Ridge Street Gardens

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2.1 miles from city center

Description

Located in New York, NY Ridge Street Gardens is a peaceful independent living community offering 100 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors, with 47 dedicated to the Enriched Housing Program. Since 1992, the community has been providing aging adults 65 and older daily living assistance, permanent housing, and social and recreational activities. In New York City, Ridge Street Gardens is a great option for anyone looking for an affordable and peaceful senior living community .

Ridge Street Gardens’ goal is to improve its inhabitants’ quality of life by providing them with all-encompassing support and stimulating activities. All of the community’s residents are guaranteed a vibrant and satisfying lifestyle by the range of amenities offered, including health care services such as incontinence Care, staffing & ancillary services, non-ambulatory care, and diabetic care, as well as devotional activities offsite, and indoor programs.

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What does this place offer?

Minimum Age 65 Years Old

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Private Rooms

Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Minimum Age

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Independent Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

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.

Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

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NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).

NY EISEP

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

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

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

NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

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

NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

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

NYFSC Home Sharing

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

Eligibility

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.