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10 Best Nursing Homes in Manhattan, NY

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Manhattan is the smallest New York City borough, known for Times Square, the Empire State Building, and so much more. Here, seniors and their families can expect to find a range of high-end senior living communities.

Nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, provide seniors with 24-hour medical care via trained medical professionals like nurses and doctors. Seniors who have significant chronic health concerns that can’t be addressed in their current homes may benefit from this type of care. On average, New York City nursing homes cost about $12,471 per month. However, within Manhattan, nursing homes are likely to be much more expensive due to the borough’s higher cost of living.

A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with standalone skilled nursing facilities, but 100% of our partner assisted living and memory care communities in Manhattan provide part- or full-time on-site nursing services through third-party care agencies. If 24/7 medical care isn’t currently necessary, look to our partner assisted living and memory care communities for your loved one’s long-term senior care and housing needs. This guide contains helpful, local information and resources related to long-term senior care in Manhattan.

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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.
Kendal on Hudson offers Assisted Living services in the Adirondack program. Residents live in studio and one-bedroom apartments. They receive 24-hour supervision by nursing staff, assistance with medication management, and with activities of daily living.In addition, residents have access to...
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We think they have done very well with the meals and dining service. We appreciate their attention to detail, they make sure our loved one is well taken care of. They check on her constantly and really take...
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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.
Atrium Senior Living is an assisted living community in the close-knit suburban area of Matawan, New Jersey. This quiet, charming area is comprised of two large lakes, acres of lush green grass and trees, and a variety of outdoor activities to keep our residents happy and healthy.The peaceful...
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Everyone at Cranes Mill from the doctors, nurses, and social services department, and aides attending to my husband were all friendly, courteous, attuned to his needs and did their very best to address...
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.
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My question mark for quality if care is because she hasn't needed any personal additional care beyond housekeeping. Medium score on admin is because there has been a massive turnover in admin personnel since...
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.
Mattison Crossing, an assisted living community, provides a full range of services that promote the optimum level of comfort, security and a home like environment. Mattison Crossing offers a variety of apartments to fit your individual lifestyle. All apartments are equipped with sprinklers and...
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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.
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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.
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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My Uncle is so happy here. When I visit him he just looks so alive and he doesn’t want to leave. The staff members are so nice and are very well mannered. Everyone is so helpful and understanding. If they’re...
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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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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
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.
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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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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.
Manor Haven Adult Home is a 32 resident facility. A very high level of care is provided. Residents are encouraged to join adult day care facilities. Residents are able to take advantage of transportation in the area.
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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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Our 5-Star rated center has been completely renovated. With 20 private rooms and a wide array of furniture it is obvious why Allaire Rehab and Nursing has become the number one destination for post-acute, sub-acute and long term care.Our number one goal is to give the best possible care. Period....
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8+ years of excellent care. First thing I appreciate is the accessibility to tge director and willingness to care for any issues on the spot. My mom is always clean and happy the staff interacts with her...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The staff made my recovery much easier than I expected. Everyone was patient, encouraging, and always willing to answer my questions. The therapists pushed me just enough to help me improve every day. I'm...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This place is great if you are looking for rehab. The rehabilitation program exceeded my expectations. The therapists were knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cared about my progress. I left feeling...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Excellent care given by very professional and kind staff. Administration is second to none! Great rehab and great environment. I am extremely happy with the patient care here at Meadowbrook Care Center.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Such a warm and family oriented place. My mom is very happy and that makes me and my sisters happy. Bravo to all the staff. They are very welcoming/hospitable to all family members on visits. I would...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Staff is always friendly, my visits to my mom is always a pleasant journey. Very good to day. Lovely. I also love the ease of the check-in procedure. The administration appears to be moving things in a...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My sister has been a long-term resident at The [name removed] for over two years. Prior to that she was in a privately owned nursing home in the Midwest. Her quality of life at [name removed] is SO superior...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Im sending my uncle there starting next month. Im very happy with what they offer. Place is very clean and staff is caring and professional.
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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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We chose Daughters of Miriam because my sister knows someone who works there. The price is really good on the apartments here and my mom is able to still cook some of her own meals. The apartment is very...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Our methodology

