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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverhead, NY

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The cost of independent living in Riverhead is about $5,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 240 options.

Read 5366 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 Branford, Southampton and Brookhaven.

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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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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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nottingham Towers is a senior (62 years of age or older) property.Floor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 576 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedCommunity RoomComputer LabLaundry FacilityService CoordinatorSome Utilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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.
Imagine an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and over in a beautiful Berlin, Connecticut setting at a price that works with your budget. Welcome to Orchard Ridge, a Metro Prime senior living community convenient to great shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Conveniently located...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Brookdale Rocky Hill
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Riverhead, NY

The average cost of senior living in Riverhead is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queens, NY with an average of $3,964 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riverhead 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
Riverhead, 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%
Riverhead, 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 Riverhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverhead

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

Riverhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverhead 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 Riverhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverhead, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverhead 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 Riverhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverhead, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47.6%
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