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33 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Patrick
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5.0
A Perfect Place I Would Put My Mother
The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what they could do to help.

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Canterbury Village

Canterbury Village is an assisted living community in West Orange, New Jersey. An enclosed courtyard with walking paths and outdoor seating offers residents a private retreat for residents to unwind in or participate in scheduled activities. Residents can enjoy daily activities and self-care in the indoor common areas, which include an on-site salon and library.

Dedicated caregivers are available around the clock to provide assistance with activities of daily living and medication management. The community offers semi-private, private, and deluxe private floor plans that include private bathrooms, spacious closets, and 24-hour emergency call systems. Residents can delight in amenities such as daily meals served in the charming dining area, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community is less than 2 miles from shopping and entertainment at the Orange Commons Shopping Plaza and Essex Greens Shopping Center, which also features an AMC dine-in theater. Nearby dining ranges from sushi, Italian, and Mexican to soul food and Caribbean cuisine. Popular nearby attractions include the Montclair Art Museum, Hemlock Falls, and Branch Brook Park.

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anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 19, 2022
4.0
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tour review
Our family had an in person tour and the ladies who run the place are so lovely, you can tell the care they give to the residents is genuine and purposeful. However, our loved one is still pretty active and we just did not see a lot of stimulation, or engagement going on at all. We thought our loved one would be a little depressed.
Patrick - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 25, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
A Perfect Place I Would Put My Mother
The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what they could do to help.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 19, 2020
2.0
Art was terrific. The facility was dark and a bit tired. Rooms were very small. It is not in a good location for me either.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 1, 2019
5.0
Canterbury is simply wonderful
Canterbury Village not only saved my mother, but me as well. After a terrible, dehumanizing experience at an unsafe, unsound non-profit facility in Somerset, my mother’s life turned around at Canterbury. The Canterbury staff is kind and compassionate, the directors and nurses are attentive to the residents’ needs and medications (with wise suggestions too) and I have watched my mother thrive there. It’s a clean, cozy, and cheery place - not institutional or bleak. Residents with dementia are given freedom and respect; there is never a sense of this being a locked facility, but a sprawling apartment complex or shared home with gardens and good meals (and a therapy dog too!) Staff turnover seems very low, so the residents and families really bond with everyone there. I just can’t overemphasize how wonderful Canterbury has been for my mom - it is a wonderful place. I am so grateful to everyone there
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
D.Risch - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 12, 2019
3.0
No one is running this place!
My Aunt has been a resident at Canterbury for over a year now and although the facility is clean, there needs to be more observant and attentive staff members. Upon visiting a few weeks ago I noticed a constanl white discharge from my Aunt's eye, indicating a possible infection. I notified one of the nursing staff and went on my way.. I returned 2 weeks later as I was on vacation, and she STILL had the discharge and said she had NOT been treated by anyone. After 2 emails and 3 phone calls, (Nurses' station voicemail box was full) I still have NOT BEEN CONTACTED by anyone from the facility to remedy this situation! Mind you, I pay over $6,300/mo for her to be there and get harassed by one particular [removed] aid to provide diapers, pads, etc.. for my Aunt. I'm one of the few relatives to frequent this facility, sadly most residents don't get visitors. My question is, if they provide supplies when she runs out, as she does...where is the money going? They can't keep a front desk receptionist for more than 6 months either.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
2.5
Activities
3.5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 26, 2019
4.0
The Canterbury was a nice place. I'm just not sure it is right for my mom.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Carolyn C. - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 19, 2018
5.0
Pay a visit. I think you will be comforted after you see this community.
My mother lived in two assisted living communities before we found Canterbury. The first community was very pretty, fresh flowers, piano in the lobby, a nicely landscaped area with fountain spraying water into the pond. Her apartment was the right size for her and we decorated it beautifully and she was comfortable. However, after one fall that was caused by another resident, and another fall caused by my mother's refusal to call for help, we were forced to hire a 24 hour live-in OR get out. When the cost of that help pushed the monthly expenses to nearly 10,000.00, we had to search for another place. We found one we liked, maybe not quite so elegant, but they did not require the 24 hour live-in. People there were so pleasant, it was cheerful, residents were encouraged to participate in conversation groups, music, games, and general socializing. But, over time, cost per month became an issue so we started the search all over again. Canterbury was suggested to me by [name removed]. She told me we would be doing ourselves a favor if we would see the place and consider it carefully. My sister was the first to visit and explore the accommodations, gathering rooms, and the pocket gardens which were very charming that time of year. I went the following day, early in the morning, and unannounced. That is the very best way to judge cleanliness, as we have learned. Everything was so clean and tidy. The carpets, wall paper and drapes give a country cottage feel, well decorated, bright with sunlight. Windows and French doors let out into the little gardens, one of which had BBQ equipment for outdoor cooking in the good weather. A grand piano sat in the main room used for socializing, music, movies, and a fireplace is the focal point in another area of the large space. I was so surprised to see such a pretty interior because the exterior is deceivingly simple, tidy yes, but not fancy. My mother was welcomed and every time we visited, which was at least once a week, my mother was in the middle of a group of residents who were watching an old movie or were talking as a group about a particular topic. Not that my mother participated always, but it was good to see her not sitting alone. I would suggest to a family who are looking for "A Place for Mom" do, please, take a few minutes to see Canterbury. It may be just the place you were hoping to find and, maybe, at a cost that will surprise you. We learned that it isn't always money that matters while judging how happy your loved one will be nor how well she is truly cared for by dedicated people.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
