Assisted Living in the Bronx, NY
Almost 1.5 million people live in the Bronx, nearly 190,000 of whom are seniors. The New York City borough is located north of Queens and Manhattan and connected to the rest of the NYC metropolis by a network of bus, rail and subway lines that allow seniors to travel freely throughout the five boroughs. The Bronx offers seniors quick access to high-quality medical care and dozens of centers dedicated to keeping seniors engaged in the local community.
Assisted living care in the Bronx costs an average of $5,750 per month, which is higher than the state average of $4,580 and the national average of $4,500. Assisted living communities offer seniors a higher level of care than they can receive in their own homes. Caregivers in assisted living communities provide help with household management tasks such as cleaning, in addition to assistance with personal care tasks.
This guide to assisted living in the Bronx provides information on COVID-19 protocols commonly utilized in assisted living communities and offers an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of living in the Bronx as a senior. The guide also compares the cost of assisted living in the Bronx with its cost in nearby cities and compares assisted living costs with those of other types of care. Finally, the guide provides a short table of free assisted living resources for seniors in the Bronx area.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Bronx, NY
Amber Court of Pelham Gardens
1800 Waring Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10469
I toured Amber Court of Pelham Gardens. The layout was nice. I don’t know exactly what to say about the staff because they seemed to be very busy. The place was kind of crowded. It’s pretty good, it’s
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I toured Amber Court of Pelham Gardens. The layout was nice. I don’t know exactly what to say about the staff because they seemed to be very busy. The place was kind of crowded. It’s pretty good, it’s very busy though. Maybe they need more staff. They have lounge areas on every floor and one major big lounge room on the main floor, which was crowded. They have different areas. They have places where they could sit comfortably or sit together with masks. The living areas were good. They were nice and clean. They had staff working. The people were playing cards. Mostly they were just sitting there watching TV waiting for other activities to get started. But I didn’t pay too much attention to that; I just saw the workers bringing people back and forth from the area. The facility is so crowded. The staff might be a little bit on the par to keep up with everything. It seemed like they were taking care of the people there, but I didn’t get to see much interaction with them. The ones that were upstairs on the floor in their little social lounge there, seemed very comfortable and very happy. I didn’t get to see much staff intermingling with them.
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I toured Amber Court of Pelham Gardens. The layout was nice. I don’t know exactly what to say about the staff because they seemed to be very busy. The place was kind of crowded. It’s pretty good, it’s
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I toured Amber Court of Pelham Gardens. The layout was nice. I don’t know exactly what to say about the staff because they seemed to be very busy. The place was kind of crowded. It’s pretty good, it’s very busy though. Maybe they need more staff. They have lounge areas on every floor and one major big lounge room on the main floor, which was crowded. They have different areas. They have places where they could sit comfortably or sit together with masks. The living areas were good. They were nice and clean. They had staff working. The people were playing cards. Mostly they were just sitting there watching TV waiting for other activities to get started. But I didn’t pay too much attention to that; I just saw the workers bringing people back and forth from the area. The facility is so crowded. The staff might be a little bit on the par to keep up with everything. It seemed like they were taking care of the people there, but I didn’t get to see much interaction with them. The ones that were upstairs on the floor in their little social lounge there, seemed very comfortable and very happy. I didn’t get to see much staff intermingling with them.
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The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring Living
5901 Palisade Ave., Bronx, NY, 10471
My parent is there it was a good place before covid now. It’s horrible not enough staff members they leave my parent dirty for hours. They feed them late my parent has a horrible infection they al
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My parent is there it was a good place before covid now. It’s horrible not enough staff members they leave my parent dirty for hours. They feed them late my parent has a horrible infection they almost died. They returned to the nursing home with no meds. I will be taking them out of there . Please if you care about your love one this is not a place you want your elderly in. My heart aches. I will have to quit my career because I can’t have my parent die in there. Because of them.
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My parent is there it was a good place before covid now. It’s horrible not enough staff members they leave my parent dirty for hours. They feed them late my parent has a horrible infection they al
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My parent is there it was a good place before covid now. It’s horrible not enough staff members they leave my parent dirty for hours. They feed them late my parent has a horrible infection they almost died. They returned to the nursing home with no meds. I will be taking them out of there . Please if you care about your love one this is not a place you want your elderly in. My heart aches. I will have to quit my career because I can’t have my parent die in there. Because of them.
