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Assisted living costs in Shelter Island average about $9,979 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 134 communities in Shelter Island. Our detailed directory has 2154 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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My mother in law felt comfortable and happy from the first day. Staff is friendly and helpful. I was impressed with [name removed] who worked hard to organize a room and admission on short notice she drove...
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.
At Spring Village, you'll find a dedicated staff who understand the importance of balancing individual care with your independence. Whether you enjoy watching a movie in our theater, reading a novel in our library, or taking an excursion to nearby local shops, we are dedicated to helping you live...
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Colebrook Village is amazing. We are so blessed to have this community for my mother. The staff is very attentive and polite! Thank you!
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.
Now doing in person tours!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 112 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the amount of...
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9.9
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52 reviews
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They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...
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I would give fives across-the-board on all questions. I am exceptionally happy with the choice that was made. I have been singing your praises ever since I've gone on the initial interviews and tours of the...
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.
Maplewood at Orange has carefully blended a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. Just in the heart of the shopping and...
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9.8
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I love everything about living at Elmbrook. My apartment is so nice and beautiful and I love to show it off. I moved in after one of my friends did and it was the best decision I could have made. I've made a...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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9.7
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70 reviews
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My mom is a new resident and she couldn't be happier. This facility is a diamond in the ruff. It literally is a seniors happiest place on earth! From the staff to the residents to the activities, events,...
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.
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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9.7
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Facility is very nice, not overly big. Small activity and gathering room on first floor. Elevator to 2nd floor. Staff is very friendly, nursing staff is very nice. I have not eaten there myself, but what...
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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HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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I would tell them to be aware that anything extra has a price. For a nurse to administer meds it costs extra. To have your meal in your room instead of the dining room it costs extra, that was some of the...
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 Village at East Farms is a cozy country estate situated on a picturesque, 34-acre wooded hilltop. An authentic covered bridge, lavish gardens, and rolling panoramas provide the staging for a nine-hole putting green. At East Farms you will find private walking paths and gazebos that grace...
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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.
Our assisted and memory care community is nestled on ten beautiful acres in Connecticut, providing a warm and inviting background for the perfect senior living experience. With spacious and comfortable accommodations that feel like home, events and activities that nourish that soul and...
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Photo of The Arbors at Islandia - East and WestCommunity card badge
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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199 reviews
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199 reviews
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Warm, caring, thoughtful staff and does their best to ease the transition. My Mother blossomed there and enjoyed her 14 months there. She had her new friends, new activities and some independence.
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 Arbors at Islandia East & Islandia West - SafeCare Neighborhood for the memory-impaired- Transitions Neighborhood for those who feel more comfortable in a smaller intimate environment- Spacious sun filled accommodations with balconies- Extraordinary restaurant-style farm to table meals...
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The staff are very and take exceptional care of my wife. My daughter and I know she is safe and comfortable. It is the right place for her, my whole family agrees too.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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The staff is very professional and effective. My mother has had a very difficult adjustment and her dementia deteriorated rapidly and the organization responded quickly and effectively reflecting their...
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.
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There are truly caring, hard working employees. We chose Sunrise of East Setauket because it was not a large facility, it it smaller and that makes it more personable.
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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9.3
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Beautiful facility, friendly staff that are extraordinarily tolerant and patient with the residents. The independent living arrangement is more independent than we anticipated. Specifically, there is no...
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.
StoneRidge is a senior living community of over 300 residents and 220 employees. Set on 32 beautiful acres less than three miles from downtown Mystic, StoneRidge offers residents the best of both worlds: a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the most attractive spots on the Connecticut coast. Here,...
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9.3
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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.
Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...
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9.3
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I would recommend to anyone seeking care for a loved one for respite , assisted living, and/or memory care. Carriage Green is a good setting for my mom. The staff and facilities meet her needs and she...
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.
Carriage Green at Milford is nestled in a residential neighborhood in the quaint New England town of Milford, CT. Our superb location complements the quality of life found within our community, where residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life and carefree lifestyle that is secure and...
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Facility is very clean, they host a lovely brunch for residents and their families (there is a fee), food is hit or miss, daily activities like bingo, crafts etc offered
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
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I chose this community based on ratings, feedback from people in the business, and meeting the staff. My mother is in the memory care unit. The only negative I would say is that all of her toiletries are...
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 Village at South Farms is a cozy 'country estate' with a panoramic valley view that our residents enjoy from the southern-style veranda overlooking its expansive lawns. Lavish gardens surround the community and provide the setting for shaded outdoor seating and walking areas. A terrace off...
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All in all they do a good job. Of course some more then others. The activity staff are excellent . Unfortunately my mom does not participate even though they do try hard to get her involved. As in most...
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 Perfect Way of LifeVillage Walk will allow older adults the opportunity to stay a part of the Village they love with the added security of all new, tailored, hospitality-based residential and health care choices—senior living to support engaged and active independence, and dedicated memory...
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The staff at ocean Meadow is amazing. They make sure your loved one feels at home. Our father before he passed away [date removed] loved everything about the facility. The staff were so sad when he passed....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Unique, boutique-style senior living…You’ve just discovered the shoreline’s best kept secret! Ocean Meadow is a specialized memory care community located in the heart of downtown Clinton, just moments from Clinton Harbor. Our community is privately owned, which fosters a unique, homelike...
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9.2
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Professional, courteous, attentive to detail, patient. A top notch facility focused on caring for the whole person - physically, mentally, emotionally, nutritionally. My parents are in their care and I can...
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.
Overlooking downtown Mystic Connecticut, Academy Point is a thoughtful, historic renovation of the former Mystic Academy. Much of the original building has been preserved to offer an environment rich in local history and fond memories. As an assisted living community, Academy point provides its...
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Wonderful caring community. We picked this community because of the location and size also staff to resident ratio and the comfortable home like setting with memory care options on same campus.
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 Elms Assisted Retirement Campus is located in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood central to downtown Westerly, RI. We are within minutes of safe walking distance to Granite Theatre, Wilcox Park, Westerly Library and many churches, shops and restaurants. Founded in 1985 by onsite Owner Guy...
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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92 reviews
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92 reviews
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What we like the most about Atria South is the staff, the location and the safety. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, but the facility was sold, so I am nervous about any changes moving...
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.
At Atria South Setauket, we take care of all the work while you socialize and try new activities. Relax on the patio, swim in our outdoor pool or take a cooking class with friends. Enjoy the hotel-like amenities in the convenient Long Island community you love, right near plenty of shopping and...
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Cost of assisted living in Shelter Island, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shelter Island is $9,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Remsenburg-Speonk, NY with an average of $4,976 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY vs. nearby cities

