The Best Senior Living Communities in Great Neck, NY

"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."

"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."

"My wife moved into Sunrise of Glen Cove. I like the ratio of staff to patients, the variety of activities, and the atmosphere. The staff is very accommodating. I usually have lunch with my wife there once a week. They have a social director who provides activities during the morning and afternoon to keep the residents involved. It's very expensive. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have an extensive porch."

"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."

"One of my church brothers is there at Pelham Gardens. It is a nice place. It is clean and nice. They have a lot of activities, especially in the summer time. They have the 24-hour care too with nurses. The staff is very nice. For the few times we go there in the day time, they're pretty good. They don't have the attitude. It is a nice community of people. They have activities like line dancing for the old folks, movies, and ping-pong. It is like a home because they can bring some of my friend's furniture. It is like a home away from home. Their rooms are very clean. It is another place for people who have few dollars. I could see this is a very clean place. It is also a pretty big place. "

"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."

"I toured the Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare for my friend. It was spotless. That was the first thing I noticed. The scent was so fresh and clean. The staff was friendly, happy, and helpful. Just positive. It was amazing. The bedroom is dynamite. The lounge where the people eat, is top-of-the-line. They eat in comfort. If anything happens to me, I would have to go there first before I went anywhere. I saw a lady doing some medical stuff. It was very orderly, clean, and tidy. I believe she had gloves on her hand and a mask. It was beautiful. We didn't try the food, but it smells good in there, the food smells delicious. It smells like a restaurant. We viewed some rooms where people were sleeping in, she asked permission first, and they let us see the room. The room was tidy. Everyone had their own TV. If I had to put a kid or a family member of mine in there, I would sleep very well at night. It looked like they had somewhere to put their clothes. My mother is also there for rehab now. If anyone rates a negative review on this center, they're telling a lie."

"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."

"I visited the Atria Kew Gardens. I toured for independent living and was pleasantly surprised. It was a very nice environment, and I liked the location. It's only 15 minutes from where most of my family lives. It was also just two blocks off of Metropolitan Avenue, so there was some shopping and stuff quite close. I don't know how much of that you're going to need because they offer three meals a day and snacks, too. What I liked overall was just the atmosphere. The woman I dealt with was lovely. The place has a beautiful patio and an outside sitting area, which is very nice. I think she said there were three nurses and a doctor on staff because there is a section of people with dementia that is separate. They also have activities. They didn't have a gym, per se, but they did offer exercise classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and static boxing, which was very nice. They play bingo, of course. Every old person likes bingo. They have a library and a parlor. All of the common areas were very well kept and seemed very well used, too. The independent living apartment was on the smaller side, but it's great. The building is spotless."

"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."

The Alcove is a highly customized and individually personalized memory care program that specializes in helping aging adults manage Alzheimers disease and other memory-related cognitive disorders. The Upper Level For those in need of memory care, The Alcove upper level provides a private, protective setting utilizing the latest research. Careful consideration has been given to color and pattern selections with the guidance of industry experts. Additionally, lighting plans ? spacing, brightness, style ? were developed with engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The result is a relaxing atmosphere designed to maximize ease and comfort. The Alcove upper level emphasizes innovative programming specifically created for cognitive loss and related impairments. Aromatherapy, coupled with stimulating individual and group activities, are an integral part of the daily schedule. Our highly-trained care team helps to engage residents and keep them functioning at their personal best through art, music and dance. Residents can also appreciate the natural outdoors in an enclosed courtyard. These attractive park-like surroundings promote independence and well-being. Gardening, casual strolls, or sitting and appreciating the fresh air, all contribute to an enhanced quality of life. Our custom approach to Assisted Living is also evident on the main level of The Alcove. Stylish, well-appointed accommodations exude elegance while maintaining a warm, home-like earthiness. Here, the inviting spa-inspired touches appeal to residents and their loved ones as well. Beyond the exclusive amenities found at The Alcove, residents on the main level have full access to all of the communal areas of Amber Court. They may choose to spend time in a variety of venues throughout the premises ? whether it is garden view dining or participating with friends, the array of options beautifully complement The Alcove lifestyle.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

"We looked at Sunrise of East Meadow. We liked it. We thought it looked very nice. The rooms were fine. They were just a little more expensive than what we were specifically looking for. The staff was excellent. The upkeep was excellent too. There was nothing negative about the place. Everything was very nice. We certainly would have been very happy there. However, the way the room was set up was a little different than what we had, also my sister would have to get a higher-level room to have her own bathroom there, but she needed her own bathroom. That was really the determining factor in all of these places. The parking area was fine. No problems with it."

