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Independent Living Communities in New York City, New York

There are 143 Independent Living communities in the New York City, NY area, with 2 in New York City.

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Independent Living Resources in New York City, NY

There are many other resources and activities for seniors in New York City. Use the table below to learn about the options available for older adults in the area.

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Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)(518) 449-7080EISEP provides in-home caregiver support for New York City seniors, as well as several ancillary benefits. Benefits covered by the program include respite care and help obtaining food and personal items for seniors aged 60 and over. Costs are shared on a sliding scale, and they can range from no-cost to full-cost, depending on income.
Social Model Adult Day Services Program(518) 694-5366The Social Adult Day Services Program provides safe, structured social environments where seniors with functional impairments can socialize. Structured programs include classes and hands-on activities to keep seniors engaged and alert.
Bill Payer Program(212) 602-4195New York's Bill Payer Program helps senior couples aged 60 and over remain independent in their own homes. The program provides volunteer assistance in the home once or twice a month to help organize and pay regular household bills. They also offer assistance with check writing and help seniors manage bank statements.

What to Expect in an Independent Living Community

Many seniors love how independent living communities reduce unwanted stress, hazards, and fatigue in their lives. Independent living communities take care of housekeeping, yard work and meals while still allowing residents personal space and the dignity of making their own choices. These communities usually provide seniors with an apartment that has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room, and one or more bedrooms. Those who want a small space may even find that some independent living communities offer studio-style apartments. Seniors can invite guests over and enjoy their rooms however they see fit.

Independent living communities often also include the following:

  • Numerous opportunities for socializing and exploring new activities
  • Easy access to public or community-provided transportation 
  • Meal plans for community dining as well as kitchens for seniors who like preparing their own meals
  • The ability to keep small- and medium-size pets such as dogs and cats
  • Housekeeping, laundry and groundskeeping services 
  • 24-hour staff on-site who can be contacted if a problem arises

For a more detailed look at common amenities, check out our guide to independent living communities. 

What Couples Should Know About Independent Living in New York City, NY

New York is the largest city in the United States, and for hundreds of years it has been a thriving commercial center and world class cultural capital. Seniors are almost 14% of the city’s 8.4 million citizens. Senior couples who are looking to downsize or to move into the urban bustle together can enjoy long strolls through Central Park, take in a Broadway show or dine in one of the city’s 76 Michelin-starred restaurants spread throughout the five boroughs. Summers are famously mild and pleasant in New York, when daily highs average 78 degrees. Seniors 60 and over in New York can get to necessary medical and personal appointments at no cost through the city’s Department for the Aging free transportation services.

Paying for Independent Living in New York City, NY

New York City seniors pay an average monthly cost of $7,695 for independent living. This is significantly higher than the national average cost of $2,550, and even of nearby communities such as Forest Hills, where monthly costs average $4,449.

The annual cost of living in an independent living community can range anywhere from $12,000-$42,000, depending mostly on the amenities, room type and cost of living in the area. In addition to using personal retirement income, annuities, long-term care insurance, or cashing out an existing life insurance policy, some seniors can use Social Security funds, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments granted due to disability or low-income or HUD-provided housing assistance such as vouchers. Another route many seniors choose to fund their independent living stay is renting out or selling their homes that they won’t need once they move or taking advantage of a reverse mortgage

Our guide provides a more in-depth look at independent living costs and solutions for those who want to learn more. 

How to Choose an Independent Living Community

When choosing an independent living community, it’s best to consider many factors, including the community’s proximity to loved ones and medical care, the state of repair that the facility appears to be in, the attitude and efficiency of the staff, the cost of both rent and services, the facility’s pet policy and more. 

Comparing multiple communities can help seniors and their families figure out what they value most in an independent living community. During tours of these communities, staff members should be available to answer questions. To help with the touring and comparison process, we’ve included a checklist full of pertinent questions that anyone can download and print for themselves.

Transitioning to Independent Living

Independent living communities, rather than memory care or nursing homes, are often the first place seniors move to when they realize they need a lifestyle change. The necessity of letting some possessions go and the reality of leaving a home and neighborhood after possibly decades of residence there can make transitioning to an independent living community difficult. These communities are often friendly places, but being in a new environment still initially triggers feelings of loneliness in many seniors. 

Having a strategy for dealing with the challenges of moving can make the transition to an independent living community a positive experience. We’ve created a downloadable step-by-step guide for tips to making this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

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