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Assisted living costs in South Huntington average about $10,037 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in South Huntington. Our detailed directory has 1125 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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I have no complaints about how things are going for my mother since she has made the move into this community . The staff are always polite and I am comfortable with the care they have provided her. She has...
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.
Gurwin Jewish provides a menu of options all on one campus. Gurwin pride shines through in all we do. Assisted Living by Gurwin: At Gurwin Jewish~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, you can have it all: the ultimate in luxurious assisted living in an environment that embraces the traditions of Jewish...
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My mother in law is doing great since her move to this community. So far everything is working out very well, and we are pleased with all they have done for our family. It has been a good, positive...
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.
Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite Care, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic.  Conveniently located in Western Suffolk County on a scenic 13-acre campus, we cater to the diverse needs of all residents...
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Harbor House has been a good experience, and they are taking good care of my loved one. [name removed] is wonderful to work with and keeps in communication with the family about our loved one and provides...
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.
Harbor House Assisted Living is the only facility on Long Island dedicated to memory care, Alzheimer's care and Dementia care. At Harbor House we have the unique privilege to care for people who suffer from memory loss or impairment. Our spacious and beautifully designed building has made it...
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The reason we chose Bayview was definitely for the value, it is completely worth it you get what you pay for. The activities are back open and our loved one is really happy with everything they are offering.
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.
Welcome to Bayview Rest Home. Our home has been in operation for over forty years serving the needs of senior citizens from all over the New York area. We pride ourselves in offering individualized care to all our residents. We are a family operation, and we think of all our residents as...
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The Bristal in Massapequa has been absolutely amazing with the care they have shown my Mom. The level of patience and compassion as well as attention and treatment extended has really made a very positive...
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.
Since 2006, The Bristal at Massapequa has served this community with a much needed, high-quality senior living solution. Here we help residents on the South Shore adapt and thrive to a new home and a better way of life. Massapequa, in particular, has much to offer, with numerous commercial...
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When we are there we know the care services are good, and the cleanliness of the community stood out to us. Visually it is a nice place to bring your loved one, and it has a certain feel that it resembles an...
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.
The Bristal Assisted Living at West Babylon will be 15th community of The Bristal Assisted Living – the 12th on Long Island and the 5th in Suffolk County. Since 2000, The Bristal has been helping families understand and embrace the advantages of senior assisted living. Whether you are seeking...
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On the day we were supposed to bring Dad to the Bristal Bethpage he fell and hit his head. He ended up in the hospital and then a lengthy re-hab. All the personnel at the Bristal were very helpful and made...
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.
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Attention: Joan Ari Staff 3rd floor Good day, We felt it proper to give kudos when deserved and want to point out the warm welcoming staff we have encountered on different days and different...
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.
United Presbyterian Residence Center for Health and Rehabilitation (UPR) offers a broad continuum of services, making it possible to provide individually tailored programs, whether for those on-site or at home. This continuum of care includes: Residential Long-Term Care; Sub-Acute Rehabilitative...
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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, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lucias Home is a residential care home located in the tranquil town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, New York. Our diverse town has a rich heritage and serene atmosphere, great for seniors looking to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family members. We encourage our residents to...
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I was looking for a place for my Mom who has dementia. She has no medical issues other than that so I was hesitant to put her in a large nursing facility as she gets fretful if there is too much activity. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Family Type Home for Senior Adults .  My name is Camille.  I have been doing Elder Care for the last 24 Years.  I have noticed the need for this type of environment for Senior people who want the care they need, but would rather go into a family type situation and not...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Safeview Manor FTAH is a residential care home located in historic Amityville, NY, a village in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County. Hometown to Annie Oakley and the site of a bestselling novel and series of movies, this small village boasts many nature walks, parks, beaches, a Village Triangle...

Cost of assisted living in South Huntington, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Huntington is $10,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $6,005 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Huntington, NY vs. nearby cities

South Huntington, NY
$10,037/mo

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

South Huntington, NY
$10,037/mo
U.S. national average
$4,628/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Huntington vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$10,037/mo
$10,456/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Huntington, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,372/mo
Private
$5,167/mo
Studio
$7,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,277/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,826/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Huntington over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Huntington, 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 South Huntington.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Huntington

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Huntington

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Residents and their families praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at several different communities. For example, at Atria Huntington, the team goes above and beyond to make loved ones feel at home, while at Sunrise of Dix Hills, staff members adapt to changing resident needs with c ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. At Atria Bay Shore, staff organize regular outings to nearby parks and museums, while at Sunrise of Dix Hills, residents enjoy daily activities like gardening, painting, and movies.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the ongoing, detailed conversations that community staff members have with loved ones to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At Atria Huntington, the director sets regular meetings with residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents look forward to mealtimes at their communities due to the delicious and nutritious food offerings. At Atria Bay Shore, the chef accommodates individual dietary preferences, and at Oyster Bay Manor and Harbor House, the meals are considered a highlight of the living experience.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Communities are kept in pristine condition, both inside and out, ensuring a pleasant living environment for residents. At The Arbors at Westbury, the facility underwent a recent renovation, while at Atria Bay Shore, the landscaping and gardens are meticulously maintained.
Personalized care and attention. Residents receive individualized care and attention, whether it's through one-on-one interactions with staff or accommodations for specific needs. At Whisper Woods of Smithtown, the staff knows each resident's likes and dislikes and provide specialized care accordingly.
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South Huntington review score based on 222 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 38 South Huntington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Huntington 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

South Huntington review score compared against nearby cities

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South Huntington, NY38 facilities
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Laurel Hollow, NY31 facilities
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Review subcategories for South Huntington 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 38 South Huntington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Huntington 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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South Huntington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Huntington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Huntington, 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 South Huntington 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 South Huntington 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
73.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Huntington 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 South Huntington 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
76.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Huntington 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 South Huntington 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
42.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
65.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Huntington 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 South Huntington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Huntington 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 South Huntington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Huntington

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 South Huntington protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Atria Plainview, Atria Forest Hills and Maplewood at Southport are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Huntington, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 42 assisted living facilities near South Huntington, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Huntington, New York are Atria Plainview, Atria Forest Hills and Maplewood at Southport. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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