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Best Independent Living in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 209 independent living communities in New York State 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: 63/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New York State. 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: 160The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New York State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Jewish Home of Rochester
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NC
PC
NH
Rochester (South Winton Road)
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 160
Rank #44 / 748
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1097 / 1173
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Promenade at Tuxedo Place
IL
AL
Tuxedo Park
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 160
Rank #543 / 748
No
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 63
Rank #928 / 1173
Promenade Tuxedo LLC
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 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
1 Bed Suite / Private Room
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
IL
AL
MC
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #571 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
IL
AL
MC
Yaphank
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 160
Rank #578 / 748
Yes
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 63
Rank #1121 / 1173
Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #512 / 593
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #262 / 318
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #273 / 318
2.3
Facility 2.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #286 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed
Summit At Eastwyck
IL
Rensselaer (Eastwyck Circle)
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 160
Rank #262 / 748
No
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 63
Rank #996 / 1173
Gwc-East 56Th Street Inc-2
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
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ciel on the Hudson
IL
AL
MC
Yonkers (Ludlow)
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 160
Rank #563 / 748
Yes
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 63
Rank #719 / 1173
D&R Yonkers LLC
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
5
80%
Facility 80%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #266 / 318
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #226 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #267 / 318
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Club at Briarcliff Manor
IL
AL
MC
RC
Briarcliff Manor (Chilmark)
145
Facility 145
NY AVG 160
Rank #355 / 748
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1097 / 1173
Sl Briarcliff Manor Operator, Inc
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #264 / 318
2.1
Facility 2.1
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #280 / 318
1 Bed
Atria Forest Hills
IL
AL
Queens (Forest Hills)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 160
Rank #536 / 748
Yes
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 63
Rank #892 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
5
60%
Facility 60%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #221 / 318
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #155 / 318
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #160 / 318
Studio
The Village at Unity & The Hamlet
IL
AL
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #628 / 748
No
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 63
Rank #851 / 1173
Wrp Rrh LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Plainview
IL
AL
Plainview
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 160
Rank #515 / 748
Yes
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 63
Rank #495 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 83
Rank #62 / 593
4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #256 / 318
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #170 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brightview Harrison
IL
AL
MC
Harrison (West Harrison)
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 160
Rank #515 / 748
No
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 63
Rank #1050 / 1173
Bv Harrison Operator, LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Longview Senior Living Community
IL
ADC
AL
Ithaca (South Hill)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 160
Rank #519 / 748
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc
63
Facility 63
NY AVG 83
Rank #572 / 593
23
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #187 / 318
27
Facility 27
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #295 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Studio
Atria Riverdale
IL
AL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #162 / 748
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 63
Rank #132 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #155 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Briarcliff Manor
IL
AL
MC
Briarcliff Manor (Pleasantville Road)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
55
Facility 55
NY AVG 63
Rank #748 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc-2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
FountainView at College Road
IL
Monsey
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #648 / 748
Yes
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #897 / 1173
Fountainview At College Road, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
3
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #232 / 318
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #134 / 318
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #168 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Battery Park by Sunrise

Indulge in a blissful retirement experience with Battery Park by Sunrise, a dynamic senior living community in Battery Park by Sunrise, offering a serene space for independent living. The community features an array of well-appointed apartments, set in a prime location that allows convenient access to culture, shopping, and entertainment. Residents here enjoy an enriched retirement life with access to an array of amenities, personalized services, and comprehensive wellness programming tailored to each individual capabilities and needs.

Dedicated to making its residents’ lives as comfortable as possible, the community handles all the mundane details of living, including the cooking. Here, residents relish well-crafted cuisines in an elegant dining room that allows for bonding and meaningful conversations. An array of conveniences, such as salon services, a fitness center, on-site physician services, and relaxing community spaces are offered to further improve residents’ living experience with Battery Park by Sunrise

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Atria Woodlands

1017 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502
Overview of Atria Woodlands

Just a stones throw away from White Plains, Atria Woodlands, situated in Ardsley, New York, has endeared itself to the community as a cherished haven for seniors. Renowned as one of the premier memory care living facilities, It offers evidence-based techniques and thoughtfully designed spaces that foster social interaction and engagement among residents. This exceptional community takes pride in its comprehensive approach to resident well-being, offering a plethora of activities such as group outings, cognitive exercises, and physical activities, ensuring a vibrant and stimulating environment.

With a focus on safety and personalized care, the home boasts a secure ambiance with carefully chosen color schemes designed to enhance residents’ depth perception. The dining experience is elevated in the elegant dining room, where chef-prepared meals are served daily. The highly trained staff is available round the clock, equipped with an emergency alert system, and adept in providing tailored assistance to memory care patients. Complete with purpose-built shared suites and private apartments, Atria Woodlands offers a seamless blend of comfort and sophistication. Indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully curated, providing serene backdrops for residents’ moments of relaxation.

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Overview of Atria Rye Brook

Situated in the vibrant New York, Atria Rye Brook serves as an exceptional senior living community, purposefully designed to provide an elevated lifestyle for seniors. The prime location offers residents easy access to attractions like the Greenwich Audubon Center and Wegmans, providing a plethora of local conveniences. The staff also ensures around-the-clock care, handling everything from cleaning to home maintenance and cooking, with a culinary approach that delights residents.

