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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelter Island, NY
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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Riverhead, New London and Southampton.
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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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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.
Licence # 700Q193 Adult Day Services, Residential care home Alzheimer's memory care. Fontaine Family type for adults is located in a warm street and safe residential setting in Suffolk County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau...
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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.
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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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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.
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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable. Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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 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
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelter Island vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shelter Island, NY by room type
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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
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
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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
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
33.4%
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%
53.1%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
14%
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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.
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
46%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.4%
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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.
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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Assisted Living in Cities Near Shelter Island
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- East Hampton, New York
- Clinton, Connecticut
- Westbrook, Connecticut
- Old Lyme, Connecticut
- Niantic, Connecticut
- Madison, Connecticut
- Hampton Bays, New York
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- Deep River, Connecticut
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