How we rank order the Manhattan community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Manhattan community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

  • Proximity to your search location
  • Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
  • The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities

Read our full methodology

Cost of nursing homes in Manhattan

The local average cost of skilled nursing facilities is $12,471 per month within the entire metropolitan area of New York City.[01] Manhattan nursing homes are likely more expensive than this figure, because costs of living in Manhattan are higher than other the five New York City boroughs.

Skilled nursing home costs often include the following in the monthly rate:

  • Room and board
  • 24/7 skilled medical care and oversight
  • Case management
  • Medical equipment
  • Transportation to off-site medical appointments
  • Rehabilitative therapies
  • On-site amenities
  • Planned on-site social activities

 

Even though we don’t partner with standalone nursing homes, all of our Manhattan partner assisted living communities offer part-time nursing care services to their current residents. For instance, 60% of our partner care communities provide medication management and on-site rehabilitative or hospice services.

In this guide, we highlight cost information from our Manhattan assisted living and memory care partners. Seniors who don’t currently require 24/7 skilled nursing care may actually benefit more from these types of facilities.

Assisted living facilities are more ideal for seniors who wish to exercise their independence while still receiving daily help, and they usually cost much less than skilled nursing homes. The monthly cost of our partner assisted living facilities typically includes the following features:

  • Room and board
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • On-site amenities and planned activities

 

Memory care communities are a type of assisted living facility that provide specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. While usually more expensive than assisted living care, memory care costs less than skilled nursing. The monthly cost often includes the following features:

  • Room and board
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • On-site amenities and activities
  • Highly trained memory care staff
  • Specialized modifications and therapies for memory challenges

 

Assisted living communities typically provide more amenities and services than skilled nursing homes, for more independent and active seniors. We partner with these communities in the Manhattan area, with the 2023 monthly average costs being approximately $15,000 for assisted living and $19,400 for memory care, according to our proprietary data.[02]

How Manhattan senior care costs compare to other boroughs

Senior living in Manhattan is the most expensive when compared to all of New York City’s boroughs. On average, seniors and their families can expect to pay at least $8,000 more per month for a Manhattan senior care community when compared to Brooklyn and other boroughs.[02]

Below are our approximate 2023 proprietary figures to give you a comparison of the monthly senior living costs per New York City borough:[02]

Manhattan
$15,000 for assisted living
$19,400 for memory care

Brooklyn
$6,400 for assisted living
$9,000 for memory care

Queens
$4,400 for assisted living
$7,800 for memory care

The Bronx
$6,400 for assisted living
$10,700 for memory care

Staten Island
$6,700 for assisted living
$11,000 for memory care

How to pay for nursing homes in Manhattan

Many families look to their private pay options first to cover senior living costs in Manhattan. These options can include retirement pensions, savings accounts, Social Security benefits, and investment returns. The following options also fall under the private pay category and may also be worth consideration:

 

Other options for covering senior care costs are public payment methods for families that qualify. These can include Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. You can read more about each public pay option below. If you’d like more detailed information on any of these public payment methods, we recommend also reading the payment section of our New York City page or our guide to paying for long-term care.

Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits

Around 23,400 veterans live in Manhattan, and nearly 8,900 are age 75 or older.[03] You’ll find many local resources and veterans service organizations (VSOs) that can help veterans and their spouses access their eligible benefits.

To find Manhattan VSOs that can help veterans make the most of their eligible benefits, you can check out the following offices:

NYC Department of Veterans’ Services
1 Center St.
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-416-5250
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Manhattan, NY Vet Center
519 8th Ave., Suite 2401
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-951-6866
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Medicare and Medicaid for nursing homes in Manhattan

Both Medicare and Medicaid may cover some skilled nursing care or nursing home costs in Manhattan. Continue reading for detailed information about each option.

