Canterbury Village

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, floral bedding, an armchair, and natural light from the window.
  • Outdoors

    A sign for Canterbury Village, an assisted living residence, surrounded by flowers.
  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and warm lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a grand piano, fireplace, and comfortable seating arrangements.
  • Building

    A single-story building with a sloping roof and large windows, surrounded by greenery on a sunny day.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy library with comfortable seating and bookshelves.
  • Patio

    A sunny outdoor patio with tables and chairs, shaded by red umbrellas.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library with bookshelves and comfortable seating for reading.
  • Salon

    A modern hair salon interior with styling stations and chairs.

Canterbury Village

33 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.2 from 41 reviews
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Assisted Living Respite Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Canterbury Village offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Essex County and the broader New Jersey market. A semi-private room at Canterbury Village is priced at $3,995 per month, slightly exceeding the county's average of $3,966 while still significantly under the state average of $5,068. For those seeking more privacy, a studio unit is available at Canterbury Village for $4,710 per month. This rate is marginally higher than Essex County's average of $4,607 but remains substantially lower than New Jersey's state average of $5,286. Overall, Canterbury Village provides a balanced option for residents looking for affordability without sacrificing quality in a desirable location.

Room TypeCanterbury VillageEssex CountyNew Jersey
Semi-Private$3,995$3,966$5,068
Studio$4,710$4,607$5,286

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Canterbury Village shows genuine care and compassion for the residents, creating a loving and dignified environment.
  • pro Residents are engaged in various activities, including exercises and games, which promote physical and mental well-being.
  • pro The community is clean, pleasant, and maintains a cozy atmosphere that feels like home rather than an institution.
  • pro Families appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie among the staff, highlighting low turnover rates that foster lasting relationships with residents.
  • pro Canterbury Village offers delicious and healthy meals prepared by a skilled chef, contributing to residents' overall satisfaction.
  • pro Many families report that their loved ones thrive in the supportive environment provided by Canterbury Village.
  • pro The facility embraces personalized care, recognizing individual interests and celebrating milestones with residents.
  • pro Visitors often find the gardens and outdoor spaces inviting and beautifully maintained, enhancing the overall living experience.

Review

Canterbury Village of West Orange has garnered a reputation as a nurturing and supportive assisted living facility, focusing on both the needs and dignity of its residents. Many families express immense gratitude for the compassionate care their loved ones receive, highlighting the staff's dedication and attentiveness. The overall environment is described as warm and welcoming, with residents treated not merely as patients but as individuals deserving love and respect. The food served at Canterbury is often mentioned positively—described as healthy and delicious—which further enriches the overall living experience.

Several reviews note the engaging activities designed to keep residents active and stimulated, particularly those suffering from dementia. Families appreciate that these activities help prevent feelings of isolation or depression among residents. One family member emphasized that their brother was not merely wandering around; instead, he was actively participating in exercises, memory games, dance sessions to music, and various outings. This level of engagement appears to contribute positively to their cognitive function and quality of life—a key factor that brings peace of mind to families searching for suitable long-term care for their loved ones.

Despite several positive experiences shared by many caregivers regarding Canterbury's atmosphere and activities, some reviews reveal concerns regarding specific aspects of care. A family member noted an unfortunate lack of attention from nursing staff when it came to their aunt's medical needs, leading to significant frustration. Despite spending over $6,300 per month for her care, this they felt there was inadequate communication from the nursing team regarding her condition. This concern about staff attentiveness adds complexity to the otherwise glowing accounts of personalized care experienced by others.

Moreover, another reviewer shared upon visiting Canterbury Village that they were greeted warmly by administration members down to janitorial staff who seemed genuinely invested in creating a friendly atmosphere for residents. Such observations speak volumes about the community culture at Canterbury Village—the sense that everyone works collaboratively toward a common goal: ensuring resident well-being while maintaining a homelike environment where individual stories are recognized and valued.

Physical attributes also play a role in shaping perceptions about Canterbury Village; while some describe it as pleasantly clean with cozy features reminiscent of home-like environments with gardens and shared spaces, others found it somewhat outdated or lacking in larger room options. Nonetheless, most agree that the cleanliness maintained throughout the facility contributes positively to its appeal. Numerous visitors reported feeling welcomed during visits; feedback points towards an inviting ambiance characterized by cheerful interactions among residents engaged in group activities.

