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| Boulevard ALP |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Queens (Flushing) | 239 | No | 92 | Queens Boulevard Alp LLC | 3 | 33.3% | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | Private Rooms |
| Flushing House |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Flushing | - | Yes | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| B‘nai B‘rith of Queens |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Flushing | 190 | Yes | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed |
Boulevard Alp, established in 2005 and licensed by the New York State Department of Health, is a premier assisted living facility that promotes independent living options in the community of Queens, New York. Their residence provides a warm and comforting environment that encourages residents to engage in an active lifestyle as they relish their golden years.
With world-class amenities to offer including a library & computer room, beauty & barber shop, wellness center, and a mutli-media room, Boulevard Alp is truly one of the best independent living retirement communities in the area. Their goal is to provide a stimulating environment that prioritizes wellness and satisfaction of their residents.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
B’nai B’rith of Queens is a renowned expert in the field of independent living for seniors. The senior living apartments feature a 190 one-bedroom apartments, complete with world-class amenities including a fully-stocked library, a community room to socialize with other residents, and a courtesy desk staffed with caring representatives to assist with residents’ needs. They also have a full-time service coordinator that assists residents with social services, and in addition, a resident council organizes community events and activities.
B’nai is a pet-friendly apartment community because they believe that pets help better the physical, metal, and emotional well-being of a resident. These independent living apartments provide spacious bedrooms for its residents promoting ease of access and mobility. Moreover, the management team is always available to assist residents with day-to-day needs.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 445 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Flushing House
Flushing House is one of the premier homes for independent living that promotes the independence of its senior residents. Located in the heart of Queens, New York, Flushing House provides a safe, enjoyable, and affordable retirement experience for its residents. Their world-class amenities include a movie theater, exercise room, salon, computer lab, and a library among others.
They pride themselves in their hospitality services such as housekeeping, meals, and linen services which are all included in the monthly rental. They have stayed true to their 1974 mission of providing a safe, enjoyable, and affordable retirement experience for their residents. Notably, they are named as New York’s largest not-for-profit senior Independent Living retirement community.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Queens, 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 3 independent living communities in Queens, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Queens, 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 Queens, 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 Queens, 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.
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