MyLivingChoice

Best Assisted Living in West Orange, New Jersey

6 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 6 assisted living communities in West Orange. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 70 public reviews.

  • 6communities
  • 4.5average rating, 4 rated
  • 70family reviews read

Best-rated assisted living in West Orange

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    The Cliffs At Eagle Rock

    5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 85 units

    Families describe The Cliffs At Eagle Rock as a warm, compassionate assisted living community where staff go above and beyond, including supporting residents through hospice care at the end of life. Reviewers…

  2. 2

    Brighton Gardens of West Orange

    4.5 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Families who reviewed Brighton Gardens of West Orange give it high marks, with a 4.5 Google rating across 27 ratings. Reviewers describe a clean, bright, welcoming building and caring, communicative staff, and mention…

  3. 3

    The Chelsea at West Orange

    4.4 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Families describe The Chelsea at West Orange as a bright, newly built community with attentive front-line staff, engaging memory care activities, and a smooth move-in process for most residents. However, one detailed…

  4. 4

    Brookdale West Orange

    4.2 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care

    Families describe Brookdale West Orange as a warm, well-run community where staff and nursing teams are consistently praised for compassion, especially during end-of-life and hospice care. Reviewers highlight strong…

What families say about assisted living in West Orange

Counted across the review summaries of 5 West Orange communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 80%
  • Activities and social life 60%
  • Cleanliness 60%
  • Building and grounds 60%
  • Warm, home-like feel 60%

Concerns raised

  • Cost and billing 60%
  • Communication with families 40%
  • Building and upkeep 40%
  • Management 20%

“My sister and I have worked with the staff at the Chelsea from “Day 1” and it’s been a great experience so far! The facility is beautiful and the food has been excellent. I would highly recommend for people looking for an amazing community for their loved ones!”

“wonderful environment; very caring staff. It looks like a warm, airy, hotel. Can't say enough good things about it. Especially the nurse, Lisa. :)”

Assisted Living in West Orange: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), medication management (5), 24-hour staff (5), social activities (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5).

Assisted Living near West Orange

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
City of Orange1.6 mi64.6 / 5
East Orange2.7 mi284.3 / 5
Montclair2.8 mi84.8 / 5
Livingston4.2 mi174.5 / 5
Cedar Grove4.7 mi64 / 5
Newark4.7 mi113.4 / 5
Union6.3 mi54.5 / 5
Florham Park7.7 mi64.6 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in West Orange, 70 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Assisted Living in West Orange: Common Questions

How many assisted living communities are in West Orange, New Jersey?

MyLivingChoice lists 6 assisted living communities in West Orange, New Jersey, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which assisted living communities in West Orange are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Cliffs At Eagle Rock (5★, 6 ratings), Brighton Gardens of West Orange (4.5★, 27 ratings), The Chelsea at West Orange (4.4★, 14 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in West Orange?

Beyond assisted living, West Orange has at-home care (6 communities), memory care (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate assisted living in West Orange?

Families rate West Orange assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 70 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in West Orange assisted living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 West Orange communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 60%), cleanliness (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (60%), communication with families (40%), building and upkeep (40%).