Waterview Nursing Home
119 15 27th Avenue , Flushing, NY 11354
3.1
(6 reviews)
"This facility was so clean and updated! The staff was so attentive when I toured the facility and helped me with everything I needed. ..."
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119 15 27th Avenue , Flushing, NY 11354
3.1
(6 reviews)
"This facility was so clean and updated! The staff was so attentive when I toured the facility and helped me with everything I needed. ..."
READ MORE69-70 Grand Central Parkway, Queens, NY 11375
2.8
(30 reviews)
"Our experience with Fairview is nothing less than wonderful! We had our doubts at first because of the reviews but we took the “risk” since hospital SW told us their PT is good plus they provide free transportation. We’re thankful to Fairview and al..."
READ MORE19106 Hillside Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Hollis Park Manor. She was there for rehab. They were small facilities. Most of the nurses were nice, and they took care of them. It took a while for my mom to get acclimated to them, and them to her, but they did eventually. She enjoye..."
READ MORE6180 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374
3.0
(7 reviews)
"I have my grandmother stay in this facility, she has been here for almost 10 years at this point. She loves it, and her roommate is lovely. She was just moved to a newly renavated room, and it even has a free tv! The administrator is so welcoming and..."
READ MORE9502 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother lives in Surfside Manor. She is suffering from Alzheimer's. And so for that reason, it's delicate as to where she is placed because oftentimes it's very expensive to place an Alzheimer's patient just because of the level of care. But this p..."
READ MORE143 10 20TH AVE, Whitestone, NY 11357
2.7
(12 reviews)
"My grandmother has been here for the past four years. They have amazing staff and always make everyone feel welcome. I am allowed to take her out for days here and there. My family was very nervous putting my grandmother in anursing home but the s..."
READ MORE242 Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
2.8
(6 reviews)
"Wavecrest is a wonderful place, the staff is caring and exceptional. I have a relative who lives there and he is very happy. When we visit and visit often we always find the place to be quiet and all residents to be happy. It gives my family peace of..."
READ MORE112-14 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..."
READ MORE250 Beach 17Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was in Brookhaven once. As far as I was concerned, the nursing staff was good. They had a lack in their night nurses and what not as far as I know. The rooms looked a little better than the ones here. They were actually a little nicer. It was a sma..."
READ MORE140-40 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..."
READ MORE142-27 Franklin Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
2.6
(8 reviews)
"My mother was just discharged from the facility at Flushing after her femur surgery. She initially needed 3 people to lift her up to the bed/bathroom and she was thoroughly taken care of and trained to walk in a mere couple of months. It is a complet..."
READ MORE1526 New Haven Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandmother was previously a resident at the new haven manor nursing home in far rockaway, ny. In my experience, the facility was kept fairly clean and organized. 2 patients to a room with a semi spacious bedroom, large windows, extra large hand..."
READ MORE7810 164th St, Flushing, NY 11366
2.3
(3 reviews)
"I appreciate the way the Nurses, Doctors and Nurse's Aids care for my Mother. The staff always call me anytime day or night and keep in alert of change of Meds or Health issues. I appreciate all of them for their personal care. I visit often so I g..."
READ MORE59 20 VAN DOREN STREET, Corona, NY 11368
2.2
(5 reviews)
"Park Terrace Care Center is a great facility! I was very hesitant with send my Auntie to Park in the beginning because I was scared and didn’t know much about the facility, all I know is that the local hospital had this place down perfectly to the “T..."
READ MORE13966 35th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My father is in Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. So far, it's been a good experience. It's only been about a month or two. We selected this because one of the floors is devoted to the Indian community, so they serve Indian food, ..."
READ MORE353 Beach 48th Street , Far Rockaway, NY 11691
1.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife is not being treated nicely at Rockaway Care Center. Her meals are five hours late all the time. She dropped her phone in the water and I wasn't told about that until two months later. I left a message yesterday for Alicia, the head of the so..."
READ MORE210 Beach 47th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
1.0
(1 reviews)
"This place is big and located by the A-train line. Each time I visit my family member the place is filled with the stench of cigarette smoke, the hallway up stairs are filthy, cigarette butts on the floor. In my family member's room, I found 7 ciga..."
