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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.
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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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Cost of independent living in Bay Shore, NY

The average cost of senior living in Bay Shore is $5,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellport, NY with an average of $5,052 per month.

Independent living costs in Bay Shore, NY, vs. nearby cities

Bay Shore, NY
$5,945/mo

Independent living costs in Bay Shore, NY, vs. state and national averages

Bay Shore, NY
$5,945/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bay Shore, NY, vs. other senior living options

$6,238/mo
Independent Living
$5,945/mo

Independent living costs in Bay Shore, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,173/mo
Studio
$6,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Bay Shore 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: Bay Shore, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBay Shore, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,945/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,033/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,238/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bay Shore, NY:$5,945/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bay Shore, NY:$6,033/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bay Shore, NY:$6,238/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bay Shore

Recent reviews for independent living in Bay Shore

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 Massapequa

5.0
the community is very good. They have great communication, and the community is very safe. there is nothing that I don't like in this community. I would recommend this community to others

Bay Shore independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay Shore independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bay Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bay Shore, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay Shore independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bay Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bay Shore, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay Shore independent 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 independent living communities in Bay Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay Shore, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
47%
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