"My mom is in Atria Tanglewood. They take very good care of her, they are very nice to her, and they're very helpful to her. She's 98, and she tells me that she feels very secure in their care. Everybody's very friendly. They all know me on a first name basis, and I like the security at the front desk. They don't let any strangers in. Everybody has to sign in. I particularly like Virginia. She's an extraordinary person. She was the one that showed us the place. We went to three different assisted living places, and we liked this one the best. I have tasted the food at the holiday parties. Some of the food is good. Some of the food, I'm not crazy about. It's very clean. I walk in there, I'm really happy because it smells good. They really keep the building nice. They vacuum and clean every day. Sometimes my mom, unfortunately, will have an accident, when she's in her apartment and they come right away and they shampoo her rug and clean it. They're really good like that. They offer so much there. She's played bingo and she has gone to a couple of the concerts once in a while. The activities are great. Vinny and Taylor coordinate the activities. They had this tie dye designing for shirts. My mother went down to check it out, but she didn't participate in it. At least they got her out to see it. They do fake bowling outside in the garden area. They do pretend horse racing. They have people come in and play music and they have concerts, movies, and arts and crafts. I have a lot of people that I like there. It's a great place. I chose this place because I like the rooms better. I like that they have a sink in the kitchen area. The other places you had to go to the bathroom to wash your hands. This place had everything that my mom needed."

"It is truly a difficult decision to have a parent reside in a Nursing Home instead of at home but sometimes there is no choice for the family based on their needs. I feel so incredibly grateful that my own mother was a resident at Dry Harbor Nursing Home since the summer of 2022 until her recent passing in March of 2024. In her final years my mother was on the tenth floor of Dry Harbor and was in absolute excellent care. The staff lead by Managing Nurse Tamara was hard working, dedicated, kind and patient with my mother putting my siblings and me at ease knowing our mom was in good hands. On my daily visits I asked questions and showed concern for my mother's health and spirits. Tamara, the managing nurse kept me posted on any new developments in my mother's health or any change in her overall well being. If she was unable to call herself for any reason she directed and left notes for other staff members to notify me of anything that seemed concerning. This gave me such peace of mind. Janet, Lucy, and Pauline just to name a few of the staff, I wish I could mention everyone, were absolute angels in my mother's life during her time in Dry Harbor. Zyrra the social worker was so sweetly kind and patient whenever I have needed her assistance and when reaching out to me in need of information or to provide me with information. Eva the dietician was always willing to try different foods that may help my mother continue eating as her tastes and appetite changed and diminished as her health declined. I went to the home right after a long day of work and considering my fatigue I always felt relieved to be greeted by the smiling faces of the reception staff. Their kindness was truly welcomed and appreciated. The employees of the business offices were also kind, patient and so helpful when it came to the task of filling out paperwork and securing insurance and such which we all know can be tedious but necessary. So overall my family and I were pleased by the care our mother received at Dry Harbor but personally I would like to address a special thank you to the tenth floor staff as they truly helped to give me peace of mind with the care my mother received in the final days of her life. To Lucy trying to help convince my mother ever so kindly to eat to keep her strength up and making sure she was comfortable and calm. To Janet for answering all of my questions as soon as I stepped off the elevator and always with patience, respect and empathy for my concern for my mother. Also for not hesitating to call the managing nurse whenever either she or I believed my mother needed specific attention or help. To Pauline the miraculous angel who called me the morning my mother passed because using the judgement of her experience and the mutual opinion of Tamara predicted that my mom may not survive that day. Their intuition and professional assessment was correct. I will always be grateful for that phone call in the morning that made it possible for my siblings and I to be with my mother at the moment of her death. That was a precious gift. My mother passed away and even after the staff at Dry Harbor continue to be kind and patient and helpful. Thanks to all the staff members that made the experience a little easier during a difficult time for our family."