READ MORE412 49Th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
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READ MORE13-11 Virginia Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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READ MORE13731 45th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
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READ MORESeniors in New York City, where Queens County is situated, pay approximately $5,991 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. This amount is considerably higher than the national average of $4,300 by about $1,691. The community is also more expensive in comparison to the statewide median, which is $1,191 less than Queens County.
Although New York City is known for being expensive, its assisted living costs are not the highest in the area. Bridgeport, in the neighboring state of Connecticut, costs approximately $7,838 per month, which is $1,847 more than the estimate in Queens County. On the other hand, Buffalo and Albany are two of the most affordable cities within the state of New York, at about $1,426 and $1,191 lower than the NYC area, respectively. Toward the northwest, seniors in Rochester can expect to pay $5,180 per month, or $811 less. Prices start increasing again further north in the state; Watertown, in the north, has a cost of $6,034 per month, slightly more than Queens County by about $43. Seniors living in Elmira, toward the center, pay $367 less, but the nearby city of Ithaca is the most expensive in New York State, at approximately $7,500 more.
Queens County/New York City
$5,991
New York
$4,800
The United States
$4,300
Buffalo
$4,565
Albany
$4,800
Rochester
$5,180
Elmira
$5,624
Watertown
$6,034
Bridgeport, CT
$7,838
Ithaca
$13,500
The Assisted Living Program (ALP) provides financial assistance to a limited number of people in assisted living facilities in New York. Queens County seniors who receive Social Security benefits may also be eligible for financial help through the Optional State Supplement (OSS).
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Assisted Living Program | (212) 639-9675 | This program provides guidance to older adults in need of long-term care due to an ongoing physical or mental condition. Participants may receive help with part of their assisted living costs, including room, board, supervision and personal care. Case management and therapeutic treatments are also covered. Qualifying applicants must have Medicaid or private insurance. |
New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (855) 582-6769 | The ombudsman works on behalf of those living in residential care facilities throughout the state. The program addresses complaints by seniors and their families regarding proper transfer and discharge, abuse, violence and the rights of residents. Volunteers also provide unbiased information that may help locate a facility that caters to the needs of each senior. |
NYC Department for the Aging | (212) 602-4100 | The Department for the Aging has a variety of programs and services available to older New Yorkers. Almost 250 senior centers throughout the city are open to adults aged 60 and over, providing access to arts classes, music, yoga, workshops and group trips. Benefits screening also helps seniors to get informed about the welfare services they can claim. |
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens | (212) 962-7559 | This nonprofit organization manages several senior centers where older adults can participate in recreational activities, such as lectures, arts and crafts, bingo, painting and exercise. Free transportation is also provided through its Project CART, which seniors aged 60 and over can use for rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential trips. |
Access-A-Ride Paratransit Service | (877) 337-2017 | This service arranges affordable alternatives for those who cannot use regular transportation due a mental or physical condition. New York City’s five boroughs and nearby areas are serviced, and the program operates 365 days a year. All vehicles accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and to be eligible, applicants must be covered under the ADA. |
Health Insurance Assistance Program | (888) 692-6116 | The Health Insurance Assistance Program provides personalized counseling to help participants enroll in a health insurance plan. All New York residents are eligible to apply, but seniors aged 65 and over may also qualify for a public health program, such as Medicaid, which could partially cover the cost of care at assisted living facilities. |
NYC Department of Veterans’ Services | (212) 416-5250 | New York City’s Department of Veterans’ Services has multiple services for those who served in the military. Volunteers help veterans and their families apply for benefits that may help them afford an assisted living facility, including disability compensation and monthly pensions for those with low income. Free financial counseling is also offered. |
Queens County-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.
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Edward
3.0
Review of Long Island Living Center
My mom moved to Long Island Living Center. It was much more affordable than all the other places that we looked at, and it looked like it was decent and clean. I visited there a couple of months...
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Kevin
5.0
Review of Brandywine Living at The Savoy
We toured Brandywine Living at The Savoy. It's very clean. We met some of the staff there as well. They were very helpful and answered all the questions. We toured the whole facility. Outside, they...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET1026b
3.0
Review of Long Island Living Center
I toured the Long Island Living Center. The place needs updating. The food looked very good. They provide a kosher meal. The staff was very good. They were accommodating, communicative, and willing...