West Orange sits 10 miles outside of Manhattan, NY, and serves as a suburb of Newark and New York City. The region supports seniors through access to long-term care services, including 24 assisted living communities. In 2024, these facilities set a monthly baseline fee of $6,508. While this exceeds the national norm by about $1,160, it comes almost $900 below the New Jersey median.
In our guide, you’ll find unbiased feedback regarding the area’s assisted living options through 213 reviews consumer reviews. Overall, local facilities receive a quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
220 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
4.2
(33 reviews)
"Brighton Gardens of West Orange was fabulous. However, the rates were kind of bad if you needed help. The only thing I had a problem with was the extra $4,000 a month if Mom needed assistance with taking a shower. I liked everything else about it. I ..."
$6,140
520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
4.0
(36 reviews)
"Brookdale West Orange was very nice. I liked everything about it. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very thorough, very nice, and did a great follow-up. We went to see the room to see what it was like, and it was very nice...."
$4,995
103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
4.2
(8 reviews)
"My brother & sister-in-law moved to Green Hill about 9 months ago. Both of them are treated very well. The staff , the nurses, care givers & management cannot do enough to make them feel loved. I recommend Green Hill highly...."
$7,200
CARING STARS WINNER
707 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
4.8
(12 reviews)
"The Administrative Staff, Nurses, Aides, and Activities Directors are wonderful. The staff always tried to address any concerns we had. My mother and I also loved the spacious grounds outside (including two courtyards and two gazebos.) Within the..."
$3,500
71 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042
The Little Senior Residence is proud to be a family-owned and operated assisted living home, run by highly trained and experienced registered nurses for three generations, offering a skilled level of care. Just a short train ride from Manhattan and New York City, our cozy nursing home in Montclair, New Jersey, has a home-like atmosphere. This home is set in an unassuming residential neighborhood, unlike any other facility you will consider. Since opening our doors in 1960, the Little Senior Residence has expanded our facilities and offerings to better serve our residents and their families. Our friendly, professional staff will make you feel right at home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search
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250 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
Braemar at Montebello offers seniors a modern, high-quality assisted living residence in the Lower Hudson Valley, with proximity to the scenic Hudson River and numerous commercial establishments. We offer an array of entertainment and wellness-based amenities, as well as a complement of health-care services, including a unit dedicated to serving residents with dementia and memory loss. Accommodations and Amenities Our four-story, 134,000-square-foot property features contemporary and natural-inspired accents and one and two-bedroom residences. Our 133 apartments are fully furnished and feature kitchenettes, private bathrooms, luxury vinyl flooring and wireless internet. All apartments also feature the latest in safety and monitoring systems. In addition, our community features a café and coffee shop, pub and game rooms, on-site fitness and wellness centers and outdoor activity spaces. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory
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328 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My father was an original resident of the TSH and has received passed. The facility is great and clean and you would be hard pressed to find a better place for your loved one. Very thankful I found The Society House. ..."
$5,000
290 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Corinne was very knowledgeable and guided us through the many living options and variable prices of this new community. She listened to what our specific needs were. She has followed up with several emails to see if she could further assist us, witho..."
$7,812
26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I am so grateful to Sunrise of Summit and the team. Mom and I researched many places and Summit Sunrise felt most like home. Mom is very independent , creative, fun and an amazing artist and oftentimes shy to display her work. Sunrise created an ..."
$8,633
PROMOTION!
110 Park Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Upon first walking through the doors and meeting Donna, I instantly realized that Delaney was the best decision for my mother. After searching for a few months, no other options compared to what Delaney had to offer. The apartments are beautiful and ..."
$7,060
23 Bloomfield Ave, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured the Sunrise of Mountain Lakes. It's a new place in New Jersey and I looked at their assisted living. I liked everything about it. My sister is in a wheelchair and the facility is large so I think it would accommodate her better. She has a la..."
$8,664
470 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of New Dorp was a great place. They were good, but they were expensive. If you're in pretty good shape and you have the money, it's a beautiful place for you. The staff who assisted me with the tour was really good, and still stay in touch wi..."
$9,424
110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Thrive at Montvale. We liked the amenities, and we liked the fact that it was very new and very fresh. It was very nice. The staff was great, and we enjoyed the tour. We liked their meal plan and the size of the facility. It was not too big..."
$6,500
200 Commons Way, Holmdel, NJ 07733
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villas of Holmdel was a new facility. It was well organized and it had a separate wing for memory care. They had resources 24 x 7 if the residents should have an issue. The place was safe. The menus were appropriate for their residents. The staff was..."
