10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in New York City
The New York City metro area offers a wealth of care options for seniors. But with 24 assisted living facilities inside a 10-mile radius of downtown, finding assisted living near you isn’t the hard part — it’s knowing how to choose the best option for your loved one based on their unique needs.
We’re here to help simplify that process. We’ve drawn from our years of senior living experience, proprietary data, and 14,000 network partners to create this detailed guide to New York City assisted living. You’ll find the best senior living options within the NYC metro area, and you can browse based on what’s important to you: dining, staff, affordability, or a number of other features. Plus, you’ll see details about payment options, regulations, NYC-area resources for seniors, and more.
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How we rank order the New York City community options above
We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders New York City community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:
- Proximity to your search location
- Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
- The amount of detailed community information available
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- Costs of assisted living in the New York City area
- What families are saying about assisted living in New York City
- How to pay for assisted living in the New York City metro
- Laws and regulations
- Types of assisted living in the NYC metro
- New York City assisted living services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with New York City metro? Highlights for seniors.
Costs of assisted living in the New York City area
The cost of assisted living in the New York metro varies based on location, floor plan options, amenities, and the level of care your loved one needs. In general, assisted living starting costs in NYC average $6,807 per month. [01] For families who moved into an in-network assisted living community within 10 miles of downtown New York City in 2022, the average monthly cost was $6,037, including care and amenities.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York City vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York City vs. the state and national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York City vs. other types of senior living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in New York City by room type
Average cost of Assisted Living in New York City over time
What families are saying about assisted living in New York City
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New York City review score based on 215 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 46 New York City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.New York City review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for New York City 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 215 reviews of 46 New York City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New York City 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.How to pay for assisted living in the New York City metro
Paying for assisted living in New York City or any locale can require some careful planning. Most families combine a variety of private and public sources. We’ve compiled information and resources specific to the New York City area below. Or, for a broad overview of payment options, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
The private pay options available to help you pay for New York City assisted living are highly dependent on your loved one’s financial situation. Private pay options include your loved one’s income — like savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, and investment returns — and potential sources of additional income from one or more of the following:
Note that in New York, you may be able to deduct the costs of long-term care on your tax return. In New Jersey, you cannot deduct room and board, but you may qualify to deduct medical expenses incurred in assisted living.
New York City is home to almost 45,000 veterans who are 75 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.[02]
At the federal level, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, offers a number of benefits for those who have served in the armed forces. Two of those benefits — Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits — can be used to cover the costs of assisted living and other forms of long-term care. For information about eligibility and how to apply for these benefits, visit our complete guide to VA benefits.
In New York City, the Department of Veterans’ Services offers VetConnectNYC to help veterans get the resources they need, from housing to health insurance to end-of-life planning. Similarly, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DAMVA) offers assistance to veteran residents through its Veterans Service Offices.
Approximately 143,000 veterans live in New York City, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
About 71% of those veterans are over the age of 55.
Additional resources for New York City metro veterans:
NYC DVS Benefits Navigation
Speak to a DVS intake specialist
Email: connect@veterans.nyc.gov
Phone: 212-416-5250
VetConnectNYC:Â An NYC service dedicated to helping senior veterans get support and services
Manhattan Veteran Resource Center
1 Centre St., Suite 2213
New York, NY 10007
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bronx Veteran Resource Center
215 East 161 St.
Bronx, NY 10451
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Veteran Resource Center
345 Adams St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Queens Veteran Resource Center
75-10B 91 Ave.
Woodhaven, NY 11421-2824
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Staten Island Veteran Resource Center
340 Bag St.
Staten Island, NY 10301
Bergen County
Contact: Joseph Restivo
125 State St., Suite #109
Hackensack, NJ 07601-5435
Phone: 201-996-8050
Fax: 201-996-8009
Joseph.Restivo@dmava.nj.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Essex/Union Counties
Contact: DeAndre Gurley
20 Washington Place, Room #431
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-297-3336
Fax: 973-642-0830
DeAndre.Gurley@dmava.nj.gov
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hudson County
Contact: Esther Chucaralao
Jersey City Armory
678 Montgomery St., 2nd Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-536-3401
Fax: 201-536-3404
Esther.Chucaralao@dmava.nj.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed alternate Fridays
Medicaid benefits typically vary by state. For a broad overview of how Medicaid can help pay for assisted living and other types of care, visit our guide to Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care.