3.5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 25, 2018
5.0
We met on a day when [name removed] was not there, but the Health Director showed us around and answered almost all of our questions. We were shown several sizes of rooms that might be available to us. It is well kept and clean. We liked that it was on one floor and the atmosphere was more homey. Lots of windows and sunshine. It is definitely an option for us.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 13, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Canterbury Village - West Orange, NJ
Great community not too large, friendly staff, good resident care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Catherine vezina - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 7, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Canterbury village is a lifesaver!
I was so impressed by CB from my first visit. The administrator was and still is very helpful. He helped me get through a very difficult time with my aunt. The staff welcomed her with open arms,too. It is such a relief to visit and see her safe, clean, and happy.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 21, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
We love it hands down!
The staff is very polite and very helpful with anything that my sister needs. The community is just beautiful and it is always clean and bright. The meals are good as well. I really like that it is close to me so I can visit my sister more now.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 11, 2017
3.0
Verified Review
The Tour My Husband Had
My husband went on the tour to see what is was like at this community. He told me he didn't care for it as much. It did not appear to be as bright and lively. WE had hoped for a different atmosphere.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 23, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
Good Community For the Right Person
We had a good tour of this facility. It is a nice and well maintained community from what we saw. The staff we met was friendly and informative. Our questions were answered, and it was a good experience. They were not able to provide the type of care my mother needed. It is a nice community for the right person.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 14, 2016
1.0
Verified Review
Horrible place!
I was very disattisfied with the care that Canterbury Village offered my loved one. There were multiple times when help was not made available and my loved one fell and hurt themselves. They need a more proactive staff that is available to assist the residents. Mistakes happen but multiple falls in a short amount of time are unacceptable.
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
1
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
1
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 12, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
A Wonderful Facility
I have to say that my father is the crankiest, most difficult, unpleasant man you could possibly imagine and they have dealt with him and have done an exceptional job and go out of their way to accommodate the family and they are wonderful. And he is now relatively happy there. He has made friends and participates in activities. The care and treatment he is receiving is exceptional.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 28, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
Very nice place
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with Canterbury Village, it's a very nice place overall! The people here are friendly, the facility is clean and well kept, and the residents seem happy. It's just a very nice place, overall!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 1, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
We are very pleased
My sister has been here for about a month and a half. We are very pleased. The facility is more home-like rather than institutional. That's definitely a plus. I felt it was definitely the best for Wilma, my sister, that I could find. She's not stuck in a little area. She has freedom and that's good. My overall rating of this property is 5 stars. We are just very pleased with the Canterbury Village.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 1, 2015
4.5
Rest assured
Canterbury is a clean and friendly quiet but active community. Medication distribution is included. Everything we were hoping for.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Pam - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 30, 2014
5.0
Verified Review
Fabulous
They’re fabulous. They’re very reasonable and one of the main reasons is that they include medication management in the fee. The activities are okay – but they don’t have too much going on for a couple of days, but that might be on purpose for rest. I really didn’t have any negative experiences. The best part of it – the part that they really sold me – is the medication management being included in the cost.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Laura - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 10, 2013
5.0
Verified Review
A Godsend!
My mother is on medicaid but before that, as compared to others, it was a better value. The acivities are hard because there are so many different types of people there. The woman there does a great job of working with them. Right now I think it's been a godsend, having my mother there. The staff is great and they just underwent a whole new rennovation. This place is really nice!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
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Amenities
at Canterbury Village

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

Activities

  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Karaoke
  • Catholic Services
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Buddhist Services
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Stretching Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Christian Services
  • Islamic Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Activities Off-site

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