Brighton Gardens of West Orange is an assisted living and memory care community located in West Orange, New Jersey, and is managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The facility provides support for older adults who require assistance with daily living activities and those living with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In addition to assisted living and memory care, the community also accommodates short-term stays and coordinates with hospice providers when end-of-life care is needed. Personalized care plans are developed for each resident to address individual needs and preferences.

The care team at Brighton Gardens provides a range of support and medical services. Residents benefit from assistance with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility employs licensed nursing staff to oversee medication management, diabetes care, and ambulatory care, as well as to assist families with communication and updates on health conditions. Vision, dental, and podiatry care services are available, and the facility can accommodate residents who require incontinence care or have psychiatric needs. To support those living with dementia or those at risk of wandering, Brighton Gardens utilizes a wander guard or similar safety system. Physical therapy is available to help residents maintain mobility and independence. The community also offers supportive hospice care coordination when required.

Residents at Brighton Gardens of West Orange have access to a range of amenities and lifestyle services, including laundry and dry cleaning, an on-site barber/beauty salon, clubs and community groups, and organized activities such as yoga. The facility offers programming and support for Catholic, French, and Spanish-speaking residents, reflecting a multicultural approach. Family reviews highlight a clean environment and a friendly, attentive staff, with particular mention of front desk team members. Families also emphasize the variety of daily activities and efforts made to keep residents engaged; however, some express a desire for greater activity variety and more substantive entertainment options. While reviews generally mention a caring atmosphere, areas noted for improvement include responsiveness to care requests, communication with families, consistency in medical oversight—especially in memory care—and food quality. Some families have reported incidents of delayed assistance and management issues, but others mention gratitude during times of health crises. Brighton Gardens of West Orange continues to deliver its core services without major recent changes as of mid-2024.

Costs at this community start at $2,790 and range up to $9,962. The average price in the community is $4,410, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,417. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.