The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Belle Harbor, NY for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Belle Harbor

• Belle Harbor is among the pricier neighborhoods in Queens. On a cost of living index that is based on a U.S. average of 100, Belle Harbor is rated 243.4, compared to Queens' average of 204.5 and the statewide average of 129.4. This may result in higher assisted living expenses. 
  
• Property crime is slightly less prevalent in Belle Harbor than in the nation as a whole, with the neighborhood rated at 21.5 versus the national average of 35.4. However, the rate of violent crime is slightly higher here than in the average U.S. city. Seniors may want to find an assisted living facility that protects residents' safety with the use of security equipment like alarm systems.   
  
• Belle Harbor's weather is a little warmer than other New York communities. Summers are comfortable with highs around 83 degrees, and winters are chilly with lows in the mid-20s. To keep residents occupied during the cold months, many assisted living facilities provide indoor activities like games and art classes.
  
• The air quality in Belle Harbor is on par with the national average, which may be a consideration for seniors with heart disease or respiratory conditions like COPD.  
  
• Belle Harbor seniors do not pay state income tax on Social Security benefits or public pension income, and they can claim a large deduction on other types of retirement income. 
  
• The Belle Harbor neighborhood has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood. 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.