New York State’s variety of lifestyle options makes it an ideal retirement destination. While the hustle and bustle of New York City may be the first thing that comes to mind, the Empire State has much more to offer. From the beaches of Long Island, to Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes out west, to the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains in the north, New York is filled with natural wonders and smaller, quieter towns.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 350 independent living communities in New York.
The median monthly cost of independent living in New York is about $3,000.
This facility is kept clean and tidy, but the most important thing is that the staff are tremendous. They are caring and helpful, and always keep you well informed. I recommend them without qualification.
Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
No experience with the meals and dining and when it comes to the activities, our loved one did not participate but there were many opportunities and other residents clearly enjoyed them. I wasn't involved in...
I love Sunrise at East 56th. I have only good things to say. It is so expensive $ [fee removed] a month plus a $[fee removed] move in community fee for a studio apartment on memory care but her room is right...
The quality of care perhaps receives a 4 - not exactly an assisted living place, the people are enjoying life and they seem less in need of care than other senior living facilities. The quality of the...
Service in the dining room should be faster, but it has improved lately. I enjoy the camaraderie with some residence, and the staff is just wonderful.
Everyone is so friendly and ready to help whatever you need, they also have activities that they do with the clients after lunch, such as Bingo, Dominoes or puzzle solving. The facility is very clean and...
Always super kind and helpful, very responsive to feedback. Very well kept, clean, pleasant, lots of activity areas, easy transport options
I love Sunrise at East 56th. I have only good things to say. It is so expensive $ [fee removed] a month plus a $[fee removed] move in community fee for a studio apartment on memory care but her room is right...
Everyone is so friendly and ready to help whatever you need, they also have activities that they do with the clients after lunch, such as Bingo, Dominoes or puzzle solving. The facility is very clean and...
My mother in law has adjusted well to Sunrise and is making friends, enjoying the activities, and really appreciates the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. The location is also good. She hasn’t been...
I am very happy with the staff here. They take very good care of my mother in law. Very involved. Very informative. Constant communication. Place is wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone I know
My mother moved in recently and was a bit anxious at first, but everyone has made her feel comfortable so quickly. She adores the home care team that helps her and the management staff at the community...
Our process getting into Brookdale was smooth and easy. They were very clear with their expectations and kept us informed about when her place would be ready to move in. Staff were very welcoming and...
My experience has been good, but as you know, nothing is perfect. Staff seems to be accommodating, and the maintenance worker here is very helpful and those other little jobs for you but also take care. He...
Independent living communities in New York don’t have specific regulations or licensing requirements. Communities are treated as regular rental properties and are subject to laws and codes as outlined in New York Residential tenants’ rights guide.
New York independent living communities can be stand-alone facilities but many may also share a campus with other senior living facilities like assisted living or memory care communities. These communities offer a higher level of care than independent living and are subject to state licensing and regulatory oversight. To explore other senior living options in New York visit our overviews of assisted living or memory care.
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