Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home
1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052, Essex County
Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home is a 303-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located at 1155 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey. The community offers a dedicated setting for seniors who need continuous clinical oversight, short-term recovery, or structured memory support. Situated in Essex County, the property provides easy access to nearby regional medical centers and major local roadways.
The interior layout features renovated living spaces designed for accessibility and daily comfort. Residents have access to communal areas, an on-site rehabilitation gym, and an outdoor gathering space at the Franzblau Paver Patio. The campus also houses a synagogue and an auditorium that accommodate community gatherings and shared activities.
Daily life incorporates a wide range of social and cultural programs rooted in Jewish tradition, overseen by a director of spiritual care and a rabbi. Residents can attend Friday afternoon Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday morning services, participate in holiday celebrations such as Chanukah candle lightings, and take part in intergenerational visits with local day schools. The activity schedule also provides regular recreational pastimes, group crafts, and musical entertainment.
Clinical services deliver around-the-clock professional nursing and medical coverage directed by board-certified geriatricians. Programs cover sub-acute rehabilitation, memory care for those with cognitive conditions, hospice and palliative care, and temporary respite stays. Specialized therapies include cardiac and stroke recovery, orthopedic rehab, complex wound care management, pain management, and IV therapy.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour professional nursing care
- 24-hour medical coverage by board-certified geriatricians
- Sub-acute short-term rehabilitation
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Memory care and dedicated Alzheimer's unit
- Hospice and palliative care services
- Respite care stays
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Pain management
- Intravenous (IV) therapy
- Complex wound care management
- Discharge planning
Amenities
Living spaces
- Renovated resident accommodations
- Franzblau Paver Patio
Dining
- Nutritional management programs
- Dining room services
Activities and culture
- On-site synagogue
- Auditorium for prayer and events
- Shabbat prayer services (Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday morning)
- Jewish holiday observances and celebrations
- Intergenerational visits and school performances
- Social and recreational activity programs
Wellness and therapy
- Sub-acute rehabilitation gym
- Physical therapy gym space
- Occupational therapy space
- Speech therapy treatment areas
Services and transportation
- Metro Transport charter and reservation service
- Rabbinical and spiritual care services
- Personal needs account management
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Location
1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
License
- License number
- 030703
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 10/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 303 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Ms. Colleen Thompson
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/26/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL
Frequently asked questions
What care options are offered at Daughters of Israel?+
Daughters of Israel Pleasant Valley Home provides short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, a dedicated memory care unit, hospice and palliative care, and temporary respite stays. Specialized medical services include IV therapy, stroke rehabilitation, cardiac care, and complex wound care.
What payment options are accepted?+
The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options for resident care. Families can speak with the admissions and finance team to discuss individual coverage and service fees.
Are religious and spiritual services available on-site?+
Yes, Jewish life and traditions are central to the home. The community features an on-site synagogue, rabbinical leadership, regular Shabbat services in the auditorium, holiday celebrations, and arrangements for reciting Kaddish.
What medical and nursing staffing is on-site?+
The home provides 24-hour professional nursing care alongside 24-hour medical oversight directed by board-certified geriatricians. Specialized staff also manage physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs in the rehabilitation gym.
Are short-term stays or respite care available?+
Yes, short-term stays are available through the sub-acute rehabilitation program for post-surgical or illness recovery, as well as temporary respite stays for caregivers needing scheduled relief.
Does the facility offer transportation services?+
Transportation is coordinated through Metro Transport, which provides reservation-based travel, group charter services, and ride options for residents.