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Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor average about $5,918 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Fair Harbor. Our detailed directory has 265 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Netherbay at Bay Shore
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I recently moved my mom to the memory care unit at The Nertherbay from an assisted living facility where she had been for five years. I thought the move would be very difficult and I was dreading it. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Introducing Netherbay at Bay Shore, now open and serving area seniors needing assistance in assisted living and memory care. Netherbay offers extensive care services to meet the needs of our residents and exceed the expectations of families. In addition to care, the community offers purposeful...
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Photo of Atria Bay Shore
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.1
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54 reviews
9.1
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54 reviews
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I would definitely recommend this to others. My brother was not in favor of moving, but he's so happy there and says so often. We're happy for him and don't worry about him.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
At Atria Bay Shore, you'll find a comfortable, secure environment with a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it's seeing live entertainment, staying fit with our daily exercise classes, or taking a trip to nearby points of interest, there's something for everyone at Atria Bay...
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Photo of Sunrise of West Babylon
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44 Floor plans available
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9.5
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51 reviews
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My dad is in a studio apartment, which has plenty of space, a very large closet, a small kitchen area and wonderful natural light. He has a large bathroom, which is handicapped accessible with Plenty of grab...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Arbors at Bohemia
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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Excellent community. Warm and friendly employees. Great events. Beautiful rooms. A very happy place for mom. I highly recommend.
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.
The Arbors at Bohemia• Nestled on 5 acres in a residential setting.• Warm, compassionate team members• Single level setting; no elevators or stairs to climb• Comfortable décor helps residents feel right at homeOur mission at The Arbors Assisted Living is to enhance the quality of life by...
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The reason we chose Bayview was definitely for the value, it is completely worth it you get what you pay for. The activities are back open and our loved one is really happy with everything they are offering.
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.
Welcome to Bayview Rest Home. Our home has been in operation for over forty years serving the needs of senior citizens from all over the New York area. We pride ourselves in offering individualized care to all our residents. We are a family operation, and we think of all our residents as...
Photo of The Bristal at West Babylon
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3.0
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When we are there we know the care services are good, and the cleanliness of the community stood out to us. Visually it is a nice place to bring your loved one, and it has a certain feel that it resembles an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Bristal Assisted Living at West Babylon will be 15th community of The Bristal Assisted Living – the 12th on Long Island and the 5th in Suffolk County. Since 2000, The Bristal has been helping families understand and embrace the advantages of senior assisted living. Whether you are seeking...
Photo of The Bristal at Sayville
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After selling the home she lived in for over 60 years, my mom moved into a beautiful apartment While there she became unhappy and lonely, and after giving up her license and car, felt isolated. We heard...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Bristal Assisted Living offers incomparable care, the finest luxury amenities, a packed activity calendar and so much more. Call today to schedule your visit.
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It’s been a long journey with Alzheimer’s and I called A Place For Mom to help guide me in the process of finding placement for my Mom. It’s a very emotional and overwhelming experience to find care outside...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pleasantview FTHA is dedicated to quality and family style living. We offer a home away from home-like atmosphere, with the utmost in security and personal care.We focus on providing a caring home where residents can live in a low stress environment, with dignity, comfort and the assurance that...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Best management, the owner greeted me and my husband and explained the level of care. after meeting the owner and she took us for the tour or the place we know we were in the right place . The good news...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Wonderful assisted living. They are taking excellent care of my dad. They are very caring and considerate. I Highly recommend this facility.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Fair Harbor, NY

The average cost of senior living in Fair Harbor is $5,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellport, NY with an average of $5,533 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor, NY, vs. nearby cities

Fair Harbor, NY
$5,918/mo
$5,946/mo

Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor, NY, vs. state and national averages

Fair Harbor, NY
$5,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,918/mo
$6,137/mo

Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,106/mo
Studio
$7,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,322/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,818/mo

Senior living costs in Fair Harbor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fair Harbor, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFair Harbor, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,918/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,137/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,986/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fair Harbor, NY:$5,918/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fair Harbor, NY:$6,137/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fair Harbor, NY:$5,986/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fair Harbor, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fair Harbor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fair Harbor, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fair Harbor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fair Harbor, NY$6,249/mo$6,498/mo-3.8%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Fair Harbor, NY
2024 average cost:$6,249/mo
2023 average cost:$6,498/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fair Harbor, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fair Harbor.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fair Harbor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fair Harbor

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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The Bristal at Westbury

4.5
I would tell my friends that it seems safe. There haven't been many COVID patients during the pandemic in this community. The communication has been ok, I wish it would have been better. It seems our family is hearing more from our loved one about items, and not sure of the validity. ...
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Fair Harbor review score based on 42 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 11 Fair Harbor assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fair Harbor review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fair Harbor review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Fair Harbor, NY11 facilities
7.7
Saltaire, NY11 facilities
9.2
Ocean Beach, NY11 facilities

Review subcategories for Fair Harbor assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 42 reviews of 11 Fair Harbor assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fair Harbor resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fair Harbor, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fair Harbor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Harbor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Harbor, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fair Harbor assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fair Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fair Harbor, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fair Harbor assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fair Harbor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fair Harbor, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fair Harbor assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fair Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fair Harbor, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Harbor assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fair Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fair Harbor, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Harbor assisted 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 assisted living communities in Fair Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fair Harbor, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fair Harbor

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fair Harbor protect seniors.
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Netherbay at Bay Shore, Atria Bay Shore and Sunrise of West Babylon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fair Harbor, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Fair Harbor, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fair Harbor, New York are Atria Plainview, Atria Huntington and The Arbors at Islandia - East and West. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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