Independent Living Communities in Yonkers, NY

COME HOME TO WATERSTONE. Life at Waterstone of Westchester takes the idea of home to an entirely new level. In this premier independent living community, you’ll thrive in curated elegance in a beautifully appointed apartment with designer finishes and enjoy connecting with friends in our stunning common areas. LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE Continue living your dream life, here, at Waterstone of Westchester. Fill your days with favorite pastimes, delicious, healthy meals, stimulating exercises and educational programs. Enjoy spending time in your beautifully designed apartment, alone or with friends. Because everything here is designed for you to feel right at home. AMENITIES Each detail at Waterstone of Westchester was thoughtfully designed with you in mind. Enjoy: Bright apartments filled with impressive amenities such as walk-in closets, designer kitchens, and bathrooms with walk-in showers Indoor heated pool and fitness room staffed by experienced personal trainers On-site restaurant led by highly talented chefsv Pet-friendly accommodations Dedicated, heated underground parking Outdoor terrace Cultural, social and recreational programs Concierge to arrange scheduled transportation and more EXQUISITE DINING Dining here is comparable to the finest restaurants, as we attend to every detail. Our top chefs prepare delicious meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is prepared to your liking, served by a dedicated dining team that knows your individual needs. All while seated in a beautifully appointed dining space that makes you excited to see what’s on the menu, every single day, at any time. HEALTHY LIVING At Waterstone of Westchester, your health is the main focus. Stay active on your terms, whether it’s a walk around the block, a swim in the pool or trying a new yoga class. Our personal trainers are available to help you achieve your fitness goals. INDEPENDENT LIVING Even if you’re living independently, you may require extra help from time to time. We’re happy to provide support for your needs, any time you need it. SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES As your care needs change, our partnership with VNS Westchester is easily accessed through their on-site office, where they can provide in-apartment care services for you.

"The person I visited at The Knolls really likes the place. It has a very big Olympic-sized swimming pool, and she is a swimmer, so she really loves that. She can drive her car and everything, so she is kind of on her own, and she likes that of course. She has a two-bedroom that has a really nice kitchen, and she can cook her own food if she wants. She has a washer and dryer in the bathroom, and there's one room that is set up like an office with a desk, and she can use that. I saw the dining room, but no one was eating in it. I didn't meet any staff, but my friend showed us the place herself. The facility is not brand new, but it's not really old either, so it's nice."

Carnegie East House provides enriched housing for an active community of older adults. We provide the freedom of independent living while delivering customized services to those residents who need them. Our caring and dedicated staff is committed to maintaining a safe and comfortable setting as our residents open a new chapter of their lives. Services at Carnegie East House Among our many programs and services, our residents have access to: 24-hour Concierge Nurse Practitioner LMSW Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Personal Care Workers Medication Assistance Program Housekeeping Services Dining Services We are Licensed by the NYS Department of Health. We accept Most Long Term Care Policies.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

"Atria West 86 was wonderful. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and gave a lot of their time. I appreciated it. I like the location in particular. Most of the rooms overlook the Hudson, and it's half a block away from a lovely park. It was very nice. I felt like I met all of the administrators, and everyone, including the cleaning people whom I happened to bump into in the elevator or wherever, were all very friendly and welcoming. I had lunch there and it was very nice. It's a very old building. It used to be a hotel at one time, and then changes were made. It was very clean."

"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."

"I went to Atria Rye Brook. Everyone is friendly. Although, it's in a higher price range. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility was beautiful on the outside and the inside, and very clean."

"Gladhaven Club is a small community. There are only about 12 to 15 people there. It's located in an old house so it's very homey. I feel like it's a nice community to be moving into. My tour experience was very good. The rooms vary in size, but they're all quite nice and they are very nicely furnished. If you prefer, you can bring your own furniture too. It appeared to be very well kept. The dining area is communal dining. I didn't have any food, but they said it was all home cooking. I'm hoping it's going to be good. They don't have activities like they do in some places. They have parties occasionally, but they don't have regular activities."

