The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Meadow, NY for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in East Meadow, NY

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Caring Star 2015

Sunrise of East Meadow

Provides: Assisted Living
1555 Glen Curtis Boulevard, East Meadow, NY 11554
"I liked the staff at Sunrise of East Meadow very much, especially their head chef. He was very personable. My mother-in-law likes to cook and he said that he has residents who could help them out..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Bristal Assisted Living at East M...

Provides: Assisted Living
40 Merrick Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554
"My tour at The Bristal at East Meadow was very positive. It was a very nice facility with very nice staff members. The facilities were state of the art, with lots of updates with many amenities...." More

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Atria Park of Lynbrook

Provides: Assisted Living
100 Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook, NY 11563
"I walked into Atria Park of Lynbrook and it looked like a hotel. The community was renovated and is beautiful and modern. My wife and I were given a tour by Lauren and she was extremely..." More

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Amber Court of Westbury

Provides: Assisted Living
3400 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590
"I toured Amber Court of Westbury for my mom. It looks like a great community. It was very clean. The people were friendly, too. They have an area where they go and watch movies, and they do..." More

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The Arbors Assisted Living at Westbury

Provides: Assisted Living
45 Jericho Tpk, Jericho, NY 11753
"When I walked in The Arbors Westbury, there was a very homey feeling. The staff was very welcoming. The residents were very happy and very active. I noticed they had a lot of activities going on...." More

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Caring Star 2023

Atria Tanglewood

Provides: Assisted Living
125 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
"I toured Atria Tanglewood. I was very happy with the way the residents looked. They were very entertained and the staffing looked very good with them. They looked very happy. The staff was very..." More

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Atria Plainview

Provides: Assisted Living
12 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803
"My mom is a resident of Atria Plainview. I highly recommend them; I would live there myself if I could. The location and the people are fabulous. The food is okay. The apartment is wonderful. She..." More

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Sunrise of North Lynbrook

Provides: Assisted Living
53 Franklin Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
"I went to Sunrise of North Lynbrook for my aunt. It was very well-presented, very nice, and clean. It's like going to someone's house. The price is a little bit pricey. It's a little bit expensive,..." More

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Sunrise of Plainview

Provides: Assisted Living
1231 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803
"Sunrise of Plainview was lovely. It was not too big. It was the one I liked the best. They had an apartment with a kitchen area, a living room, and a bedroom. It was very nice, and it had cement..." More

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Orchard Estate of Woodbury

Provides: Assisted Living
900 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797
"A beautiful facility, with a very caring staff." More

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Village Green

Provides: Assisted Living
90 Schoolhouse Road, Levittown, NY 11756
"I visited Village Green and the community is very pretty and clean. I had the chance to have lunch with residents and ordered seafood salad. It was delicious. I also joined in on an Art Therapy..." More

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Provides: Assisted Living
68 south service, Melville, NY 11747
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Caring Star 2015

The Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury

Provides: Assisted Living
117 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590
"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..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Bristal Assisted Living at Lynbrook

Provides: Assisted Living
8 Freer Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563
"Mom has been there for just a short time but am impressed at how attentive everyone is. The rooms are clean. The people are so friendly. So far we are very pleased." More

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The Bristal Assisted Living at North ...

Provides: Assisted Living
99 South Service Road, North Hills, NY 11040
"My parents moved into The Bristal 2 1/2 years ago. From the first day the staff was wonderful -caring, friendly, attentive. They got to know my parents and their needs right away. Staff always..." More

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Caring Star 2016

The Bristal at Massapequa

Provides: Assisted Living
400 County Line Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
"My mother moved into The Bristal Assisted Living at Massapequa. She's adjusting very well, and she's doing very well. I liked everything about the place. Geography entered into it, I live in..." More

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Somerset Gardens Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803
"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..." More

The Bristal at Jericho

Provides: Assisted Living
310 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753
"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..." More

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Maple Pointe at Rockville Centre

