Senior Living

The Island’s beaches provide a number of recreational opportunities from swimming to boating to fishing and bird watching. Jones Beach State Park includes a 6.5-mile beach for sunbathing as well as swimming pools, golf, boardwalk and a nature preserve. Other beaches worth a visit are Sunken Meadow State Park Beach, Orient State Park Beach and Montauk State Park on the eastern tip.

You certainly don’t have to leave Long Island for arts and culture. Check out these excellent museums: American Airpower Museum, Cradle of Aviation, African-American Museum, Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, and Jewish Sports Hall of Fame among many others.

Long Island’s overall cost of living is 50% above the national average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Long Island assisted living facility averages $4,335 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $420 a day, while a semi-private averages $400 a day. The daily services of a home health aide average $50,336 a year based on a 44-hour workweek.

If you want a specific area for Long Island assisted living, just enter a zip or city in the search field above. You can also learn more about the differences in senior living options by reading “Senior Living Communities.”