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Bronx Independent Living Services
Independent Living · Bronx, NY
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Bronx Independent Living Services

Independent Living · Bronx, NY
2330 A Hoffman St, Bronx, NY 10458 View map
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Overview of Bronx Independent Living Services

Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) is a non-profit organization deeply rooted in Bronx County for over four decades.  Their core services encompass Information and Referral, Peer Counseling, Individual and Systems’ Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition Services. Their unwavering mission centers on empowering individuals with disabilities, ensuring they grasp and exercise their civil and human rights. 

BILS envisions a society where people with disabilities can seamlessly integrate into mainstream life. With a track record of supporting approximately 2,000 individuals, BILS has made significant strides in benefits and housing. As an Independent Living Center, BILS amplifies the voices of people with disabilities, advocating for their rights across local communities in New York State. 

Facility Direct Line (718) 515-2800
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #7 / 179Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 7th out of 179 independent living communities we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
98 / 100

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Additional Services

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Additional Policies & Features

Admission Criteriaactive medicaid recipient, transitioning from qualifying institution, must have been in the qualifying institution for at least 90 days

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Bronx Independent Living Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Atria Riverdale
IL
AL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 116
Rank #7 / 129
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #14 / 179
Atr New York Lh, Inc6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #38 / 118
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 6
Rank #51 / 118
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #24 / 118
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #21 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care Center
IL
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Bronx (Parkchester)
213
Facility 213
NY AVG 116
Rank #5 / 129
No
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #14 / 179
United Odd Fellow And Rebekah Home (Not For Profit)15
73%
Facility 73%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #98 / 118
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 6
Rank #1 / 118
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #105 / 118
1.5
Facility 1.5
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #81 / 118
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RiverSpring Living
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Bronx (North Riverdale)
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 116
Rank #89 / 129
Yes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 54
Rank #96 / 179
The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #65 / 118
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 6
Rank #18 / 118
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #45 / 118
2.5
Facility 2.5
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #104 / 118
-A+
Rebekah Rehab Assisted Living Program, Inc.
IL
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Bronx
56
Facility 56
NY AVG 116
Rank #105 / 129
No
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #14 / 179
Rebekah Rehab Assisted Living Program, Inc2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #112 / 118
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 6
Rank #18 / 118
20
Facility 20
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #99 / 118
10.0
Facility 10.0
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #115 / 118
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Bronx Independent Living Services
IL
Bronx (Little Italy)-No
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 54
Rank #7 / 179
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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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New York State

Bronx Independent Living Services is in New York City, New York State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Rent relief

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Who it is for
New York City tenants 62+ in rent-regulated apartments with limited income

Eligibility

General
New York City tenants age 62+ in qualifying rent-regulated apartments who meet the income test and spend more than one-third of household income on rent.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Freezes qualifying rent increases; landlords receive a tax-abatement credit equal to exempted increases.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Who it is for
New York City homeowners 65+ with limited income
Income limit
Current NYC program page lists combined owner/spouse/co-owner annual income no more than $58,399. Future July 2027 legislative changes must not be applied to the present benefit year.

Eligibility

General
Owners generally must be 65+, with spouse/sibling exceptions; ownership generally required for 12 consecutive months and property must be the primary residence, with stated exceptions.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Income-based exemption reduces taxable assessed value; not necessarily the tax bill by the same percentage.
Housing support

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Who it is for
New York City adults with spare private space, or adults looking for a shared home, where one of the pair is 60+

Eligibility

General
Adult hosts with spare private space are matched with adult guests; at least one of the matchmates must be age 60 or older.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Free home-sharing matching service; living arrangements and contributions are agreed between matchmates.
Prescription-cost assistance

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 65+ with qualifying income who have, or can get, Medicare Part D
Income limit
Annual income up to $75,000 single or $100,000 married.

Eligibility

General
New York residents 65+ with qualifying income who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in Medicare Part D and are not receiving full Medicaid benefits. Enrollment is available throughout the year.

What it provides

  • Supplements eligible Medicare Part D prescription costs through income-based fee or deductible plans; premium assistance depends on program rules.
In-home support

Community First Choice Option

Community First Choice Option

Who it is for
New York Medicaid members who need attendant services and supports at home

Eligibility

General
Medicaid Community First Choice Option supplies home/community attendant services and supports to eligible individuals needing an institutional level of care.

What it provides

  • Home and community-based assistance with daily activities and health-related tasks that can be performed by an aide or direct-care worker.
In-home support

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 60+ who need help with personal care or chores and are not eligible for Medicaid
Income limit
EISEP uses income-based sliding cost sharing.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+ with need for help with personal care or household chores, not eligible for Medicaid; locally assessed for nonmedical in-home support.

What it provides

  • Case management and; when assessed and available; in-home assistance; noninstitutional respite and ancillary support.
In-home support and nursing-home transition

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Who it is for
New York Medicaid recipients with nursing-facility level of care who can live safely in the community

Eligibility

General
Medicaid recipients with community-based long-term-care coverage, nursing-facility level of care, and a safe community plan; age 65+, or age 18–64 with a physical disability. Conflicting case-management or managed long-term-care enrollment must be resolved.

What it provides

  • Assessed waiver supports that allow eligible people to leave a nursing facility or avoid admission and live in the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bronx Independent Living Services

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Bronx Independent Living Services in?
Bronx Independent Living Services is in the Little Italy neighborhood of Bronx.
02 Is Bronx Independent Living Services in a walkable area?
Bronx Independent Living Services has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
03 Are pets allowed at Bronx Independent Living Services?
No, Bronx Independent Living Services has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Bronx Independent Living Services?
The team at Bronx Independent Living Services can be reached at dominga@bils.org.
05 Are there photos of Bronx Independent Living Services?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Bronx Independent Living Services in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Bronx Independent Living Services provide?
Bronx Independent Living Services offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Bronx Independent Living Services?
Bronx Independent Living Services is located at 2330 A Hoffman St, Bronx, NY 10458.
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