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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nassau, NY

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Assisted living costs in Nassau average about $5,552 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 68 communities in Nassau. Our detailed directory has 1023 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Albany, Hudson and Pittsfield.

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. 

Nassau Assisted Living Facilities | 1023 Reviews

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In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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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.
Photo of Scotia Mansion
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.
Photo of Veterans Home
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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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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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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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.
Photo of Mary McClellan Guest Home
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.
Photo of Cambridge
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.
Photo of The Cambridge
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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
Photo of Schuyler Guest Home For Adults
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Park Hill Adult Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Nassau, NY

The average cost of senior living in Nassau is $5,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Albany, NY with an average of $5,139 per month.

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

Nassau, NY
$5,552/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Nassau, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,552/mo
$8,802/mo

Assisted living costs in Nassau, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,247/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,976/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,565/mo

Senior living costs in Nassau 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: Nassau, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNassau, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,552/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,802/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,138/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Nassau, NY:$5,552/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Nassau, NY:$8,802/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Nassau, NY:$3,138/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nassau, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nassau 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 Nassau, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nassau 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 average 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
Nassau, NY$5,770/mo$5,348/mo+7.9%
New York$6,592/mo$6,333/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Nassau, NY
2024 average cost:$5,770/mo
2023 average cost:$5,348/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,592/mo
2023 average cost:$6,333/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nassau, 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 Nassau.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nassau

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nassau

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston, NY

4.2
The owners aren't very friendly. I believe they are short staffed. I asked how much it would cost for more assistance for my loved one due to a medical condition. There are times where my loved one will have bed sores due to wet conditions. The community didn't even do a virtual visit for a ...
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Nassau review score based on 183 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 68 Nassau assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nassau 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

Nassau review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Nassau, NY68 facilities
7.3
Albany, NY68 facilities
7.3
Schenectady, NY68 facilities

Review subcategories for Nassau 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 183 reviews of 68 Nassau assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nassau 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.
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Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
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3.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Nassau assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nassau assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nassau, 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 Nassau 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 Nassau that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nassau, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nassau 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 Nassau Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nassau, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nassau 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 Nassau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nassau, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nassau 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 Nassau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nassau, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nassau 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 Nassau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nassau, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nassau

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 Nassau protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge and Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nassau, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 68 assisted living facilities near Nassau, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Nassau, New York is Ingersoll Place. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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