Provides: Assisted Living
260 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
"I had gone to Maple Pointe at Rockville Centre a few years ago with a friend of mine who was thinking of putting her mother in assisted living. I liked it then, but when I went back, I was even..." More

MTI Residential Services

Provides: Assisted Living
296 Chester Street, Uniondale, NY 11553
"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..." More

The Bristal at Garden City

Provides: Assisted Living
1001 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
"There are many things you will have to consider when choosing an assisted living community for your loved one. The Bristal at Garden City checked all of the boxes for us. They have excellent..." More

Island Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
820 Front Street , Hempstead, NY 11550
"my Mom was there for 1 year before she needed to be moved to a nursing home.....the staff and administration there are fantastic, caring and very pleasant.....the facility is clean and vibrant and..." More

Plattduetsche Home Society

Provides: Assisted Living
1150 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010
"Plattduetsche Home Society is lovely and we're very happy there. It looks like it's going to be a good fit for my mom. My mom's room is a nice size, has a twin bed, a little love seat type sofa, a..." More

The Bristal at Bethpage

Provides: Assisted Living
1075 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714
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    What to Consider About Assisted Living in East Meadow

    East Meadow is a hamlet on New York's Long Island. It's home to around 38,000 people, and almost 17 percent of the population are 65 or older. East Meadow has two assisted living facilities that cater to seniors, and there are a further 56 in nearby communities.

    In New York these facilities are known as Adult Care Facilities (ACF) or Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), depending on the license they hold. They're regulated by the New York State Department of Health.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in East Meadow

    • New York State, including East Meadow, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.

    • East Meadow has hot summers and cold winters. The average July high is 83 degrees, and the low in January averages 24. The hamlet gets 22 inches of snow each year, 4 inches less than the national average, which may be challenging for seniors who enjoy spending time outside.
    • The overall cost of living in East Meadow is 171 on the Sperling index, 71 points higher than the national average. The main factor in this is the price of housing. Seniors will find groceries more affordable at only four points higher than the national average, and the cost of health care is equal to the national average.
    • East Meadow has an overall crime rate of around nine crimes per thousand residents, making it safer than 70 percent of American communities. Violent crime occurs at a rate of just 0.57 per 1,000 residents, compared to the state average of 3.76. Property crime is also low, with a rate of 8.72, compared to 15.46, making East Meadow a safe retirement option close to New York City.
    • The Town of Hempstead, including East Meadow, has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Department of Senior Enrichment, an organization that provides social, recreational and educational opportunities for seniors, as well as more than one senior centers.


    Paying for Assisted Living in East Meadow

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in New York

    $7,499.00 Lynbrook
    $5,867.00 East Meadow
    $5,688.00 Plainview
    $4,500.00 Jericho
    $4,000.00 US
    $2,100.00 Westbury

    Assisted Living costs in East Meadow start around $5,867 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 East Meadow 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.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Meadow

    Limited financial assistance is available to New York seniors living in assisted living facilities through the Assisted Living Program (ALP). Seniors receiving income through social security may be eligible for additional assistance through the Optional State Supplement (OSS).

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

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    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 East Meadow

    East Meadow 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 East Meadow, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Meadow

    East Meadow-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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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in East Meadow

    • Review of The Bristal Assisted Living at East Meadow

      Elevators often are broken, heating/air conditioning frequently broken The hot water runs out after a minute shower Poor quality food and is not cooked properly. Residents are rushed to fini... Read more

      Estrella1
    • Review of Sunrise of East Meadow

      I liked the staff at Sunrise of East Meadow very much, especially their head chef. He was very personable. My mother-in-law likes to cook and he said that he has residents who could help them out i... Read more

      Cynthia
    • Review of Sunrise of East Meadow

      Sunrise of East Meadow was very nice. They served us cheese and crackers on a little cutting board that you get to keep. They also have a separate memory care. The rooms were nice and good-sized. T... Read more

      Josephine
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