100 Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook, NY 11563
4.2
(43 reviews)
"Staff is kind responsive and caring Rooms are clean spacious and safe"
$6,895
With 142 assisted living communities in the region to choose from, Far Rockaway sits in the eastern part of the Rockaway peninsula in New York City’s borough of Queens. Data from a recent survey shows that in 2024, local assisted living residents pay approximately $6,508 per month, with rates exceeding the New York median by about $660.
You can get a more detailed look at assisted living in Far Rockaway by reading through the 3229 reviews reviews in our directory. Based on this feedback, we find a typical quality score of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
100 Peninsula Boulevard, Lynbrook, NY 11563
4.2
(43 reviews)
"Staff is kind responsive and caring Rooms are clean spacious and safe"
$6,895
53 Franklin Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
4.3
(22 reviews)
"We toured Sunrise of North Lynbrook. They showed us the cafeteria in this facility, but they didn't offer food. They showed us where the residents would be eating. Everything was top-notch. It was very clean. As you walk in, you're greeted by somebody at the desk. It was a secure place, and they offered a lot."
$8,299
CARING STARS WINNER
5905 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
4.1
(29 reviews)
"Sunrise at Mill Basin was a beautiful place, but it was very expensive. It's assisted living, but they also take care of dementia like my sister. It's very luxurious. The director was the only one I had contact with. She was very good and very informative."
$8,451
3900 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
3.7
(17 reviews)
"Harborview Senior Living is the place that I am suggesting to my friend's sister and her family. It's a really lovely facility. I got a chance to talk to some of the people there, and they're very happy with being there. I liked the ease with which the admissions officer, Angelica, was able to help us understand what is necessary for the transition of going into Harborview. It was just a very good experience. The staff answered all questions with a thoroughness that I have not experienced in other places. They had all the facilities that we needed. They have a gym, a sunroom, and a courtyard. Everything is there that we need. It is near restaurant facilities. It's a lovely neighborhood. When you walk out, you feel that you are in an area that is safe as well as there's the availability for not just restaurants, but also other things such as hospitals and other nursing facilities."
$4,100
CARING STARS WINNER
2900 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
4.1
(36 reviews)
"This facility is in a beautiful Location, right on Sheepshead Bay In Brooklyn , NY. The staff is excellent, very kind, very knologeable and very helpful. The place is spotless and kept very clean, the rooms are adeguate and very light and kept very clean. The staff menage your medications. A Doctor is in the house two times a week. We have a Nurse every day of the week. Lots of activities during the day, a Movie each night of the week excep the weekend."
$5,313
CARING STARS WINNER
112-50 72nd Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375
4.4
(28 reviews)
"During my visit at Atria Forest Hills, everybody looked very content and happy. They would be administrating my husband's medicine and redirecting him, which is good. It looks like my husband would be comfortable there. The place was comfortable, and nobody seemed to be stressed. The tour was great. Everybody seemed to be on point about what we would like done. They fulfilled our needs as far as answering questions and showing us around. They were very well organized. They have a refrigerator. They have towels and linens. It's very clean. Three meals a day are included. There's a nice restaurant with a nice menu. Everybody was pleasant. They have a clean dining area. The staff who gave the tour was very knowledgeable."
$6,595
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CARING STARS WINNER
2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
4.0
(32 reviews)
"Great home for my mom. The staff treats her like family. She really thrived over the past 5 or so years there. When we asked her how she was, she would say - "I live in a resort hotel, everyone takes care of me, I dont have to cook or clean, eat with friends in the dining room, play cards and games and walk around Sheepshead Bay to get out into the fresh air." It's been great for her, always feel that she's happy and busy. How great is that?"
$8,937
108-25 Horace Harding Exwy, Forest Hills, NY 11368
4.1
(32 reviews)
"The first thing that I didn't like at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills that was a turn-off is that as soon as you walked in you saw many people with walkers and wheelchairs. I understand that it is assisted living for seniors, but not everybody wants that in their face as soon as they walk in. I saw the apartments at their independent living and assisted living, and I liked them. The only thing that I didn't like was when I walked in and I knew right away that my aunt wouldn't like that. The staff member who gave the tour was very helpful, especially when I'm new to this assisted living home. One thing that I remember is that when we got on the floors they were cleaning, so you got that cleaning smell, which is like an institutional smell."
$5,000
147-02 34th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
3.6
(15 reviews)
"I visited Sutton Gardens twice, once by myself and once with my mom. The tour experience was very good. The administrator, I think her name is Jessica, was very helpful. She gave a thorough tour and gave information regarding what it would cost to house my dad if we would choose the community. The facility was very nice and very well maintained. They had enough staff. It wasn't overcrowded with residents. It was a small community, which was very encouraging because then I know that they won't be overwhelmed, and they can tend to the patients in their care. The dining area was well set up. They had small round tables, which were intimate and had four or five residents per table. And the staff was very helpful. I didn't try the food, but it looked good. The residents were eating during the tour. They do arts and crafts with the residents, which is good. They also have bingo. They have a TV room and an outdoor space, which was very good. It wasn't a large community, but it was good enough for a senior citizen or someone dealing with Alzheimer's. Like my dad, he's unsteady on his feet, but I don't worry about him being a fall risk there because the staff seemed very helpful when it came to the patients and their care."
