The Residence at Westport
1141 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880
"Welcome to Westport�s only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best..."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Smithtown, NY below include 156 Assisted Living facilities with 1475 reviews. On average in Smithtown, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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1141 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880
"Welcome to Westport�s only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best..."
READ MORE131 Avenue C, Holbrook, NY 11741
"Sophia’s Care Services is a residential care home that is located in Holbrook, New York in Suffolk County. Sofia‘s Care Services is your ..."
READ MORE30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Brightview Shelton was wonderful, but the cost was a little bit over my price range. They also offer independent living, which is kind of cool, if you don't need as much. They offered memory care as well, but I just went to see the assisted living. ..."
READ MORE3 Whispering Fields Dr, Northport, NY 11768
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I found this place through a recommendation from a friend. I was looking for a small environment for my mom. During the tour of the home, the manager explained everything in detail. The activities include yoga, music, games etc. I was extremely impre..."
READ MORE150 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I thought the environment at Oyster Bay Manor was very ample. I liked it right away. We were even chatting with the people there. The staff who assisted me with the tour was professional and knowledgeable, and she cared about the people. I saw the di..."
READ MORE296 Chester Street, Uniondale, NY 11553
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This Assisted Living Facility was very helpful when my grand-mother lived in an area which had assisted living facility. They helped her a lot because she was handicapped and still is. They maintained a good relationship with us as they were supposed..."
READ MORE129 Lakeland Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782
4.7
(25 reviews)
"My cousin is a resident here and I helped her choose this facility last year. Every time I visit her I know it was the best decision. She is part of a community of wonderful people who care about her....both residents and staff. She has truly found h..."
READ MORE760 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731
4.6
(39 reviews)
"My impression of The Bristal Assisted Living at East Northport during our tour was great. It was over the top, it was nice. It was like a hotel, I passed by the dining room and it had linen tablecloths, they had waiters and waitresses, and they were ..."
READ MORE2995 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove, NY 11755
4.6
(28 reviews)
"I toured The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove. It has a lot of rooms. It was very nice. I think that I'd want to go there eventually. The staff was very helpful and nice. Everything was clean and well-maintained. They have a gym and a salon. It ..."
READ MORE1529 N Ocean Ave, Medford, NY 11763
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Medford Hamlet was beautiful but didn’t have a locked unit, which is important to me. However, I would like to go there. It was spotless, beautiful, and nice. The restaurant was beautiful. It all looked like it was the perfect place, but it didn’t ha..."
READ MORE100 Patriots Road, Stonybrook, NY 11790
4.6
(13 reviews)
"My dad was a WWII Veteran who, in 2023, was blessed to have spent his final months being cared for at the Long Island State Veterans Home. My family was truly astonished by and grateful for the highly skilled, respectful, and loving care my father re..."
READ MORE117 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590
4.4
(31 reviews)
"We toured The Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury for my mom. We liked it because it was close to my house, and it was very pleasing when you walked in. Everything looked very nice, and it was clean. Everyone seemed happy. The staff was very accommod..."
READ MORE70 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Our cousin lived in in this facility since March 2020. COVID hit and the doors were closed. Our cousin just passed at age 102 but the care and love she received in these past 2 plus years has been so comforting. At the end of her life she had be ..."
READ MORE310 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753
4.3
(13 reviews)
"The Bristal at Jericho was very beautiful. It had an upscale look to it. It was very clean looking. The staff were engaging and listened to our needs, were very polite, and accommodating. They had a movie theater, an arts and crafts room, a sitting a..."
READ MORE366 Gibbs Pond Rd, Nesconset, NY 11767
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My aunt is in Olsen Rest Home. She's only been there a short time, but she seems to like it a lot, and she seems fine. I call her on the phone. She loves the food. She thinks it's wonderful. She says everybody's very nice, and she seems to like them...."
READ MORE500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720
4.3
(10 reviews)
"We went to Jefferson's Ferry. It was beautiful, great, clean, but it was just too much money. It was a very pleasant place. They were good, we didn't have any complaints, and we did not have any issues. They had an activity night and bingo. It was mo..."
READ MORE5535 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742
4.2
(18 reviews)
"The Bristal at Holtsville was wonderful, but it was very expensive. My mother was very happy there in her apartment. It was beautiful. She was very, very happy with the food. She was very sociable there, which was good for her because she wasn't very..."
READ MORE520 Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY 11751
4.2
(8 reviews)
"I went to The Bristal at West Babylon. The rooms were very spacious and beautiful. The whole facility offered everything from A to Z. It was a wonderful facility. We didn't really meet a lot of staff, but they seemed very polite. They have a lot of a..."
READ MORE1 Meadows Lane, Yaphank, NY 11980
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I'm moving into The Chelsea at Brookhaven. It's three years old, and it's a lot cheaper. It looked a little bit better as far as the food. The overall experience was good. They took me around. They said, 'Whatever you want to know, just ask us.' Over..."
READ MORE150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803
4.2
(25 reviews)
"We went to Somerset Gardens by Chelsea. They were very caring. They asked a lot of questions about my mother-in-law. They seemed very concerned. The facility was very clean. The apartments were well kept. If we had to choose one place, that would hav..."
READ MOREEast Northport
$5,197
Commack
$4,950
Smithtown
$4,935
South Setauket
$4,095
US
$4,000
Nesconset
$3,550
Lake Ronkonkoma
$2,500
Assisted Living costs in Smithtown start around $4,935 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Smithtown and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Seniors seeking financial aid for paying for assisted living in Smithtown should look to the Medicaid program's Assisted Living Program (ALP) waiver, though this opportunity is restricted to 4,200 persons.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.
Smithtown and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Smithtown, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Smithtown-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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Richard
5.0
Review of Whisper Woods of Smithtown
Whisper Woods of Smithtown seemed very clean and very professionally run. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable. Everything looked wonderful. It was very comfortable.
Assisted Living
Shana
5.0
Review of Whisper Woods of Smithtown
We went to Whisper Woods of Smithtown. The community itself was lovely and very new. It just felt very warm and homey. The staff was very nice and very helpful.
Assisted Living
JP302
5.0
Review of Whisper Woods of Smithtown
My mother has moved into Whisper Woods of Smithtown. The grounds, the upkeep, and the layout are all very well-kept. They have it decorated for all occasions, whether it's Christmas, Valentine's...