Best Memory Care in West Orange, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 memory care providers in West Orange, NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NJ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Complete Care At Summit Ridge
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Orange
152
Facility 152
NJ AVG 126
Rank #92 / 331
No
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
-Summit Ridge Care, LLCKanene Oleka
92.8%
Facility 92.8%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #38 / 288
A-6
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 18
Rank #300 / 320
9.0
Facility 9.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #311 / 315
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange)
MC
RC
West Orange
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 126
Rank #297 / 331
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
Studio / 1 BedArden Courts 510 Prospect Ave, LLCMs. Shannon King
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #188 / 288
C+3
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #138 / 320
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #182 / 315
Daughters Of Israel Pleasant Valley Home
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
West Orange
303
Facility 303
NJ AVG 126
Rank #6 / 331
No
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
-Daughters Of IsraelMs. Colleen Thompson
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #284 / 288
B-7
41
Facility 41
NJ AVG 18
Rank #280 / 320
5.9
Facility 5.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #297 / 315
Alaris Health At West Orange
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
West Orange
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 126
Rank #132 / 331
No
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
-St Cloud Operations LLCMs. Olga Shneyderman
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #68 / 288
B-4
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #201 / 320
4.8
Facility 4.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #273 / 315
Green Hill
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Orange
77
Facility 77
NJ AVG 126
Rank #261 / 331
No
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 43
Rank #136 / 363
-Green Hill IncMr. Moshe Birnbaum
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #1 / 288
B+9
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 18
Rank #268 / 320
4.1
Facility 4.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #256 / 315
Brighton Gardens of West Orange
MC
AL
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 126
Rank #110 / 331
Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #156 / 363
Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 W Orange Opco, LLCMs. Irania Vargas
65.9%
Facility 65.9%
NJ AVG 75.8%
Rank #217 / 288
?3
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #86 / 320
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #87 / 315
Brookdale West Orange
MC
AL
West Orange
116
Facility 116
NJ AVG 126
Rank #162 / 331
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #188 / 363
Studio / 1 BedBrea West Orange, LLCLynda Gaspard-Craan-?5
8
Facility 8
NJ AVG 18
Rank #138 / 320
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 315
Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Orange
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 126
Rank #311 / 331
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 43
Rank #260 / 363
-Green Hill IncMs. . Anna Chbihi-?2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 320
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 315
The Chelsea at West Orange
MC
AL
RC
West Orange (Pleasantdale)
-Yes
61
Facility 61
NJ AVG 43
Rank #94 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NJ memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for West Orange. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Complete Care at Summit Ridge

Complete Care at Summit Ridge in West Orange, NJ, offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing support through licensed nursing care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses relief from serious illness symptoms and treatment burdens, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Recovery can be temporary here. Post-acute care, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehab support a recovery period after an acute illness or hospital stay. With 152 beds, the home is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nursing time for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Kanene Oleka serves as administrator, and Summit Ridge Care operates the community. The combination of memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised support or a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Complete Care At Summit Ridge

Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (west Orange)

Located in Essex County, West Orange, NJ, Arden Courts – A ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange), is a compassionate senior living community that offers specialized memory care services. Residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are provided with specially trained caregivers that offer 24-hour supervision and care. Professional nurses are available 24 hours as well to attend to more complex needs and provide assistance with medications and in arranging medical care.

The community also offers access to a physician, laboratory and other medical services on-site for residents’ convenience should they need access to the said services. Outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services are available for residents needing to recover or regain their strength and mobility to continue living actively. With 24-hour care and supervision, hourly safety checks, and vital monitoring, residents are guaranteed a safe and secure environment.

Contact Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (West Orange)

Overview of Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home

Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in West Orange, NJ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice and palliative services focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. This range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short-term support during a caregiver’s absence.

The home has 303 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time available to each resident across a day.

Short-Term Rehab provides rehabilitation services for residents recovering after illness or hospitalization. The Memory Care & Alzheimer’s Unit supports people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in a supervised setting. Hospice & Palliative Care Services, wound care management, nutritional management, a Respite Stay Option, and Metro Transport are also available, giving residents access to specialized care, short-term stays, and transportation services within the home’s programs.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Ms. Colleen Thompson serves as the administrator, and Daughters Of Israel operates the home. A Walk Score of 50 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot for a resident who does not drive.

Contact Daughters Of Israel Pleasant Valley Home

Overview of Alaris Health at West Orange

Alaris Health at West Orange, located in West Orange, New Jersey, functions as a 120-bed care community providing skilled nursing, memory care, respite stays, hospice, and palliative care. Dedicated memory care units offer secured supervision for residents prone to wandering. Clinical offerings across the facility accommodate orthopedic recovery, respiratory care, colostomy management, and various post-hospital therapies.

Daily operations are directed by administrator Ms. Olga Shneyderman and operator St Cloud Operations. Nursing staff delivers an average of 3 hours and 39 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day. Situated in an area holding a 50 walk score, the location allows residents to reach select neighborhood destinations on foot. .

Prospective representatives considering local options can contact Alaris Health at West Orange to discuss specific care capabilities, evaluate funding paths, or schedule an upcoming visit. Accepted payment structures include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds

Contact Alaris Health At West Orange

Green Hill

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill

Green Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in West Orange, NJ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because Green Hill offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow can transition in place without leaving the community. The range of care may make Green Hill a good fit for someone who wants the possibility of moving to a higher level of support without relocating. Green Hill has 77 beds, and Mr. Moshe Birnbaum serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give residents access to therapy during a temporary recovery stay. An on site executive chef prepares meals, with cuisine overseen by an on staff dietician, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Green Hill opened in 1866.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, allowing families to use public benefits when eligible or personal funds to cover care. A Walk Score of 50 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

Contact Green Hill

Overview of 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.

Contact Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Overview of Brookdale West Orange

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.

Contact Brookdale West Orange

Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

Green Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation, established in 1886, has provided exemplary senior care services to the people of New Jersey for 150 years. Providing a continuum of care, residents at Green Hill have access to a multitude of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care services as well as short-term and long-term care. With a dedication to understanding each resident’s unique situation and needs, the team at Green Hill ensures seniors receive the exact level of care they need while flourishing in a secure and comfortable environment.

At Green Hill, they understand that needs may change over time and therefore provide a community where individuals can age in place without the worries of what’s next. As a 5-star rated CCRC community, Green Hill epitomizes excellence in senior living. This starts with a dedication to top-notch care and service in addition to cultivating and environment where residents build lasting and meaningful connections amongst each other as well as with a devoted and caring team of professionals.

Contact Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

The Chelsea at West Orange

609 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of The Chelsea at West Orange

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ, The Chelsea at West Orange is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With a wide selection of snug and sophisticated accommodations to choose from including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy a relaxing time at The Chelsea at West Orange.

The community takes pride in a compassionate and highly trained team striving to deliver the highest quality of care and support for residents to optimize their independence and individuality. With a holistic approach to care, the community doubles its efforts to improve seniors’ quality of life. Enjoy fun activities and join engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Eat well and feel good with delectable, nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. As part of The Chelsea communities, The Chelsea at West Orange doubles its efforts to ensure seniors are happy and well-cared for.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in West Orange at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in West Orange, NJ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 126The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in West Orange, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in West Orange, NJ

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover memory care?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 9 memory care communities in West Orange, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in West Orange, NJ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in West Orange, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in West Orange, NJ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.