$3,800
51 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021
4.2
(24 reviews)
"Atria Park of Great Neck is the best in terms of cleanliness, level of care, and professionalism. They're top-notch. My father's been there for two weeks now and I visited him many times. The only problem he complains about is the lack of Chinese-speaking staff over there. They have someone who is Chinese, but there's only one and she's also the nurse supervisor. So, I don't want her to be bogged down by this question because she has her duty already. Beyond that, his room is OK. The environment is nice. This place is good. As far as the staff, I don't have much to complain about. They are pretty good. I haven't seen the meals up close because they don't allow family in the dining room but the setting is very good. They escort my father to the dining room for three meals. So, he has enough exposure, including the trip to the dining room, activities, and all that. The facility itself, compared to the other places I visited, is very clean. There's no smell in the air. They're relatively new, in fact, compared to other places. I was there the other day and I've seen their activity that involves the whole residency. They try and the participation from the residents is good (if they can participate). People who do not have the mental or physical capacity, are present, but they don't necessarily have people to help them really to fully enjoy the environment. It's pretty expensive. If there is something that can be improved, that would be the cost side, but I don't think that's something wrong. There's a slight delay in their response to someone who presses the request button, but it's minor. If they could allow my father to have an electric wheelchair, it would probably help him some, because he is not fully mobile on one side so a regular wheelchair is not all that useful, but they don't allow it. He has to be moved around by a person. They respond to requests like "Can I get a better bed for him to get out?" and they ordered a hospital bed for him. So that helped. I asked whether they could get a better seat cushion because he is not able to sit in a regular wheelchair for a long time and they respond to that sort of thing. They're minor things. I don't think it's a big deal."
$6,895
3400 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590
3.8
(38 reviews)
"Amber Court of Westbury seemed very hands-on with the people, and they had full-time nursing staff there. The facility was lovely. The outdoor area was lovely, too. The rooms seemed very nice. They had a nice gym. They also had a beauty parlor that had people there every day. The staff was very knowledgeable. The dining set-up was typical of assisted living. It was spacious and bright. The residents were engaged in various activities."
$4,200
45 Jericho Tpk, Jericho, NY 11753
3.5
(39 reviews)
"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. The residents seemed very content. There were also a lot of great places for them to spend time, either by themselves or with other residents. There were a lot of different options for them. They really hold the Veterans in high esteem there. They have a Wall of Heroes, and they have a Veterans' meeting once a month, which I think is really, really important. I did not have a meal. When I was in the tour guide's office, the chef brought in pastries and fruit. It looked very good. I just didn't eat them. It looked very restaurant style. They had a courtyard, where they do a gardening club. They had raised flower beds. There was a nice area for them to sit outside there. It includes everything. You get three meals a day and all the care is provided, including all doctors that you would need. The rooms were updated and really beautiful with home-like furniture. They are updating everything. I saw a couple facilities, and it was very different from the other ones. The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The facility looked great. They had updated rooms, new flooring, and new furniture. It looked very nice. As soon as I walked in, it smelled very clean. I feel like my father is going to be in a place where he's finally happy, and that he will be there long term."
$5,100
505 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Coterie Hudson Yards is very nice, but it's very expensive. I went on a tour of their assisted living and the rooms are beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the food is wonderful. It's almost like a restaurant-type atmosphere where you can order drinks with all types of food and entertainment. You have the piano player going while you're eating. The people are polite and professional. I also had a meal with them. They have a wonderful menu and a chef right on the premises. Their rooms are not shared, but they also accommodate couples. They take the residents on tours down to Manhattan and go to different places and different restaurants. It's a wonderful place."
$14,650
110 Henderson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to The Veranda Assisted Living. When they showed me the rooms and how they renovated certain things, it looked good. At first, I saw people like they were under the influence of alcohol. According to the state law, they cannot stop them from going out of the building, but if they are drinking in the building, then they're going to get penalized. When I was going in, I saw some people drinking, but they were standing outside. When I spoke to the manager, she said they could go out and they could drink, but they cannot use it in the building. The building was clean. They're doing a lot of renovations. They showed me the place where they're eating. It was nice and neat. They said they are doing renovation, floor by floor, coming down, so the whole building is going to be renovated eventually, and it looks good. The manager was helpful. The dining area was nice and clean. They said they have activities for them. They have special therapy, too."
$5,000
1800 Waring Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
2.8
(15 reviews)
"My dad will move into Amber Court of Pelham Gardens. The representative, Ashley, was excellent. The staff was excellent, the place was super clean, and it had a very sociable atmosphere. They were playing bingo. They had a beautiful dining and social area. They had a very nice patio. The food was good. It's not an old facility. It's very updated. The carpet was nice, and everything was good."
