Chelsea West Orange
609 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Chelsea 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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Chelsea 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 Chelsea West Orange offers memory care and independent living.
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
| Chelsea West Orange | The Cliffs at Eagle Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Care offered | Memory care, Assisted living, Independent living | Assisted living |
| Size | Not listed | 85 licensed beds |
| Town | West Orange | West Orange |
| State licence | AL25308 | 30A008 |
| Year built | Not listed | Not listed |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 14 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
Chelsea West Orange is the better fit if
- Your parent may need memory care and independent living later on.
- It has private living options, shared residential areas and community dining areas.
The Cliffs at Eagle Rock is the better fit if
- It has licensed capacity for 85 assisted living residents, residential setting and assisted living accommodations.
Amenities and services
Only Chelsea West Orange
- Private living options
- Shared residential areas
- Community dining areas
- Scheduled daily events
- Recreational activities
- Assistance with daily living
- Dedicated memory care space
- Maintenance and housekeeping services
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, Chelsea West Orange or The Cliffs at Eagle Rock?
- Neither is better for every family. Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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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