Flushing House

Flushing House

Overview of Flushing House

Flushing House is one of the premier homes for independent living that promotes the independence of its senior residents. Located in the heart of Queens, New York, Flushing House provides a safe, enjoyable, and affordable retirement experience for its residents. Their world-class amenities include a movie theater, exercise room, salon, computer lab, and a library among others.

They pride themselves in their hospitality services such as housekeeping, meals, and linen services which are all included in the monthly rental. They have stayed true to their 1974 mission of providing a safe, enjoyable, and affordable retirement experience for their residents. Notably, they are named as New York’s largest not-for-profit senior Independent Living retirement community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #2 / 182Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 2nd out of 182 independent living communities we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
99 / 100

About This Community

Awards

Best Retirement Community of 2025 by Best of Boro

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour security with intercoms in all apartments.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

6 services
Life Enrichment Programming
Private Catered Events
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Interior and exterior maintenance
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities included (except phone)
TransportationListed as: Transportation on recreational and shopping trips · 13-passenger van

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Cable Tv
Salon
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Game Room
Multimedia Computer Lounge
Resident Parking Spaces
Personal Mailboxes
Rooftop
In-House Television Channel
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
In-Chair Exercise
Monthly Birthday Party On Rooftop
Bingo
Poker
Keno
Shuffleboard
Card Games
Yoga Classes
Comedy and Music Entertainment
Rooftop Social Events
Lunar New Year Celebration
Mardi Gras Happy Hour
Paint Party
  • Trips to restaurants, museums, theaters, and local parks
  • Strength, mobility, and balance sessions with Fox Rehab

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Flushing House.
  • Continental breakfast.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Euro-Style Kitchenette Individually Controlled Heating And Air Conditioning Private Bathroom

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Flushing House

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Places of interest near Flushing House

Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to Flushing House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.63 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Independent Living around Queens

Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
B‘nai B‘rith of Queens
IL
Flushing
190
Facility 190
NY AVG 123
Rank #19 / 116
Yes
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 54
Rank #14 / 182
-----1 Bed
Atria Kew Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Queens (Richmond Hill)
175
Facility 175
NY AVG 123
Rank #27 / 116
Yes
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 54
Rank #29 / 182
Atr New York Lh, Inc6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #35 / 105
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #23 / 105
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #20 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Forest Hills
IL
AL
Queens (Forest Hills)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 123
Rank #67 / 116
Yes
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 54
Rank #118 / 182
Atr New York Lh, Inc4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #58 / 105
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #23 / 105
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #30 / 105
Studio
Flushing House
IL
Flushing-Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 54
Rank #2 / 182
-----Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NY independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

Flushing House is located in Flushing, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Flushing House

Is Flushing House in a walkable area?

Flushing House has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Flushing House?

Yes, Flushing House allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Flushing House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Flushing House is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Flushing House?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Flushing House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Flushing House provide?

Flushing House offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Flushing House?

Flushing House is located at 3820 Bowne St, Flushing, NY 11354.

What is the phone number of Flushing House?

(718) 762-3198 will put you in contact with the team at Flushing House.

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