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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Suffolk County, NY

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The cost of independent living in Suffolk County is about $4,417 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 243 options.

Read 6109 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 Southampton, Smithtown and Commack.

Suffolk County Independent Living Facilities | 6109 Reviews

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Photo of Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry
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.
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...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Rodden Villa Home for Adults
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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as a matter fo fact tis wonderful, were moving in first week in september its a beautiful palce and theyre one of the few places we found that were in our budget when we were looking for apartments. we were...
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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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Islandia for the City
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.
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Photo of The Cornerstone at Hauppauge
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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.
Introducing a new take on luxe living at The Cornerstone at Hauppauge. Perfectly positioned on nine sprawling acres of garden-like grounds, just south of the Long Island Expressway on Route 111; we're right where you need to be. Enjoy serene, open-air living with a private entrance to your...
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of The Bristal at East Northport
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.
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I like the care here from the great staff at this clean community. The meals are good and they have a great chief. They have a room with a beautiful view over lookng the ocean. I would recommend this...
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.
Seacrest Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the historic and scenic West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. West Haven has been an established township since 1648 and sits right along the shoreline, hosting a beautiful and relaxing beach. Our gorgeous senior living...
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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.
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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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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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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: 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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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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.
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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.
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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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...

Cost of independent living in Suffolk County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Suffolk County is $4,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queens County, NY with an average of $3,964 per month.

Independent living costs in Suffolk County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Suffolk County, NY
$4,417/mo

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

Suffolk County, NY
$4,417/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Suffolk County, NY, vs. other senior living options

$8,717/mo
Independent Living
$4,417/mo

Independent living costs in Suffolk County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,383/mo
Studio
$3,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo

Senior living costs in Suffolk County 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: Suffolk County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuffolk County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,417/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,131/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,717/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Suffolk County, NY:$4,417/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Suffolk County, NY:$7,131/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Suffolk County, NY:$8,717/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Suffolk County, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Suffolk County 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
Suffolk County, NY$3,944/mo$3,992/mo-1.2%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Suffolk County, NY
2024 average cost:$3,944/mo
2023 average cost:$3,992/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
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 Suffolk County

Recent reviews for independent living in Suffolk County

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

Suffolk County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffolk County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County 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
33.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria East Northport, Sunrise of East Setauket and Atria Hertlin Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Suffolk County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 243 independent living facilities near Suffolk County, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Suffolk County, New York are Atria Rye Brook, Atria Stamford and Spring Village at Stratford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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