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.
Can you stand one more compliment. Well done! My second month here and so very pleased with everything. The staff here are annoying this has been a wise move for me. Now, home new friends, a new chapter in...
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...
I have only been to East 56 once to visit, everyone I met was very friendly. My brother feels cared for and I am grateful for that.
It's very convenient for my sister in law to get to her favorite places. Food good. She likes the exercise class and would like to teach it
The entire staff at Coterie Hudson Yards, from the doormen to the Director of the facility are all caring and dedicated to the residents. The place is spotless and the food is really good.
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 sister and I could not be more pleased with Atria Forest Hills. It’s an elegant yet homey facility in a wonderful neighborhood that is easily accessible by car or public transportation. My 89-year-old...
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...
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...
Took my Mom to visit her lifelong friend at Sunrise of Mill Basin and was so pleasantly surprised not only by how pleasant the building is (inside and out) but by the front desk person ([name removed]). ...
From my visit, not only do they CARE about their residents, but the food is very good. I ate with my church friend who recently moved into her new apartment, which is huge. We were told we could order...
We rented an apartment, but he passed away before he could move in. It was close to where he lived and family, we toured several times and liked the facility and parent also did. We loved the administrative...
All the staff was friendly and helpful, but the care staff was amazing and went above and beyond for mom. Peregrine was great and I'd highly recommend them.
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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