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Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1000 Pelham Parkway, Bronx, NY, 10461
My grandmother has lived in this assisted facility for about 3 years. She has 77 years old an has trouble walking by her self. Though at first the family was a bit skeptical about leaving my grandmoth
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My grandmother has lived in this assisted facility for about 3 years. She has 77 years old an has trouble walking by her self. Though at first the family was a bit skeptical about leaving my grandmother by herself with strangers working to help her through her every day routines. It’s been a great experience so far. Everyone in my family works or lives far apart from my grandmother. Without the help of this facility, the family would have to work a lot harder to help my grandmother and sustain the ability to work, live and maintain two homes. At the end, my grandmother’s very thankful for this facility’s help.
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My grandmother has lived in this assisted facility for about 3 years. She has 77 years old an has trouble walking by her self. Though at first the family was a bit skeptical about leaving my grandmoth
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My grandmother has lived in this assisted facility for about 3 years. She has 77 years old an has trouble walking by her self. Though at first the family was a bit skeptical about leaving my grandmother by herself with strangers working to help her through her every day routines. It’s been a great experience so far. Everyone in my family works or lives far apart from my grandmother. Without the help of this facility, the family would have to work a lot harder to help my grandmother and sustain the ability to work, live and maintain two homes. At the end, my grandmother’s very thankful for this facility’s help.
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University Avenue Assisted Living
2553 University Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10468
My mother is staying at The New Jewish Home Assisted Living. Its mediocre meals were not good, so I had to provide meals for my mom at her place, because she is not eating any of the food there. It’s
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My mother is staying at The New Jewish Home Assisted Living. Its mediocre meals were not good, so I had to provide meals for my mom at her place, because she is not eating any of the food there. It’s an assisted living, so she is able to do her own thing. Other than the food, it would be kind of unfair to say if it’s good or not good. She has been there only throughout the pandemic, and it’s been really hard during the pandemic anywhere you go, so she hasn’t really experienced what the facility has to offer. Other than the food I’d say it’s a decent place, but I can’t really comment too much on it. They do have activities, but mostly not community-wide — they are only done floor by floor. They have bingo, sing-alongs, and movies. They had a lot more activities going on prior to the pandemic.
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My mother is staying at The New Jewish Home Assisted Living. Its mediocre meals were not good, so I had to provide meals for my mom at her place, because she is not eating any of the food there. It’s
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My mother is staying at The New Jewish Home Assisted Living. Its mediocre meals were not good, so I had to provide meals for my mom at her place, because she is not eating any of the food there. It’s an assisted living, so she is able to do her own thing. Other than the food, it would be kind of unfair to say if it’s good or not good. She has been there only throughout the pandemic, and it’s been really hard during the pandemic anywhere you go, so she hasn’t really experienced what the facility has to offer. Other than the food I’d say it’s a decent place, but I can’t really comment too much on it. They do have activities, but mostly not community-wide — they are only done floor by floor. They have bingo, sing-alongs, and movies. They had a lot more activities going on prior to the pandemic.
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The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center
100 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY, 10468
A nightmare!
Try calling the main number, half the times you don’t get the operator. When you try choosing a specific dept, no answer. You leave a message. No one calls back. You text a staff member,
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A nightmare!
Try calling the main number, half the times you don’t get the operator. When you try choosing a specific dept, no answer. You leave a message. No one calls back. You text a staff member, eternal wait for someone to get back to you. You go through each floor and there is a reception desk with NO ONE there.
You ask a staff member that you need to speak to a nurse/ doctor, you’ll wait forever.
Very limited nurse/doctor service. so if you’re there to do nothing but sleep,,fine. If you’re there for any type of rehabilitation/therapy or anything other than staying in your bed and having someone bring you your meals…forget it!
I told a nurse that my dad was feeling a sensation where he had the catheter, she said she would call the urologist. Never heard from her again, two weeks later he has an infection. When I finally spoke with a doctor, he was checking the records and came across that my father’s potassium level was high. He then was going to start him on something. Made me wonder if I hadn’t ask for an update, he would’ve never done anything to try to lower it. While I am writing this, I’m still waiting for a call back from the doctor, from the social worker and the therapist. Some messages were left a week ago…
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A nightmare!
Try calling the main number, half the times you don’t get the operator. When you try choosing a specific dept, no answer. You leave a message. No one calls back. You text a staff member,
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A nightmare!
