Brookdale West Orange
520 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Brookdale West Orange vs The Cliffs at Eagle Rock
West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey
The Cliffs at Eagle Rock
707 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Brookdale West Orange and The Cliffs at Eagle Rock are both in West Orange, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.
Both offer assisted living.
Only Brookdale West Orange offers memory care.
Brookdale West Orange is the larger building at 116 licensed beds, against 85 at The Cliffs at Eagle Rock. 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
| Brookdale West Orange | The Cliffs at Eagle Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Memory care, Assisted living | Assisted living |
| Size | 116 licensed beds | 85 licensed beds |
| Town | West Orange | West Orange |
| State licence | 30A001 | 30A008 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.2 from 25 reviews on Google | — |
| Cost band | High Cost | Mid 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
Brookdale West Orange is the better fit if
- Your parent may need memory care later on.
- You want more neighbours, more activity and a fuller calendar.
- It has café and bistro, private dining room and chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary requirements.
The Cliffs at Eagle Rock is the better fit if
- You want a smaller building where staff know everyone by name.
- It has licensed capacity for 85 assisted living residents, residential setting and assisted living accommodations.
Amenities and services
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
Only The Cliffs at Eagle Rock
- Licensed capacity for 85 assisted living residents
- Residential setting
- Assisted living accommodations
- Located on Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange
- Suburban Essex County location
Questions families ask
- Which is better, Brookdale West Orange or The Cliffs at Eagle Rock?
- Neither is better for every family. Brookdale West Orange and The Cliffs at Eagle Rock sit in the same area and cover 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 Brookdale West Orange and The Cliffs at Eagle Rock 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 Brookdale West Orange and The Cliffs at Eagle Rock 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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