Shelter Island, NY
$9,979/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY vs. the state and national average

Shelter Island, NY
$9,979/mo
U.S. national average
$4,738/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$9,979/mo
$10,210/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,298/mo
Private
$4,667/mo
Studio
$6,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,298/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,204/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,000/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island over time

Shelter Island, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY

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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelter Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelter Island

The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT

4.6
I would recommend The Village at South Farms to others looking.

Whisper Woods of Smithtown

4.9
The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. The nursing staff is on top of all the residents healthcare needs. There are plenty of activities to interest everyone. Our family feels blessed to have found this Assisted Living to care for our ...
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The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC in Bridgeport, CT

5.0
My mom moved into assisted living at the Watermark after nearly 60 years living in her home, the last 36 years by herself. While it was a major life event for my mom, the Watermark made it an exceptionally smooth transition. They arranged and paid for the move, the movers were efficient and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the compassionate and caring nature of the staff in various communities, such as Spring Village at Stratford, Atria Larson Place, and Sunrise of Holbrook. Families have developed long-term friendships with caregivers, making the transition to assis ...
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Thoughtfully designed activities. Activities play a crucial role in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge, The Chelsea at Brookhaven, and The Residence at Glastonbury, residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests, from arts and crafts to socia ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Several reviews highlight delicious meals and dining experiences as a major factor in residents' happiness at their community, with mentions at Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, The Arbors at Bohemia, and Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. Chefs often accommodate dietary restrictions ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Crescent Point At Niantic, Sunrise of Smithtown, and Charter Senior Living of Orange, with residents expressing satisfaction with both public and private spaces.
Proactive communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring that residents' needs are met. At The Residence at Glastonbury, Spring Village at Stratford, and Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge, families are kept informed about their loved ones' care through regul ...
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Engaging social environments. A strong sense of community is a common theme among reviews, with residents at communities like Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge, Colebrook Village at Hebron, and The Village at South Farms forming lasting friendships and enjoying social activities.
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Shelter Island review score based on 517 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 517 reviews of 124 Shelter Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelter Island 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

Shelter Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Shelter Island, NY124 facilities
8.5
Dering Harbor, NY7 facilities
8.5
North Haven, NY9 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelter Island 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 517 reviews of 124 Shelter Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelter Island 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.
Shelter Island, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shelter Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelter Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelter Island, 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 Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelter Island, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelter Island, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelter Island, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.1%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelter Island, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.5%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelter Island, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
46%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelter Island

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 Shelter Island protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelter Island, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 134 assisted living facilities near Shelter Island, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Shelter Island, New York are Spring Village at Stratford, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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