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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New York County, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the New York County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in New York County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 67 independent living facilities in New York County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Longwood, Mott Haven and Concourse.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WelcomeThe Plummer Pavilion provides safe, healthy affordable housing in a development environmentally appropriate for seniors of all ages. Residents will enjoy the luxury of completely-renovated air conditioned studio, one or two bedroom units, with shower and refrigerator/ kitchenette. Safety...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory care...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Im sending my uncle there starting next month. Im very happy with what they offer. Place is very clean and staff is caring and professional.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of independent living in New York County, NY
The average cost of senior living in New York County is $6,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, NY with an average of $5,964 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York County, NY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York County, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York County vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New York County, NY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in New York County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in New York County
Recent reviews for independent living in New York County
Arbor Terrace Mountainside
5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination.
Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle in River Edge, NJ
3.4
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY
4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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New York County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New York County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New York County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in New York County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of New York County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
19.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
32.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
30%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
31.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
7.2%
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Availability of select dining options in New York County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of New York County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
34.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
16.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New York County independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in New York County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
43.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
45.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
45.1%
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Plattduetsche Home Society, Sunrise of Madison and Atria Forest Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near New York County, New York. See full list of communities.
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