Waterford Towers
190 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, 07020
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I like Waterford Towers because I can afford it and it has all the amenities that I was looking for. This is the best facility among all facilities I have visited. ..."
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190 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, 07020
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I like Waterford Towers because I can afford it and it has all the amenities that I was looking for. This is the best facility among all facilities I have visited. ..."
READ MORE86-02 148th street, Queens, NY, 11435
"Surya Senior Living is a residential living facility in Briarwood, New York. It's home-like, clean, caring, with indoor and outdoor acti..."
READ MORE310 E 2nd St, New York, NY, 10009, New York, NY, 10009
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments..."
READ MOREMany seniors love how independent living communities reduce unwanted stress, hazards, and fatigue in their lives. Independent living communities take care of housekeeping, yard work and meals while still allowing residents personal space and the dignity of making their own choices. These communities usually provide seniors with an apartment that has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room, and one or more bedrooms. Those who want a small space may even find that some independent living communities offer studio-style apartments. Seniors can invite guests over and enjoy their rooms however they see fit.
Independent living communities often also include the following:
For a more detailed look at common amenities, check out our guide to independent living communities.Â
What Couples Should Know About Independent Living in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn is one of the most urbanized boroughs in New York. Home to hundreds of thousands of seniors, Brooklyn has extensive public parks and senior-friendly attractions, such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which offers discount admission to seniors. The Community Arranged Resident Transportation (CART) Program helps seniors get around town for medical and personal trips in ADA-compliant vehicles and emergency car service on short notice.
Independent seniors in Brooklyn have no end of options to join local groups that welcome aging citizens with free or reduced-cost outdoor events all year round. Brooklyn Bridge Park, for example, is an 85-acre space by the bridge that’s built around sustainable development offers senior basketball and fun runs, as well as free space with a view of downtown Manhattan for picnics and other family events. For seniors with an interest in history, the Brooklyn Historical Society offers discount memberships for seniors aged 62 and older to peruse the exhibits covering the borough’s 400-year history.
Paying for Independent Living in Brooklyn, NY
Seniors in Brooklyn can expect to pay an average monthly cost of $7,695 for independent living. The national average is significantly less, at just $2,550. Nearby communities, such as Forest Hills, are also less expensive than Brooklyn, at $4,449.
The annual cost of living in an independent living community can range anywhere from $12,000-$42,000, depending mostly on the amenities, room type and cost of living in the area. In addition to using personal retirement income, annuities, long-term care insurance, or cashing out an existing life insurance policy, some seniors can use Social Security funds, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments granted due to disability or low-income or HUD-provided housing assistance such as vouchers. Another route many seniors choose to fund their independent living stay is renting out or selling their homes that they won’t need once they move or taking advantage of a reverse mortgage.Â
Our guide provides a more in-depth look at independent living costs and solutions for those who want to learn more. Â
How to Choose an Independent Living Community
When choosing an independent living community, it’s best to consider many factors, including the community’s proximity to loved ones and medical care, the state of repair that the facility appears to be in, the attitude and efficiency of the staff, the cost of both rent and services, the facility’s pet policy and more.Â
Comparing multiple communities can help seniors and their families figure out what they value most in an independent living community. During tours of these communities, staff members should be available to answer questions. To help with the touring and comparison process, we’ve included a checklist full of pertinent questions that anyone can download and print for themselves.
Transitioning to Independent Living
Independent living communities, rather than memory care or nursing homes, are often the first place seniors move to when they realize they need a lifestyle change. The necessity of letting some possessions go and the reality of leaving a home and neighborhood after possibly decades of residence there can make transitioning to an independent living community difficult. These communities are often friendly places, but being in a new environment still initially triggers feelings of loneliness in many seniors.Â
Having a strategy for dealing with the challenges of moving can make the transition to an independent living community a positive experience. We’ve created a downloadable step-by-step guide for tips to making this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
There are many other resources and activities for seniors in Brooklyn. Use the table below to learn about the options available for older adults in the area.
Resource | Phone number | Description |
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Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) | (518) 449-7080 | Seniors in Brooklyn can get in-home help and various personal items at low or no cost through EISEP. This program serves Brooklyn seniors aged 60 and over with respite care and non-medical home supplies. |
Social Model Adult Day Services Program | (518) 694-5366 | Seniors with dementia aged 60 and over in Brooklyn can spend time with other seniors in a safe and stimulating environment. The Social Adult Day Services Program operates centers throughout the city, with several branches in Brooklyn. |
Bill Payer Program | (212) 602-4195 | Seniors in Brooklyn can get help keeping their bills paid on time with volunteer help from New York’s Bill Payer Program. This program screens volunteers and sends them to seniors’ homes for up to 8 hours a month. |