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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Farmingdale, NY
The cost of independent living in East Farmingdale is about $6,020 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 961 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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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
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 Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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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
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.
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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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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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
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in East Farmingdale, NY
The average cost of senior living in East Farmingdale is $6,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $5,653 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Farmingdale, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in East Farmingdale
Recent reviews for independent living in East Farmingdale
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
East Farmingdale independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Farmingdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Farmingdale, 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 East Farmingdale 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 East Farmingdale 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
50%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.6%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Farmingdale 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 East Farmingdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Farmingdale 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 East Farmingdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.6%
45.8%
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Atria Plainview, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Bay Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Farmingdale, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near East Farmingdale, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Farmingdale, New York are Atria Plainview, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Bay Shore. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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