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At The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake a luxurious retirement living. This New Jersey community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all designed to enhance your well-being. Highly-trained staff provides exceptional care. Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, The Bristal boasts tranquil lakes, parks, and rolling hills.
Enjoy convenient access to local shopping, cultural centers, major highways, and the Paramus Mall. Plus, Manhattan is just a scenic drive away. Unwind in your private apartment with a kitchenette and bathroom. The Bristal pampers residents with delicious meals, daily housekeeping, laundry services, and a calendar of engaging events. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library. Experience a fulfilling retirement at The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake is legally operated by The Bristal At Woodcliff Lake, and administrated by Taylor Bookman.
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
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 18 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 0.3 | 3 | This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 90% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 2 | This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 85% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 314 / 435 / 639 / 985 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
14.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Woodcliff Lake's city center to The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.06 miles to nearest hospital (The Valley Hospital)
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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| The Bristal at Englewood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Englewood | 288
Facility
288
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#13 / 561 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#153 / 640 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | The Bristal At Englewood | Ms. Tiffany Nelson |
40.6%
Facility
40.6%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#439 / 450 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#82 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Woodcliff Lake | 160
Facility
160
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#122 / 561 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#354 / 640 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | The Bristal At Woodcliff Lake | Taylor Bookman |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#178 / 450 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#129 / 519 |
| Brightview Tenafly |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tenafly | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 | No |
67
Facility
67
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#180 / 640 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brightview Tenafly | Ms. Alnica Moore |
61.7%
Facility
61.7%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#369 / 450 | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| The Actors Fund Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Englewood | 107
Facility
107
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#343 / 561 | No |
95
Facility
95
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#11 / 640 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Mr. Jordan Strohl |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#139 / 450 | 12 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#361 / 519 | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#355 / 519 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#324 / 519 |
| Brightview Paramus |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Paramus | 90
Facility
90
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#416 / 561 | No |
36
Facility
36
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#403 / 640 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brightview Paramus | Shyla Cramsey |
61.1%
Facility
61.1%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#373 / 450 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#254 / 519 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#181 / 519 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#185 / 519 |
The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake is in the Woodcliff Lake neighborhood of Woodcliff Lake.
The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake's license number is 02A016.
According to NJ state health department records, The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake's license expires on October 31, 2026.
The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake's occupancy is 84%.
Taylor Bookman is the administrator of The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake.
The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake has 160 beds.
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