 practices, with no deficiencies or complaints.
- November 20, 2025 privacy notice detailed patient rights and information use without any complaint or deficiency reported.
- No substantiated complaints or citations appeared in the facility’s recent inspection records from 2020 to 2025.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 352 / 363 / 648 / 943 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at Somerset
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Somerset's city center to The Bristal at Somerset's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.42 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital)
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| The Bristal at Somerset | AL IL MC | Somerset | 156
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at Somerset
Is The Bristal at Somerset in a walkable area?
The Bristal at Somerset has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Bristal at Somerset?
According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Somerset's license number is AL18002.
When does The Bristal at Somerset's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Somerset's license expires on June 30, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Bristal at Somerset?
Yes, The Bristal at Somerset allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Bristal at Somerset?
Ms. Jill Hamlett is the administrator of The Bristal at Somerset.
How many beds does The Bristal at Somerset have?
The Bristal at Somerset has 156 beds.
Are there photos of The Bristal at Somerset?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at Somerset in the photo gallery on this page.
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