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Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights average about $6,386 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 41 communities in Wheatley Heights. Our detailed directory has 1031 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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Photo of Orchard Estate of Woodbury
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff at Orchard Estate of Woodbury are generally friendly and try to find ways to be helpful. The move in process seemed pretty well coordinated (at least from Orchard's side). My mom would probably...
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.
Choosing a living experience for yourself or a loved one is a very big decision. It is important to choose a community that offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and personal care. At Orchard Estate, you can reconnect with your passions and explore new opportunities every day.Benchmark Senior...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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We find Artis a good experience for dad. Not too crowded, residents are all levels of functioning. Good companionship. It is clean. Recreation is a plus. Common areas are nice.
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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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.
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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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: 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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Wonderful assisted living. They are taking excellent care of my dad. They are very caring and considerate. I Highly recommend this facility.
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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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
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.
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, Residential Care Home
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.
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
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.
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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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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Best management, the owner greeted me and my husband and explained the level of care. after meeting the owner and she took us for the tour or the place we know we were in the right place . The good news...
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.
Photo of The Bristal at Jericho
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Wheatley Heights, NY

The average cost of senior living in Wheatley Heights is $6,386 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saltaire, NY with an average of $5,946 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights, NY, vs. nearby cities

Wheatley Heights, NY
$6,386/mo
$6,391/mo

Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights, NY, vs. state and national averages

Wheatley Heights, NY
$6,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,386/mo
$6,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,222/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$7,751/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,211/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Wheatley Heights 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: Wheatley Heights, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheatley Heights, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,386/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,557/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,221/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Wheatley Heights, NY:$6,386/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wheatley Heights, NY:$6,557/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wheatley Heights, NY:$6,221/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wheatley Heights 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wheatley Heights, NY$7,066/mo$7,164/mo-1.4%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wheatley Heights, NY
2024 average cost:$7,066/mo
2023 average cost:$7,164/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wheatley Heights, 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 Wheatley Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wheatley Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wheatley Heights

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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The Bristal at Westbury

4.5
I would tell my friends that it seems safe. There haven't been many COVID patients during the pandemic in this community. The communication has been ok, I wish it would have been better. It seems our family is hearing more from our loved one about items, and not sure of the validity. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff in communities like Atria Huntington, Sunrise of Dix Hills, and Sunrise of Plainview. Residents and their families appreciate the personal connections formed with staff members.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered in communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For example, at Atria Bay Shore, staff members organize regular outings to pools and city parks.
Homelike atmosphere and aesthetics. The warm, well-maintained environments at communities like Atria Huntington, The Arbors at Hauppauge, and Village Green contribute to a comfortable, inviting living experience for residents.
Professional medical care and accommodations. Reviews praise the quality care and accommodations provided for residents with various health needs. At Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living, for instance, the nursing staff is described as attentive and responsive to residents' needs.
Consistent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the open lines of communication with communities' staff, ensuring they are informed and involved in their loved ones' care. For example, at Atria Plainview, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually ...
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Resident-centered care and individualized attention. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of individualized care and attention for residents. At Somerset Gardens Senior Living, for example, staff members cater to residents' specific needs and preferences, providing a more personalized experience for each resident.
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Wheatley Heights review score based on 178 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 178 reviews of 39 Wheatley Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wheatley Heights 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

Wheatley Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Wheatley Heights, NY39 facilities
8.5
Baywood, NY40 facilities
7.6
Farmingdale, NY33 facilities

Review subcategories for Wheatley Heights 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 178 reviews of 39 Wheatley Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wheatley Heights 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.
Wheatley Heights, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Wheatley Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheatley Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheatley Heights, 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 Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wheatley Heights, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wheatley Heights, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheatley Heights, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheatley Heights, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheatley Heights, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wheatley Heights

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 Wheatley Heights protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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