Brookdale Echelon Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Voorhees Township, NJ

Brookdale Echelon Lake

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Voorhees Township, NJ

Overview of Brookdale Echelon Lake

Located in Voorhees, New Jersey, Brookdale Echelon Lake offers a unique senior living experience with both independent living and assisted living options on the same campus. The community’s memory care program, known as Clare Bridge, takes a person-centered approach to help residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. Residents can choose from a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans and receive assistance with daily living activities, such as laundry, housekeeping, and personal care.

The community’s full activities calendar encourages residents to engage their current skills, with options ranging from card games to fitness classes. Notably, Brookdale Echelon Lake has 24/7 on-site dementia care staff to ensure the safety and well-being of memory care residents. The assisted living program at Brookdale Echelon Lake provides personalized support, balancing independence with the necessary care. In the elegant, light-filled dining room, residents can enjoy healthy, delicious meals and create a sense of community. With its comprehensive services and person-centered approach, Brookdale Echelon Lake is an exceptional senior living community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 164 Rank #116 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 560 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
48 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #335 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 335th out of 628 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
43 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #286 / 463Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 463 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 463. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
74% This home usually has availability
Similar to the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
122 / 164

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeComprehensive Personal Care Home
License Numbersipfep

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Echelon Lake is legally operated by Brookdale Echelon Lake, and administered by Cheri Baptiste.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Living INC Brookdale Senior

Type Of Units

Comprehensive Personal Care
164 units
Total beds
164 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Activities
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living starting at$3,070 per month
Memory Care starting at$5,130 per month

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (5% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (3% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2221 This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (22 vs. NJ avg 21).↑ 5% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.71.76 This facility has 3% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↓ 3% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 139 This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (13 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 113 This facility has had 267% more complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (11 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 267% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Echelon Lake

Floor plan 1
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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Voorhees Township's city center to Brookdale Echelon Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.68 miles to nearest hospital (Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Evesham
AL
IL
Voorhees Township
200
Facility 200
NJ AVG 125
Rank #56 / 560
Yes
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 48
Rank #305 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrookdale EveshamMr. William Jones
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #247 / 463
A+4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #156 / 412
0.8
Facility 0.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #159 / 412
Brookdale Echelon Lake
AL
MC
Voorhees Township (Echelon)
164
Facility 164
NJ AVG 125
Rank #116 / 560
Yes
43
Facility 43
NJ AVG 48
Rank #335 / 628
Studio / 1 BedBrookdale Echelon LakeCheri Baptiste
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #286 / 463
-13
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 412
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #220 / 412
Brandywine Voorhees
AL
MC
RC
Voorhees Township
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 560
Yes
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 48
Rank #566 / 628
-Brandywine Living At VoorheesMs. Laura Halle
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #336 / 463
-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Ciel of Voorhees
AL
Voorhees Township (Echelon)
104
Facility 104
NJ AVG 125
Rank #358 / 560
Yes
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 48
Rank #505 / 628
StudioVoorhees Senior LivingMs. Michelle Heckler--1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Brightview Greentree
AL
IL
MC
Marlton
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 125
Rank #386 / 560
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 48
Rank #241 / 628
1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview GreentreeMs. Jennifer Steen
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #236 / 463
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Brookdale Echelon Lake is located in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Echelon Lake

What neighborhood is Brookdale Echelon Lake in?

Brookdale Echelon Lake is in the Echelon neighborhood of Voorhees Township.

Is Brookdale Echelon Lake in a walkable area?

Brookdale Echelon Lake has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Echelon Lake?

According to NJ state health department records, Brookdale Echelon Lake's license number is sipfep.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Echelon Lake?

Brookdale Echelon Lake's occupancy is 74%.

How long has Brookdale Echelon Lake been in business?

Brookdale Echelon Lake has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Echelon Lake?

Yes, Brookdale Echelon Lake allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Echelon Lake?

Cheri Baptiste is the administrator of Brookdale Echelon Lake.

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