"We toured Atria Cutter Mill. They have lovely staff and nice facilities. It was good. They provide three meals a day. They had limited kitchens. They had a microwave and a refrigerator. I don't remember if they had a stove. If they did, it was a very small stove. My uncle likes to cook, and he would not be able to make some of his cakes and cookies that he likes to share. So, that would not be the optimal choice."

"I toured Harbour View Senior Living. The rooms are big enough, and everything is comfortable. Also, I got the opportunity because everything is included, including the meals, medical attention in case some emergency shows up, and nursing service in case I need it. A parking lot is also included. I can park my car anywhere because there are a lot of areas to park my car, so it's very convenient for me. There is a social room where people can meet and make a program. The price is not very cheap, but it's correct because everything is included. The people were very kind and nice."

"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."

"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."

"The Regency Assisted Living is beautiful, beautiful, and beautiful. The only thing with them is that there is a waiting list for memory care. It is almost an hour to get home, and I wanted something that's a little closer. It was clean and very nice. The memory care was in a locked facility. There is a lot of stimulation. It smells wonderful. The staff was lovely. There are a lot of amenities. Everybody seemed very happy. However, the drawback was the location and the waiting list. The room was a single room, and it was very nice. The staff who gave the tour was wonderful. She was very nice, and she answered all my questions. The facility was beautiful. My only complaint is that it didn't have a parking lot, and you had to park across the street."

"I will be moving into The Club at Briarcliff Manor. It's gorgeous, but the thing that struck me the most when I took the tour was the portion of the population that appeared to be at the same stage as I am. That was not something I had seen at any other place that I toured. I feel rather strongly that I have to have peers at this point, so that was the best impression that I got. They have a complete list of services. The base rent that you are quoted is room and board. The aspects of assisted living incur points, and the points are translated into levels that then have a price point. When I heard that, I was startled because I did not understand it to begin with, but now that it has been explained to me, and I understand and have a clear understanding of how I am going to afford this, I decided to do it. The staff was superb, knowledgeable, helpful, and sensitive."

"I chose Atria Briarcliff Manor mostly because you could start as independent, and then you could go into assisted living as you need it. What I liked the most is that the staff has been there for a long time, and they knew all the people who were there. You go into the dining room, and the waiters know exactly what you want, and they are willing to make something else for you if you want it. It was very personal. I would have liked the apartment to be a little bit bigger, but they're saying they don't want you hanging out in the apartment. They want you to take advantage of the activities they have. They do everything for you, three meals a day, your laundry, make your bed every day, they clean the place, you have very little to do on your own. The staff was very accommodating. They knew everybody by name, and they knew all about you. I had lunch there, and they provided me with two other women to have lunch with, so I could talk to them about everything I wanted. The women were very accommodating. I can also have my car there as long as I'm able to drive. They'll take me to any place I want within 15 miles. I can walk into town, but they'll drive me into town. There's a big recreational facility right next door. They'll drive me over there also. They had a lot of chicken salads and stuff like that. They have shrimp cocktail. You could have other sandwiches. I ended up having a turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich. It was so big I couldn't even finish it. The people were saying, "Make sure you have dessert". If it were something you wanted, they'd make sure you got it. The condition of the apartment, even though it was small, was excellent. They clean it, and they make your bed for you every day if you want it. They would do your laundry. They're all done, folded beautifully, just like you would get if you were in a store. Your garbage is done every day. They have a very good medical facility. A doctor comes in twice a week, and there is a nurse there all the time. They do a lot of activities. They said if you want to play cards and you can get a group going, that's fine. They even had coffee and snacks available. It's very up-to-date. I would highly recommend it. They wanted me to sign by Memorial Day that weekend. I said I didn't want to go in until maybe August. What they ended up doing was they said if you pay by Memorial Day, one month and one day, they'd give me the month of July free, and then they'd waive the maintenance fee. My family was very happy because if you had to go to a different level of care, you could still stay in the room you were in. There were like five different levels of what they would provide. People would just come into your apartment, and then they would charge you according to what level of care they think you needed."