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Brookdale West Orange
Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Orange, NJ
Brookdale West Orange
Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Orange, NJ
Settling in the tranquil neighborhood of Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ, Brookdale West Orange is a remarkable senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Featuring meticulously-designed and pet-friendly floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and safe residence. Don’t worry about maintenance and security as a kind and dedicated team is available onsite 24/7.
Brookdale West Orange strives to improve the seniors’ quality of life, orchestrating daily events and activities. Watch a movie with friends or join the fitness classes, residents experience what makes them happy. Interact with the community over delectable and nutritious meals. The community provides wonderful amenities including a theater, a fitness center, a salon, a library, a game room, a cafe, and serene walking paths.
116-bed community Rank #290 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 560 homes in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #368 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th out of 629 homes in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
License Number30A001
Brookdale West Orange is legally operated by Brookdale West Orange, and administered by Lynda Gaspard-Craan.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Brea Emeritus LLC
Assisted Living
116 units
Total beds
116 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Transportation
Library
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
ActivitiesResidents can participate in various activities including gardening, painting, and fitness classes
Specific ProgramsGardening Society, Veterans Club, Book Club, Music Circle, Culinary Explorers Group, tai chi, B-Fit fitness class, chair yoga, baking club, karaoke
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$5,840 per month
Memory Care$9,320 per month
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
0 deficiencies
5 inspections
4 complaint investigations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 18 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (5 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
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Routine inspections
Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has had 75% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has had 33% more complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 301 / 435
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Studio
1
301 sq. ft
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale West Orange
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0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Orange's city center to Brookdale West Orange's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.73 miles to nearest hospital (University Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around West Orange
Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brighton Gardens of West Orange | AL MC RC | West Orange (Pleasantdale) | 132
Facility
132
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#187 / 560 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#319 / 629 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brighton Gardens Of West Orange | Ms. Irania Vargas | 65.9% | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#239 / 414 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#112 / 412 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#118 / 412 |
| Brookdale West Orange | AL MC | West Orange (Prospect Avenue) | 116
Facility
116
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#290 / 560 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#368 / 629 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale West Orange | Lynda Gaspard-Craan | 0 | A+ | 5 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#316 / 414 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 412 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 412 |
| The Cliffs at Eagle Rock | AL | West Orange | 85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#428 / 560 | No |
50
Facility
50
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#285 / 629 | - | - | Ms. Leni De Guzman | 87.1% | - | 3 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#153 / 414 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 412 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 412 |
| Canterbury Village West Orange | AL RC | West Orange | - | Yes |
72
Facility
72
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#143 / 629 | Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Chelsea at West Orange | AL MC RC | West Orange (Pleasantdale) | - | Yes |
61
Facility
61
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#216 / 629 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey
Brookdale West Orange is located in West Orange, New Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale West Orange
What neighborhood is Brookdale West Orange in?
Brookdale West Orange is in the Prospect Avenue neighborhood of West Orange.
Is Brookdale West Orange in a walkable area?
Brookdale West Orange has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale West Orange?
According to NJ state health department records, Brookdale West Orange's license number is 30A001.
How long has Brookdale West Orange been in business?
Brookdale West Orange has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale West Orange have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale West Orange on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale West Orange?
Yes, Brookdale West Orange allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale West Orange?
Lynda Gaspard-Craan is the administrator of Brookdale West Orange.
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