Try calling the main number, half the times you don’t get the operator. When you try choosing a specific dept, no answer. You leave a message. No one calls back. You text a staff member, eternal wait for someone to get back to you. You go through each floor and there is a reception desk with NO ONE there.
You ask a staff member that you need to speak to a nurse/ doctor, you’ll wait forever.
Very limited nurse/doctor service. so if you’re there to do nothing but sleep,,fine. If you’re there for any type of rehabilitation/therapy or anything other than staying in your bed and having someone bring you your meals…forget it!
I told a nurse that my dad was feeling a sensation where he had the catheter, she said she would call the urologist. Never heard from her again, two weeks later he has an infection. When I finally spoke with a doctor, he was checking the records and came across that my father’s potassium level was high. He then was going to start him on something. Made me wonder if I hadn’t ask for an update, he would’ve never done anything to try to lower it. While I am writing this, I’m still waiting for a call back from the doctor, from the social worker and the therapist. Some messages were left a week ago…
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The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
6355 Broadway, Bronx, NY, 10471
I went and visited The W Assisted Living at Riverdale. People were just roaming everywhere. As I was speaking with the people there, it’s like, ‘This is not a real assisted living place.’ The people t
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I went and visited The W Assisted Living at Riverdale. People were just roaming everywhere. As I was speaking with the people there, it’s like, ‘This is not a real assisted living place.’ The people there come and go any time, all the time. No security. People can leave and come back in 90 days and still have a spot. It was just a little bit too free. People were hanging out in the hallways almost everywhere. That’s no good. I don’t think it was safe enough for my mother to be there.
The living areas were fine. They were good and clean. The staff was on each quarter cleaning. The rooms were nice, roomy, and safe. They have karaoke. They have a few things there. They didn’t go over them, but they have activities. They have activity staff that plans these things. They have social areas for them to gather where they can play cards or whatever. They have a little outside area where people could sit outside and exercise. There was just too much freedom around like people walking around everywhere and anywhere.
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I went and visited The W Assisted Living at Riverdale. People were just roaming everywhere. As I was speaking with the people there, it’s like, ‘This is not a real assisted living place.’ The people t
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I went and visited The W Assisted Living at Riverdale. People were just roaming everywhere. As I was speaking with the people there, it’s like, ‘This is not a real assisted living place.’ The people there come and go any time, all the time. No security. People can leave and come back in 90 days and still have a spot. It was just a little bit too free. People were hanging out in the hallways almost everywhere. That’s no good. I don’t think it was safe enough for my mother to be there.
The living areas were fine. They were good and clean. The staff was on each quarter cleaning. The rooms were nice, roomy, and safe. They have karaoke. They have a few things there. They didn’t go over them, but they have activities. They have activity staff that plans these things. They have social areas for them to gather where they can play cards or whatever. They have a little outside area where people could sit outside and exercise. There was just too much freedom around like people walking around everywhere and anywhere.
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Bronxwood Assisted Living
799 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY, 10467
I visited this facility today in search of a new home for my 94yr old grandmother, and atmosphere inside was pleasant, outside was a very busy main street. I wasn’t pleased with the front desk, the wo
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I visited this facility today in search of a new home for my 94yr old grandmother, and atmosphere inside was pleasant, outside was a very busy main street. I wasn’t pleased with the front desk, the woman wasn’t the right personnel to be welcoming people. But once we meet the director and admission person who gave us a tour, I felt better.
My Downs:
1)rooms were very small for two people
2)no furniture allowed and no extra storage available in the facility
3)carpet in the hallways upstairs reminded me of an old hotel (but they were clean)
My Up’s: (what you may not know until you visit)
1)lots of organized activities on site ( weekly trips out)
2)people are very positive, all worker know residence by name or nickname
3)one nice size patio area with benches (easy access to dining hall
4)residents seem very happy and well taken care of
5 we asked a gentle man about his stay as he was getting ready to go for a walk, he said he was pleased with his home, and that people were nice
6)rooms/bathrooms were clean and without any smell
7) 3 meals a day (2 sessions for each- kind of on a schedule based on patients needs)
8) movie theatre in the facility
9) pool table, air hockey, basketball machine, computers and other entertaining amenities
This place is very large, houses 300 or so occupants.
