The Bristal at Wayne
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wayne, NJ

The Bristal at Wayne

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wayne, NJ

Overview of The Bristal at Wayne

The Bristal at Wayne, New Jersey. Situated near Point View Reservoir, this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy tastefully decorated apartments, beautiful common areas, and exceptional care from a dedicated team. The Bristal is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Play a round of golf, attend a concert at William Paterson University, or explore historical sites and natural beauty like Laurelwood Arboretum and Paterson Great Falls. Choose from spacious studios, one, or two-bedroom apartments. You’ll receive three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a full calendar of events and trips. Enjoy on-site amenities like a bistro, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
120
Bed community size
170-bed community Rank #106 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #270 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #319 / 463Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th 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.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
120 / 170
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License Number16A023

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bristal at Wayne is legally operated by The Bristal At Wayne, and administered by Shannon Cord.

Officers

Info 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, Sydney Engel

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
170 units
Total beds
170 units

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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. 0 deficiencies 4 inspections 3 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (100% 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. 021 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 100% 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. 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 33 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 324 / 376 / 648 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at Wayne

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wayne's city center to The Bristal at Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.96 miles to nearest hospital (Chilton Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Wayne

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
The Bristal at Wayne
AL
IL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 125
Rank #106 / 560
Yes
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 48
Rank #270 / 628
Studio / 1 BedThe Bristal At WayneShannon Cord
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #319 / 463
-4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Sunrise of Wayne
AL
HOS
MC
Wayne
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 125
Rank #330 / 560
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 48
Rank #225 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of WayneMs. Lisa Onnembo
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #421 / 463
-3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #134 / 412
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #149 / 412
Brookdale Wayne
AL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 125
Rank #355 / 560
Yes
47
Facility 47
NJ AVG 48
Rank #312 / 628
2 BedBrookdale WayneMs. Ashley Mastroianni
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #443 / 463
A+2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Careone At Wayne
AL
MC
NH
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
101
Facility 101
NJ AVG 125
Rank #366 / 560
No
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 48
Rank #481 / 628
--Ms. Leeah Develez
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #158 / 463
-10
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 412
2.2
Facility 2.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #259 / 412
Care One At Wayne – Alr
AL
MC
NH
Wayne (Packanack Lake)
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 125
Rank #420 / 560
No
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 48
Rank #481 / 628
--Ms. Louisa Del Corpo
85.1%
Facility 85.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #178 / 463
-6
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #169 / 412
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #149 / 412

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

The Bristal at Wayne is located in Wayne, 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 The Bristal at Wayne

What neighborhood is The Bristal at Wayne in?

The Bristal at Wayne is in the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike neighborhood of Wayne.

Is The Bristal at Wayne in a walkable area?

The Bristal at Wayne has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Bristal at Wayne?

According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Wayne's license number is 16A023.

When does The Bristal at Wayne's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Wayne's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bristal at Wayne?

The Bristal at Wayne's occupancy is 71%.

Are pets allowed at The Bristal at Wayne?

Yes, The Bristal at Wayne allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Bristal at Wayne?

Shannon Cord is the administrator of The Bristal at Wayne.

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