Medicare in Manhattan

Medicare is a federally funded health care insurance program available to seniors age 65+. Coverage for nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, is limited to a maximum of 100 days. For the first 20 days, all expenses are covered. After that, Medicare only provides partial coverage up to the 100 day limit.

While Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of Manhattan senior living room and board, it may cover medical care costs related to long-term care. Examples of these costs include medical appointments and prescriptions.

Medicare also has specific programs that may help you or your loved one save money on prescriptions. To learn more about Medicare Savings Programs in Manhattan, check out the following:

 

For in-person Medicare assistance, use the Social Security Office Locator to find the nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office in Manhattan. You’ll need to enter the ZIP code and click on “I Need Other Services” to get started with your search.

Medicaid in Manhattan

Medicaid is a state-run health insurance program for people with low-income status. Your local program is called New York Medicaid. If a senior meets the following criteria for the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) program, some of their nursing home costs may be covered:

  • The senior requires a skilled nursing level of care.
  • The senior is at least 65 years old.
  • The senior is eligible for community-based Medicaid.

 

Although New York Medicaid won’t cover the costs of rent and meals in private assisted living communities, some care expenses can be covered if a senior is eligible for the New York Assisted Living Program (ALP). The cost of long-term care services in assisted living communities is covered under this program, as long as the senior requires skilled nursing care. Instead of moving into a skilled nursing facility to receive help, the ALP can help seniors cover the following services in an assisted living community:

  • Nursing and supervision
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
  • Medical supplies and equipment
  • Case management services
  • Access to registered professional nurses
  • Emergency response services
  • Home health aides and services
  • Personal care
  • Room and board

 

Contact the Manhattan offices below to apply for and obtain Medicaid benefits. Be sure to call before visiting either office to check if they’re open and to see if an appointment is required:

Chinatown
115 Chrystie St., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10002
Phone: 212-334-6114
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dyckman Community
4055 10th Ave., Lower Level
New York, NY 10034
Phone: 929-221-3244
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Nursing home laws and regulations in Manhattan

In Manhattan, all skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care facilities are licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Browse the sections below to learn more about the regulations for the type of long-term care you or your elderly family member might need. For even more information on related regulations in NYC, visit our NYC nursing homes page.

Nursing home regulations in New York

The NYSDOH’s Board of Examiners and Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) is responsible for licensing Manhattan’s nursing homes. NYSDOH also has a list of nursing home resident rights to be aware of, in addition to baseline services that must be provided to all seniors. Some of those baseline services a nursing home must provide are as follows:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Scheduled activities and programs
  • Adequate staffing
  • Clean and safe living quarters
  • 24-hour daily skilled nursing care
  • Diagnostic and dietary services
  • Specialized therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies

Assisted living and memory care regulations in New York

Both assisted living and memory care communities fall under the NYSDOH’s adult care facility category. Each type of community is required to have an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) license, and memory care communities must have a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) license.

Please note NYSDOH’s rights of assisted living residents. Rights include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and visits from loved ones.

Inspections for nursing homes and senior care facilities in New York

Annual inspections are done on all licensed assisted living and memory care communities. The inspections are carried out by the Adult Care Facilities division of the NYSDOH. To find inspection dates, violations, and corrective actions on a specific facility, check out the following search tools:

Care and amenities for nursing homes in Manhattan

Manhattan boasts New York City’s upscale, densely populated hub of entertainment. This chic New York borough is home an array of attractions closely tied to the heart of the city, from Times Square to Central Park. Manhattan’s nursing home and senior living offerings add a touch of glamour to a senior’s transition, like luxury assisted living apartments with high-end, upscale interiors.

Browse the sections below to learn more about the types of senior living and care communities you can find in Manhattan.