The home fosters a vibrant lifestyle, emphasizing meaningful relationships and engagement. Residents benefit from telehealth services, and the community offers accommodations for low-salt and low-sugar diets. With stellar medication administration, including insulin storage and reminders, Atria Rye Brook proves worthy as a multi-awarded independent senior living community with ample opportunities for learning, staying fit, and building new relationships.

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Overview of Summit at Mill Hill

Summit at Mill Hill strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living. 

Residents experience the Summit difference: its exclusive Connected Life Program focuses on the four critical aspects of senior living– health, activities, leisure, and learning. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living. 

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Overview of Beverwyck

A St. Peters Health partner, Beverwyck boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Independent residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features. The retirement home has built its trusted reputation on excellent customer service, earning the respect of being a reliable senior living community in Albany. 

Beverwyck’s person-centered approach allows helpful services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their interests every day. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. 

 

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Overview of Atria on Roslyn Harbor

Enjoy an active lifestyle in a luxurious residential setting with Atria on Roslyn Harbor, a senior living community burrowed in Roslyn, NY, offering comprehensive independent living services. The community features the area’s largest luxury senior housing apartments, designed by a world-renowned architect, guaranteeing residents outstanding comfort and lavish spaces. Residents can choose from studio to 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and receive 24-hour assistance from the community’s friendly and compassionate team.

At Atria on Roslyn Harbor, residents enjoy all-inclusive amenities and a dedicated team providing a convenient, maintenance-free living. Residents can savor fine dining at three top-notch dining spaces, enjoy self-care in the on-site salon, and use the fitness center’s hydraulic, senior-specific equipment and physical therapy services. Other amenities include a cocktail lounge, a library, a media room, a movie theater, and a game room.

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Overview of Holiday Fleming Point

An extraordinary senior living community settling in the peaceful neighborhood of Latta Road, Rochester, NY, Holiday Fleming Point offers independent living. With a variety of cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence. Experience your golden years at its finest with exceptional care and support from a kind and compassionate team.

Holiday Fleming Point strives to provide seniors with everything they need and want for a better quality of life. Residents enjoy an active and engaged lifestyle with a wide array of activities conducted. Good food makes people feel much better, hence, the community serves delightful and healthy meals to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Holiday Fleming Point is an ideal place for relaxation and wellness with its ethereal landscapes and wonderful amenities including an activity room, a library, a community fireplace, and many more. With its wheelchair-accessible spaces and pet-friendly community, residents keep their worries at bay and live in comfort and luxury.

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Overview of Elderwood at Amherst

Located in Amherst, in Erie County, New York, Elderwood at Amherst is a 92-bed skilled nursing home. The facility is operated by 4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC, and owned by Warren Cole. It specializes in rehabilitation and post-acute care, offering subacute rehabilitation, oncology, and palliative care services. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several ways to cover the cost of short-term recovery and longer-term care needs.

Daily nurse staffing averages over 4 hours per resident, supplemented by nursing aides who provide an additional 3.5 hours of care. This staffing depth can support residents recovering from surgery, acute illness, or medical events that require hands-on rehabilitation. Respite care is also available for families who need short-term placement while managing care at home.

The facility’s current occupancy rate is 89%, and most residents stay for an average of 84 days. Elderwood serves short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and residents stay for ongoing skilled nursing support. The community offers daily housekeeping and laundry services, and complimentary WiFi throughout. A large rehabilitation gym is available for residents receiving therapy services. There are also daily activities and social programming so residents can spend time and build connections with peers.

The Amherst location has a walkability score of 37. Families visiting the facility will likely rely on a car for most trips. The home is located in a quieter area away from the city center.

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Overview of The Village at Parklands

Situated in the heart of Churchville, NY, The Village at Parklands is a lively senior living community, offering independent living and short-term care. The community provides a cozy living space with a wide range of accommodation, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A team of well-trained professionals are available to provide support and assistance 24/7, ensuring residents peace of mind and security knowing that care is available immediately.

The community ensures residents’ holistic needs are met with various services, including a variety of life enrichment activities and programs and access to physical, occupational and speech therapists. With most of the chores like housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry handled, residents are left with plenty of time to explore new interests and make new friends. Amenities like a chapel, billiards & game room, fitness center, library, a sewing room, and salon, further enhances residents’ living experience by providing plenty of spaces to explore and things to do.

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Overview of The Village at Erie Station

Located in Henrietta, NY, The Village at Erie Station is a welcoming senior living community that provides a serene retreat for seniors who wish to spend their golden years actively and independently. The community helps residents live an easy life with comprehensive support provided by a devoted team of care associates who are available 24/7. Residents enjoy an ideal accommodation that best fits their needs with a broad range of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and villas.

Ensuring residents never run out of things to do, the community offers a variety of activities, and amenities. Residents enjoy access to billiards, chapel, country store, game and activities room, fitness center, library, and a salon. With housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services, residents can relax comfortably without the hassles and worries of tedious chores and errands. Residents also relish in delicious meals, prepared by a talented culinary team that carefully considers residents’ dietary requirements.

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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 New York

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 209 independent living communities in New York. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New York?

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 New York, 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 New York?

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.