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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Welcome to Family Type Home for Senior Adults .  My name is Camille.  I have been doing Elder Care for the last 24 Years.  I have noticed the need for this type of environment for Senior people who want the care they need, but would rather go into a family type situation and not...
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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.
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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.
Lucias Home is a residential care home located in the tranquil town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, New York. Our diverse town has a rich heritage and serene atmosphere, great for seniors looking to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family members. We encourage our residents to...
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Cost of assisted living in Wantagh, NY

The average cost of senior living in Wantagh is $6,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $5,938 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wantagh, NY, vs. nearby cities

Wantagh, NY
$6,149/mo
$6,534/mo

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

Wantagh, NY
$6,149/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Wantagh, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,149/mo
$6,302/mo

Assisted living costs in Wantagh, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,318/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$7,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,234/mo

Senior living costs in Wantagh 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: Wantagh, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWantagh, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,149/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,702/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wantagh, NY:$6,149/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wantagh, NY:$6,302/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wantagh, NY:$5,702/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wantagh, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wantagh 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 Wantagh, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wantagh 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
Wantagh, NY$7,474/mo$7,283/mo+2.6%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Wantagh, NY
2024 average cost:$7,474/mo
2023 average cost:$7,283/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wantagh, NY

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wantagh

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wantagh

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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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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The Bristal at Westbury

4.5
I would tell my friends that it seems safe. There haven't been many COVID patients during the pandemic in this community. The communication has been ok, I wish it would have been better. It seems our family is hearing more from our loved one about items, and not sure of the validity. ...
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Wantagh review score based on 174 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 28 Wantagh assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wantagh 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

Wantagh review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Wantagh, NY28 facilities
7.3
Massapequa Park, NY29 facilities
8.3
Freeport, NY29 facilities

Review subcategories for Wantagh 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 174 reviews of 28 Wantagh assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wantagh 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.
Wantagh, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Wantagh assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wantagh assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh 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 Wantagh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wantagh 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 Wantagh Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wantagh 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 Wantagh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wantagh 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 Wantagh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wantagh 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 Wantagh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wantagh, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
67.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
89.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wantagh

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 Wantagh protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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