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Photo of The Villa at Westhampton
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I’ve been here for a little. Absolutely excellent senior care. Truly, marvelous food and the people get along really well. It’s amazing how many new friends I made here! I really like how everyone is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Villa at Westhampton is an exclusive assisted living community nestled along 18 lush acres of sprawling lawns, spectacular gardens, walking paths and picturesque views. Moments away from the majestic Hamptons beaches and Westhampton Performing Arts Center, truly a port of call to an exciting...
Photo of The Chelsea at Brookhaven
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2727 Floor plans available
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My Mom is enjoying The Chelsea at Brookhaven. Everyone is so nice, helpful and friendly. There are a lot of activities that keep her busy. She is very happy there!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION IN 2020Located in Yaphank, Long Island, New York, The Chelsea At Brookhaven offers personalized Assisted Living in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our Country Cottage provides a safe, pleasant, and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer’s and...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Coram
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33 Floor plans available
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32 reviews
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The rooms are a decent size and are kept clean by the staff, laundry is done once a week with no issues, there are 3 scheduled meals a day and entertainment. The staff is friendly, caring and make it a point...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Coram. Our newly constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel.The All American difference is that we are committed to promote participation, inclusion and socialization. Our goal is to help residents to be as...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
This is your current, live Community Page description. This description is provided by A Place for Mom after referral via our family search tools. Please look through the list of amenities posted, and if you need to make any changes to your amenities list, please do so in your Community Profile...
Photo of The Bristal at Holtsville
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23 reviews
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We really couldn't be any happier with the entire facility. The cleanliness and friendliness being on the top along with good food and a great menu. Care has been very good too. Activities are ok the only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 2000, The Bristal has helped families understand and embrace the advantages of Senior Assisted Living. Our privately owned senior care communities, and all they offer, are the finest you will encounter. Our senior independent living environment not only grants residents the freedom to come...
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Excellent assisted living program, so Medicaid is accepted. Makes assisted living affordable and an option for all.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Quantum is fantastic. [name removed] and [name removed] are kind, compassionate and they really care about the community and patients. I can’t think of a better rehab for my sister. Thank you wuantum for...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled in a scenic wooded neighborhood Crest Hall Care Center and Oak Hollow Nursing Center are sister facilities located in Middle Island, These two skilled nursing facilities are independent of each other with separate administrative, professional and service staff but both believe in our...
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My mother has been here for a couple of years but the last year has been wonderful. The attention to detail and compassion that my mother receives at this facility is so outstanding, I’m able to live my own...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our home is situated on three beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. The picturesque grounds and our intimate size create a comfortable home like atmosphere. Here, our seniors enjoy the benefits of twenty-four hour loving care and all ranges of assisted living services. From assistance with...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Suffolk County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Suffolk County is $5,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Remsenburg-Speonk, NY with an average of $5,022 per month.

Assisted living costs in Suffolk County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Suffolk County, NY
$5,410/mo
$5,728/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk County, NY, vs. state and national averages

Suffolk County, NY
$5,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk County, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,410/mo
$5,599/mo

Assisted living costs in Suffolk County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,515/mo
Studio
$7,121/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,433/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,485/mo

Senior living costs in Suffolk County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Suffolk County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuffolk County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,410/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,599/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,146/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Suffolk County, NY:$5,410/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Suffolk County, NY:$5,599/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Suffolk County, NY:$5,146/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Suffolk County, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Suffolk County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Suffolk County, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Suffolk County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Suffolk County, NY$6,787/mo$5,915/mo+14.7%
New York$6,173/mo$5,537/mo+11.5%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
Suffolk County, NY
2024 average cost:$6,787/mo
2023 average cost:$5,915/mo
Percent change:+14.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,173/mo
2023 average cost:$5,537/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Suffolk County, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Suffolk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Suffolk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Suffolk County

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Sophia's Care Services in Holbrook, NY

5.0
Sophia's Care gets a score of 5 on all accounts. Alexandra and her healthcare provider team go above and beyond in caring for the most frail elderly residents. They accepted my father last year with open arms when many other facilities rejected him. The personal care and attention my father has ...
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Unity Home in Commack, NY

5.0
Unity Home has done an excellent job looking after my loved one. He is well taken care of, and really seems to have settled in nicely. I like that it is a smaller more intimate family type setting. They all eat meals together, and there is lots of individual attention for each resident. He took ...
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Suffolk County review score based on 39 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 10 Suffolk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Suffolk County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Suffolk County review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Suffolk County, NY10 facilities
8.5
Shoreham, NY9 facilities
7.8

Review subcategories for Suffolk County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 39 reviews of 10 Suffolk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Suffolk County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Suffolk County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Suffolk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffolk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffolk County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Suffolk County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Suffolk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Suffolk County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Suffolk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Suffolk County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Suffolk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffolk County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Suffolk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffolk County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Suffolk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Suffolk County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Suffolk County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Suffolk County protect seniors.
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The Villa at Westhampton, The Chelsea at Brookhaven and All American Assisted Living at Coram are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Suffolk County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Suffolk County, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Suffolk County, New York are The Arbors at Islandia - East and West and Atria South Setauket. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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