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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Guilford
2929 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
5 star
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I recently visited Solstice and was so impressed with the facility. It is clean, bright, and welcoming. The residents were interacting in small groups and there were many activities posted. One of my...
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.
Located in the heart of Guilford, Connecticut, our beautiful New England community boasts multiple social activities and a relaxing lifestyle. Our 80-acre nature preserve offers a tranquil, country setting not too far away from lively New Haven. Solstice Senior Living at Guilford is close to...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
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They have very friendly staff - they are attentive, caring and personal. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
5 star
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39%
3 star
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I find the staff very friendly and welcoming. Although the resident I am related to doesn't take enough advantage of the activities offered, I think the activities are very well chosen and planned. The...
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.
Majestic ocean views from a breathtaking seaside hilltop greet residents daily at The Village at Mariner's Point. Lavish gardens provide a setting for leisure, art, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace beautifully manicured gardens, while the 68-seat movie theater,...
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22 Photos available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
13%
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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...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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66 reviews
9.0
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66 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
18%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are friendly and so helpful. The community is also clean and we would recommend Cedar Woods to other families.
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.
Cedar Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying all the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment...
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1313 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.9
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25 reviews
8.9
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25 reviews
5 star
40%
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3 star
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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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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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36 reviews
7.7
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36 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
28%
3 star
22%
2 star
3%
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11%
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Everything is great, except the bills are confusing. The food is excellent, the staff is caring and attentive. Great Italian chef, nice rooms with good views. Community feel, wonderful activities.
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.
You can participate in a variety of activities to keep you physically fit and mentally sharp. Walking clubs, dancing, tai chi, and other physical activities will help you maintain and improve your mobility. You can also partake in mentally stimulating activities like open-ended discussions about...
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I was a daily visitor in the Health Center for over 2 years. Without question, the staff at the health center are caring professionals who embraced my husband as if he was truly a part of their family....
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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My name is Demetria [Removed] I live in apt.[Removed]. I just would like to give Riverhead landing a 5 star rating. They are efficient and courteous. And are very helpful with paperwork. The maintenance...
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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Photo of Homestead Madison
1212 Photos available
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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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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.
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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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
Photo of Yankee Village
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.
Photo of Parkside Village
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.
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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...

Cost of independent living in Shore Acres, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shore Acres is $8,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westhampton Beach, NY with an average of $4,877 per month.

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

Shore Acres, NY
$8,000/mo
$10,300/mo

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

Shore Acres, NY
$8,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$8,264/mo
Independent Living
$8,000/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,413/mo
Studio
$6,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,787/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,411/mo

Senior living costs in Shore Acres 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: Shore Acres, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShore Acres, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$8,000/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,420/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$8,264/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shore Acres, NY:$8,000/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shore Acres, NY:$5,420/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shore Acres, NY:$8,264/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shore Acres, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shore Acres 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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Independent living cost trends in Shore Acres, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shore Acres 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
Shore Acres, NY$3,346/mo$3,300/mo+1.4%
New York$3,267/mo$3,280/mo-0.4%
National$2,798/mo$2,804/mo-0.2%
Shore Acres, NY
2024 average cost:$3,346/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,267/mo
2023 average cost:$3,280/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shore Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Shore Acres

Riverhead Landing

4.5
This is a well maintained senior complex with amenities you might not expect to find. The pool is comfortable, the putting green is sufficient and the shuffle board and bocce ball are located near the pool. The grounds are manicured and management does an excellent job of keeping abreast of all ...
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Evergreen Woods in North Branford, CT

5.0
Since moving in I've enjoyed the programs offered. I particularly enjoyed a local saxophonist who performed and those who play 40s & 50s type music. There have been programs like a magician and traveling veteran museum that I found interesting as well.

The Chelsea at Brookhaven in Yaphank, NY

4.4
My boyfriend, [name removed], is the one his daughter and I had been looking for a place for. The cost was a factor and we found that the Chelsea was affordable for him. What we liked about the facility was the size and beauty of the apartments. We also liked that it was small and there weren't ...
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Shore Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shore Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shore Acres, 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 Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shore Acres, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shore Acres, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Solstice Senior Living at Guilford, HarborChase of Madison and The Village at Mariners Point are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shore Acres, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Shore Acres, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shore Acres, New York is HarborChase of Madison. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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