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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 99 / 100 Rank #24 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1169 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Awards

Best Retirement Community of 2025 by Best of Boro

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour security with intercoms in all apartments.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Exercise Room
Salon
Computer Lab
Interfaith Chapel
Library
Rooftop Lounge
Game Rooms
Concierge Service
24-Hour Security
Activities
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living Apartments, Dining Menu, Services and Amenities

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to Flushing House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.63 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)

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96
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Atria Forest Hills
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90
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NY AVG 160
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96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
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Rank #162 / 321
Studio
Flushing House
IL
Flushing-Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 63
Rank #24 / 1169
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Independent Living in New York

Flushing House is located in Flushing, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

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

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
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Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Flushing House

What neighborhood is Flushing House in?

Flushing House is in the Flushing neighborhood.

Is Flushing House in a walkable area?

Flushing House has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Flushing House?

Yes, Flushing House allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Flushing House?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Flushing House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Flushing House?

Flushing House is located at 3820 Bowne St, Flushing, NY 11354.

What is the phone number of Flushing House?

(718) 762-3198 will put you in contact with the team at Flushing House.

Does Flushing House provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Flushing House is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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