MyLivingChoice

Best Senior Living in West Orange, New Jersey

12 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior care options in West Orange: 12 communities and 10 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 1,149 public reviews.

  • 22options listed
  • 4.3average rating, 18 rated
  • 1,149family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior 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

    Arden Courts (West Orange)

    4.9 (68 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Arden Courts (West Orange) carries a strong 4.9 out of 5 rating from 66 Google reviews, but no written review excerpts, amenities, or pricing details were provided to explain what families like about daily life or care…

  2. 2

    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…

  3. 3

    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…

  4. 4

    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…

  5. 5

    Complete Care At Summit Ridge

    4.3 (283 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 152 units

    Complete Care at Summit Ridge is a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility in West Orange, NJ, with a strong focus on helping residents recover and transition home while avoiding unnecessary hospital…

  6. 6

    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…

  7. 7

    Stratford Manor Rehabilitation & Care Center

    4 (155 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 131 units

    Stratford Manor Rehabilitation And Care Center holds a 4 out of 5 rating from 155 Google reviews, suggesting general satisfaction among families, though no detailed review comments were provided to describe specific…

  8. 8

    Alaris Health at West Orange Member of Excelsior Care Group

    3.9 (162 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units

  9. 9

    Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

    3.9 (250 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 127 units

  10. 10

    Daughters of Israel Home

    3.1 (35 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 303 units

    Reviews of Daughters of Israel are sharply mixed, with families split between praising compassionate nursing and therapy teams during rehab stays and describing serious lapses in basic care and responsiveness. Several…

What families say about senior living in West Orange

Counted across the review summaries of 21 West Orange communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 71%
  • Medical and nursing care 43%
  • Communication with families 33%
  • Building and grounds 29%
  • Activities and social life 24%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 71%
  • Cost and billing 71%
  • Building and upkeep 29%
  • Staff attitude 19%

“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. :)”

“Simply one of the best in class. They are caring and focused on memory care with laser focus. The staff are attentive and kind.”

Senior Living in West Orange: the figures

  • •Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
  • •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.4 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: medication management (18), 24-hour staff (18), emergency call system (17), gathering / activity spaces (11), wheelchair accessible (11), housekeeping (11).

Senior 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

All of New Jersey: Senior Living in New Jersey. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 22 communities listed in West Orange, 1,149 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.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in West Orange ask about.

Not in West Orange? Senior living near me finds communities around wherever you are.

Looking at the high end?

Luxury senior living in New York, NY

The upscale communities within 25 miles of New York, with their published rates compared, on one page. West Orange is inside that area.

Senior Living in West Orange: Common Questions

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

MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior living communities in West Orange, New Jersey, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in West Orange are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Right at Home (5★, 76 ratings), The Cliffs At Eagle Rock (5★, 6 ratings), Senior Helpers (5★, 5 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in West Orange?

Beyond senior living, West Orange has assisted living (6 communities), 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 senior living in West Orange?

Families rate West Orange senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 1,149 public Google reviews of local communities.

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

Across the review summaries of 21 West Orange communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 43%), communication with families (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are communication with families (71%), cost and billing (71%), building and upkeep (29%).

Are there small senior living homes in West Orange?

Of the 7 West Orange communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do West Orange nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Orange carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.4 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.