What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?

Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover assisted living?

New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Huntington Station, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Huntington Station, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Huntington Station, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Huntington Station, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Best Assisted Living in Huntington Station, NY: 3 Communities (2026)


Atria Huntington	AL IL	Huntington Station	198 Facility 198 NY AVG 105 Rank #56 / 458	B+	Yes	42 Facility 42 NY AVG 54 Rank #212 / 328	Atr New York Lh, Inc	6	50% Facility 50% NY AVG 54.2% Rank #246 / 451	4 Facility 4 NY AVG 6 Rank #181 / 451	4 Facility 4 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #131 / 451	0.7 Facility 0.7 NY AVG 2.7 Rank #143 / 451	Studio
Sunrise of Huntington	AL MC	Huntington Station	130 Facility 130 NY AVG 105 Rank #141 / 458	B+	Yes	73 Facility 73 NY AVG 54 Rank #101 / 328	Gwc-West Hills, Inc	8	50% Facility 50% NY AVG 54.2% Rank #246 / 451	6 Facility 6 NY AVG 6 Rank #242 / 451	11 Facility 11 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #232 / 451	1.4 Facility 1.4 NY AVG 2.7 Rank #255 / 451	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Manor Haven Adult Home	AL	Huntington Station	32 Facility 32 NY AVG 105 Rank #410 / 458	B+	No	-	Manor Haven Adult Home, Inc	4	50% Facility 50% NY AVG 54.2% Rank #246 / 451	3 Facility 3 NY AVG 6 Rank #139 / 451	7 Facility 7 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #179 / 451	1.8 Facility 1.8 NY AVG 2.7 Rank #291 / 451	-

Atria Huntington

Huntington Station

198

B+

Yes

Atr New York Lh, Inc

50%

0.7

Studio

Sunrise of Huntington

Huntington Station

130

B+

Yes

Gwc-West Hills, Inc

50%

1.4

Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Manor Haven Adult Home

Huntington Station

B+

Manor Haven Adult Home, Inc

50%

1.8

Overview of Atria Huntington

Atria Huntington, located in Huntington Station, NY, offers both independent living and assisted living services. Assisted living gives assistance with everyday tasks. In independent living, you have your own personal space and access to community services, but there is no daily assistance. Thus, there are multiple levels of support in the same location.

You would reside in a studio. There are 198 beds available, and pets are allowed. It is operated by ATR New York LH, Inc. You’ll primarily require a vehicle to go out, given the 42 Walk Score.

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Overview of Sunrise of Huntington

Huntington Station, NY, is the address of Sunrise of Huntington, where care is offered at two levels, assisted living and memory care. Private space plus help getting dressed, bathing, and taking medication is what assisted living residents get. The memory care level adds supervision for residents likely to wander off and keeps them in secure surroundings.

The two-story building holds 130 beds. Residence choices are a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom. A studio holds one person’s private space, and a two-bedroom takes a couple.

Walk Score’s 73 puts the area in the very walkable band, so most errands happen on foot. Residents are allowed to keep pets. The operator is GWC-West Hills, Inc.

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Starting Price $6,500/Month

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Overview of Manor Haven Adult Home

Manor Haven Adult Home is an assisted living community in Huntington Station, NY. Assisted living supports residents with daily activities while they live in a residential community rather than requiring a higher level of care.

With 32 beds, Manor Haven Adult Home is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know each other. That may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting.

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How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.