Queens County, New York, is an ideal retirement destination for those who want to be part of a lively, bustling community close to all the amenities and excitement of downtown New York City. Residents won’t be disappointed by the area’s...
New York City, where Queens County is located, has approximately 23 assisted living facilities. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost is $5,991 per month in the NYC metropolitan area, which is $1,191 higher than the statewide median. However, the area’s numerous recreational opportunities and top-notch quality of care make it worth considering for older adults.
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117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY, 11418
4.3
(41 reviews)
"My mom and I are so grateful to have found Atria. Her apartement is spacious and homey. We have found the staff to be warm and kind. My mom has been enthralled with some of the topics discussed and presented. There's a spacious green patio for th..."
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112-50 72nd Avenue, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
4.4
(24 reviews)
"Atria Forest Hills was nice. They were very friendly and kind. They showed me the shared room where you share a common area and a kitchenette, but you have separate bedrooms. They have a one-bedroom. The rooms were very clean and well kept. I only me..."
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108-25 Horace Harding Exwy, Forest Hills, NY, 11368
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I have a relative that lives there the staff are very nice also the administrator is awesome very calm and peaceful place for my family very grateful thank you..."
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431 Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691
4.4
(17 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Long Island Living Center. The staff was very courteous. When I came there, she had my name and gave me a pamphlet with the information. I noticed the seniors who were there were relaxed. They had a room for gathering as we..."
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71-61 159th St, Flushing, NY, 11365
4.4
(14 reviews)
"From the moment I visited the Boulevard, I knew it was a caring, upbeat and friendly place. The staff is warm and welcoming. My room is cozy, clean and comfortable. My adjustment has been swift and with the help of friends I am making and staff, I am..."
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147-02 34th Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11354
3.9
(13 reviews)
"My friend moved into Sutton Gardens Senior Living. It's a very nice and very caring place. The people are very nice. She has dementia, but her memory is still there in some respects. She's happy there. She's gaining weight. She had a lot of weight lo..."
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80-08 45th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY, 11373
3.1
(9 reviews)
"the Facility is clean ,all new furniture , excellent staff. Welcoming ..."
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5515 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY, 11362
4.5
(22 reviews)
"So very happy with the staff and the way they make my mom happy !! Very caring !..."
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11030 221st St, Queens Village, NY, 11429
4.7
(3 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious, clean, and inviting. The Little Sisters and lay staff were most gracious in understanding the need to have my mother become a resident. Mom was very hesitant to move from her own home but soon adjusted to life with the Sis..."
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1509 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691
4.5
(4 reviews)
"New Haven Manor is an excellent, stellar, one of a kind community of the highest caliber and quality which I could not commend, recommend, praise or esteem more highly! The director of this residential community, Ahron Stark is not only an excell..."
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82-45 Grenfell Street, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415
3.2
(17 reviews)
"My family and I were in a pinch when my sister was sent home from the hospital before she was ready to be released. Mr. Steven and his staff were very sympathetic to our unique challenge and accepted our sister into The New Homestead. Even though she..."
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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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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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100-30 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY, 11369
3.6
(5 reviews)
"Elm-York is right near the airport. The room was very clean and very nice. The girl that showed us around was very nice and very supportive. I was assisted by one of the home elder care ladies. We went with her while she was taking care of the people..."
READ MORE89-40 135th Street, Jamaica, NY, 11418
3.4
(5 reviews)
"The rehab/nursing home is excellent. The nyrses are beautiful and tend to your every need. The therapists are patient and caring. The food is excellent. And they aleays have social events every dy. I reccomend this facility. ..."
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6180 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, 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..."
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242 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 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 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Elena
4
Review of Surfside Manor
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...
Assisted Living
Shoshana8
5
Review of Boulevard ALP
From the moment I visited the Boulevard, I knew it was a caring, upbeat and friendly place. The staff is warm and welcoming. My room is cozy, clean and comfortable. My adjustment has been swift and...
Assisted Living
Shane
4
Review of Long Island Living Center
When I was doing the tour at Long Island Living Center, they showed me the area where they hang out to watch movies. They play dominoes and chess. They said they try to make sure the patients are...
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