Best Independent Living in Huntington, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Huntington, 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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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Huntington, 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: 176The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Huntington, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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 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 Bristal at Bethpage
IL
AL
MC
Bethpage
163
Facility 163
NY AVG 160
Rank #288 / 736
Yes
39
Facility 39
NY AVG 64
Rank #883 / 1,150
Engel Burman Senior Care At Bethpage LLC6
17%
Facility 17%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #47 / 323
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 323
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #34 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Commack
460
Facility 460
NY AVG 160
Rank #16 / 736
No
50
Facility 50
NY AVG 64
Rank #779 / 1,150
The Rosalind And Joseph Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center Of Long Islandá (Not For Profit)19
16%
Facility 16%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #46 / 323
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #309 / 323
2.2
Facility 2.2
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #245 / 323
-
Atria Plainview
IL
AL
Plainview
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 160
Rank #507 / 736
Yes
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 64
Rank #492 / 1,150
Atr New York Lh, Inc5
80%
Facility 80%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #274 / 323
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #116 / 323
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #136 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Huntington
IL
AL
Huntington Station
198
Facility 198
NY AVG 160
Rank #228 / 736
Yes
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 64
Rank #858 / 1,150
Atr New York Lh, Inc4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #256 / 323
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #101 / 323
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #136 / 323
Studio
Somerset Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Plainview
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 160
Rank #293 / 736
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 64
Rank #877 / 1,150
Somerset Gardens Senior Care, LLC12
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #164 / 323
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #220 / 323
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #167 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
IL
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Commack
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,003 / 1,150
Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc7
57%
Facility 57%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #206 / 323
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #143 / 323
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #136 / 323
-
Atria East Northport
IL
AL
MC
East Northport
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 160
Rank #334 / 736
Yes
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 64
Rank #434 / 1,150
Atr New York Lh, Inc3
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #293 / 323
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #130 / 323
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #225 / 323
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brandywine Huntington Terrace
IL
AL
MC
RC
Melville
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 160
Rank #661 / 736
Yes
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 64
Rank #980 / 1,150
Gwc-Huntington Terrace, Inc1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 323
-
Birchwood Suites Enhanced AL and MC
IL
AL
MC
East Northport
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 160
Rank #514 / 736
Yes
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,079 / 1,150
Birchwood Suites Operator LLC21
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #121 / 323
23
Facility 23
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #256 / 323
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #152 / 323
-
The Encore Luxury Living
IL
Jericho
-No
46
Facility 46
NY AVG 64
Rank #813 / 1,150
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Huntington.

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Overview of The Bristal at Bethpage

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Steward Avenue, Bethpage, NY, The Bristal at Bethpage is an exceptional senior living community that offers a variety of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegant floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom suites, and their very own Reflections neighborhood that focuses on memory care residents. The Bristal at Bethpage offers exclusive Foresite fall management to ensure that residents are safe from falls within the grounds.

The Bristal at Bethpage promotes an active lifestyle, conducting social events, cultural programs, and live entertainment. Here, residents enjoy three healthy and hearty meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a swimming pool, a putting green, a creative arts studio, a performing arts center, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, and an aesthetic outdoor patio. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near local amenities, ensuring that residents enjoy the scenery around them and access necessities easily.

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Overview of Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a big memory care and skilled nursing community in Commack, on Long Island’s North Shore. It stands in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with the surrounding mix of residential and commercial areas common for the area. The community, operating as part of the Rosalind and Joseph Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center of Long Island, caters to residents requiring memory care, post-acute rehabilitation, and ongoing skilled nursing support. The facility operates 460 beds with a 97 percent occupancy rate, indicating strong community reliance on its services.

Daily staffing denotes a valuable dedication to hands-on care: registered nurses spend 43 minutes with each resident per day, certified nursing aides provide 2 hours and 19 minutes, and licensed practical nurses add another 41 minutes. That layered staffing structure supports the 24/7 care model crucial to memory care environments. Clinical services span the full continuum: short-term rehabilitation, home care coordination, respiratory care, palliative and hospice services, and on-site dialysis. Meanwhile, the community runs dedicated programs including Social Adult Day Care and a Medical Adult Day Program, which can serve both residents and area participants seeking specialized programming. Respite care exists, making the home a resource for families requiring short-term support while primary caregivers take a breather.

State inspection records signify that Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has worked through documented findings in care planning, medication management, respiratory care, and operational safety. Such areas flagged reflect common compliance challenges in skilled nursing environments, and the facility has proven the ability to tackle those concerns through corrective action.

A visit by family members examining the community can help clarify how its daily routines, therapeutic programs, and memory care approach match a resident’s particular needs and the family’s expectations for support.

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Overview of Atria Plainview

Operated by ATR New York LH, Inc., Atria Plainview is an adult care community in Plainview, New York, that offers assisted living and independent living. It also features 99 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans in a three-story setting. Its highly walkable neighborhood also places shopping, dining, healthcare services, and other everyday destinations within walking distance.

24-hour on-site support, concierge services, and individualized therapeutic programs are offered to match their interests and needs. Transportation is also available for appointments and community outings, while a fitness center and recreational activities encourage an active lifestyle. The pet-friendly community also allows well-behaved companion animals, helping residents maintain familiar routines.

