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Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
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Brookdale West Orange
520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
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About the community
About Brookdale West Orange
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
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Assisted Living
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Memory Care · 0 bedroom
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Memory Care · 1 bedroom
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4.3 out of 5 from 67 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveA Perfect Home for my Sister
I have found Brookdale Senior living to be an ideal place for my sister [name removed] to live during this time in her life. When she arrived there on [date removed], she was welcomed by the staff, who were waiting by the doorway with a welcome sign. The staff is attentive to her needs. She gets her prescribed medication on time. Her room is a single room with a bathroom and a shower and a microwave. They also provide O.T. and P.T. for her and have various activities for the residents every day. Recently we attende…
★★★★★
PositiveGreat place for Assisted Living
Staff are professional and caring, variety of activities, food is good to fair, and studio apartment is the right size for my mother-in-law. Medical staff are attentive and professional. Beautiful wooded setting.
★★★★★
PositiveBrookdale West Orange
The administrative staff is nice and the overall appearance of the community is very nice. Yes, I would recommend Brookdale West Orange community to other families based on the experience so far.
★★★★★
CriticalNot the Best but Better than Some
Some of the employees were very nice, some of them were just awful. The food was so so. My mother would've preferred fresh ingredients The activities were nice. The place seemed clean.
★★★★★
PositiveGreat experience-recommend
Helpful staff, clean facilities, overall a very good experience with Brookdale.
★★★★★
PositiveHighly recommend
The best part about Brookdale West Orange is the staff! They are very helpful and friendly.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Brookdale
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- August 23, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Kosher
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Organic
- Vegan
- Pureed Meals
- Gluten-free
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- High Acuity Care
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Spanish
- English
- American Sign Language
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Filipino
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Activities & engagement
- Montessori Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Art Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Bridge Club
- Jewish Services
- Holiday Parties
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Visiting Rabbi
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Live Well Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Choir / Singing Club
- Cooking Classes
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Catholic Services
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Men's Club
- Cooking Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Outdoor spaces
- Barber Shop
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Main Street Shops
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Piano or Organ
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Private Bath
Apartment & room features
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 23, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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