New York State Medicaid provides coverage for a variety of medical expenses and services to more than 713,000 New York seniors.[03] New York Medicaid also has an Assisted Living Program (ALP), which covers long-term care in assisted living facilities for qualified individuals.
ALP covers:
- Personal care
- Room and board
- Housekeeping
- Supervision
- Home health aides
- Personal emergency response services
- Nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Adult day health care
- Home health services
- Case management services for registered professional nurses
New Jersey residents of the NYC area will want to look into New Jersey’s Medicaid program. New Jersey Medicaid covers approximately 300,000 elderly adults.[04] Seniors are covered under the NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD) Program, which offers comprehensive medical and dental coverage and, for eligible seniors, long term support and services that include assisted living.
Learn more about New York City metro Medicaid coverage
New York Medicaid helpline: 800-541-2831
New Jersey Medicaid offices
Essex/Hudson Counties
153 Halsey St., 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 01702
Phone: 973-648-3700
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bergen County
100 Hamilton Plaza, 5th Floor
Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: 973-977-4077
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Union County
100 Daniels Way, 1st Floor
Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 732-863-4400
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
While Medicare won’t cover room and board costs in an assisted living facility, it will cover some of the medical costs associated with long-term care.
Or, to learn what costs Medicare in the New York City metro area will cover, you can dial 2-1-1, visit the federal Medicare website, or reach out to one of your local Social Security Administration offices.
If your loved one needs help covering Medicare deductibles and fees, there are some additional NYC-area programs that may help:
- New York City’s Medicare Savings Programs may cover some Medicare Parts A and B deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and/or premiums. You must meet certain income eligibility requirements in order to qualify for these programs.
- New York’s Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) offers aid in signing up for Medicare and can help find resources to defray healthcare costs. These programs may help cover monthly premiums or provide other discounts to make sure your loved one can afford the medical care they need.
- New Jersey residents can take advantage of a program called NJSave, which offers low-income and disabled seniors financial assistance to help cover Medicare premiums, prescriptions costs, and other health care expenses.
Additional New York City metro Medicare resources
Medicare Savings Program Application (PDF)
Also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Medicare Savings Program Application Instructions (PDF)
Also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
New York State Office for the Aging
Contact HIICAP: 1-800-701-0501
Reach your local NYC ombudsman
Paula Goolcharan
Center for Independence of the Disabled
1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301
New York, NY 10018
Email: pgoolcharan@cidny.org
For Bronx, New York and Richmond counties:
Phone: 212-812-2901
For Kings and Queens counties:
Phone: 212-812-2911
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman
P.O. Box 852
Trenton, NJ 08625-0852
Phone: 877-582-6995
Email: ombudsman@ltco.nj.gov
Laws and regulations
Understand New York and New Jersey laws and regulations for assisted living facilities
When families search for assisted living, a primary concern is safety. Families want to feel confident that their loved ones are properly taken care of and live in safe, secure conditions. This is why it’s important to have some understanding of NYC assisted living laws and regulations as you conduct your search.
The New York State Department of Health is the overarching agency that evaluates and regulates assisted living facilities in NYC. Its Adult Care Facilities/Assisted Living division oversees assisted living and other adult care facilities in New York City and performs regular inspections to ensure quality and safety.
New Jersey has an extensive list of assisted living regulations, which cover everything from licensing to resident rights and staff requirements. The New Jersey Department of Health performs random facility inspections to assess all procedures and resident care.
New York State Department of Health contact information
- Division: Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Homes
Phone Number: 866-893-6772
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. - Request a facility’s inspection survey results: NYS Department of Health Records
New Jersey Department of Health contact information
- Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
Find inspection reports
Phone: 609-633-9706
COVID-19 regulations for New York metro assisted living facilities
Because COVID-19 continues to pose a risk to vulnerable populations like the elderly, assisted living facilities in New York City and the surrounding area have implemented strict guidelines to keep residents safe and healthy, but visitors are allowed.
These guidelines include:
Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccines must be made available to all residents, and staff must receive at least one dose of the vaccination.
