Brighton Gardens of West Orange
Brighton Gardens of West Orange sits in the Pleasantdale section of West Orange, New Jersey, at 220 Pleasant Valley Way. It’s a 132-bed community offering assisted living and memory care, plus respite stays for people who need care for a short while instead of a permanent move. Ms. Irania Vargas serves as the administrator. Monthly rates start at $4,104.
The building has three floors and studio or one-bedroom layouts. Right now it’s about 66 percent full, with 87 of the 132 beds occupied. That’s a decent number of open rooms if a family needs to move fairly soon.
Walking around the neighborhood is only somewhat practical here. The Walk Score is 46, which means a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. It’s the kind of place where you’d want reliable transportation lined up.
On the care side, residents get rehabilitation services and short-term rehab, plus licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site around the clock. That combination works for two different kinds of residents: people who need steady daily support, and people recovering from something like surgery who just need a few weeks of help. A program called Sunrise Careconnect handles healthcare coordination behind the scenes, and every suite comes with its own emergency response system.
Families get a phone app to keep tabs on their person day to day, which is a small thing that matters more than people expect. There’s also a beauty salon on site, and pets are welcome, so residents don’t have to give up a cat or dog to move in.
On the regulatory side, state inspections here have mostly circled around infection prevention and resident rights protections. Those are pretty standard categories that inspectors look at everywhere, not red flags specific to this building.
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a mid-sized, moderately staffed community. It fits two groups: people who need daily personal care or memory support, and people who need a short-term rehab or respite stay while a family sorts out next steps.
About this community
Occupancy
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is legally operated by Brighton Gardens Of West Orange, and administered by Ms. Irania Vargas.
Officers
Sjv 1 Opco Subholdco 2, LLC
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.
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 2021 vs. New Jersey state average• Complaint investigations (at NJ avg) 3 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (94% below)
• Deficiencies per year (94% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (85% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 18 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.2 | 3.6 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.3 | 2 | This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 85% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (4 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
| 3 | 3 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 3).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 17, 2021 inspection found the facility in full compliance with infection control regulations and CDC COVID-19 practices, with no deficiencies cited.
- April 21, 2022 complaint investigation found one deficiency for failing to notify a resident’s family or Power of Attorney about a condition change.
- November 19, 2025 report focused on privacy practices and rights, with no complaints or deficiencies noted.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Orange's city center to Brighton Gardens of West Orange's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.31 miles to nearest hospital (University Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| 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
47
Rank
#318 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brighton Gardens Of West Orange | Ms. Irania Vargas | 65.9% | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#106 / 413 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#113 / 413 |
| Green Hill | AL IL MC NH SNF | West Orange | 127
Facility
127
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#211 / 560 | No |
50
Facility
50
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#284 / 638 | - | - | Mr. Moshe Birnbaum | 67.7% | - | 12 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#290 / 422 | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#304 / 413 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#258 / 413 |
| Brookdale West Orange | AL MC | West Orange (Prospect Avenue) | 116
Facility
116
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#290 / 560 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#367 / 638 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brookdale West Orange | Lynda Gaspard-Craan | 0 | A+ | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| The Cliffs at Eagle Rock | AL | West Orange | 85
Facility
85
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#428 / 560 | No |
50
Facility
50
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#284 / 638 | - | - | Ms. Leni De Guzman | 87.1% | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 422 | -
Facility
-
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 413 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 413 |
| Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation | AL IL MC NH SNF | West Orange (Pleasant Valley Way) | 48
Facility
48
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#519 / 560 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#476 / 638 | - | Green Hill | Ms. Anna Chbihi | 0 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#154 / 422 | 27
Facility
27
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#290 / 413 | 13.5
Facility
13.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#411 / 413 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Gardens of West Orange
What neighborhood is Brighton Gardens of West Orange in?
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is in the Pleasantdale neighborhood of West Orange.
Is Brighton Gardens of West Orange in a walkable area?
Brighton Gardens of West Orange has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brighton Gardens of West Orange?
According to NJ state health department records, Brighton Gardens of West Orange's license number is 30A004.
When does Brighton Gardens of West Orange's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, Brighton Gardens of West Orange's license expires on June 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Brighton Gardens of West Orange?
Brighton Gardens of West Orange's occupancy is 66%.
Are pets allowed at Brighton Gardens of West Orange?
Yes, Brighton Gardens of West Orange allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Brighton Gardens of West Orange?
Ms. Irania Vargas is the administrator of Brighton Gardens of West Orange.
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