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Best Independent Living in Englewood, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in Englewood, NJ using New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NJ
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Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Englewood, NJ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 189The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Englewood, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The Bristal at Englewood
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AL
MC
Englewood
288
Facility 288
NJ AVG 125
Rank #13 / 560
Yes
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 47
Rank #152 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedThe Bristal At EnglewoodMs. Tiffany Nelson 40.6% 5
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Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Brightview Paramus
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AL
MC
Paramus
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 125
Rank #415 / 560
Yes
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 47
Rank #402 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview ParamusShyla Cramsey 61.1% 4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #158 / 413
0.8
Facility 0.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #158 / 413
Overview of The Bristal at Englewood

The Bristal at Englewood is a dedicated retirement community in Englewood, NJ, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community also promotes a nurturing and home-like environment, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with three delicious, specialized meal plans, daily housekeeping services, and 24-hour security surveillance. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to improve residents’ quality of life. 

Social events, cultural programs, and various games allow residents to explore new interests and have fun. With a performing arts center, a cinema, and a putting green, residents have more options for recreation and wellness. TMS Health Center, restaurants, shops, and public transportation are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to healthcare and other necessities. This retirement community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal choice for senior living in New Jersey. 

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Overview of Brightview Paramus

Enjoy all the finest things in life during your retirement years at Brightview Paramus, a vibrant senior living community in Paramus, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Indulge in the comfort and privacy of lovely accommodations with large windows for lots of natural light and designed to accommodate individual lifestyle in mind. Residents enjoy the safety and security of having security-controlled entrances and trained team members on site 24 hours a day.

Committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages activity and fulfilling living experience, the community offers a broad range of regularly conducted activities, classes, and events, as well as a plethora of enjoyable amenities. The community offers a variety of beautiful common areas for relaxation, entertainment, and connections, such as a cozy fireplace, arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-curated library, fitness center, game areas, and full-service salon. With its exquisite culinary team that prepares delicious and nutritional menus that cater to individual needs and tastes, the community ensures residents enjoy a fun and lovely dining experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Englewood, NJ

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in Englewood, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Englewood, NJ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Englewood, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Englewood, NJ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.