Best Independent Living in East Setauket, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in East Setauket, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NY
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ 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.
The Village at South Setauket: A Willow Ridge Senior Living Community
IL
AL
South Setauket
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 115
Rank #8 / 132
A-Yes
51
Facility 51
NY AVG 54
Rank #90 / 180
Atr New York Lh, Inc11
36%
Facility 36%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #49 / 121
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #61 / 121
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #40 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed
Jefferson’s Ferry
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
So Setauket
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 115
Rank #510 / 566
?Yes
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 54
Rank #392 / 442
Active Retirement Community Inc (Not For Profit)683%254.2-

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 2 analyzed for East Setauket. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Village at South Setauket: a Willow Ridge Senior Living Community

The Village at South Setauket, a Willow Ridge Senior Living Community, offers assisted living and independent living in South Setauket, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care.

With both care levels available, the community may suit a resident whose support needs could increase over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 200 beds, with studio and one bedroom residences that give residents a choice between a single private space and a larger layout.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for nearby needs; transportation is also available for shops, events and other destinations. On site, residents can use an outdoor pool, salon, restaurant style dining, courtyard, fitness center, movie theater and game room, with monthly activities, social events and worship services adding scheduled opportunities for participation. Physical and occupational therapy are available on site, so rehabilitation services do not require arranging transportation elsewhere, and ATR New York LH operates the community.

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Overview of Jefferson’s Ferry

Situated in So Setauket, NY, Jefferson’s Ferry offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community provides continuous clinical support through nursing services. Specialized care is also provided for those living with memory-related conditions in a supervised environment.

The community has 60 beds, with a current occupancy of 88.3%. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery-focused care to help improve residents’ ability to function. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. The community also allows pets, so residents can bring a small animal companion.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in East Setauket at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in East Setauket, NY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 130The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in East Setauket, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in East Setauket, NY

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in East Setauket, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in East Setauket, 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 East Setauket, 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 independent living communities in East Setauket, 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.