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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smithtown, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Smithtown area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Smithtown. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Smithtown, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Springdale, Belltown and Cranbury.
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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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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
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.
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...
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.
Dawn Hill ManorThe Dawn Hill Manor assisted living community lies quietly on a magnificent estate in beautiful Northport Village, New York. The expansive grounds, replete with a waterfall feature, gardens and plenty of walking space are a perfect complement for the central mansion. Dressed in...
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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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.
A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, Jefferson’s Ferry’s residents fully enjoy retirement without worrying about market swings, future health care needs, chores or maintenance. Sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, Jefferson’s Ferry boasts three levels of living: 248...
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Smithtown, NY
The average cost of senior living in Smithtown is $6,221 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patchogue, NY with an average of $5,467 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithtown, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithtown, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Smithtown
Recent reviews for independent living in Smithtown
Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY
3.6
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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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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Smithtown independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown 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 Smithtown 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
29%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
31.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithtown 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 Smithtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithtown 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 Smithtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
45.2%
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Atria Darien, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Strawberry Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smithtown, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Smithtown, New York. See the full list.
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