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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 217 independent living communities in 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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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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 Westbury
IL
AL
MC
Westbury (Village Of Westbury)
180
Facility 180
NY AVG 123
Rank #26 / 116
Yes
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 54
Rank #42 / 182
Westbury Senior Living IncA7
29%
Facility 29%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #32 / 105
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #36 / 105
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #35 / 105
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed
The Bristal at West Babylon
IL
AL
MC
West Babylon
187
Facility 187
NY AVG 123
Rank #22 / 116
Yes
59
Facility 59
NY AVG 54
Rank #80 / 182
Eb Care At West Babylon LLCA-4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 105
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 105
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #42 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed 2 Bed
Atria Park of Great Neck
IL
AL
MC
Great Neck
162
Facility 162
NY AVG 123
Rank #34 / 116
Yes
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 54
Rank #18 / 182
Atr New York Lh, IncA10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #33 / 105
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 105
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #35 / 105
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
The Bristal at Holtsville
IL
AL
MC
Holtsville (Express Drive North)
166
Facility 166
NY AVG 123
Rank #30 / 116
Yes
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 54
Rank #123 / 182
Eb Care At Farmingville LLCA8
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #47 / 105
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 105
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #27 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carnegie East House
IL
AL
New York (Manhattan)
112
Facility 112
NY AVG 123
Rank #53 / 116
Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 54
Rank #2 / 182
Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, IncA3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 105
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal at Armonk
IL
AL
MC
Armonk
171
Facility 171
NY AVG 123
Rank #28 / 116
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 54
Rank #109 / 182
Armonk Senior Care LLCA-2
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 105
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains
IL
AL
MC
White Plains
190
Facility 190
NY AVG 123
Rank #19 / 116
Yes
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 54
Rank #161 / 182
Ebc White Plains, LLCA3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 105
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 105
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Cutter Mill
IL
AL
Great Neck (Town Of North Hempstead)
130
Facility 130
NY AVG 123
Rank #49 / 116
Yes
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 54
Rank #25 / 182
Atr New York Lh, IncA-5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #22 / 105
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 105
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #54 / 105
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Osborn Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Rye (City Of Rye)
103
Facility 103
NY AVG 123
Rank #57 / 116
Yes
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 54
Rank #132 / 182
The OsbornA-2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 105
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #23 / 105
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove
IL
AL
MC
Lake Grove
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 123
Rank #38 / 116
Yes
57
Facility 57
NY AVG 54
Rank #83 / 182
Lake Grove Senior Care LLCA-8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 105
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 105
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #42 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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 West Babylon

The Bristal at West Babylon has a Luxurious amenities abound, including an outdoor pool, putting green, salon, fitness center, cinema, and library. Residents enjoy delicious meals in the country club-style dining room and can participate in a daily schedule of social events and wellness programs. The Bristal offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a perfect fit for your needs. Professional staff provides unparalleled personal care, and on-site conveniences like housekeeping and laundry services offer peace of mind.

Located conveniently on Long Island’s South Shore, The Bristal is close to Babylon village with its shops, restaurants, and parks. Explore the nearby spring-fed lake at Belmont Lake State Park or the ocean beaches at Robert Moses State Park, both just a short drive away. Easy access to NYC is provided by the nearby train station and highway. Choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, all featuring kitchenettes and private baths.

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Overview of Atria Park of Great Neck

Situated in the center of Great Neck, New York, Atria Park of Great Neck is a remarkable senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. For those with dementia or Alzheimer’s, this community offers comprehensive care that includes specialized memory care and improved supportive services. Situated close to restaurants, retail stores, parks, and healthcare institutions, residents may easily access a wide range of local amenities in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere.

Atria Park of Great Neck aims to enable seniors to live their best lives by offering consolation, assistance, and enrichment activities. Plenty of amenities are available in the community, including a physical therapy facility, salon and spa, on-site medical offices, and round-the-clock service. Every day, residents can take advantage of social, cultural, and fitness activities, concierge services, and Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups, ensuring a fulfilling and well-rounded lifestyle.

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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 Carnegie East House

Carnegie East House is an assisted living and independent living community in New York, NY. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Having both care levels may suit someone who wants independent living now but may later need more daily support without leaving the community.

The community has 112 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants room for a companion. The starting price is $8,000, giving families an initial monthly figure for budgeting.

Residents can use a landscaped terrace garden, a curated library, and wellness-focused spaces, with wellness programs offering structured opportunities related to personal health. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant style at breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, and special diets are accommodated. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Respite care supports short-term stays for someone who needs temporary residential care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Long-term stays are also available, and the community is operated by Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $8,000/Month

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Overview of The Bristal at Armonk

Nestled in Westchester County, The Bristal at Armonk has a luxurious senior living with this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care in their Reflections neighborhood. Their caring staff provides a perfect balance of independence and support.

Enjoy easy access to NYC via car or rail, alongside local malls, restaurants, and historical sites. Relax by the pool, the charming main street of Armonk, or visit nearby Westchester Medical Center. Choose from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or friendship suite apartments, all featuring kitchenettes and private baths. Residents indulge in delicious meals, daily housekeeping, and a variety of amenities including a fitness center, salon, cinema, and social events.

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Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains

Situated in White Plains, New York, The Bristal Assisted Living exudes vibrancy and warmth, offering a distinctive atmosphere that sets it apart. What truly distinguishes this community is its experienced staff, providing unparalleled assisted living services. The Bristal goes beyond the ordinary by offering independent living and a specialized memory care program tailored for individuals facing memory impairments. Their dedicated management team is unparalleled, ensuring residents receive the utmost care and attention.

Here, pets are welcomed, fostering a sense of companionship and comfort. Residents can enjoy indoor and outdoor common areas, along with recreational spaces like a swimming pool, billiards lounge, and a beautifully appointed ballroom. Engaging activities in arts and crafts centers provide creative outlets, while attentive staff take care of housekeeping and laundry needs. The community’s secure environment guarantees peace of mind, especially for memory care patients. Tranquility reigns in this meticulously maintained community, making it the ideal choice for individuals seeking top-notch memory care living facilities and a supportive assisted senior living experience.

Starting Price $7,400/Month

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Overview of Atria Cutter Mill

A 2021 Best of Senior Living Award recipient, Atria Cutter Mill is an excellent senior living community situated in Great Neck, NY, offering supportive living and assisted living. Residents can choose from comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenette, individual thermostat control and walk-in showers, and access extensive care support and services, including 24-hour personal care assistance, medication management, and telehealth services.

Dedicated to creating an environment that encourages residents’ freedom and independence, Atria provides convenient senior living amenities that offer comfort and ease. Residents can enjoy cocktails at the pub, watch movie matinees in the theater, work out with a group in the community’s fitness center, and relax in the salon. With the community’s chef-prepared meals, local transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, residents can relax and focus on the fun stuff.

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Overview of The Osborn Senior Living

Experience the best of your golden years with The Osborn Senior Living, an outstanding community set in the peaceful residential area of Rye, NY, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Alongside top-notch care and assistance, the community provides cozy and specially designed accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. With a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs, residents keep peace of mind and focus on the things they truly want.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents can rest assured of enjoying an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need in one place with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.

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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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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 New York State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 54/ 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: 123The 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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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 217 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.