$6,000
CARING STARS WINNER
124 Noyes Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
4.9
(10 reviews)
"My mom is at The Residence at Park Ridge. Her apartment is spacious. She is in a one-bedroom. She has a nice-sized living room and a kitchenette. We did the shared room rate because that's what she could afford, and when she was on Medicaid, like all..."
$5,000
295 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I visited Mira Vie at Fanwood. It's nicely decorated, very clean, and very peaceful. It is a rather elegant situation, and I was told that it used to be a hotel, so I'm not surprised that it looks like that. They have two buildings, one for assisted ..."
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PROMOTION!
901 Frontier Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
4.8
(17 reviews)
"I toured The Delaney at Bridgewater. The people were very good and very helpful. It's a new place, and it was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I toured a unit, and it was big. It was a regular apartment. It looked brand ..."
$6,850
CARING STARS WINNER
582 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, NY 10965
4.7
(13 reviews)
"Since coming to live at The Promenade at Blue Hill, I have become a free spirit. Free to enjoy my retirement, with the help of caring staff and the company of great friends. Come on, join us!..."
$5,270
CARING STARS WINNER
500 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The community that stood out to me was Juniper Village at Chatham. It was gorgeous. It was very classy and very well maintained. The amenities and seating areas were lovely, but it was way out of our price range. If we could have afforded, that's whe..."
$7,165
505 West 35th Street, New York City, NY 10001
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Coterie Hudson Yards is very nice, but it's very expensive. I went on a tour of their assisted living and the rooms are beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the food is wonderful. It's almost like a restaurant-type atmosphere where you can orde..."
$14,100
Assisted Living
Barbara
5.0
Review of Brookdale West Orange
Brookdale West Orange was very nice. I liked everything about it. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very thorough, very nice, and did a great follow-up. We went to see the room to see...
Assisted Living
Errol
4.0
Review of Brookdale West Orange
I will be moving my mother to Brookdale West Orange because it's convenient and clean, and the staff is pretty good and attentive. They have the physical therapy, which is good, transport for the...
Assisted Living
Ramona
5.0
Review of Brookdale West Orange
We toured Brookdale West Orange. The environment was very nice, and it was clean. The welcoming staff was very engaging. The rooms were nice and cozy. It had a very nice and homey feeling. The...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living costs in West Orange come in at around $6,508 per month. Although local rates surpass the national norm of $5,350, they compare favorably to the state median of $7,400. Costs in nearby Vineland run lower at approximately $5,608, but monthly rates in Trenton equate higher at roughly $8,975.
West Orange
$6,508
New Jersey
$7,400
The United States
$5,350
Atlantic City
$6,099
Vineland
$5,608
Trenton
$8,975
Assisted living services in West Orange may be covered under the state’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Assisted living ranks among the costlier senior care solutions in West Orange, with seniors paying around $6,508 per month. Although this is roughly half the cost of nursing home care, which costs approximately $12,471 for shared units, nonresidential options generally cost less. For example, home health care costs about $6,483, and seniors pay roughly $5,148 for in-home care. Adult day health care has considerably lower rates of around $2,275.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,508
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for West Orange is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, New York City, instead.
In the West Orange area, there are a number of free resources provided by government departments and non-profit organizations for the benefit of seniors. These resources may be of interest to seniors considering assisted living options in West Orange.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Senior Services | (973) 325-4105 | The West Orange Department of Senior Services aims to help seniors in the area to live healthy and comfortable lives. The Department offers a range of healthcare classes for seniors and caregivers to promote general health and wellbeing. It hosts several regular activities for seniors, such as group outings, sports days, movie nights and picnics. In addition, it runs the local senior center, which offers a range of classes that may interest seniors, including water aerobics, fitness classes, sewing classes and computer education. |
| Essex County Senior Services | (973) 395-8400 | The Essex County Senior Services provides a range of services to assist seniors. Some of the programs offered include home-delivered meals for homebound seniors, caregiver assistance, minor home repairs assistance and it runs congregate meal sites around the city. The organization provides ombudsman services to assist those experiencing issues while living in a long-term care facility. |
| Margulies Senior Center | (973) 530-3448 | The Margulies Senior Center runs social, cultural and recreational activities aimed at seniors aged 65 and older. It caters mainly to Jewish seniors but accepts members of every faith. Activities are offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday to Thursday each week. Some of the activities provided include day and overnight trips, creative writing and fitness classes and educational lectures. A hot lunch is provided each day. |
West Orange-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
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