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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilgo, NY

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The cost of independent living in Gilgo is about $6,161 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options.

Read 222 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Queens, Great Neck and Bethpage.

Gilgo Independent Living Facilities | 222 Reviews

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Photo of Netherbay at Bay Shore
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My dad love living in the assisted living of netherbay. So many areas to be comfortable like being at home. The place is so warm, the executive director is so caring. She makes everyone feel welcomed.
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.
Introducing Netherbay at Bay Shore, now open and serving area seniors needing assistance in assisted living and memory care. Netherbay offers extensive care services to meet the needs of our residents and exceed the expectations of families. In addition to care, the community offers purposeful...
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44 Floor plans available
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Caretakers really seem to care and connect well with the patients. Just wish they would comb his hair they way he always combed it. I would recommend sunrise. They go above and beyond and communicate well...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Atria Bay Shore
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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I would definitely recommend this to others. My brother was not in favor of moving, but he's so happy there and says so often. We're happy for him and don't worry about him.
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.
At Atria Bay Shore, you'll find a comfortable, secure environment with a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it's seeing live entertainment, staying fit with our daily exercise classes, or taking a trip to nearby points of interest, there's something for everyone at Atria Bay...
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3.0
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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
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 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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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 facility was very clean and the apartment was beautiful. The staff was excellent. The biggest complaint was the food. They did not have skim milk, sugar-free jelly, plain yogurt. In other words, someone...
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.
Where the charm of Long Island meets the ease of elegant living—Brandywine Huntington Terrace welcomes you home. Tucked into the friendly town of Melville, Long Island, our beautiful community is centrally located just off Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway. Residents and their families enjoy...
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Gilgo, NY

The average cost of senior living in Gilgo is $6,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $5,933 per month.

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

Gilgo, NY
$6,161/mo

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

Gilgo, NY
$6,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$6,541/mo
Independent Living
$6,161/mo

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

Studio
$8,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,650/mo

Senior living costs in Gilgo 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: Gilgo, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilgo, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,161/mo$4,754/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$6,349/mo$5,957/mo$4,788/mo
Memory Care$6,541/mo$6,052/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Gilgo, NY:$6,161/mo
New York:$4,754/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Gilgo, NY:$6,349/mo
New York:$5,957/mo
U.S.:$4,788/mo
Memory Care
Gilgo, NY:$6,541/mo
New York:$6,052/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilgo

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilgo

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

Gilgo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilgo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilgo, 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 Gilgo 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 Gilgo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilgo, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilgo 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 Gilgo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilgo, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilgo 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 Gilgo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilgo, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Netherbay at Bay Shore, Sunrise of West Babylon and Atria Bay Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilgo, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Gilgo, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilgo, New York are Atria Forest Hills and Atria Kew Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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