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Assisted living costs in New York County average about $9,128 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in New York County. Our detailed directory has 879 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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I moved my wife into 80th Street in January 2020. Several months later 80th Street went into lockdown following the Department of Health's mandates. While I was unable to see her in person, there was regular...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The 80th Street Residence is the only dedicated facility in New York City specializing in Enhanced Memory Care. As the very first recipient in the nation of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program Award, we are very proud of our community. Licensed by...
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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
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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.
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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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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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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My aunt was placed at Hudson Pointe, checked online and read some negative reviews. After visiting her several time, my experience was totally different. The staff was sweet and treated the guest with...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
167 bed skilled nursing facility with a warm, intimate family atmosphere.  Hudson Pointe has an established reputation as one of the premier nursing and rehabilitative care communities in the Bronx, providing short term, post hospital rehabilitation as well as long term.
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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.
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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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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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed 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.
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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Im sending my uncle there starting next month. Im very happy with what they offer. Place is very clean and staff is caring and professional.
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.

Cost of assisted living in New York County, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York County is $9,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New York, NY with an average of $6,794 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York County, NY vs. nearby counties

New York County, NY
$9,026/mo
$9,018/mo
$6,807/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York County, NY vs. the state and national average

New York County, NY
$9,026/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New York County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$9,026/mo
$9,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in New York County, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$7,419/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$8,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,582/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in New York County over time

New York County, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New York County, 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 New York County.

What families are saying about assisted living in New York County

Recent reviews for assisted living in New York County

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange

4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.

New York County review score based on 168 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 168 reviews of 47 New York County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New York County 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

New York County review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
New York County, NY47 facilities
8.8
Manhattan, NY54 facilities
8.6
New York, NY56 facilities

Review subcategories for New York County 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 168 reviews of 47 New York County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New York County 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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New York County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New York County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New York County, 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 New York County 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 New York County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New York County 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 New York County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New York County, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New York County 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 New York County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New York County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in New York County 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 New York County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New York County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New York County 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 New York County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New York County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
34%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in New York County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in New York County protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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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 County, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 47 assisted living facilities near New York County, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in New York County, New York are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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