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33 Floor plans available
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Have your loved one assessed before making a decision. Friendly staff, but when living in a different time zone, communication can be a challenge. Get emails and voice numbers and make sure they agree to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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The community itself is very nice. When we moved my aunt in, they were having a stomach flu lockdown so she was not able to come out of her apartment for two weeks. Also, during this time there executive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There’s a lot to love here, and redefined independence is just one of those things.With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. Our memory care program is rooted in “a person-centered approach,” which means we help our residents find a sense of...
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The place is nice and clean but there are some issues with the morning staff. The owner is very old and is afraid to talk to them so they do whatever they want; they are rude and very disrespectful not only...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Horizon Manor South is located in beautiful Montclair, New Jersey. We are an assisted living community. We are well known for providing Alzheimer's care and short term care. Our main goal is to make your loved one feel right at home with our wonderful professional staff. The amenities we offer...
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7.2
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Staff are unreal amazing! Greet residents by name wherever they are in building, very attentive, never ever seem bothered or annoyed are very kind safety conscious and will give everyone undivided attention...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The head nurse, Marvin, is wonderful. He is very attentive and always available if needed. The activities staff is very patient with the memory care residents. They engage and encourage them to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Features and Amenities:Private Rooms with Private ShowersClinical Programs designed with a Person-Directed ApproachState-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Therapy:Aquatic Therapy Pool with underwater treadmillActivities of Daily Living (ADL) SuitePhysical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy7 days per...
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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...
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When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since [date removed]. She was in another facility that wouldn't accept her back from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Little Nursing Home is a rehabilitation center located in the beautiful township of Montclair, New Jersey, which is in Essex county. The area is very charming, and the residents will find that there is always something going on there. Whether the community band is playing at the high school, the...
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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...
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My Mom has been living at Horizon Manor for the past 5 years and we are so happy with the quality of care and attention she and all the residents receive. Horizon Manor is also very affordable. Thank...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
       A beautiful Victorian Home in lovely Upper Montclair with Tudors and old oaks as your neighbors.  Spacious Veranda for quiet chats overlooking well maintained properties.          18th Century appointed private and...
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My Mom entered this facility 2 years ago in the Assisted Living section and is now in it's Memory Care Unit. After working in the Healthcare Industry for nearly 40 years, I think I'm a good judge of good or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the city of Passaic, this Medicaid friendly facility, which includes a secure Dementia neighborhood, is physically attached to a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility of the same name and under the same family ownership since the 1960's. At Chestnut Hill Residence Assisted Living, we...
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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in West Orange, NJ

The average cost of senior living in West Orange is $7,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $7,013 per month.

Assisted living costs in West Orange, NJ, vs. nearby cities

West Orange, NJ
$7,059/mo

Assisted living costs in West Orange, NJ, vs. state and national averages

West Orange, NJ
$7,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in West Orange, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,059/mo
$7,109/mo

Assisted living costs in West Orange, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,496/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$8,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,643/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,899/mo

Senior living costs in West Orange vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Orange, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Orange, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,059/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,109/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,290/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Orange, NJ:$7,059/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Orange, NJ:$7,109/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Orange, NJ:$6,290/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in West Orange, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Orange and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in West Orange, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West Orange have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Orange, NJ$8,082/mo$7,265/mo+11.3%
New Jersey$7,317/mo$6,931/mo+5.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
West Orange, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,082/mo
2023 average cost:$7,265/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,317/mo
2023 average cost:$6,931/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Orange, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in West Orange

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Orange

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and compassionate staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at their community. Residents and families at Brookdale Florham Park, CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living, Sunrise of Madison, and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC all praise the staff for their attentiveness and commit ...
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Diverse activities and social opportunities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at their communities, with some residents mentioning regular movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes at Green Hill Retirement Community, Juniper Village at Chatham, and Brookdale West Orange.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Throughout reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are highlighted as important factors in residents' satisfaction with their community. Residents of Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park, and Sunrise of Livingston all mention the cleanliness and updated facilities, inc ...
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Personalized care to accommodate unique needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, including quick and thoughtful adjustments made by staff to help make daily tasks easier and safer for residents and their families at Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Mira Vie Clifton, and Spring Hills Livingston.
Open and effective communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication with their loved ones and the community staff, making everyone feel informed and involved in care decisions. Examples of this include regular family meetings and updates at Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Sprin ...
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Thoughtfully designed social spaces. Residents enjoy the comfortable and inviting social spaces at their communities, which allow for easy interaction and community building. Examples of these spaces include the library and living room at Sunrise of West Essex, the outdoor patio at Brighton Gardens of Florham Park, and the roof ...
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West Orange review score based on 230 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 230 reviews of 45 West Orange assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Orange review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

West Orange review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
West Orange, NJ45 facilities
8.5
Essex Fells, NJ63 facilities
8.2
East Orange, NJ48 facilities

Review subcategories for West Orange assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 230 reviews of 45 West Orange assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Orange resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
West Orange, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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West Orange assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Orange assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Orange, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in West Orange assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in West Orange that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Orange assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of West Orange Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Orange, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Orange assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Orange, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in West Orange assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Orange, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Orange assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in West Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Orange, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Orange

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in West Orange protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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