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 Alzheimers disease, de..."
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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 327...
In our guide, you’ll find unbiased feedback regarding the area’s assisted living options through 2425 reviews consumer reviews. Overall, local facilities receive a quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
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76 Passaic Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039
"CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living also features a dedicated Harmony Village unit, where senior residents who have Alzheimers disease, de..."
READ MORE24 Commerce St # 1430, Newark, NJ 07102
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They are very well organized and provide you with services needed and fast replacement when needed.. a company you can trutly rely on ..."
READ MORE305 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023
5.0
(1 reviews)
"305 West End Assisted Living is an urban setting. It's assisted living. It's basically for people who need the extra care for assisted living. It's a big apartment building in New York; it is right on the river. It has two full floors for memory care..."
READ MORE794 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ 07508
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I went to Clover Hill Senior Living. It was very pleasant, the place was kept very clean, and the help all seemed very friendly. The fellow I spoke to Darian, was very helpful, answered any questions I had, and explained everything. It seemed like a ..."
READ MORE200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My parents moved in at Allegro - Harrington Park a week ago. We chose this place because the staff felt caring. It is a new facility, and it has an indoor pool and a sauna, which my mom was looking for. I did not see it in all of the 20 facilities I ..."
READ MORE1870 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured The Bristal at Somerset for my mom. It's a very active community. It's got a very youthful vibe to it. When we went in, we didn't see a lot of residents just sitting around unoccupied like they do in so many places. Everybody seemed to be en..."
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122 7th St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Alexion Manor was very clean and very professional. The rooms were very nice and very up to date. They have a hall and secure parking for the seniors. They also have a recreation center and a laundromat, all located in the facility...."
READ MORE545 Tappan Road, Norwood, NJ 07648
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Arbor Terrace Norwood while researching senior living communities for my aunt. I am taking the time to write this review because each person I meet during my visit was so warm, comforting and supportive that I left feeling hopeful that I ..."
READ MORE1628 State RT 27, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The beautiful one-story building has the ambiance of the home. Twenty-three private rooms & bath. Prepared meals are served in a lovely dining room or if preferred your room or your own outside patio. Get a snack from your own refrigerator. I liked t..."
READ MORE510 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10014
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We went to the VillageCare at 46 & Ten. It's very clean. There's a lot of space and there are a lot of workers there for the residents. They have meal plans as well, which is good. I didn't have any dislikes. I didn't get to meet too many staff face ..."
READ MORE176 Christopher Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Walpan Residence and loved the community. It had very good facilities and was reasonably priced, but they didn't have an opening...."
READ MORE810 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility is very caring and the management staff at the time of of my visit was very professional and concerned about its patients, treating them like family , how we as human beings should all be treated because each and everyone of us will be ..."
READ MORE2678 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10463
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Right now, my father is at Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. I haven't been to the facility physically, but the telephone reception that I've gotten is amazing. The social work department there is very caring and very understanding. They ask..."
READ MORE241 Hungry Hollow Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is a wonderful community offering as much involvement in Community life as you are interested in. I moved here 3 months ago and am very happy living in this serene little rustic village. The activities are culturally enriching. Thelfood is b..."
READ MORE350 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We've already chosen Stein at The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Senior Living for mom. It's a kosher Jewish community. It looks very clean and very homey. It's a nice community. I like the fact that they have different tiers. They have different types..."
READ MORE250 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
4.9
(13 reviews)
"Job Haines Home was a lovely place. When I went there, we were looking at rehabilitation at the time, but I got to tour where the assisted living and long-term residents were, so I was extremely impressed with this location. It's very small. They don..."
READ MORE36 Faner Road, Midland Park, NJ 07432
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Mill Gardens at Midland Park is very homey and not too big. They're very accommodating. The staff members were very kind and understanding of the situation. The food was very good. They were in the process of renovating different parts. A new rug was..."
READ MORE8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
4.8
(40 reviews)
"Mom settled at Fellowship Village Continuing Care Community in 2008, where she became a very active Independent Living resident . She enjoyed many social activities and served on committees and initiated activities. We are grateful that Mom was able..."
READ MORE345 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
4.8
(17 reviews)
"I recently visited my uncle who has been living at Arbor Terrace Roseland for the past 6 months. I do not live in the area and have not seen my uncle since he moved to this community. I am truly amazed at how much better he looks and how happy he ..."
READ MORE57 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 07059
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Brightview Warren was very nice. It was aesthetically pleasing and decorated very beautifully. People seemed very friendly. It was a nice day when we visited and a lot of people were sitting outside. It was also beautiful inside. They had these beaut..."
READ MOREThe 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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
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.
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 |
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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. |
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.
Assisted Living
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...