New York City is the most populous (and most densely populated) city in the United States.1 It also has one of the largest populations of older adults, with roughly 4.6 million residents ages 60 or older.2 There are dozens of NYC senior communities to accommodate seniors who can no longer live independently, but the state of New York uses specific language to refer to different kinds of adult care facilities (ACFs) based on the type of care that can be provided,3 including multiple types of assisted living.

In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of the best assisted living communities in New York City. Continue reading to see which community may be the right choice for you.