70 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
4.1
(8 reviews)
love3d this place i visited for a tour and they renovated and it was beautiful. great staff and great place....
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With 274 assisted living communities in the region to choose from, Far Rockaway sits in the eastern part of the Rockaway peninsula in New York City’s borough of Queens. Data from a recent...
You can get a more detailed look at assisted living in Far Rockaway by reading through the 2391 reviews reviews in our directory. Based on this feedback, we find a typical quality score of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
70 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
4.1
(8 reviews)
love3d this place i visited for a tour and they renovated and it was beautiful. great staff and great place....
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5110 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
4.1
(8 reviews)
My friend was at The Belvedere. The setup was very nice. The staff was very nice. Security was great. The rooms were very nice. They had someone do her wash. Whenever she needed help or she needed to go to the grocery store, someone would assist her....
$5,000
112-14 Corona Ave, Flushing, NY 11368
4.0
(1 reviews)
I went to Madison York Assisted Living Community. The layout of the area was bright and airy. I spoke with the clients and they seemed content. I could not see the rooms because they had COVID, so there were some protocols in place. They had a spacio...
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1000 Pelham Parkway, Bronx, NY 10461
4.0
(1 reviews)
My grandmother has lived in this assisted facility for about 3 years. She has 77 years old an has trouble walking by her self. Though at first the family was a bit skeptical about leaving my grandmother by herself with strangers working to help her t...
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3602 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
4.0
(3 reviews)
Mermaid Manor Home for Adults was clean, looked good from the outside, and was spacious. The staff was friendly, patient, quick so you don't have to wait too long, and hospitable....
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50 Maine Avenue , Rockville Centre, NY 11570
4.0
(4 reviews)
My mom was at Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation for about 2 months.... from the minute she walked in till the day she left she was always treated with respect. The staff is exceptional. Nurses and aids were very attentive and encouraging...
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537 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705
4.0
(30 reviews)
There were a couple of things that we liked about Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers. The grounds were very nice and both of the units we saw had a lovely view of the Hudson River. The location was very good because we have a lot of friends on t...
$3,890
797 Brighton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
4.0
(1 reviews)
My brother is living currently at Lakeside Manor Home for Adults. It is a good adult home concerning the services that they provide and their professionalism. It is not a five-star luxury hotel, but for what they provide, they do a good job. Its loca...
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140-40 Sanford Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
4.0
(1 reviews)
My brother is at Sanford Home. He has schizophrenia but we didn't want to take his independence away and we only want to make sure that he does not forget his medicine, he has a roof over his head and he has food to eat. Sanford Home is clean. The pe...
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15 ST PAULS PLACE, Great Neck, NY 11021
4.0
(4 reviews)
My Mother Luisa Y. was there a few times in the rehab section and was cared for to get her up on her feet after a hip replacement. The rooms a beautiful like being in a hotel, interaction with the entire staff very professional in caring for their pa...
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2914 LINCOLN AVENUE, Oceanside, NY 11572
4.0
(1 reviews)
I was at Oceanside Care Center for about a month. The care was great. The facility was spotless and the rehab people were great. Everything in that place was good. There are usually two people in each room separated by a curtain. There's a bathroom i...
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275 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10301
4.0
(6 reviews)
My mom lives at Silver Lake Specialized Rehab and Care Center. She was hospitalized and needed more care, so they recommended this facility. It's a great place for loved ones. It's kept very clean. The staff was very pleasant. They take the time to g...
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555 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212
4.0
(4 reviews)
My grandmother was a resident here for hospice care, she was on the fourth floor in the Schulman Building. The staff was wonderful, they always made sure she was comfortable. My family and I visited early in the morning to late at night and everyone ...
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515 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
4.0
(1 reviews)
The Chelsea at Shrewsbury was very pretty, and they had a visitor who has four paws. They have therapy dogs come in and visit with the residents. I thought that was wonderful. It was very hotel-like looking. The staff was friendly enough, I thought ...
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1001 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
4.0
(8 reviews)
There are many things you will have to consider when choosing an assisted living community for your loved one. The Bristal at Garden City checked all of the boxes for us. They have excellent amenities, activities, entertainment, great food and a top-...
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110 York Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
4.0
(1 reviews)
All the workers in the facility were very helpful and understanding. My Grandmother felt comfortable there after a short while. Whenever I'd come to visit, they would usually allow me to stay passed my time. The rooms were all very clean, but the bui...
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1261 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029
4.0
(4 reviews)
The staff at Vista on 5th is empathetic and competent. The admissions supervisor, in particular, was helpful in making the otherwise stressful admissions process comfortable and efficient for my brother....
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2553 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
4.0
(3 reviews)
I am a resident of University Avenue Assisted Living. I have only been here six months. Since I've been here, it's clean. There is also security here. The nursing people are here 24 hours. The apartments are all studios. They come furnished. If you...
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1410 East 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
4.0
(1 reviews)
I choose to visit Ateret Avot because it is closer to where I live; I wanted my mother to be closer to me. The facility was pleasant. The rooms were nice size. They were clean and decorated nicely. I like their rooms. They were very nice. They were r...
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1622 York Avenue, New York City, NY 10028
4.0
(2 reviews)
We like the Bristal at York Avenue. We liked the rooms and we also liked that every floor had a communal area and a terrace on it for everybody to use. We also liked it because it was smaller. It was one of the smallest ones we saw. The others seem l...
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According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Far Rockaway's assisted living facilities charge around $6,508 per month, which tracks almost $1,200 above the national norm. While seniors pay lower fees of approximately $3,711 in Kingston, local rates run below fees in other nearby cities. For example, seniors pay roughly $7,826 in Binghamton and about $8,093 in Albany.
Far Rockaway
$6,508
New York
$5,850
The United States
$5,350
Poughkeepsie
$4,970
Kingston
$3,711
Binghamton
$7,826
Albany
$8,093
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Far Rockaway seniors spend around $6,508 per month on assisted living costs. Nursing home fees run considerably higher at about $12,471 for shared units, but other senior care solutions cost less. For example, seniors pay roughly $6,483 for home health care and around $5,148 for in-home care, and adult day health care rates fall near $2,275.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,508
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for Far Rockaway is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, New York City, instead.
Seniors in Far Rockaway who are considering moving to an assisted living facility, or already live in one, have access to a wide range of resources that can provide assistance as they age. Services and supports available include recreational activities, benefits counseling and legal help, and are provided by local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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New York City Department for the Aging | (212) 244-6469 | The New York City Department for the Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for all of New York City’s boroughs. It oversees and helps fund resources for seniors throughout the city, including health insurance counseling, legal help and volunteer opportunities. Many services can be accessed through senior centers that operate throughout the city. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman program provides advocacy and support to people living in long-term care, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The ombudsman program mediates when residents are experiencing issues, and helps investigate and resolve complaints. It also provides education about residents' rights to residents, families and staff of assisted living communities and can help people develop resident and family councils. |
Jewish Association Serving the Aging | (212) 273-5200 | JASA is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to support aging. Resources available include a helpline, mental health support, legal services and community health programs. JASA also has senior centers throughout New York, including two in Far Rockaway, that offer group activities, trips, health screenings and daily kosher and non-kosher meals. |
Queens Vet Center | (718) 296-2871 | Seniors who served in the U.S. military can access a range of services from local VA centers. Counselors are available to help veterans identify and apply for benefits that they may be eligible for, such as the Aid and Attendance benefit. The Queens Vet Center also has counseling available for veterans and their families and can refer people to other VA services. |
Far Rockaway-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.