$3,800
CARING STARS WINNER
369 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791
4.7
(27 reviews)
"We like Christian Fellowship House. It is a beautiful setting, and the people there seem fantastic. We are putting my parents in there together. However, they don't have any rooms at the moment, so we would have to wait. They also have a staircase, so I was a little concerned about that for my mom. It was a historic house, but it was very cozy and homey. We liked the people. One of the owners toured us. She was very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of information, and was very understanding of our situation. It was nice to talk to her."
$5,000
150 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
3.8
(22 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is going into the Harbor House. They were good. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The residents were talking to the kitchen chef to find out if they needed any changes. They had a barber shop and a salon. I saw the outdoor seating area, the patio, the room, and the community area. The room was very nice. Harbor House takes Medicaid and she has Medicaid."
$4,100
135 Old East Neck Rd., Melville, NY 11747
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Divine Serenity Assisted Living looked like it was a residence that they converted to individual rooms. The time I was there, as far as I know, the residents were either on a trip or going to the doctor, so there were no residents there. The lady showed me the area where they would be doing work in the building. She also showed me a room. She answered all my questions. She told me how they take care of the residents. They have a nurse that comes in and a doctor. If the resident has to take medicine they take care of that too."
$4,500
CARING STARS WINNER
1 Wartburg Pl, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
4.6
(11 reviews)
"My mom is in Wartburg. She went there for rehab, and they have an assisted living program right there, so we transferred her from rehab right to assisted living. To me, the place is excellent. They have excellent care there. She had excellent care in the rehab center. They have excellent ratings. She is in senior housing now. The staff is wonderful. I haven't had a problem. They're very pleasant and very easy to talk to. They take care of my mother, which is the main thing. She has a studio apartment and she's very happy. Her room is excellent. It's clean. They come in constantly to do housekeeping. They're very excellent. Basically, they remodeled the place and it's beautiful. The grounds are beautiful. She is getting very good care there. The food is good. There's three meals a day. If you don't like what they're serving you, you can get plenty of substitutes. Whatever you want, the chef makes it for you. Right now, because of the COVID, they only have a music program, trivia, and Jeopardy. They don't have too many activities. They can't have anybody from the outside come in. The music program is nice. They have somebody coming in twice a week to do music. It was also the most reasonable place that we checked out."
$5,097
5901 Palisade Ave., Bronx, NY 10471
Our newly completed RiverSpring Residences offers tailored assistance in an upscale environment, rich in the arts. Here, you can tap into a dynamic tapestry of experiences. Enjoy strolls through beautiful works of sculpture throughout our campus. Delight in expansive views of the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and the New York skyline. And feel a sense of community and friendship. We provide various levels of care to meet the individual needs of our residents. Care management and coordination Dietary expertise and support Medication management Experienced and compassionate care team Individualized care plan Assistance with daily living To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory
$7,200
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Far Rockaway's assisted living facilities charge around $6,508 per month, which tracks almost $1,200 above the national norm. While seniors pay lower fees of approximately $3,711 in Kingston, local rates run below fees in other nearby cities. For example, seniors pay roughly $7,826 in Binghamton and about $8,093 in Albany.
Far Rockaway
$6,508
New York
$5,850
The United States
$5,350
Poughkeepsie
$4,970
Kingston
$3,711
Binghamton
$7,826
Albany
$8,093
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.
Far Rockaway seniors spend around $6,508 per month on assisted living costs. Nursing home fees run considerably higher at about $12,471 for shared units, but other senior care solutions cost less. For example, seniors pay roughly $6,483 for home health care and around $5,148 for in-home care, and adult day health care rates fall near $2,275.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,508
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for Far Rockaway is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, New York City, instead.
Seniors in Far Rockaway who are considering moving to an assisted living facility, or already live in one, have access to a wide range of resources that can provide assistance as they age. Services and supports available include recreational activities, benefits counseling and legal help, and are provided by local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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New York City Department for the Aging | (212) 244-6469 | The New York City Department for the Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for all of New York City’s boroughs. It oversees and helps fund resources for seniors throughout the city, including health insurance counseling, legal help and volunteer opportunities. Many services can be accessed through senior centers that operate throughout the city. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman program provides advocacy and support to people living in long-term care, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The ombudsman program mediates when residents are experiencing issues, and helps investigate and resolve complaints. It also provides education about residents' rights to residents, families and staff of assisted living communities and can help people develop resident and family councils. |
Jewish Association Serving the Aging | (212) 273-5200 | JASA is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to support aging. Resources available include a helpline, mental health support, legal services and community health programs. JASA also has senior centers throughout New York, including two in Far Rockaway, that offer group activities, trips, health screenings and daily kosher and non-kosher meals. |
Queens Vet Center | (718) 296-2871 | Seniors who served in the U.S. military can access a range of services from local VA centers. Counselors are available to help veterans identify and apply for benefits that they may be eligible for, such as the Aid and Attendance benefit. The Queens Vet Center also has counseling available for veterans and their families and can refer people to other VA services. |
Far Rockaway-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.