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Best Independent Living in Long Island, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 independent living communities in Long Island, NY using New York State Department 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: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Long Island, 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: 138The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Long Island, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Brightview Sayville
IL
AL
MC
Sayville (Broadway Avenue)
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 160
Rank #528 / 748
No
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #897 / 1173
Bv Sayville Operator, LLC
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #262 / 318
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #245 / 318
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #230 / 318
-
The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove
IL
AL
MC
Lake Grove (Lake Grove Shopping Center)
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 160
Rank #340 / 748
Yes
57
Facility 57
NY AVG 63
Rank #726 / 1173
Lake Grove Senior Care LLC
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 593
6
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #134 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
PC
Commack
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
5
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #167 / 318
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #186 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
-
Dominican Village
IL
AL
RC
Amityville (North Amityville)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #628 / 748
No
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 63
Rank #942 / 1173
Dominican Village Ehp
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 83
Rank #14 / 593
4
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #111 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
-
The Bristal at Westbury
IL
AL
MC
Westbury (Village Of Westbury)
180
Facility 180
NY AVG 160
Rank #268 / 748
Yes
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 63
Rank #402 / 1173
Westbury Senior Living Inc
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
7
14.3%
Facility 14.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #99 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.1
Facility 0.1
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #103 / 318
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed
The Bristal at Holtsville
IL
AL
MC
Holtsville (Express Drive North)
166
Facility 166
NY AVG 160
Rank #287 / 748
Yes
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 63
Rank #906 / 1173
Eb Care At Farmingville LLC
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 593
9
22.2%
Facility 22.2%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #110 / 318
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #134 / 318
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #106 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal at North Woodmere
IL
AL
MC
North Woodmere (Hungry Harbor Road)
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 160
Rank #340 / 748
Yes
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 63
Rank #966 / 1173
Hungry Harbor Care LLC
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
3
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal at Massapequa
IL
AL
MC
Massapequa
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 160
Rank #551 / 748
Yes
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 63
Rank #661 / 1173
Eb Care At Massapequa, LLC
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #214 / 593
3
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Overview of Brightview Sayville

Overlooking the vibrant neighborhood of Sayville, NY, Brightview Sayville is a dynamic senior living community that offers resort-style independent living in a welcoming and secure setting. Residents enjoy the comfort and privacy of well-curated apartments that provide easy access to the community’s many amenities. The community offers interior and exterior maintenance, housekeeping, and linen laundry services to free residents from the burden of tedious chores and tasks.

Residents find plenty of opportunities for making new connections, exploring new hobbies, or reliving old ones, just right outside their door with convenient amenities and regularly conducted activities. The community provides chef-prepared meals to save residents from the hassle of preparing their own meals while making sure they get the nourishment and energy they need for a bright and active day. With transportation assistance, emergency assistance, and high-quality care options when needed, residents can comfortably retire, knowing that they have access to necessary services and amenities for a fulfilling way of life.

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Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove

The Bristal at Lake Grove promises luxurious senior living by ensuring that residents are celebrated for their individuality and are encouraged to embrace their unique identity. Offering a comfortable assisted living home for seniors in Suffolk, its top-rated services aim to enhance the quality of life for every senior. The Bristal ensures residents maintain an active and enriched lifestyle that helps cultivate growth and a graceful aging experience.

The luxurious resort-style community in Lake Grove provides residents with all the necessary care by providing personal and 24-hour nurse care. Essential services include housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, medication management, transportation, recreational activities, and ADLs. Amenities include a library, a cinema, a fitness studio, an outdoor patio, an art studio, a bingo room, a putting green, and a swimming pool.

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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 Dominican Village

The Villas at Dominican Village aims to redefine independent and assisted living within a vibrant, secure, and luxurious environment, fostering a community prioritizing comfort, convenience, and companionship within Amityville, New York. Their mission centers on providing seniors with a lifestyle that promotes autonomy while offering the convenience of community living. The community values the importance of each resident’s unique personality and family connections.

The Villas’ amenities and assisted living facilities are designed to enhance the overall well-being of residents. Independent living options feature thoughtfully designed floor plans, ranging from compact to expansive suites with full kitchens and private balconies or patios. Assisted and Enhanced Assisted Living options provide supportive environments, including private apartments with personalized assistance, on-site medical care, and engaging social activities. The floor plans promote a homely ambiance, emphasizing functionality, safety, and comfort. The Villas strives to create an inviting, secure environment tailored to individual needs, reinforcing the sense of home for all residents.

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Overview of The Bristal at Holtsville

Located within the neighborhood of Holtsville, NY, The Bristal at Holtsville provides families in Suffolk County with an assisted living experience like no other – in services, amenities, and care. The Bristal at Holtsville offers various living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, where their professional and courteous team leads in providing top-of-the-line assistance and care fit to the varying needs of their residents.

Conveniently located near The Brookhaven Wildlife and Ecology Center, the amphitheater at Bald Hill, and the downtown area of Patchogue, residents at The Bristal can visit and enjoy fine restaurants, theaters, and cultural attractions. Dedicated to creating a dynamic and active atmosphere for its residents, the community offers amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, a putting green, a cinema, a fitness center, a full programming calendar, and a pet-friendly community

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Overview of The Bristal at Westbury

Located in Westbury, NY, The Bristal at Westbury provides a dynamic assisted living experience catered to the requirements and preferences of its residents. Residents can choose from friendship suites, studios, or one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a kitchenette and private bathroom. The community’s Reflections Memory Care area offers outstanding care, including assistance for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Residents get three delectable meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, and round-the-clock security. Scheduled transportation makes it simple to go to local amenities, and trips to NYC are made convenient by the LIRR’s proximity.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, The Bristal at Westbury offers a range of amenities and activities to foster social connections and wellness. Residents may stay active with amenities, including a fitness facility and putting green, while the Bistro Grille serves beverages all day long. With a billiards club, movie theater, library, and creative arts studio, the community offers plenty of engaging activities all year round. The Bristal at Westbury aims to offer contemporary, enjoyable, and meaningful living where people feel completely at home.

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Overview of The Bristal at North Woodmere

Overlooking the tranquil shores of a picturesque lake, The Bristal at North Woodmere offers a serene retreat within the charming North Woodmere, NY. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, among other senior living alternatives, residents lead relaxed yet active lives within the community. You can find a living space that fits your preferences, from comfortable studios to roomy two-bedroom apartments.

The Bristal at North Woodmere is a dynamic community focused on holistic care and active living, committed to promoting personal growth and improving quality of life. The community provides residents with various amenities that allow them to participate in various planned social activities, pursue their interests in the fitness facility or creative arts studio, and 24-hour security surveillance that keeps them safe. Other amenities include a beauty salon, cinema, library, outdoor courtyard, and country club-style dining.

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Overview of The Bristal at Massapequa

The Bristal at Massapequa is an idyllic senior living community located at County Line Road, Massapequa, NY offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring various floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community provides cozy and spacious residences. With an exclusive Reflection memory care, the community offers a reflection suite for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The community boasts a team of humble, dedicated, and well-trained professionals who provide the utmost care and assistance 24/7. Here, residents enjoy healthy and hearty meals three times daily. The Bristal at Massapequa is equipped with Bistro Grille, a creative arts studio, a programming room, a wallstreet room, a beauty salon and barbershop, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, and a courtyard. Delivering top-notch care and assistance, the community ensures a relaxing and safe residence for its residents.

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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 Long Island, 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 8 independent living communities in Long Island, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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