Nursing homes for 24-hour medical care

Nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, are best suited for seniors who have significant health concerns that must be addressed with 24-hour medical care and supervision. You can expect the following care services from Manhattan’s skilled nursing facilities:

  • Medical services such as respiratory care, wound care, and injection administration
  • Medication management
  • Hospice care and palliative care
  • Rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Organized activities
  • Meals

 

A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with standalone nursing facilities, though all of our partners offer access to on-site nursing care services to current residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Most of our partners may also provide hospice nursing care on-site. Read on for helpful information on our partner assisted living and memory care communities, for seniors who don’t currently need 24/7 medical care and oversight.

Assisted living and memory care for daily support

Seniors who don’t require 24/7 skilled medical care but want daily assistance and socialization with peers may find what they need in an assisted living or a memory care community. In our network of senior care facilities in New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan has the second-most, coming in just behind Brooklyn. About 60% of our partner Manhattan communities also offer both assisted living and memory care, while the remaining 40% only offer assisted living.

Memory care communities are a specialized kind of assisted living, designed for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The challenges that come with these conditions are met with intentional memory care design, supportive modifications to the environment, and highly trained memory care staff.

Both types of communities in our network offer the following baseline services:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal hygiene and mealtimes
  • Dining services and snacks
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Complimentary or at-cost transportation services
  • Planned social activities

 

You can also expect to find the following on-site amenities at most of our partner communities:

  • Group activity rooms
  • Beauty salons and barber shops
  • Fitness centers
  • Libraries and business centers
  • Movie or theater rooms

 

In addition, 100% of our partner assisted living and memory care communities provide on-site skilled nursing services to accommodate seniors’ changing needs.

Health care for seniors in Manhattan

Manhattan’s seniors have access to several general hospitals, including one of the top hospitals in the United States. See the two examples below for locations near our partner communities.[04]

  • Mount Sinai Morningside. As one of the best hospitals in the nation, this general hospital has a Level 2 trauma center and is ranked No. 16 in the nation for cardiology. It also ranks among the top 50 hospitals for geriatric care, making it a reliable choice for local seniors.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals — Metropolitan. This community hospital is connected with the New York Medical College and provides geriatric care, pain management, and other specialized medical treatments. It ranks has high performing in care for heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Transportation for seniors in Manhattan

All of our Manhattan assisted living and memory care partner communities provide either complimentary or at-cost transportation services to residents.[02]

Senior living community transportation services often provide peace of mind to seniors and their families, as these services are a safe and reliable way for seniors to get around Manhattan. If a senior’s visitors require transportation, New York City Transit has schedules and maps for the nearest bus routes and subway stations.

Senior-friendly activities in Manhattan

As New York City’s smallest borough, Manhattan brings the most to the table. There are several senior-friendly options among Manhattan’s most popular attractions, so seniors and their visiting loved ones can maximize their time together. We’ve curated a small list of just a few of the family and senior-favored activities of the area:

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) was founded in 1870 and has since been filled with curated collections of art from around the world. Seniors get discounted admission tickets, although those in wheelchairs may not be able to access the entire museum. You can also access the MET virtually from the comforts of a senior living community.
  • The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has collections dating back to the 1880s. Nestled just a couple blocks away from Rockefeller Center, this museum offers discounted rates for people with disabilities. It’s also wheelchair accessible.
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts hosts performers from around the world. From live theater and opera to music and dance, there’s something for everyone here. Assistive listening devices, accessible seating, and access concierges are available.
  • Central Park is world-famous for its views, events, performance centers, and more. Here is a useful Central Park access map with information on its trails and playgrounds.

References

  1. Genworth. (2021). Cost of care survey.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2022). Manhattan borough, New York county, New York profile.

  4. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in New York, NY.

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1.

Genworth. (2021). Cost of care survey.

2.

A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

3.

United States Census Bureau. (2022). Manhattan borough, New York county, New York profile.

4.

U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in New York, NY.