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The cost of independent living in Queens is about $5,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 66 options.

Read 1417 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 Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan.

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The building is top of the line but there are very few residents making it more difficult for my father to make friends or become more active in the community. This isolation is the cause of current...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
EastView Independent Senior LivingEastView is independent living with the attraction of personal services. Residents maintain or strengthen their quality of life in a secure environment while adult children have peace of mind knowing their parents are safe and engaged in their community. Our...
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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.
Welcome to Inspir Senior Living – Carnegie Hill, where luxury meets purpose on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Our flagship community was designed to elevate every element of senior living through architecture, clinical excellence, culinary distinction, and curated experiences.Located in the heart...
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So many wonderful aspects of this facility. The room and bathroom are spotless. I'm jealous of the menu for meals. My brother loves their word search etc, cognitive activity time. It's very bright and airy...
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 at North Woodmere is 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, North Woodmere has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and...
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There has been a lot of boredom due to the legal restrictions for the activities. Due to COVID this has made it hard for us to be able to see my loved. All my ratings are based on prior to...
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 at Lynbrook is one member of an ever-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, Lynbrook has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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It was hard to find a place for my mom. I must say this had to be the best choice. Everyone is so helpful. The staff has been great. The place is always clean. They treat everyone with respect. My mom is so...
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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.
BronxwoodBronxwood Assisted Living is a non-profit assisted living community that has proudly served the Bronx, New York community for over 40 years. New York City’s northern most borough, the Bronx is a diverse location offering many attractions, such as the Bronx Zoo and Pelham Bay Park. Access...
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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.
New South Shore ManorNew South Shore Manor is an assisted living community located in the bustling city of Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn is located in Kings County, about 20-minutes from Manhattan, and home to about 2.7 million people. Brooklyn is home to lots of great shops, stores, and restaurants...
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First of all world class food 3 times a day. Healthy and delicious. Then there are many activities available all day, some active some just movies. There are art activities b ND learning activities. The...
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.
The Bristal at Garden City will be the sixteenth in our family of assisted living communities. With our years of experience and expertise, we’re sure that you will find no equal – in luxury, dedication, or quality of care. Our Garden City community will offer independent senior living, assisted...
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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.
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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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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.
Boulevard ALP is conveniently located in Fresh Meadows, Queens and is a Medicaid funded facility for residents 65 and older. We offer private rooms (studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom suites) with kitchenettes and private bathrooms/shower. (3) Kosher meals daily, recreational activities, Personal...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
WelcomeThe Plummer Pavilion provides safe, healthy affordable housing in a development environmentally appropriate for seniors of all ages. Residents will enjoy the luxury of completely-renovated air conditioned studio, one or two bedroom units, with shower and refrigerator/ kitchenette. Safety...
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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.
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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Queens, NY

The average cost of senior living in Queens is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ramapo, NY with an average of $4,334 per month.

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

Queens, NY
$5,148/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,435/mo
Independent Living
$5,148/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,233/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,716/mo

Senior living costs in Queens 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: Queens, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeQueens, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,148/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Queens, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Queens, NY:$7,727/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Queens, NY:$9,435/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Queens, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Queens 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 average 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
Queens, NY$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Queens, NY
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Queens

Recent reviews for independent living in Queens

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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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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Queens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Queens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Queens, 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 Queens 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 Queens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Queens, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Queens 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 Queens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Queens, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
31%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Queens 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 Queens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Queens, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Related senior services in Queens, New York

In Queens, New York, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Queens is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Queens include MTA (bus or subway), Lyft, and Uber. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Queens has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Queens offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Glen Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital.

Vibrant and unique, Queens is known as a patchwork of neighborhoods where residents can enjoy a slower pace of life without compromising on a culturally rich environment. Residents can catch a New York Mets game at Citi Field, feel the sand between their toes along The Rockaways, or sit back and watch the sun set behind the Manhattan skyline in the Gantry Plaza State Park. Seniors can benefit from discounted rates at the Queens Botanical Garden, New York Hall of Science, and the Museum of the Moving Image, among many other attractions.

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Atria Forest Hills, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills and Atria Kew Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Queens, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Queens, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Queens, New York are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and Atria Rye Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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