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RiverWalk Senior Apartments
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bronx, NY
Exterior view of RiverWalk Senior Apartments with autumn foliage Interior common area with seating and a fireplace Bright interior common area with large windows Interior view of a common area with seating Common area featuring a mural of the facility

RiverWalk Senior Apartments

Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bronx, NY
5961 Palisade Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Riverwalk Senior Apartments

A community branch of RiverSpring Living™, Riverwalk Senior Apartments is the independent living, assisted living, and memory care home that has garnered the trust of many families to take care of their loved ones with top-notch services. One of the trusted retirement communities in the city, management does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care.

RiverWalk is a warm and welcoming community that provides amenities and services such as indoor and outdoor common areas, beauty salons, an arts and crafts center, a library, housekeeping, and transportation services. They offer a list of social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for seniors to sign up for so they can nurture their interests.

(856) 453-8300
(856) 453-8300

Types of Care at RiverWalk Senior Apartments

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #783 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 783rd out of 1167 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 7.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to RiverWalk Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.12 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood Hospital)

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RiverWalk Senior Apartments is located in Bronx, New York.
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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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General 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.
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Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

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

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General 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.
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Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
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

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General 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.
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Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about RiverWalk Senior Apartments

What neighborhood is RiverWalk Senior Apartments in?

RiverWalk Senior Apartments is in the North Riverdale neighborhood.

Is RiverWalk Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

RiverWalk Senior Apartments has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of RiverWalk Senior Apartments?

(856) 453-8300 will put you in contact with the team at RiverWalk Senior Apartments.

Is RiverWalk Senior Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

RiverWalk Senior Apartments is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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