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Brandywine Mountain Ridge
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Watchung, NJ
Sunlit exterior view of Brandywine Mountain Ridge facility Exterior view of Brandywine Mountain Ridge entrance Exterior view of Brandywine Mountain Ridge facility Elegant common area with seating and piano Beautifully set dining table with flowers and tableware Outdoor seating area with umbrellas and flowers Colorful flowers in a garden area Beautiful outdoor courtyard with seating and flowers Interior view of a common area with seating and decor Bright, modern kitchen area in a resident room Bright dining area with coffee and snacks Elegant piano in a cozy indoor lounge area Bright interior living space with large windows Cozy interior of a resident's bedroom with elegant furniture Interior layout of a resident room with furniture Stylized floor plan of a residential unit Architectural floor plan of a senior living unit Aerial view of a small resident room layout Brandywine Summit, memory care in Summit, NJ — Senior living facility with landscaped entrance and greenery Brandywine Seaside Point, assisted living in Rehoboth Beach, DE — Cozy sitting area with teal armchairs and fireplace Brandywine Summit, memory care in Summit, NJ — Entrance of a senior living facility with landscaped gardens

Brandywine Mountain Ridge

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Watchung, NJ
680 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ 07069 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brandywine Mountain Ridge

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Spend a peaceful retirement with the blissful senior living community of Brandywine Mountain Ridge in Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated residences, ensuring unparalleled comfort and security. Keep your peace with a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals striving to provide top-notch care and support around the clock.

Participate in enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Experience serenity with the wonderful and pet-friendly spaces in the community. With its dedication to delivering the finest experience, the community serves healthy and delicious meals satisfying nutritional needs and tastes. Brandywine Mountain Ridge is ideal for seniors looking for an active and well-rounded retirement with its practical amenities and friendly community. Moreover, Brandywine Mountain Ridge was recognized as the US News’ Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care, as proof of its exceptional service.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
78
Bed community size
119-bed community Rank #284 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 284th 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #521 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 521st out of 629 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #360 / 478Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th out of 478 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 478. 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.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
78 / 119
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License Number80a005

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brandywine Mountain Ridge is legally operated by Brandywine Living At Mountain Ridge, and administered by Samantha Elia.

Officers

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

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Type Of Units

Assisted Living
119 units
Total beds
119 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Bistro
Bar
Patio
Garden
Salon
Movie Theater
Lounge
Piano
Fireplace
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Putting Green
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Transportation
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living starting at$6,000 per month
Memory Care starting at$6,500 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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 9 deficiencies 4 inspections 2 complaint investigations

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.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (50% 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. 918 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (9 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32 This facility has 15% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 15% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 9 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.
3 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0
6 Complaint deficiencies NJ avg: 5.0

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. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
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. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brandywine Mountain Ridge

Assisted Living One Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Layout
Assisted Living One Bedroom Den
1 Bedroom
Layout
Brandywine Mountain Ridge, memory care in Watchung, NJ — Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment layout
2 bedroom
Layout
Memory Care Studio
Studio
Layout
Brandywine Mountain Ridge, memory care in Watchung, NJ — Floor plan of a senior living apartment with amenities
Studio
Layout

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Watchung's city center to Brandywine Mountain Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.4 miles to nearest hospital (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative 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.
Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Jackson Township (Bennetts Mills)
234
Facility 234
NJ AVG 125
Rank #36 / 560
No
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 48
Rank #532 / 629
-Bartley Nursing & RehabMr. Israel Bauer 84.6% A+14
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 3
Rank #316 / 414
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 18
Rank #278 / 412
1.4
Facility 1.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #201 / 412
Brandywine Mountain Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Watchung (Washingtonville)
119
Facility 119
NJ AVG 125
Rank #284 / 560
Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 48
Rank #521 / 629
-Brandywine Living At Mountain RidgeSamantha Elia 65.5% -4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 3
Rank #153 / 414
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #220 / 412
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #261 / 412
CareOne at Livingston
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Livingston
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 125
Rank #442 / 560
No
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 48
Rank #570 / 629
-Careone At LivingstonMr. Michael Brienza 76.3% -8
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 3
Rank #239 / 414
16
Facility 16
NJ AVG 18
Rank #268 / 412
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #236 / 412
Fellowship Village
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Basking Ridge
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 125
Rank #470 / 560
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 48
Rank #477 / 629
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSkilled Nursing At Fellowship VillageMr. Jack Ellias 86.6% -11
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 3
Rank #67 / 414
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 18
Rank #272 / 412
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #215 / 412
Job Haines Home
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Bloomfield
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 125
Rank #529 / 560
No
85
Facility 85
NJ AVG 48
Rank #62 / 629
Studio / 1 Bed / Private and Semi-Private Nursing RoomsJob Haines Home For Aged PeopleMr. David Repoli 97.5% -7
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 3
Rank #67 / 414
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 18
Rank #243 / 412
1.7
Facility 1.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #217 / 412
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandywine Mountain Ridge

What neighborhood is Brandywine Mountain Ridge in?

Brandywine Mountain Ridge is in the Washingtonville neighborhood of Watchung.

Who is the owner of Brandywine Mountain Ridge?

Brandywine Mountain Ridge is legally operated by Brandywine Living At Mountain Ridge, and administered by Samantha Elia.

Is Brandywine Mountain Ridge in a walkable area?

Brandywine Mountain Ridge has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brandywine Mountain Ridge?

According to NJ state health department records, Brandywine Mountain Ridge's license number is 80a005.

When does Brandywine Mountain Ridge's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Brandywine Mountain Ridge's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brandywine Mountain Ridge?

Brandywine Mountain Ridge's occupancy is 66%.

Does Brandywine Mountain Ridge have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brandywine Mountain Ridge on this page.

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