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Assisted Living Communities in West Orange, New Jersey

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...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Orange, NJ and Nearby Cities

The 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

Paying for Assisted Living in West Orange, NJ

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Orange

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in West Orange, NJ

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.

 

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in West Orange

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. 

ResourceContactService
Department of Senior Services(973) 325-4105The 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) 395-8400The 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) 530-3448The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Orange

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Barbara

I visited this facility

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...

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Errol

I visited this facility

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...

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Assisted Living

Ramona

I visited this facility

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...

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