Masking. All visitors and staff must wear masks and adhere to the CDC’s guidelines on social distancing.
Staff Safety. Staff must use appropriate personal protective equipment when called for.
Facility Cleanliness. Surfaces must be frequently disinfected, and instructional signage should be hung throughout the facility to encourage frequent hand-washing and other infection prevention practices.
Types of assisted living in the NYC metro
Because the NYC metro is a sprawling area with a high population, there are a number of assisted living options available, ranging from high-end options in the heart of Manhattan to more affordable traditional assisted living residences in the surrounding metro areas.
Luxury assisted living
New York City is home to a number of luxury assisted living communities that are largely based in high-rise buildings, feature elegant décor, and include amenities like movie theaters, coffee shops, heated pools, wine bars, and more. These communities, most of which can be found in Brooklyn and Manhattan, can run as high as $20,000 per month, especially if the senior requires a higher level of care in the form of ongoing assistance or memory care.
The New Jersey side of the NYC metro offers some luxury assisted living options at comparable prices, but they are usually not based out of high-rises like their New York counterparts. Instead, they’re large complexes that may include putting greens, swimming pools, and even five-star chefs.
Residential assisted living
Assisted living residences provide housing for five or more adult seniors who need help with activities of daily living and personal care. These residences can be found on both the New York and New Jersey sides of the NYC metro, and they offer daily food service, an individualized service plan for each resident, and a 24-hour staff on site, in addition to other amenities and activities specific to each facility. This type of senior housing is a spectrum of privately owned facilities, nonprofit and religious-affiliated communities, and even some government-funded housing.
Subsidized assisted living
For seniors who don’t have the means to afford these high-end facilities, the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens works to provide subsidized housing for seniors. These options are often incorporated into existing buildings, with units set aside specifically for independent living or assisted living through the Enriched Housing Program. New Jersey also offers some subsidized housing for senior citizens through its Area Agency on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Connection.
New York City assisted living services and amenities
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1.1 million seniors over the age of 65 currently live in NYC.
Health care for seniors in New York City
New York offers a wealth of health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several highly rated hospitals, including:
New York-Presbyterian
New York-Presbyterian is ranked No. 1 out of all hospitals in NYC, and No. 7 nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report. It is affiliated with Columbia and Cornell universities, and has world-class doctors on staff.
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is ranked No. 2 in NYC, and No. 8 nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report. This hospital system features state of the art facilities, including an orthopedic hospital dedicated to joint pain and injuries.
Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 3 in NYC, and No. 11 nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report. This hospital was founded in 1852 and includes a distinguished geriatrics program.
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center, part of the RWJ Barnabas Health system, is just across the Hudson from lower Manhattan and ranks highly for its nursing excellence and leadership in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. It is also known for its outstanding treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.
Transportation for seniors in New York City
As a major metropolitan area, New York City has no shortage of options for public transportation. Many residents choose not to own a car, and the city is undoubtedly navigable without one.
Options for getting around town include buses, taxis, subways, and in many neighborhoods, walking can allow you to accomplish most daily errands. You can find subway and bus routes, fare prices and more at the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) website.
Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score
Senior activities in New York City
New York City is considered one of the world’s great cultural hubs for good reason. Within a short walk or subway ride, you can find countless museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as beautiful outdoor parks, and restaurants to fit every taste and budget.
For recreation, take a stroll through Central Park or the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. For fun with the whole family, consider a trip to the Prospect Park Zoo! Meanwhile, for those who appreciate the arts, no trip to New York City would be complete without a stop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — one of the world’s great art museums — or perhaps a show at the equally world-renowned Metropolitan Opera.
CENTRAL PARK
14 EAST 60TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10022
212.310.6600
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
150 Eastern Parkway
455 Flatbush Avenue
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
PROSPECT PARK ZOO
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10460 Phone
(718) 220-5100
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
212-535-7710
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Frequently Asked Questions
La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near New York City, NY. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in New York City is $6,807 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
References
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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101) [Data set]. American Community Survey.
NYC Health. (2019). Health of older adults in NYC.
Christ, A. & Sherman-Greenup, V. (2022, June). Building an equitable Medicaid HCBS infrastructure in New Jersey for older adults. Justice in Aging.
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