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I visited this facility today in search of a new home for my 94yr old grandmother, and atmosphere inside was pleasant, outside was a very busy main street. I wasn’t pleased with the front desk, the wo
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I visited this facility today in search of a new home for my 94yr old grandmother, and atmosphere inside was pleasant, outside was a very busy main street. I wasn’t pleased with the front desk, the woman wasn’t the right personnel to be welcoming people. But once we meet the director and admission person who gave us a tour, I felt better.
My Downs:
1)rooms were very small for two people
2)no furniture allowed and no extra storage available in the facility
3)carpet in the hallways upstairs reminded me of an old hotel (but they were clean)
My Up’s: (what you may not know until you visit)
1)lots of organized activities on site ( weekly trips out)
2)people are very positive, all worker know residence by name or nickname
3)one nice size patio area with benches (easy access to dining hall
4)residents seem very happy and well taken care of
5 we asked a gentle man about his stay as he was getting ready to go for a walk, he said he was pleased with his home, and that people were nice
6)rooms/bathrooms were clean and without any smell
7) 3 meals a day (2 sessions for each- kind of on a schedule based on patients needs)
8) movie theatre in the facility
9) pool table, air hockey, basketball machine, computers and other entertaining amenities
This place is very large, houses 300 or so occupants.
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Atria Riverdale
3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverdale, NY, 10463
Atria Riverdale is located in the Bronx, in Riverdale, New York, just minutes from New York City and convenient to the Henry Hudson Parkway West. Visitors give the assisted living facility high marks
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Atria Riverdale is located in the Bronx, in Riverdale, New York, just minutes from New York City and convenient to the Henry Hudson Parkway West. Visitors give the assisted living facility high marks for its cleanliness, homey atmosphere and variety of activities, which include bingo, yoga, live entertainment and ice cream socials. Visitors also note that the community has a well-maintained outdoor space with greenery and umbrellas for shade. Atria Riverdale has an on-site cocktail lounge and a contemporary bistro that offers vegan options. The facility also promotes a vibrant Jewish lifestyle, which includes kosher cuisine and religious services.
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Atria Riverdale is located in the Bronx, in Riverdale, New York, just minutes from New York City and convenient to the Henry Hudson Parkway West. Visitors give the assisted living facility high marks
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Atria Riverdale is located in the Bronx, in Riverdale, New York, just minutes from New York City and convenient to the Henry Hudson Parkway West. Visitors give the assisted living facility high marks for its cleanliness, homey atmosphere and variety of activities, which include bingo, yoga, live entertainment and ice cream socials. Visitors also note that the community has a well-maintained outdoor space with greenery and umbrellas for shade. Atria Riverdale has an on-site cocktail lounge and a contemporary bistro that offers vegan options. The facility also promotes a vibrant Jewish lifestyle, which includes kosher cuisine and religious services.
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Atria West 86
333 West 86th Street, New York, NY, 10024
Atria West 86 welcomed its first residents more than 20 years ago and remains a desired residence for older New Yorkers who enjoy living in the cultural heart of the city. Motivational speakers, music
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Atria West 86 welcomed its first residents more than 20 years ago and remains a desired residence for older New Yorkers who enjoy living in the cultural heart of the city. Motivational speakers, musical artists and a variety of other thoughtfully curated events create a holistic lifestyle for older adults. Dining options include a formal restaurant, casual bistro and coffee shop. Apartment amenities support an independent lifestyle and include a stove, dishwasher and full kitchen or kitchenette. Residents enjoy access to a computer lab, fitness center and salon among other amenities – and the gorgeous views from the rooftop terrace are a cherished favorite.
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Atria West 86 welcomed its first residents more than 20 years ago and remains a desired residence for older New Yorkers who enjoy living in the cultural heart of the city. Motivational speakers, music
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Atria West 86 welcomed its first residents more than 20 years ago and remains a desired residence for older New Yorkers who enjoy living in the cultural heart of the city. Motivational speakers, musical artists and a variety of other thoughtfully curated events create a holistic lifestyle for older adults. Dining options include a formal restaurant, casual bistro and coffee shop. Apartment amenities support an independent lifestyle and include a stove, dishwasher and full kitchen or kitchenette. Residents enjoy access to a computer lab, fitness center and salon among other amenities – and the gorgeous views from the rooftop terrace are a cherished favorite.
