Brookdale West Orange
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Brookdale West Orange provides assisted living and memory care from its campus on Prospect Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey. The residence is licensed for 116 beds, offering a setting where residents can stay in one familiar place even as their daily needs change. Trained team members are on site 24 hours a day, every day, ready to assist in emergencies.
Residents can choose from pet-friendly apartment floor plans designed to let in plenty of natural light. Basic utilities, building maintenance, and regular housekeeping are included to help take the chore work out of everyday life. Shared indoor areas give neighbors comfortable spots to relax, including an on-campus library, a café, and a movie theater.
Daily life includes a mix of independent pastimes and group gatherings. Residents can head to the salon and barber shop, meet friends for a morning coffee social, or join in on yoga and walking groups. The regular events calendar also features creative classes, brain games, and scheduled movie screenings.
Care is personalized for every resident, focusing on help with daily activities like dressing, dining, and bathing, alongside medication management and chronic condition support. Staff also track care details and coordinate with visiting medical providers. Both private payment and Medicaid are accepted.
Pricing
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Care services provided
Assisted living
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs
- Assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, and dining)
- Medication management
- Housekeeping and maintenance
- Staff available 24/7 for emergencies
Memory care
- Specialized dementia care support
- Structured daily activities and routines
- Trained caregivers available 24 hours a day
Nursing home
- Care coordination with outside medical providers, physicians, and specialists
- Electronic medical records (EMR) tracking for healthcare communication
Amenities
Dining
- Café and bistro
- Private dining room
- Chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary requirements
Living spaces
- Pet-friendly apartments
- Selection of floor plans
- Community kitchen
- Library
Activities and entertainment
- On-site movie theatre
- Game room
- Daily activities calendar
- Social coffee gatherings
- Creative classes, yoga, walking clubs, and brain games
Grounds and parking
- Landscaped grounds
- Courtyard and garden
- Walking paths
- On-site parking
Services and convenience
- Transportation services
- Beauty salon and barbershop
- Personal Solutions delivery service for essentials
- Basic utilities and lawn care included
Health and safety
- Emergency alert system
- 24/7 staff availability for emergencies
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Location
520 Prospect Ave, West Orange, 7052, NJ
License
- License number
- 30A001
- Licensed as
- Assisted Living Residence
- License valid to
- 07/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 116 assisted living beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Private pay
- Executive director
- LYNDA GASPARD-CRAAN
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/17/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- BREA WEST ORANGE, LLC
Frequently asked questions
How does the specialized "Clare Bridge Memory Care" program differ from standard Memory Care, and are the Skilled Nursing Services available to all residents?+
Clare Bridge is Brookdale's signature, research-based Memory Care program. Skilled Nursing Services are available on-site, providing a higher level of medical care coordination as needed.
What are the operating hours and dining options available at the Cafe / Bistro?+
The facility offers a Cafe / Bistro and restaurant-style dining. Dining options are generally flexible, including specialized dementia-friendly menu choices.
Does the community require an initial entrance fee, or is it a purely monthly rental model?+
Brookdale communities typically operate on a monthly rental model, but specific move-in fees and security deposits may apply. The price is in the high range ($$$).
