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The cost of independent living in Brentwood is about $6,478 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 1214 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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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.
Manor Haven Adult Home is a 32 resident facility. A very high level of care is provided. Residents are encouraged to join adult day care facilities. Residents are able to take advantage of transportation in the area.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Introducing a new take on luxe living at The Cornerstone at Hauppauge. Perfectly positioned on nine sprawling acres of garden-like grounds, just south of the Long Island Expressway on Route 111; we're right where you need to be. Enjoy serene, open-air living with a private entrance to your...
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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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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
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.
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...
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as a matter fo fact tis wonderful, were moving in first week in september its a beautiful palce and theyre one of the few places we found that were in our budget when we were looking for apartments. we were...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Photo of Harvest Grove
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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I have lived here for about 20 years (basically since the complex opened) and I have never experienced better service. The landscape has looked absolutely incredible, the people that live here are extremely...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An active adult rental community located on the north shore of western suffolk county. Located near the Smithhaven Mall and Stonybrook University Hospital.The Waterfalls is a community consisting of 320 1 and 2 bedroom garden apartments. Residents enjoy an active clubhouse complete with formal...

Cost of independent living in Brentwood, NY

The average cost of senior living in Brentwood is $6,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patchogue, NY with an average of $5,684 per month.

Independent living costs in Brentwood, NY, vs. nearby cities

Brentwood, NY
$6,478/mo
$6,389/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, NY, vs. state and national averages

Brentwood, NY
$6,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, NY, vs. other senior living options

$6,568/mo
Independent Living
$6,478/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,886/mo
Studio
$7,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,345/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Brentwood 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: Brentwood, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrentwood, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,478/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,348/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,568/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Brentwood, NY:$6,478/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Brentwood, NY:$6,348/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Brentwood, NY:$6,568/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Brentwood, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brentwood 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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Independent living cost trends in Brentwood, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brentwood 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
Brentwood, NY$4,936/mo$5,640/mo-12.5%
New York$3,704/mo$3,617/mo+2.4%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Brentwood, NY
2024 average cost:$4,936/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:-12.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,704/mo
2023 average cost:$3,617/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brentwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Brentwood

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 Massapequa

5.0
the community is very good. They have great communication, and the community is very safe. there is nothing that I don't like in this community. I would recommend this community to others

Brentwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brentwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brentwood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brentwood independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brentwood 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
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brentwood independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brentwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brentwood independent 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 independent living communities in Brentwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
46.4%
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