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Atria Cutter Mill
96 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck, NY, 11021
Located just moments from Little Neck Bay in Great Neck, New York, Atria Cutter Mill is easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway. Visitors appreciate this facility’s convenient location, whic
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Located just moments from Little Neck Bay in Great Neck, New York, Atria Cutter Mill is easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway. Visitors appreciate this facility’s convenient location, which is within walking distance of a railroad station and just down the block from several restaurants. Atria Cutter Mill consistently receives high marks from reviewers for its staff members, who they describe as friendly and helpful. Guests say the building is clean, modern and well-kept, with a nice tree-lined central courtyard. Residents can participate in activities such as lectures, yoga and outings to cultural events in nearby New York City.
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Located just moments from Little Neck Bay in Great Neck, New York, Atria Cutter Mill is easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway. Visitors appreciate this facility’s convenient location, whic
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Located just moments from Little Neck Bay in Great Neck, New York, Atria Cutter Mill is easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway. Visitors appreciate this facility’s convenient location, which is within walking distance of a railroad station and just down the block from several restaurants. Atria Cutter Mill consistently receives high marks from reviewers for its staff members, who they describe as friendly and helpful. Guests say the building is clean, modern and well-kept, with a nice tree-lined central courtyard. Residents can participate in activities such as lectures, yoga and outings to cultural events in nearby New York City.
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Atria Forest Hills
112-50 72nd Avenue, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
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.
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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 met with the manager and the nurse. They were very nice. The outdoor gardens were nice but a little small. They had a library. Everything was nice and clean. They have someone there, but the guest can still leave and walk out. Some older folks may wonder, so that was my only concern.
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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.
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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 met with the manager and the nurse. They were very nice. The outdoor gardens were nice but a little small. They had a library. Everything was nice and clean. They have someone there, but the guest can still leave and walk out. Some older folks may wonder, so that was my only concern.
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Sunrise at Fleetwood
500 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10552
Sunrise at Fleetwood is a senior living facility in Mount Vernon, New York, located near major parkways, hospitals, public transportation and numerous places of worship. Visitors and relatives give th
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Sunrise at Fleetwood is a senior living facility in Mount Vernon, New York, located near major parkways, hospitals, public transportation and numerous places of worship. Visitors and relatives give this community positive reviews for its delicious meals, roomy, attractive apartments and caring and friendly staff. This facility also gets high marks for its clean atmosphere and wide range of social activities that include trivia, arts and crafts, shopping trips and scenic drives. Sunrise at Fleetwood hosts a wealth of amenities, such as numerous menu choices, devotional services and a variety of apartment floor plans.
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Sunrise at Fleetwood is a senior living facility in Mount Vernon, New York, located near major parkways, hospitals, public transportation and numerous places of worship. Visitors and relatives give th
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Sunrise at Fleetwood is a senior living facility in Mount Vernon, New York, located near major parkways, hospitals, public transportation and numerous places of worship. Visitors and relatives give this community positive reviews for its delicious meals, roomy, attractive apartments and caring and friendly staff. This facility also gets high marks for its clean atmosphere and wide range of social activities that include trivia, arts and crafts, shopping trips and scenic drives. Sunrise at Fleetwood hosts a wealth of amenities, such as numerous menu choices, devotional services and a variety of apartment floor plans.
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Atria Park of Great Neck
51 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, NY, 11021
Atria Park of Great Neck is in Great Neck, New York, near the Long Island Expressway, North Shore University Hospital and Udall’s Cover Park Preserve. Visitors compliment the helpful, kind staff, and
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Atria Park of Great Neck is in Great Neck, New York, near the Long Island Expressway, North Shore University Hospital and Udall’s Cover Park Preserve. Visitors compliment the helpful, kind staff, and they praise the clean, spacious rooms. They mention the great restaurant with good food where guests are welcome to dine with loved ones. This community provides a bistro and pub, fitness center, movie theater, computer room and garden with patio. Relatives are impressed by the daily non-stop activities and note the popularity of news and schmooze, where residents gather to read a newspaper and discuss current events.
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Atria Park of Great Neck is in Great Neck, New York, near the Long Island Expressway, North Shore University Hospital and Udall’s Cover Park Preserve. Visitors compliment the helpful, kind staff, and
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Atria Park of Great Neck is in Great Neck, New York, near the Long Island Expressway, North Shore University Hospital and Udall’s Cover Park Preserve. Visitors compliment the helpful, kind staff, and they praise the clean, spacious rooms. They mention the great restaurant with good food where guests are welcome to dine with loved ones. This community provides a bistro and pub, fitness center, movie theater, computer room and garden with patio. Relatives are impressed by the daily non-stop activities and note the popularity of news and schmooze, where residents gather to read a newspaper and discuss current events.
