Brighton Gardens West Orange
220 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Brighton Gardens West Orange vs Brookdale West Orange
West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey
Brookdale West Orange
520 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Brighton Gardens West Orange and Brookdale West Orange are both in West Orange, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer memory care and assisted living.
Brighton Gardens West Orange is the larger building at 132 licensed beds, against 116 at Brookdale West Orange. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.
Assisted living in Essex County runs a median of $9,450 a month. Neither community publishes one price, because the rate depends on the apartment and how much help your parent needs.
Call us and we will help you work out which of the two fits your family, and what each would really cost.
Side by side
| Brighton Gardens West Orange | Brookdale West Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Memory care, Assisted living | Memory care, Assisted living |
| Size | 132 licensed beds | 116 licensed beds |
| Town | West Orange | West Orange |
| State licence | 30A004 | 30A001 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 29 reviews on Google | 4.2 from 25 reviews on Google |
| Cost band | Mid Cost | High Cost |
Assisted living in Essex County runs a median of $9,450 a month. New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country for assisted living. Neither community charges one flat rate. See the New Jersey cost report for the full picture.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
What families say
Brighton Gardens West Orange is the better fit if
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has chef-crafted meals, main dining room and bistro with grab-and-go snacks throughout the day.
Brookdale West Orange is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has café and bistro, private dining room and chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary requirements.
Amenities and services
Only Brighton Gardens West Orange
- Chef-crafted meals
- Main dining room
- Bistro with grab-and-go snacks throughout the day
- Private dining room for family celebrations
- Studio and one-bedroom floor plans
- Bright living areas
- Billiards room
- Reminiscence common area
Only Brookdale West Orange
- Café and bistro
- Private dining room
- Chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary requirements
- Pet-friendly apartments
- Selection of floor plans
- Community kitchen
- Library
- On-site movie theatre
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brighton Gardens West Orange or Brookdale West Orange?
- Neither is better for every family. Brighton Gardens West Orange and Brookdale West Orange sit in the same area and cover memory care and assisted living, so the right answer comes down to care level, apartment, budget and how the place feels on a weekday afternoon. Call us and we will walk you through both.
- How much do Brighton Gardens West Orange and Brookdale West Orange cost?
- Assisted living in Essex County runs a median of $9,450 a month, and New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country. Both communities price by apartment and care level, so ask us for this month's real numbers.
- Are Brighton Gardens West Orange and Brookdale West Orange licensed?
- Both are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Each community page on this site shows the licence number, the licensed bed count and the date we last checked the state record.
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Other comparisons nearby
If neither of these is right
Alaris Health at West Orange in West Orange is worth a look too. It offers nursing home rather than the care the two above provide, which is worth knowing if your parent's needs are heading that way.
See the Alaris Health at West Orange profileRather talk it through?
One call and we will talk you through both, what each does well, and whether a third community fits your family better.
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