Best Assisted Living Facilities in New York, NY

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the New York, NY area.

Are you exploring senior living options in New York City? With so many choices for high-quality care, ranging from assisted living to nursing homes, New York has a lot to offer. In this bustling city, the average cost of assisted living is $6,871 per month, with costs varying depending on the facility, location, and level of care needed. Seniors make up about 33.9% of the city’s population, creating a substantial demand for quality care. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the top assisted living options in New York to help you find the best environment for your loved ones.

38 Communities were found near New York, NY
Brooklyn Adult Care Center

Brooklyn Adult Care Center

2830 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
SeniorBridge - Brooklyn, NY

SeniorBridge - Brooklyn, NY

26 Court Street Suite 905, Brooklyn, NY 11242 (3.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Premier Home Health Care

Premier Home Health Care

189 Montague St Ste 301, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (3.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

21 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Home Health Management
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Home Health Management

853 Broadway # 200, New York, NY 10003 (4.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Allwel
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Allwel

99 Madison Ave, Floor 5, New York, NY 10016 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Senior Helpers New York, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Senior Helpers New York, NY

30 Broad Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Right at Home - Lower Manhattan, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Right at Home - Lower Manhattan, NY

30 Broad St., Suite 1446, New York, NY 10004 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
BrightStar Care of the Upper East Side
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

BrightStar Care of the Upper East Side

26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
ComForCare Home Care - Brooklyn, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

ComForCare Home Care - Brooklyn, NY

955 Coney Island Ave, Ste #220, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (4.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Touching Hearts at Home - New York City
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Touching Hearts at Home - New York City

733 Third Avenue, Floor 16, New York, NY 10017 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Home Instead - Manhattan, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Home Instead - Manhattan, NY

400 E 56th St Professional Wing, Suite 2, New York, NY 10022 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Companions Plus Home Care - New York, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Companions Plus Home Care - New York, NY

315 Madison Ave, Ste 1805, New York, NY 10017 (4.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Brookdale Battery Park City
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5

Brookdale Battery Park City

455 North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282 (5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5
A Caring Hand Services - New York
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5

A Caring Hand Services - New York

52 Vanderbilt Ave Suite 404, New York, NY 10128 (5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5
Signature Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
6.2

Signature Senior Living

631 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
6.2
Allegiant Home Care - Suffolk, NY
Our Rating:
of 5
6.2

Allegiant Home Care - Suffolk, NY

641 Lexington Ave., Suite 27th FL, New York, NY 10022 (5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
6.2
Sunrise at East 56th
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Sunrise at East 56th

139 East 56th St, New York, NY 10022 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Allborogh Personal Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Allborogh Personal Care

2115 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (5.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Elite Care - Brooklyn
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Elite Care - Brooklyn

3838 Flatlands Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11234 (5.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Patient Care, Inc.
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Patient Care, Inc.

575 8th Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (5.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Coterie Hudson Yards
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

Coterie Hudson Yards

505 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
The Belvedere
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

The Belvedere

5110 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Quality Healthcare Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Quality Healthcare Inc

3512 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (5.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
David York Agency LTD
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

David York Agency LTD

1416 Avenue M # 301, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (5.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Map of Assisted Living in New York

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Brooklyn Adult Care Center
  • SeniorBridge - Brooklyn, NY
  • Premier Home Health Care
  • The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
  • Home Health Management
  • Allwel
  • Senior Helpers New York, NY
  • Right at Home - Lower Manhattan, NY
  • BrightStar Care of the Upper East Side
  • ComForCare Home Care - Brooklyn, NY
  • Touching Hearts at Home - New York City
  • Home Instead - Manhattan, NY
  • Companions Plus Home Care - New York, NY
  • Brookdale Battery Park City
  • A Caring Hand Services - New York
  • Signature Senior Living
  • Allegiant Home Care - Suffolk, NY
  • Sunrise at East 56th
  • Allborogh Personal Care
  • Elite Care - Brooklyn
  • Patient Care, Inc.
  • Coterie Hudson Yards
  • The Belvedere
  • Quality Healthcare Inc
  • David York Agency LTD

Senior Living Statistics for New York, New York

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


New York, New York, offers a variety of senior housing options catering to different preferences and needs. The most expensive choice in the city is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, costing an average of $15,087 per month. On the more affordable end, independent living provides a great balance at $6,102 per month. Assisted living averages a bit higher at $6,871, while memory care is slightly more costly at $6,921 per month. For those considering nursing home care, a semi-private room is $6,981, and a private room comes in at $8,701 per month. Moreover, a studio in a nursing home costs $10,559, ensuring there's a range of options to fit diverse needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $6,871
Memory Care $6,921
Independent Living $6,102
Nursing Home: Private Room $8,701
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,981
Nursing Home: Studio $10,559
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $15,087

Average Cost of Assisted Living in New York


Assisted living costs in New York City average $6,871 per month, which is slightly higher than the cost in nearby cities. For example, the average cost of assisted living in Floral Park is $6,752, and in Bellerose, it's $6,741. New York City's costs are also significantly higher than the state average of $5,545 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
New York $6,871

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in New York compares to New York and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
New York $6,871
New York $5,545
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in New York


The city of New York is home to 20 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of New York State's 544 facilities. There are 578 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search. With all these options, you'll have plenty of opportunities to find a place that feels like home.
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New York

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Surrounding Area

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New York

New York Senior Demographics


In New York City, seniors constitute 33.9% of the population, which totals an impressive 8,622,467 people. The gender distribution among seniors is 48.1% male and 51.9% female. Age-wise, 12.6% are in their 50s, 10.7% in their 60s, 6.7% in their 70s, and 3.9% are 80 and over. As for marital status, 39.8% of seniors are married, 10.9% are divorced, 44% have never married, and 5.3% are widowed. New York's senior demographic is notably diverse, with 29% identifying as Hispanic. Whites make up 37.5%, while 23.1% are Black. Additionally, 14.5% are Asian, 0.6% are Native American, 0.1% Pacific, 8.9% mixed race, and 15.4% identify as other, reflecting the city's rich and varied cultural landscape.

Population

New York has a population of 8,622,467.
  • 48.1% Male
  • 51.9% Female

Marital Status

  • 39.8% Married
  • 10.9% Divorced
  • 44% Never Married
  • 5.3% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 33.9% of the population.
  • 12.6% in their 50s
  • 10.7% in their 60s
  • 6.7% in their 70s
  • 3.9% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 37.5% White
  • 23.1% Black
  • 14.5% Asian
  • 0.6% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 15.4% Identifying as Other
  • 8.9% Mixed Race
  • 29% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near New York

If you're exploring senior living options outside of New York, there are many choices in nearby cities. Average costs vary significantly, starting at $6,345 per month in Plainview and going up to $7,929 per month in Hackettstown. Other cities to consider include Toms River, Bronx, Lakewood, White Plains, and Edison.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Toms River $7,356
Bronx $6,861
Brick $7,308
Wayne $7,437
Paramus $7,343
Freehold $7,321
Lakewood $7,370
White Plains $7,143
West Orange $7,242
City Average Monthly Cost
Hackettstown $7,929
Montclair $7,235
Jersey City $7,304
Hackensack $7,326
East Brunswick $7,711
Jackson $7,360
Edison $6,995
Smithtown $6,433
Plainview $6,345

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.