Recent state inspections focused on food service procedures and documentation practices. In response, corrective measures have been implemented, and the community continues to operate under regulatory oversight. Families are also encouraged to schedule a tour to explore the accommodations, meet the staff, and learn more about the available services and daily life.

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Atria Huntington

165 Beverly Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Overview of Atria Huntington

Atria Huntington, located in Huntington Station, NY, offers independent and supportive senior living options on a serene 14-acre campus. The community offers a peaceful setting close to stores and parks, surrounded by trees and exquisitely groomed gardens with walking trails. Atria Huntington is committed to providing top-notch care and offers a variety of programs that encourage residents to maintain their active lifestyles.

The community strives to promote its residents’ well-being by offering cutting-edge features and services encouraging an active lifestyle. The dining room and café serve chef-prepared meals, the courtyard gazebo and outdoor grilling area are great places for residents to socialize, and the library and living room fireplace are great places to unwind. Additional amenities include 24-hour staff, concierge services, on-site physical and occupational therapy, volunteer activities, and more to ensure that all comforts and needs are satisfied.

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Somerset Gardens

150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803
Overview of Somerset Gardens

Somerset Gardens is a luxury senior living community, located in Plainview, NY, that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stays. Residents enjoy their independence in beautifully-designed accommodations with plenty of natural light and privacy. Live worry-free and independently knowing that help is available when you need it, with an expert clinical team, emergency response system, and full-time Registered Nurse (RN) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fostering a vibrant environment that encourages a fulfilling living experience, the community conducts an array of engaging daily activities and health & wellness programs. On-site physical, occupational & speech therapy, and specialized 24-hour care for those with Memory Care needs are provided to make sure residents’ diverse needs are met. The community also features a broad range of amenities, such as a salon, resident computers, WiFi access, airy sunroom, community gardens, and beautifully-maintained courtyard, providing residents with plenty of spaces for exploration.

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Overview of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences

Gurwin’s Assisted Living on Long Island aims for an elegant, independent lifestyle with added support. Their assisted living community fosters personalized relationships, creating a social, engaging, and supportive environment. Residents enjoy enriched lives through friendships, fine dining, and various activities.

As part of the Gurwin Healthcare System’s Life Plan Community, residents have priority access to additional assisted living levels of care, ensuring comprehensive support for Long Island’s older adults. The residences within the community offer worry-free living with well-equipped apartments, weekly housekeeping, linen services, and 24-hour security. Transportation services and an onsite beauty salon and barber shop add convenience and luxury, anticipating and meeting residents’ diverse needs for a harmonious and comfortable living experience.

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Overview of Atria East Northport

Overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds, Atria East Northport is a vibrant independent, assisted living, and memory care community in East Northport, NY. The community features a range of thoughtfully designed apartments, including a spacious studio and one-bedroom senior apartments. Apart from 24-hour support from the community’s dedicated team, residents also have access to on-site physical therapy / occupational therapy to ensure they experience a better quality of life.

At Atria East Northport, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping & linen services, and the convenience of the latest Alexa Smart Home technology integrated into each apartment. The community provides several amenities and services that fulfill residents’ unique preferences and needs, including a restaurant and pub with a fireplace, a beautiful courtyard and resident garden, volunteer programs, and daily educational, social, cultural, and fitness opportunities, encouraging residents to stay active, engaged, and stimulated.

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Overview of Brandywine Huntington Terrace

A reliable senior living community settling in the peaceful neighborhood of Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY, Brandywine Huntington Terrace provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live retirement like a vacation for a lifetime with stunning and well-designed residences for maximum convenience and security. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support around the clock.

Enjoy personal time and create lasting memories with friends in the serene spaces of Brandywine Huntington Terrace. Moreover, the community paves the way for seniors to explore new interests and relive old hobbies with fun activities and engaging programs. Feel good with delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. With Brandywine Huntington Terrace, seniors spend their golden years surrounded by cozy and peaceful spaces for an experience like no other. The community is recognized as the US News’ Best Assisted Living, Best Independent Living, and Best Memory Care for its world-class service.

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Overview of Birchwood Suites Enhanced Al and Mc

Birchwood Suites offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The independent living, memory care, and assisted senior living environment offers a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. As its name suggests, Birchwood Suites strives in enhancing the lifestyle of its residents through their person-centered approach.
Birchwood Suites offers a list of comprehensive services that help residents maintain their independence— ADLs, medication management, specialized programs, social activities, and educational programs offered.

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Overview of The Encore Luxury Living

Treat yourself to a vacation for a lifetime with the prestigious senior living community of The Encore Luxury Living set in the beautiful lands of Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY, that provides senior housing. Featuring snug and sophisticated residences in a wide range of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy unrivaled comfort and luxury. Ideally situated near convenient amenities and interesting attractions, the community ensures seniors’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

With its vibrant and friendly environment, The Encore Luxury Living promotes seniors’ leisure and wellness for a blissful and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, residents gain meaningful experiences and valuable learnings through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enjoyable events. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Encore Luxury Living is ideal for seniors aiming to live an opulent retirement with its elegant campus filled with incredible amenities and tranquil spaces.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Huntington, 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 11 independent living communities in Huntington, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Huntington, 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, 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 Huntington, 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.