The Best Independent Living Communities in Suffolk County, NY

"I visited The Bristal. It was very good, and I was pleased. They answered all of my questions, so it would definitely be under consideration when the time comes. It had a fair-sized bedroom, a living room, and a walk-in closet that was definitely a plus. They were attractively furnished. It did not have too much property outside since it was on a highway, which I liked because I had seen some places in the middle of nowhere. There had a common area and a list of the activities, which seemed to be fairly extensive. The staff was very friendly. "

"The overall atmosphere of the facility is bright and cheery. The rooms are more than adequate. There are numerous separate activity rooms and social areas. My mother who is extremely picky is more than happy with the food! The staff is outstanding--their level of care and concern for the residents is apparent and sincere. Sara is a doll! she has gone out of her way to make us feel happy with our decision to help our Mom make this move"

"I like Fairfield At St James. It's pleasant and welcoming. It's not a new community although there are some new buildings. There's something nice about the way it's laid out, and the clubhouse is very nice. They also have an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a library and things like that. I like the basic feel of it. Basically they don't have a meal a day or amenities, and there are no services provided. It's just independent living. They showed me the apartment during our tour."

"We went to visit Brightview Sayville and it was fabulous, the place was amazing. It was just too expensive but it's beautiful, brightly lit, and brand new. Our tour guide was exceptionally personable and professional. They had so many different areas, they had an area for retirement living, assisted living, and memory care, with each in its own area. They had a 5-star movie theater, they had a bar where people go at night to meet and converse, and they could have drinks in a bar, they have everything. I just didn't get to meet a lot of the staff members. The place made me feel like I was on a cruise ship. It's right across the street from Target so it's very, very close to shopping, and it's not far from a hospital."

Welcome to Fairfield Knolls At Port Jefferson! The Premiere Resort Style Rental Townhouse Community For Those 55 And Over Who Prefer A More Distinguished Lifestyle Fairfield Properties proudly presents our newest, most exceptional adult rental townhouse community for those 55* and over. Fairfield Knolls At Port Jefferson Station set on forty-two sprawling acres of lush landscaping, is poised to become Long Island's Premiere Adult Rental Townhouse Community for those 55 and over. Conveniently located, on Village Green Drive, just south of Nesconset Highway (Route 347) at Old Town Road, we are adjacent to a beautiful 18 hole golf course and minutes from major shopping areas. Fairfield Knolls is a gated rental townhouse community created exclusively to provide you with resort style amenities, the spaciousness of a house, and the convenience of condominium living. These magnificent two bedroom, two bath private entry townhomes will feature a great room, a spacious master bedroom suite with large closets and elegant master bath with garden soaking tub and separate stall shower. From the moment you enter your residence, you'll discover a world of luxurious appointments awaiting you. Your gourmet eat-in kitchen was designed with meticulous architectural detailing and features corian style countertops and state-of-the-art appliances. We have thought of every amenity, including central air conditioning, washer and dryer, wall-to-wall Berber carpeting, ceramic tile and a multi-use intercom system. Many of our distinctive residences offer other desirable features, such as a fireplace, an attached garage, a loft overlooking the great room, a private individual full basement or walk-out basement and scenic golf course views. All residents enjoy free exclusive privileges to our brand new spectacular two story 14,000 square foot clubhouse. In it you'll find an impressive banquet hall with party kitchen, a reading exchange library with computer center, card rooms, a billiards lounge, a grandchildren's playroom and fully equipped health club caliber fitness and aerobic center with Whirlpool hot tub, sauna, steam and locker rooms. Amenities are not limited to the interior of your residence. Fairfield Knolls is beautifully landscaped and offers a mile long nature trail, picnic areas and a heated outdoor pool with sundeck and separate kiddie pool. You'll also enjoy free use of our two tennis courts, bocce and shuffleboard courts and even a putting green. Our pristine location has something to offer for everyone, enjoy the nearby stores or shopping mall, explore the diverse cultural arts or relax with a game of golf at the neighboring course. *Note: One resident must be age 55 and over. No permanent resident under the age of 19 permitted.

"We are in Fairfield Knolls South and they are really well done. The design of the space is awesome. The rent is high but, we have 1400 square feet; we have a garage; we have a driveway; we a little balcony and the room size is very generous for the money that we pay. It has two bedrooms and two baths. We have a club house, a full gym and an outdoor pool. There are activities and it is a lovely place to be. We know it of good value. It is just more than what we want to spend going forward. "

"We actually visited places with limited licenses. Some of them would say that when my mother was wheelchair bound, she would have to go someplace else. However, The Bristal at Sayville has a better license, but they weren't opening until April or May. The people we spoke to, everybody was very professional. There was no problem with the personnel at all. There was also no problem with the architecture of the building. They showed us pictures of the building; it wasn't finished yet, but it looked like it was going to be a beautiful place when they opened. The staff we talked to were tremendous, it was just the licensing just didn't work out. "