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Sunrise of Edgewater
351 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, 07020
Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious
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Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious apartments. Residents of Sunrise of Edgewater are impressed with the level of care provided to them by a well-trained and friendly staff. The staff brings in performers from piano players to singers to entertain residents. Dominoes Club, exercise classes, religious services, arts and crafts socials and bingo are some of the activities residents can choose to participate in. Some amenities include menu choices for meals and snacks and security features.
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Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious
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Sunrise of Edgewater is located between the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, minutes from New York City in Edgewater, New Jersey. Visitors note the facility’s great location and spacious apartments. Residents of Sunrise of Edgewater are impressed with the level of care provided to them by a well-trained and friendly staff. The staff brings in performers from piano players to singers to entertain residents. Dominoes Club, exercise classes, religious services, arts and crafts socials and bingo are some of the activities residents can choose to participate in. Some amenities include menu choices for meals and snacks and security features.
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Sunrise of Crestwood
65 Crisfield Street, Yonkers, NY, 10710
Sunrise of Crestwood is situated near the Bronx River Parkway in between the Sprain Ridge Park and the Leewood Golf Club in Yonkers, New York. Ranked the highest in Customer Satisfaction among senior
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Sunrise of Crestwood is situated near the Bronx River Parkway in between the Sprain Ridge Park and the Leewood Golf Club in Yonkers, New York. Ranked the highest in Customer Satisfaction among senior living communities by J.D. Power, Sunrise consistently receives praise for its attentive staff and appealing menus. Relatives are quick to mention the spacious closets and bathrooms, and enjoy the provided activities such as bingo, karaoke and painting. The facility, featuring home-like architecture and landscaped gardens, is described by visitors as lovely, and its library and reading nooks also receive attention.
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Sunrise of Crestwood is situated near the Bronx River Parkway in between the Sprain Ridge Park and the Leewood Golf Club in Yonkers, New York. Ranked the highest in Customer Satisfaction among senior
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Sunrise of Crestwood is situated near the Bronx River Parkway in between the Sprain Ridge Park and the Leewood Golf Club in Yonkers, New York. Ranked the highest in Customer Satisfaction among senior living communities by J.D. Power, Sunrise consistently receives praise for its attentive staff and appealing menus. Relatives are quick to mention the spacious closets and bathrooms, and enjoy the provided activities such as bingo, karaoke and painting. The facility, featuring home-like architecture and landscaped gardens, is described by visitors as lovely, and its library and reading nooks also receive attention.
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Sunrise of Cresskill
4 Tenakill Park Drive, East, Cresskill, NJ, 07626
Sunrise of Cresskill Assisted Living is located in Cresskill, New Jersey, just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Residents appreciate the great amenities, including a beauty barber shop, exer
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Sunrise of Cresskill Assisted Living is located in Cresskill, New Jersey, just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Residents appreciate the great amenities, including a beauty barber shop, exercise room and spa. Social activities and events are offered regularly and the well-trained staff is available 24 hours a day. Cresskill offers apartments to meet varying health and lifestyle needs, including independent living, active assisted living and neighborhoods for residents with memory loss. Guests are welcome to discover why Sunrise of Cresskill is ranked highest in customer satisfaction among senior living communities by a J.D. Power survey.
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Sunrise of Cresskill Assisted Living is located in Cresskill, New Jersey, just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Residents appreciate the great amenities, including a beauty barber shop, exer
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Sunrise of Cresskill Assisted Living is located in Cresskill, New Jersey, just 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge. Residents appreciate the great amenities, including a beauty barber shop, exercise room and spa. Social activities and events are offered regularly and the well-trained staff is available 24 hours a day. Cresskill offers apartments to meet varying health and lifestyle needs, including independent living, active assisted living and neighborhoods for residents with memory loss. Guests are welcome to discover why Sunrise of Cresskill is ranked highest in customer satisfaction among senior living communities by a J.D. Power survey.
