Page 5 of Best Independent Living in New York State

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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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. 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. 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.
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.
Atria East Northport
IL
AL
MC
East Northport
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 123
Rank #38 / 116
C+Yes
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 54
Rank #48 / 182
Atr New York Lh, Inc5
80%
Facility 80%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #94 / 105
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 105
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #54 / 105
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Summit At Eastwyck
IL
Rensselaer
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 123
Rank #24 / 116
B+Yes
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 54
Rank #147 / 182
Gwc-East 56Th Street Inc3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #35 / 105
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #78 / 105
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 105
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
IL
AL
MC
East Greenbush (Couse)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 123
Rank #88 / 116
A-Yes
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 54
Rank #173 / 182
Hawthorne Ridge, Inc11
27%
Facility 27%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #29 / 105
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #75 / 105
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #52 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Regency At Glen Cove
IL
AL
MC
RC
Glen Cove (City Of Glen Cove)
143
Facility 143
NY AVG 123
Rank #44 / 116
B+No
87
Facility 87
NY AVG 54
Rank #36 / 182
National Healthplex, Inc4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #88 / 105
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #40 / 105
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #62 / 105
-
Coterie Hudson Yards
IL
AL
MC
New York (Manhattan)
164
Facility 164
NY AVG 123
Rank #31 / 116
B-Yes
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 54
Rank #8 / 182
Atria Ny Operating Company, Inc3
67%
Facility 67%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #79 / 105
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #53 / 105
2.3
Facility 2.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #89 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Lynbrook
IL
AL
MC
Lynbrook
140
Facility 140
NY AVG 123
Rank #46 / 116
B-Yes
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 54
Rank #42 / 182
Atr New York Lh, Inc13
54%
Facility 54%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #70 / 105
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #65 / 105
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #40 / 105
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
United Hebrew of New Rochelle
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
New Rochelle
294
Facility 294
NY AVG 123
Rank #69 / 429
A-No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 54
Rank #161 / 457
United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit)771%121.7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care Center
IL
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Bronx (Parkchester)
213
Facility 213
NY AVG 123
Rank #6 / 116
C+No
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #15 / 182
United Odd Fellow And Rebekah Home (Not For Profit)15
73%
Facility 73%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #87 / 105
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #94 / 105
1.5
Facility 1.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #72 / 105
-
RiverSpring Living
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Bronx (North Riverdale)
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 123
Rank #86 / 116
BYes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 54
Rank #98 / 182
The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 105
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #40 / 105
2.5
Facility 2.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #92 / 105
-
Camphill Ghent, Inc.
IL
AL
Chatham
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 123
Rank #112 / 116
B+No
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 54
Rank #88 / 182
Camphill Ghent, Inc6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 105
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 105
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 105
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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 217 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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.

Contact Atria East Northport

Overview of Summit at Eastwyck

Summit at Eastwyck 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 Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge promotes individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an elevated lifestyle. Eddy Hawthorne offers a resident-centered approach to senior care by offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures comfortable energy throughout a resident’s stay.

The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy services.

$2,933/Month

Contact Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

Overview of The Regency at Glen Cove

The Regency at Glen Cove is a senior living community at 94 School Street in downtown Glen Cove, New York. Run by National Healthplex, Inc., the facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays all on one campus.

The building has 143 beds and features updated living spaces alongside short-term retreat housing and a support program tailored for military veterans. On-site amenities include a hair salon and spa, a kitchen that prepares daily meals, and a private limousine service for local trips.

Residents can join in on individual therapy sessions and daily activities based on personal goals, as well as group outings into town. The community is located right in the neighborhood village and has a walk score of 87, meaning residents and visitors can easily walk to local shops, restaurants, and the neighborhood movie theater.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the administrative office on School Street directly to find out about available apartment floor plans or to see the community in person.

Contact The Regency At Glen Cove

Overview of Coterie Hudson Yards

Coterie Hudson Yards is a luxurious retirement community in New York, NY, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living, assisted living, to memory care. Sophisticated and thoughtfully designed residences are featured in the community’s urban setting, creating the ideal environment for a city-life retirement. 24-hour care, transportation services, chef-prepared dining, and social engagements are also among the community’s resort-style amenities. With its commitment to high-quality services, the community provides a safe place where older adults can pursue their interests. 

