Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brookdale Emerson
Providing top-notch care and assistance, Brookdale Emerson based in Old Hook Road, Emerson, NJ, is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With diverse floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. With 24-hour personalized care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team, residents enjoy their independence.
Brookdale Emerson focuses on its residents’ wellness, conducting several events and activities to foster socialization. The community serves nutritious and delicious meals every day to cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. The beautifully manicured campus includes a well-stocked library, a barber and beauty salon, a chapel, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and walking paths with picturesque views.
Community insights.
Based on 67 residents and 105 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2022)
About This Community
Pricing & Financial Information
The below pricing was updated on
Brookdale Emerson is legally operated by Brea Emerson, LLC, and administered by Ms. Adele Lazzarino.
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.
The figures below cover inspections recorded between August 17, 2021 and August 17, 2026.
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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.
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 20.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 20).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 6.0 | This facility has had 83% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer |
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Routine inspections
| 1 | 4.0 | This facility has had 75% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint inspections
| 0 | 2.0 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint inspections than the New Jersey average (0 vs. NJ avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
Type of Rooms Available
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Emerson's city center to Brookdale Emerson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.91 miles to nearest hospital (The Valley 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-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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Sunrise at West Essex | AL HOS MC | Fairfield | 98
Facility
98
NJ AVG
105
Rank
#149 / 253 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
NJ AVG
43
Rank
#146 / 283 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Ms. Maryssa Seminerio |
63.3%
Facility
63.3%
NJ AVG
72.8%
Rank
#158 / 215 | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
2
Rank
#50 / 251 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
20
Rank
#39 / 251 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NJ AVG
3.3
Rank
#40 / 245 |
| Brighton Gardens of Saddle River | AL MC | Saddle River | 132
Facility
132
NJ AVG
105
Rank
#42 / 253 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
NJ AVG
43
Rank
#229 / 283 | Studio / 1 Bed | Sjv 1 Saddle River Opco LLC | Ms. Victoria Priore |
56.1%
Facility
56.1%
NJ AVG
72.8%
Rank
#180 / 215 | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
2
Rank
#143 / 251 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
20
Rank
#150 / 251 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NJ AVG
3.3
Rank
#122 / 245 |
| Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne | AL IL MC RC | Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike) | 56
Facility
56
NJ AVG
105
Rank
#224 / 253 | No |
68
Facility
68
NJ AVG
43
Rank
#51 / 283 | - | Arden Courts 800 Hamburg Turnpike, LLC | Ms. Katherine Harrison |
60.7%
Facility
60.7%
NJ AVG
72.8%
Rank
#167 / 215 | - | 6 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
2
Rank
#197 / 251 | 7
Facility
7
NJ AVG
20
Rank
#134 / 251 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NJ AVG
3.3
Rank
#88 / 245 |
| Sunrise of Franklin Lakes | AL MC | Franklin Lakes | 110
Facility
110
NJ AVG
105
Rank
#97 / 253 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NJ AVG
43
Rank
#121 / 283 | 1 Bed | Sunrise Of Franklin Lakes Opco, LLC | Ms. Grace Cosgrove | - | - | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
2
Rank
#98 / 251 | 9
Facility
9
NJ AVG
20
Rank
#150 / 251 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NJ AVG
3.3
Rank
#147 / 245 |
| Brookdale Emerson | AL MC | Emerson | 105
Facility
105
NJ AVG
105
Rank
#123 / 253 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NJ AVG
43
Rank
#154 / 283 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brea Emerson, LLC | Ms. Adele Lazzarino |
63.8%
Facility
63.8%
NJ AVG
72.8%
Rank
#156 / 215 | A+ | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 251 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 251 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
3.3
Rank
#1 / 245 |
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Jersey
Brookdale Emerson is in Emerson, New Jersey. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 65+ or younger people who are blind or disabled and meet Medicaid financial and clinical eligibility for long-term services and supports.
- NJ specifics
- MLTSS delivers long-term services through NJ FamilyCare managed care.
What it provides
- Coordinated Medicaid long-term care at home or in eligible facilities; covered supports include care management; respite; home-delivered meals and personal emergency response systems.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- NJ specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
- Income limit
- 2026 · No more than 365% of the federal poverty level; official program page lists $4,855/month individual and $6,582/month married couple.
- Asset limit
- Countable resources at or below $40,000 individual or $60,000 couple.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 60+, nursing-home level of care, and desire to remain at home; JACC does not serve people enrolled in Medicaid such as NJ FamilyCare or MLTSS.
What it provides
- Care management and an individualized plan of home/community services.
Statewide Respite Care Program
Statewide Respite Care Program
- Income limit
- 2026 gross monthly maximum: $2,982 single or $5,964 married combined.
- Asset limit
- Liquid-asset maximum: $40,000 single or $60,000 married combined.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey adults 18+ living in the community with certified functional impairment and daily unpaid care or supervision. Financial rules apply; participation cannot overlap with MLTSS, JACC, Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services or Congregate Housing Services.
- NJ specifics
- Purpose: Caregiver respite for community living. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.
What it provides
- Short-term or intermittent respite for an unpaid caregiver; the care recipient’s income determines a 0%–25% share of service costs.
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
- Income limit
- 2026 · Annual income less than $54,943 single or $62,390 married.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.
What it provides
- Covered prescription copay generally $5 for generic and $7 for brand-name drugs; subject to coordination with Medicare Part D.
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
- Income limit
- 2026 · Annual income between $54,943 and $64,943 single, or between $62,390 and $72,390 married.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.
What it provides
- Covered prescriptions generally cost the member $15 plus half the remaining drug cost; with program-specific catastrophic protection.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- NJ specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
Universal Service Fund (USF)
- Income limit
- 2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible New Jersey households with qualifying natural-gas or electric costs; assistance depends on household income and energy burden.
- NJ specifics
- USF accepts applications year-round and shares an application with LIHEAP.
What it provides
- Monthly credits on qualifying natural-gas and electric bills.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Income limit
- 2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible households responsible for home-heating costs, including qualifying heating costs included in rent.
- NJ specifics
- The 2026–2027 LIHEAP application period runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to funding; the combined application also screens for USF.
What it provides
- Assistance with eligible home-heating costs; qualifying households may also receive medically necessary cooling assistance.
Lifeline Utility Assistance
Lifeline Utility Assistance
- Income limit
- PAAD-based eligibility in 2026: income below $54,943 single or $62,390 married; age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security Disability.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey residents who meet PAAD criteria or a specified qualifying assistance category; applies to eligible utility customers and tenants whose gas/electric costs are included in rent.
- NJ specifics
- Purpose: Utility-cost assistance. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.
What it provides
- A $225 annual electric/gas bill credit or eligible tenant payment. SSI recipients receive the utility supplement through their SSI payment instead of a second Lifeline award.
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
- Income limit
- 2026 income no greater than $54,943 single or $62,390 married; PAAD/Lifeline verification rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- New Jersey residents with hearing loss who meet PAAD/Lifeline age-or-disability and financial criteria. Beneficiaries must be enrolled in PAAD or Lifeline; if not already enrolled, complete NJSave before applying for HAAAD. Other hearing-aid coverage is considered.
- NJ specifics
- Purpose: Hearing-aid expense assistance. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.
What it provides
- Reimbursement up to $500 for one hearing aid or $1,000 for two per calendar year; partial insurance coverage may qualify within program rules.



















