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Brookdale West Orange
520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
"I visited Brookdale West Orange for my husband. It looked very inviting. The staff seemed good to me. Their rooms looked...
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$7,140
Assisted Living Communities in West Orange, NJ
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 185 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 3525 reviews consumer reviews. Overall, local facilities receive a quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
185 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
220 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
"I have to start off by saying that I was always skeptical about assisted living facilities, until my Aunt moved to...
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$6,566
Spring Hills Livingston
346 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
"Spring Hills has exceptional activities staff. Speaking as a family member of a resident in the memory care section...
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$5,600
CaringWay by Green Hill Senior Living
103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
"My brother & sister-in-law moved to Green Hill about 9 months ago. Both of them are treated very well. The staff , the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$7,200
The Willows Home
39 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042
"I liked the tour I had at The Willows Home. It was good. I like the staff who gave the tour, and they called me after...
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Little Senior Residence
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...
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$11,250
Sunrise of Livingston
290 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
"Corinne was very knowledgeable and guided us through the many living options and variable prices of this new community...
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$7,813
CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living
76 Passaic Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039
CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living also features a dedicated Harmony Village unit, where senior residents who have...
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$6,435
Sunrise of West Essex
47 Greenbrook, Fairfield, NJ 07004
"Sunrise at West Essex is a clean and well-managed community. My dad's accommodation there is spacious, has good lighting...
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$8,238
Brookdale Florham Park
8 James Street, Florham Park, NJ 07932
"The staff was truly amazing. They made a really hard time in our life so much better. My grandfather has a wonderful...
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$6,885
LIVIA Health & Senior Living
1 S Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936
"I toured LIVIA Health & Senior Living looking for long-term care for my parents. It's beautiful, clean, and very modern...
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$6,500
Sunrise of Summit, NJ
26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
"Sunrise facility in Summit is wonderful! After researching and reviewing many places for my mother in law we found...
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$9,059
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Brighton Gardens of Florham Park
21 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
"I think that it is a very lovely facility. It's very clean and neat. The place is well-organized. It's very bright, airy...
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$6,779
Mira Vie at Clifton
782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013
"The place is a very good residential home for loved ones. My life long friend lives there, and she likes it there very...
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$3,900
The Delaney at The Green
110 Park Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
"Upon first walking through the doors and meeting Donna, I instantly realized that Delaney was the best decision for my...
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$9,440
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Westfield
240 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
"This facility was actually great even though it's in the middle of nowhere, but it actually gives of this serene and...
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$7,752
Sunrise of Madison
215 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
"I am very satisfied with the accommodations provided. The rooms are clean and provide a warm feeling. The staff is...
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$9,090
CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living
200 Mazdabrook Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054
"We were directed around by Stephanie at CareOne at Morris, and she took a lot of time explaining the different programs...
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$4,200
Amber Court of Elizabeth
1155 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
"The staff were very nice and my nana was treated well. I do wish the place had been cleaner. Sometimes it seemed like...
Assisted Living
$3,750
Mira Vie at Montville
165 Changebridge Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
"I liked Mira Vie at Montville very much out of all the ones that I've seen. It was very warm and inviting. The staff was...
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$4,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Orange, NJ and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in West Orange, NJ
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Orange
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in West Orange, NJ
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in West Orange
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Orange
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.
