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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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60 reviews
9.6
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60 reviews
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Very nice place. Staff is caring and very helpful. They are very hand working. Could use more help. Thanks for taking care of mom.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
22%
3 star
7%
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The Brielle has neem a wonderful experience for mom. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Our family knows mom is well taken care of.
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 Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...
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1717 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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16 reviews
9.1
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16 reviews
5 star
88%
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6%
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My mom really likes the staff . She says everyone is friendly. She is happy with the food and activities. I get callbacks quickly and updates regularly. I would recommend them if you can afford it.
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.
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9.9
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34 reviews
9.9
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34 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
15%
3 star
3%
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3%
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We had to put my mother in law in the Belvedere when she was having a hard time taking care of herself we toured a few places but we we found them warm and caring and they basically know our names when we...
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.
estled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, Kings County, The Belvedere stands as a beacon of elegance and warmth in assisted living and memory care. This charming community, surrounded by the bustling energy and conveniences of a cosmopolitan neighborhood, offers its residents not just a place to...
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88 Floor plans available
9.1
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141 reviews
9.1
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141 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
30%
3 star
9%
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2%
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The office staff is responsive and return emails and phone calls on a timely basis. Some of the aids are not as "nice" but most are fine. The common areas are kept quite clean. The residence rooms are...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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77 Photos available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
14%
3 star
29%
2 star
14%
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I am very happy with every aspect of the facility. Staff including the front desk is fantastic I have already recommended the facility to many families. I could no longer give my mom the care she needed. ...
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.
Amber Court of Elizabeth offers comfortable, caring and affordable Assisted Living choices for seniors. We are located in the thriving downtown area of Elizabeth. We are near many urban conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, entertainment, and much more. Major highways and public...
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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25%
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I am currently a resident at Bethany Residence and so far my experience here has been great. The staff and the other residents are great. It's great to communicate with nice people. Also, [Name removed] is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Lane at Sea View sets a new standard in independent living for 62+ seniors in Staten Island, NY. Set in a lushly landscaped, park-like setting, Park Lane features two meticulously restored landmark buildings boasting every modern amenity and convenience. Our unique suite of services allows...
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I love this place for my mom it’s like hanging out in at a resort. The place is always clean and smells good. The food is awesome she loves getting involved in the activities like playing bingo and many...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
When You Think of The Esplanade, Think of Us as Family.As a family-owned and operated organization for more than fifty years, The Esplanade has always championed respect for the elderly and delivery of the quality care that they have rightfully earned.We’re dedicated to creating a warm,...
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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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Photo of The Club at Clove Lakes Park
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Mariners Residence
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.
Photo of Island Shores Senior Residence
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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5 star
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
Photo of St Joseph's Senior's Residence
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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5 star
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St Nicholas Home, I love living here because the staff members treat me like gold and I feel like a Queen because of how well I am treated. I love the home made fresh quiche.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
It is often said that St. Nicholas Home is like a lovely little hotel in beautiful Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. Our philosophy is to give the finest care, attention and devotion to each resident, only seeking their happiness and well-being in return. St. Nicholas Home is a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
5 star
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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5 star
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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Richmond County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Richmond County is $6,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atlantic Beach, NY with an average of $5,978 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richmond County, NY vs. nearby counties

Richmond County, NY
$6,392/mo
$6,012/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richmond County, NY vs. the state and national average

Richmond County, NY
$6,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richmond County vs. other types of senior living

$7,289/mo
Independent Living
$6,392/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Richmond County, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,699/mo
Studio
$6,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,614/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Richmond County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Richmond County

Recent reviews for independent living in Richmond County

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Richmond County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richmond County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richmond County, 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 Richmond County 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 Richmond County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richmond County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Richmond County 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 Richmond County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richmond County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richmond County 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 Richmond County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richmond County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
46.1%
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The Belvedere, Sunrise of Marlboro and Sunrise of Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Richmond County, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Richmond County, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Richmond County, New York are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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