Independent Living Communities in Brooklyn, NY

"I toured the New Nautilus Hotel. When I looked around the room it was so great, the balcony, but the only thing I wish they had working was the pool because they have a pool, but there's no water in it. That was the only thing missing, but the atmosphere and the rooms were nice. Everything was nice about the place. It's right in front of the beach. The staff was very friendly, the front desk personnel, and the security."

"We couldn't be more grateful for the care and attention my father-in-law is receiving at Atria Senior Living in Lynbrook. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, warm, and full of life. The staff is not only professional but also incredibly kind and attentive—they truly treat residents like family. What really stands out is the level of engagement and activities provided daily. Whether it's music, games, or outings, there's always something to keep the residents stimulated and social. My father-in-law has made new friends and often tells us how much he enjoys the events and meals. The dining options are excellent and tailored to meet a variety of needs and preferences. The facility itself is always clean, bright, and thoughtfully maintained. It brings us such peace of mind knowing he is not only safe but thriving in a supportive, caring environment. We highly recommend Atria in Lynbrook to any family looking for compassionate, high-quality senior living. It has truly been a blessing for our family. Thank you The Creagh's."

"I like everything about Atria Cutter Mill. The place looks nice and well put together. I don't have anything negative to say. The staff members were very friendly and took the time and patience to go through the tour. It was a good experience. They were nice enough to let us try their food to find out if it was up to their expectations, and their food was fine. The dining area looked good."

"I toured Atria Riverdale. They didn't have stoves in the apartments, only microwave ovens so you couldn't do any cooking. It's a well-maintained, beautiful place. The staff was very personable, nice, and accommodating."

"I visited here and it's a lovely place. Their staff was friendly and the patients were taken care of. They were dressed and washed. They catered to their needs and got their medication. Yet, they treated them not a diagnosis but as an individual person. That to me is very important."

"I liked the tour I had at The Willows Home. It was good. I like the staff who gave the tour, and they called me after that. They seemed to be nice people. I like the price, too, and I think the staff was courteous. It's a house that they transformed into assisted living because the house has about 12 rooms. The house is very old, but it's clean. The layout is good."

"I love RiverWalk Senior Apartments, but they are Jewish. It's on the grounds of the Hebrew Home. I liked the atmosphere there, and you have your own washer and dryer in the apartment. They have a pool on the premises. All I had there was a cup of coffee. I didn't have any food, but the food was kosher. If you're Jewish, that's fine. They have amenities. They have painting. They have a real painter who comes and teaches there. They have quite a few activities. They put out a newsletter every month. They have concerts there."

"Villas of Holmdel was a new facility. It was well organized and it had a separate wing for memory care. They had resources 24 x 7 if the residents should have an issue. The place was safe. The menus were appropriate for their residents. The staff was knowledgeable and willing to help."

"Wartburg is beautiful and amazing. It's a campus, but they have full service with nursing and rehab and different buildings on-site. It's a gated place with a large grass area. The setting is quite nice. There are lots of places to walk, and there's a little chapel on the premise. As far as the food, I would give them a rating of 5. They had music going on while we were there and interactive things. I saw an exercise room and a whole list of programs that they have going on daily like movies, beaches, and a lot of activities. The assisted living was all in one building."

"Heritage of Clara Barton was a really nice facility. They actually have a mental care unit, which I was looking for because my uncle has severe dementia. The facility was really a beautiful place. The staff was nice. If I get the chance, I would really rather have him there. It was a fit. I like the knowledge that the staff had. Knowing that they serve the meals, give the medication, and that everything is provided, it just gives you a sense of security that your loved one will be taken care of as you would. I also liked the rooms. You do get a chance that the patient will be able to have a personal room. In a way, they can still feel like they're at home and feel independent. It doesn't feel like a facility at all. I know that they have a movie theater, and they take them out on activities for the day. I only interacted with the coordinator. She was friendly and informative. She gave me a lot of information, which was helpful for me to make my decision."

"I visited Mira Vie at Fanwood. It's nicely decorated, very clean, and very peaceful. It is a rather elegant situation, and I was told that it used to be a hotel, so I'm not surprised that it looks like that. They have two buildings, one for assisted living and the other for independent living. I took a closer look at assisted living. The rooms they showed me were kept well. They were small, just a room with a bed, so it was not a big accommodation. The staff was very well prepared. They knew what they had and knew what to tell me. They did well, and I liked what they told me and what I saw."

"We toured The Esplanade at Palisades. The people there looked very happy and were very involved in whatever activity was happening when we were taking the tour. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and stopped to give us feedback on their responsibilities as we passed. The size of the room is fine. We saw a studio that had an independent bathroom. We saw what they used as a model, so I don't know what the actual rooms look like. The administrator told us there were some areas where they were upgrading. Some things looked old, but they were in the process of upgrading. Everything looked fine, and they offered housekeeping. The dining area looked very nice. It looked like a cafeteria-style place."

"We toured Thrive at Montvale. We liked the amenities, and we liked the fact that it was very new and very fresh. It was very nice. The staff was great, and we enjoyed the tour. We liked their meal plan and the size of the facility. It was not too big and not too small. We liked the fact that they could move from independent to assisted living if they needed to. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly, and they wanted to get to know my parents, which was good. The cleanliness was great. We liked the courtyard quite a bit. They had a garden room and a giant LEGO area for families to play in, and they had water features, but the units were a little bit on the small side. The atmosphere was vibrant, and we liked the setup, the layout, and the spaces."

"Mira Vie at Warren was very nice but the girl who I was supposed to meet with wasn't there so they made me wait 30 minutes for another person to give me the tour. They offered me food and water, while I was waiting, which was nice. It's a very nice place that has all the activities and nice apartments. It's a whole separate section for independent living, which has its own kitchens, staff, and even cooks. The rooms are very nice. I thought they were advertising it at $3,200 but when I was sitting there waiting and started looking at the brochures, it said $3,600. That was already out of the budget. The staff also said that not everything was included, so now my mom is going to pay for cable, electricity, and heat, too. Their whole push is that they have unlimited food, which is fine but they're also giving people a full kitchen, and these kitchens inside their apartments are very nice, so I asked how much they can get the price down if we don't do the meal plan. She said they are willing to knock off only $200 bucks a month. They offered me a sandwich, which I didn't take, some fruit, and some crackers. They also gave me a little take away wrapped in a fancy little box. Just some cookies and stuff, which were good."