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Brandywine The Sycamore
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Shrewsbury, NJ
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Brandywine The Sycamore

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Shrewsbury, NJ
5 Meridian Way, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 View map
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Overview of Brandywine the Sycamore

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A prominent senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of Meridian Way, Shrewsbury, NJ, Brandywine the Sycamore offers assisted living and memory care. Enjoy unparalleled comfort and safety with the cozy and sophisticated accommodations of Brandywine the Sycamore. Experience a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and well-trained team caring for residents’ special needs and preferences around the clock.

Have a fun time in the library and participate in engaging activities for enjoyment and wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals satisfying cravings and dietary needs.
With its convenient and wonderful amenities, residents create unforgettable moments with friends and live an active lifestyle. Brandywine the Sycamore was awarded US News’ Best Assisted Living for its top-notch care and assistance.

Facility Direct Line (732) 212-2600
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 130 Rank #135 / 422Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 422 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.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #173 / 484Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 484 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.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #189 / 343Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 343 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 343. 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.
75.4% This home usually has availability
Similar to the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Occupied beds
98 / 130

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number55A007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brandywine The Sycamore is legally operated by Brandywine Living At The Sycamore, and administered by Mr. Nathaniel Taylor.

Officers

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

Properties, INC Hcri Tuscon

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
130 units
Total beds
130 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Salon
Piano
Bar
Library
Movie Theater
Fireplace
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$7,200 per month
Memory Care$7,400 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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 5 deficiencies 7 inspections 5 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 2021 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% 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. 521 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 76% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.71.76 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↓ 60% 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. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (7 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 53 This facility has had 67% more complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (5 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 67% more
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brandywine The Sycamore

Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment in senior living
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment layout
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan layout of a two-bedroom apartment
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Studio
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Top-down view of a one-bedroom senior apartment layout
1 Bedroom
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a senior living apartment with layout details
1 Bedroom
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Memory Care Two Bedroom
2 bedroom
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living apartment
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Brandywine The Sycamore, assisted living in Shrewsbury, NJ — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Shrewsbury's city center to Brandywine The Sycamore's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.55 miles to nearest hospital (HMH Riverview Medical Center)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
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.
Brandywine The Sycamore
AL
MC
NH
RC
Shrewsbury
130
Facility 130
NJ AVG 121
Rank #135 / 422
No
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 47
Rank #173 / 484
-Brandywine Living At The SycamoreMr. Nathaniel Taylor
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #189 / 343
7
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 3
Rank #357 / 411
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 18
Rank #181 / 409
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #146 / 409
The Chelsea at Shrewsbury
AL
MC
Shrewsbury
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 121
Rank #210 / 422
Yes
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 47
Rank #93 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedThe Chelsea At ShrewsburyMs. Meghan Windrem
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #229 / 343
4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 3
Rank #244 / 411
21
Facility 21
NJ AVG 18
Rank #231 / 409
5.3
Facility 5.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #338 / 409
Brightview Holmdel
AL
IL
MC
Holmdel
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
Yes
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 47
Rank #229 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview HolmdelMr. Not Assigned-1
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 3
Rank #1 / 411
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Sunrise of Shrewsbury
AL
MC
Shrewsbury
95
Facility 95
NJ AVG 121
Rank #287 / 422
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 47
Rank #173 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of ShrewsburyMs. Joyce Yencarelli
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #288 / 343
7
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 3
Rank #318 / 411
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
2.1
Facility 2.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Brandywine The Sycamore is located in Shrewsbury, 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 Brandywine The Sycamore

Who is the owner of Brandywine The Sycamore?

Brandywine The Sycamore is legally operated by Brandywine Living At The Sycamore, and administered by Mr. Nathaniel Taylor.

Is Brandywine The Sycamore in a walkable area?

Brandywine The Sycamore has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brandywine The Sycamore?

According to NJ state health department records, Brandywine The Sycamore's license number is 55A007.

When does Brandywine The Sycamore's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Brandywine The Sycamore's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brandywine The Sycamore?

Brandywine The Sycamore's occupancy is 75.4%.

Does Brandywine The Sycamore have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brandywine The Sycamore on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brandywine The Sycamore?

No, Brandywine The Sycamore has a no-pet policy.

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