...a community within a community The Villas at La Bonne Vie II is your "community within a community." It offers everything you need for a pleasant, comfortable, stimulating life. And then some. Your situation is special. You love the location, the facilities and the value at La Bonne Vie II. But at this stage of your life, your interests and activities are no longer child-oriented. It’s for you that we’ve created an extraordinary "community within a community" at La Bonne Vie II. It’s called THE VILLAS, and when you’ve seen what it has to offer, you’ll agree that it’s one of the most attractive, dynamic and logical residential concepts ever developed. Part of… but apart from Apartment clusters at THE VILLAS are part of the community, but set apart from the multifamily units. The single-story buildings offer you the same quality construction, appliance grouping and décor features, but provide the kind of privacy and tranquility you’ll come to cherish. No neighbors above or below, no children’s bicycles, toys or games in the courts, none of the hustle and bustle of getting youngsters off to school in the morning or to bed at night. Living at THE VILLAS, you’ll enjoy the company of neighbors with interests and attitudes similar to yours. Within the quiet courts an on your own private portico, you’ll find an atmosphere custom-tailored to the creation of new friendships and the pursuit of new activities with like-minded contemporaries. Having the time of your life While all residents at La Bonne Vie II are eligible for membership at Le Club "Bonne Vie II," there’s something very special at THE VILLAS…and it’s been created just for you. It’s called Le Club "Grand Vie," and membership is included in your rent! Yes, a luxurious, private social and recreational facility with an outdoor pool and sun deck, indoor game, hobby, card and meeting rooms, a tastefully furnished lounge, with a wood burning fireplace, and a constant schedule of planned and impromptu activities to keep you as active as you choose to be. Le Club "Grand Vie" is your private club. You and your neighbors at THE VILLAS may choose to belong to Le Club "Bonne Vie II" in addition, but that’s your option. THE VILLAS at La Bonne Vie II is your "community within a community." It offers everything you need for a pleasant, comfortable, stimulating life

"I was visiting friends at Pinehurst, A Conifer Community. They have moved in about six or seven months before. I liked it. The grounds were kept well. The facility itself was very clean inside. It was nice to see there were people outside just sitting and enjoying the weather and stuff. It's a very quaint and clean community. They had a one-bedroom with a living room and kitchen, and then they had the washer-dryer right in the unit. It was nice. Then they had a terrace off of their unit where they could sit outside if they wanted to. It was pretty, and it was perfect. The size and everything were nice. My friends said they have bingo there, they do movies and stuff, and they take them on trips if they want to go. I noticed that there was transportation that they could use. My friend said the activities were nice. Everything was nice. They're getting their money's worth, and it was a lot cheaper for places in the area if they were to buy an apartment or something somewhere else. It was reasonable."

"My grandmother stayed here from 2005 until she passed away in 2009 and I have to say this is a very impressive facility. Although it is a bit on the pricey side, you definitely get what you pay for. The private rooms are very nice and clean with a kitchenette, the staff is friendly and they offer plenty of activities to keep you busy. What's great about this facility is that it's right next to the Jewish Y in Commack so you don't have to go far at all if you like to go swimming or enjoy Jewish cultural activities. The Gurwin Center also provides their residents with transportation. Another feature here is they do have a synagogue on site. Although the Gurwin Center is a Kosher facility and has mainly Jewish residents, there were also quite a number of non Jewish residents too. Very warm and friendly atmosphere and inviting to all faiths. I was impressed and highly recommend the Gurwin Center to anyone thinking about staying at an assisted living facility. "

"I live in Leisure Glen. It’s a very large, gated community, and it has a clubhouse. It’s beautifully landscaped and taken care of. They have a lot of activities. We have paddle ball. There’s a group that plays bocce all the time. They have card games. You have your own home, and they take care of the grounds and everything for you which is nice. You have to do your own cooking. There’s no cooking unless it’s a party."

"Fairlawn Adult Home was not to be rejected judging on the outside, but when we went it, we were disappointed in the general appearance. It was not what we had hoped for. We arrived at about lunchtime and found that the lunch area was brimming with folk, so its capacity seemed to be not quite what you would expect. I wouldn't want to have to have my meals in a place like that day after day. The ambiance not as good as I hoped. In general, we found it unacceptable for our purposes. The staff members who gave us the tour were very nice people, and we felt welcomed and were not treated as if we were an infringement on anything. We were invited to look at everything. I didn't see any discontent, but the rooms were not ideal for the people who were occupying them. All the rooms were shared and occupied by at least two people, and I was hoping to have a private space."

Fairfield Knolls East is our newest premiere Ranch, Duplex and Villa style Rental Townhouse community for those 55 years of age and over. Knolls East joins our two sister locations: Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson and Fairfield Knolls South at Coram. We have designed this newest rental townhouse community exclusively to provide you with resort style amenities, the spaciousness of a house and the convenience of condominium living! Each private entry townhouse features two bedrooms with two bathrooms, large closets and terrace. A remarkable gourmet kitchen with Tuscany-style kitchen cabinetry, state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile floor. Meticulous attention to architectural detail and amenities throughout such as crown moulding, 9 foot ceilings, high-hat lighting, two-tone paint, ceiling fans, garden soaking tub and stall shower. Some residences include attached garage, fireplace, cathedral ceiling. Residents of Fairfield Knolls East enjoy free use of a 3,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse. Grand social hall and party kitchen with 52" HDTV and card game tables. State-of-the-art health club caliber fitness center and beautiful heated outdoor pool with sundeck. Fairfield Knolls Exclusive Activities Director coordinates event planning, clubhouse activities and off-site trips via our Jitney bus. All composed exclusively for Knolls residents! Seasonal events such as resident parties and socials. Poker, canasta and mah-jongg games. Book clubs and pot-luck get-togethers. Our Fairfield Jitney will take you to shopping at major outlets and local centers, luncheons and quaint villages from Montauk Point to museums & shows in NYC. With eleven unique townhouse floor plans our Leasing Consultant will provide you a tour of the remarkable amenities offered in each special design and assist you in selecting your new residence.

"I found this place through a recommendation from a friend. I was looking for a small environment for my mom. During the tour of the home, the manager explained everything in detail. The activities include yoga, music, games etc. I was extremely impressed how peaceful the home was. I would certainly be looking to place my mom here in a few weeks. "