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Assisted living costs in New York County average about $7,176 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 62 communities in New York County. Our detailed directory has 1042 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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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.
Boulevard ALP is conveniently located in Fresh Meadows, Queens and is a Medicaid funded facility for residents 65 and older. We offer private rooms (studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom suites) with kitchenettes and private bathrooms/shower. (3) Kosher meals daily, recreational activities, Personal...
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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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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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through an...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in New York County, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York County is $7,176 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queens, NY with an average of $7,144 per month.

Assisted living costs in New York County, NY, vs. nearby counties

New York County, NY
$7,176/mo
$7,179/mo
$7,195/mo

Assisted living costs in New York County, NY, vs. state and national averages

New York County, NY
$7,176/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in New York County, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,176/mo
$7,230/mo

Assisted living costs in New York County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,580/mo
Studio
$8,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$15,476/mo

Senior living costs in New York County 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: New York County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew York County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$7,176/mo$5,893/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$7,230/mo$5,983/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$6,504/mo$4,740/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
New York County, NY:$7,176/mo
New York:$5,893/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
New York County, NY:$7,230/mo
New York:$5,983/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
New York County, NY:$6,504/mo
New York:$4,740/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in New York County, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in New York County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New York County, NY$9,429/mo$8,304/mo+13.5%
New York$6,769/mo$6,428/mo+5.3%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
New York County, NY
2024 average cost:$9,429/mo
2023 average cost:$8,304/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,769/mo
2023 average cost:$6,428/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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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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New York County review score based on 222 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 55 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

8.6
New York County, NY55 facilities
8.6
Manhattan, NY62 facilities
8.0
New York, NY62 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 222 reviews of 55 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.
New York County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
4.0
Care services
3.9
3.6
Staff
4.1
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.5
Value for cost*
3.9
3.6
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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.
New York County, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.8%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
52.5%
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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
41.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.7%
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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
30.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
17.9%
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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
35.7%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
18.2%
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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
35.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
46.2%
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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 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 New York County protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria West 86, Coterie Hudson Yards and Atria Riverdale are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New York County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 62 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 Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Atria Forest Hills and Atria West 86. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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