Carnegie East House

7.7 miles from city center

Description

Carnegie East House is a vibrant community in an energetic city that always has something to offer for everyone. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, it’s a community that promotes an active lifestyle that ensures seniors can live independently as residents of the best assisted living community in New York City.

There is no dull moment in the community– seniors can do as they please and live a life of ease with the beautiful amenities and services they offer, considerably ranked as world-class hospitality. There’s something for everyone at Carnegie East House, encouraging residents to create new memories and experiences with the meaningful relationships they’ve found.

Carnegie House makes sure that they have a licensed nurse on duty seven days a week and their social work services to provide exceptional quality care. There is also a weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service that includes clothing, lines, and the replacement of towels. Topping it off, Carnegie House offers a diverse set of in-house activities and entertainment daily. Assisted living houses personal care workers, 24-hour a day. They have private care workers who do an average of 3.5 hours of personal care services per week. This means that within a fifteen-minute increment, residents get assisted in bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.

What you will love about this neighborhood

Nestled in the upscale setting of Yorkville on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that features a relatively mature population (37% over 50 and 20% over 65), this dynamic neighborhood also provides easy access to iconic landmarks like Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
With many recreational landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral (2.3 miles), the East River at Carl Schurz Park (0.5 miles away), and the Guggenheim Museum (0.8 miles away), residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, especially with the 86th Street subway station (0.3 mi) nearby.
A safe and walkable neighborhood for retirees set near Madison Avenue (0.7 miles away), this historic neighborhood began in the late 1800s with a 7% lower poverty rate than the New York state average.

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Details

Room Sizes 428 / 554 / 627 sq. ft

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

Studio

1 / 4

1 Bed

2 Bed

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Services: 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

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

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).

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

NYFSC Home Sharing

General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.