Lastly, several reviewers articulated how choosing Canterbury Village represented a meaningful turning point for their loved ones after negative experiences at other facilities. Stories abound detailing previous struggles with less attentive environments marked by high costs with little personal connection cultivated between staff members and residents. In stark contrast to those earlier situations is Canterbury’s approach—one characterized by strong relationships facilitated through consistent staffing which fosters emotional bonds between caregivers and families alike.

In conclusion, while each family's experience varies based on individual circumstances or particular staffing interactions—most importantly reflected through their loved one’s comfort levels—Canterbury Village emerges as a commendable option worth exploring for families seeking an assisted living solution steeped in compassion combined with quality amenities designed uniquely around enhancing resident lives daily.

Features

Housing

  • 53 resident community capacity 53 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Canterbury Village in West Orange, NJ is an assisted living community that offers a range of care services to meet the individual needs of its residents. With respite care and a skilled nursing facility available, residents can receive the support they require.

The community boasts numerous amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Activities on-site ensure there is always something engaging and enjoyable to do, while air-conditioning keeps everyone comfortable during warmer months. A beautician on-site provides convenient access to salon services, and cable or satellite TV is available for entertainment. Community-operated transportation makes it easy to get around, and a computer center allows residents to stay connected with loved ones. Devotional services both off-site and on-site cater to different spiritual needs, and an inviting dining room offers restaurant-style dining experiences.

Residents can benefit from various care services provided by compassionate staff members. A 24-hour call system ensures assistance is readily available when needed, and round-the-clock supervision promotes safety and peace of mind. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided, along with transfers for those who require help moving from one place to another. Diabetic care is offered, including specialized diets for diabetes management. Hospice care is also available for those needing end-of-life support, while medication management helps ensure medications are taken correctly. Mental wellness programs promote cognitive health, and physical therapy assists with rehabilitation or maintaining mobility. Transportation arrangements are made non-medically as well as for doctor's appointments.

The dining experiences at Canterbury Village are designed to meet various dietary preferences and restrictions. Guest meals can be arranged when visitors join residents for meals, and special dietary requirements like low/no sodium or vegetarian diets are accommodated. Meals are prepared by a professional chef and served in a restaurant-style setting, although room service is available upon request.

Engaging activities are organized regularly at Canterbury Village to keep residents entertained and stimulated mentally and physically. From art classes and book clubs to fitness programs and live musical performances, there is something for everyone. Various religious services are available, with visiting chaplains, priests, and a rabbi providing spiritual support. Planned day trips and outings offer opportunities for exploration and socialization.

Conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals in the area ensure that residents have easy access to essential services and amenities nearby.

With its comprehensive care services, extensive amenities, and diverse range of activities and dining options, Canterbury Village offers a comfortable and enriching assisted living community for seniors in West Orange, NJ.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in West Orange, New Jersey, this area offers a variety of amenities suited for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within close proximity, accessing necessary medications is convenient. Additionally, there are reputable healthcare facilities nearby, including Summit Medical Group and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. For dining options, residents can enjoy fast food restaurants like Taco Bell and McDonald's or opt for a more upscale experience at Faubourg or McLoone's Boathouse. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks such as South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation for leisurely walks or picnics. Easy access to public transportation via NJ Transit stations ensures seniors can easily explore surrounding areas, while the presence of places of worship like Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church provides spiritual enrichment. Overall, this part of West Orange offers a well-rounded environment for senior residents seeking convenience, healthcare access, dining choices, outdoor activities, and community engagement.

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • Mayfair Farms Banquet Facilities (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • McLoone's Boathouse (2.5 miles)
  • Faubourg (2.7 miles)
  • Egan & Sons (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • South Mountain Reservation (1 miles)
  • Eagle Rock Reservation (1.2 miles)
  • Orange Park Nj (1.6 miles)
  • Degnan Memorial Park (2.1 miles)
  • Milo S. Borden Park (3.5 miles)
  • Edgemont Memorial Park (3.8 miles)
  • Memorial Park (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Care Station Medical Group (1.1 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (1.3 miles)
  • Women First Health Center (2.3 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (2.7 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (4.2 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (5.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.2 miles)
  • Paper Plane Coffee Co. (2.8 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Brick Church Station (1.5 miles)
  • East Orange Station (2 miles)
  • NJT - Watchung Station (3.8 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (3.9 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (5 miles)
  • Newark Penn Station (5 miles)
  • Harrison Path Station (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Clifton Commons 16 (6.2 miles)

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