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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in the Bronx
Since most COVID-19 rules for Assisted Living Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Assisted Living in NY. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in the Bronx
The New York State Department of Health is responsible for the licensure and regulation of adult care facilities, including assisted living communities. The department also deals with care complaints from residents living in these communities and carries out regular inspections.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in the Bronx
- Residents of the Bronx enjoy easy access to activities and events located across the New York Metro area, as well as those that extend into Connecticut and New Jersey, thanks to a well-connected transit system. Seniors in the area can receive a metro card for a reduced rate, allowing them to use the bus, subway system, railway and express bus for half the normal price. The Bronx is also implementing a new bus service that increases the normal routes available and is reconfiguring existing routes to make it easier to travel through the borough.
- The whole of New York City, including the Bronx, is designated as an AARP Senior-Friendly community. As part of the AARP Age-Friendly community, New York City’s mayor and the AARP commission prioritize certain services for seniors, from increasing primary care options to making sure seniors are included in local cultural and artistic programming. The community hopes to maximize intergenerational opportunities and increase the availability of dementia resources for seniors and their families.
- There are more than 10 hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx area, including a psychiatric facility and a VA hospital. Montefiore Medical Center is nationally ranked in both cardiology and geriatrics. While there are plenty of health care providers for seniors to choose from, the Bronx has fewer health care providers per capita than the national average.
- Like other areas of the New York metro area, the Bronx offers seniors a wealth of cultural, scientific and artistic points of interest to enjoy. Many of these venues offer steep discounts for seniors. The Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo and the Bronx Opera are just three of the organizations that give seniors a discounted rate.
- One of the benefits of living in New York state as a senior is the generous tax laws available to the elderly. New York doesn’t tax Social Security payments or retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans and IRA disbursements. The state also allows seniors to exclude up to $20,000 in income from taxable pensions. Additionally, seniors may deduct a portion of the costs for long term care.
Paying for Assisted Living in Bronx
Seniors who live in the Bronx pay a monthly average of $5,750 for assisted living care, which is higher than the cost of assisted living at the state and national levels by approximately $1,200 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Bronx seniors typically pay more for assisted living than those who live in cities further from the metropolitan area, including Poughkeepsie and Kingston, north of New York City. Seniors in the Bronx pay almost $1,000 more than those in Poughkeepsie and just over $1,200 more than those in Kingston. In neighboring states, however, seniors living in Bridgeport, Connecticut, pay over $500 more per month, and those in Trenton, New Jersey, pay nearly $2,400 more for assisted living services.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
When comparing the cost of assisted living with that of other types of senior care, assisted living care in the Bronx sits somewhere in the middle. It’s $3,800 more per month than the cost of staying in an adult day health care program and approximately $200 more per month than in-home care. Home health care is a little closer in cost to assisted living services, as it offers care focused on medical treatments instead of cleaning or household management. Still, assisted living is $30 more per month. Comparing assisted living care to skilled nursing care, however, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs approximately $12,500 each month for seniors in the Bronx — $6,700 more per month than assisted living care.
Note: Data for the Bronx was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bronx
Seniors seeking financial aid for ACFs in the Bronx should look to the Medicaid program’s Assisted Living Program (ALP) waiver. This opportunity is limited to 4,200 persons, though citizens can be private-paying and still qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in the Bronx
The Bronx, which is one of the largest of the five boroughs that constitute New York City, is home to organizations designed to help low-income residents and those designed specifically for seniors. The table below provides a short list of free resources that serve seniors of all income levels in the NYC area.
Resource
Contact
Description
(212) 244-6469
The New York City Department of Aging is a citywide senior assistance organization that connects seniors with meal deliveries, transportation, law advice and access to local classes and other chances to socialize. The department also coordinates medication delivery, mental help interventions and financial assistance to pay for medical treatments or funeral services.
(718) 884-5900
Riverdale Senior Services is a senior-focused organization whose licensed social workers can help seniors apply for medical or financial assistance through government programs such as Medicare/Medicaid. They can also help seniors find meal delivery services and mental health counseling.
(212) 382-6658
This legal project provides seniors in the Bronx with advice on how to proceed with tax filings, guardianship papers, power of attorney cases and other paperwork that can help seniors manage and finalize important legal documents.
(646) 393-4000
This program manages Older Adult Centers across the region that offer socialization opportunities and classes. The program also has an elder abuse program, group/individual counseling, free mental health screenings and a free tax assistance program during tax prep season.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in the Bronx
Bronx Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in NY are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in NY page for more information about these laws.