Live entertainment, fitness classes, and educational programs are provided, ensuring residents have plenty of options and opportunities to connect with the community. A cinema, beautifully maintained outdoors, and a terrace overlooking the city skyline, add to the community’s luxurious charm. With its ideal location in the thriving streets of New York, residents have easy access to big-city amenities. As one of the best assisted living communities in New York, this senior living community continuously provides award-winning services for older adults. 

Starting Price $11,900/Month

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Overview of Atria Park of Lynbrook

Atria Park of Lynbrook, located in Lynbrook, New York, offers assisted living and memory care options in a residential neighborhood just off Sunrise Highway. The community offers a stimulating lifestyle and convenient access to nearby attractions. Residents can choose from modern studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual temperature control and emergency warning systems. The community’s committed team takes care of maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry, making residents’ life worry-free.

Serving families with pride for more than 20 years, Atria Park of Lynbrook is dedicated to promoting community and connection. Their goal is to offer a dynamic lifestyle enhanced by handy amenities, a packed schedule of activities, and concierge services. Their excellent amenities include a physical treatment room, immaculate grounds, and a circular building intended to promote social interaction. The 2021 Best of Senior Living Award was given to Atria Park of Lynbrook in recognition of their commitment to providing seniors with top-notch care, guaranteeing the best in senior living.

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Overview of United Hebrew of New Rochelle

Create unforgettable moments with United Hebrew of New Rochelle, a blissful community set in the peaceful neighborhood of New Rochelle, NY, that focuses on memory care. Here, residents receive top-tier care and support tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. There’s no need to worry about day-to-day activities with the community taking care of the housekeeping and other responsibilities.

To enhance residents’ cognition, the community also conducts stimulating activities and engaging programs tailored to their enjoyment and well-being. Mealtimes foster comfort while meeting dietary needs, ensuring a delightful dining experience with diverse dining options. The community is an enticing option for residents with memory-related needs to live their lives to the fullest despite their conditions.

Contact United Hebrew of New Rochelle

Overview of Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care Center

Located in the Bronx, NY, Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and home care. The community’s multiple levels of care allow residents to stay even when their needs grow. Residents also have access to care whenever needed with 24/7 nursing services.

The center has 213 beds, with an occupancy of 94.8%. Rehabilitation services and outpatient rehabilitation give residents and outpatients access to therapy on-site, while outpatient care allows someone to attend treatment without an overnight stay.

Located in the Parkchester neighborhood, the center has a Walk Score of 95 out of 100, placing the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, allowing several options to cover costs. This also means that Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and families can pay with personal funds.

Contact Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care Center

RiverSpring Living

5901 Palisade Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
Overview of RiverSpring Living

Located in Riverdale, New York, RiverSpring Living is dedicated to helping older adults live full lives. For over 100 years, RiverSpring has been committed to healthy aging and the highest quality of life through innovative programs and services, and provide a full range of care solutions, including the nationally recognized Hebrew Home at Riverdale, managed long-term care, assisted living, senior housing, home care, care management, rehabilitation services, and specialized services such as elder justice and memory care.  Currently, the organization empowers over 18,000 patients, residents, and members every day, either on the 32-acre pet-friendly campus along the Hudson River or in the community. The campus offers a vibrant and engaging senior living experience, with nature views, a museum and outdoor art collection, fresh dining, a fitness center, a heated pool, a bistro serving Starbucks coffee and local baked goods, and 24/7 gated security.

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Overview of Camphill Ghent

Camphill Ghent offers assisted living and independent living in Chatham, NY. In assisted living, residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping an apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time, since care can change without requiring a move to another community. The community has 31 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Private outdoor patios give residents personal space outside. Programs focus on arts, facilities and grounds, health, spiritual life, and agriculture, so activities connect with those areas rather than following only a general social calendar.

Dining rooms serve fresh salads and hearty entrees prepared with organic ingredients, giving residents meals made with those ingredients on site. The area has a Walk Score of 54, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage some outings independently. Amanda Pierro serves as director.

Contact Camphill Ghent, Inc.

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.