Westchester Independent Living Center

Westchester Independent Living Center

Overview of Westchester Independent Living Center

Westchester Independent Living Center provides independent living services in White Plains, NY, in the Town of Greenburgh. The center supports people with disabilities who want to direct their own lives in the community through advocacy, training, referrals, and peer support. Independent living centers on private living with community services rather than daily care, so this may suit someone seeking tools and guidance for greater self-direction.

Westchester Independent Living Center opened in 1981 and is directed by Margaret Nunziato. Its programs include Deaf Services, independent living Skills, Peer Advisement, Information and Referral, Trainings & Workshops, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement, NY Connects, and transportation services. Participants can therefore access guidance, skills training, benefits assistance, and transportation support in one place. The area has a Walk Score of 76, placing it in the very walkable range, so most errands can be completed on foot and someone who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #57 / 182Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 57th out of 182 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.
76 / 100

About This Community

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Traumatic Brain Injury Regional Resource Development Center

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Mental Health Peer Advocacy

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Managed by Margaret Nunziato

Executive Director

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from White Plains's city center to Westchester Independent Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.08 miles to nearest hospital (White Plains Hospital)

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Independent Living in New York

Westchester Independent Living Center is located in White Plains, 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 Westchester Independent Living Center

What neighborhood is Westchester Independent Living Center in?

Westchester Independent Living Center is in the Town of Greenburgh neighborhood of White Plains.

Is Westchester Independent Living Center in a walkable area?

Westchester Independent Living Center has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Westchester Independent Living Center?

No, Westchester Independent Living Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Westchester Independent Living Center?

The team at Westchester Independent Living Center can be reached at contact@wilc.org.

Are there photos of Westchester Independent Living Center?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Westchester Independent Living Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Westchester Independent Living Center provide?

Westchester Independent Living Center offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Westchester Independent Living Center?

Westchester Independent Living Center is located at 2 10 County Center Rd, White Plains, NY 10607.

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