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Senior Living Apartments in Queens, NY

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Queens, senior citizen apartments in Queens might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Queens and consider their options. With 12 senior rentals in Queens, NY, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Queens 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Queens, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Beach, Dongan Hills and Todt Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Glen Rock, Brooklyn and Jersey City.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Homestead, Vista on 5th and Fort Schuyler House Inc
zipAverageCost: $2,320

Senior Apartments Facilities near Queens, NY

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Last Updated: 11/17/25
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Getting the place through you was great. It was easy to set up a tour The place is ok. Clean but a little run down. Asking them to do something is a challenge. The reception/phone staff needs improvement....
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.
The Homestead The Homestead is an assisted living community located in Kew Gardens, NY. Kew Gardens is an upscale neighborhood situated in Queens, an area known for its diverse museums and cultural institutions. Queens is home to the John Bowne House, the site of a former Quaker meeting place...
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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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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: Senior Apartments
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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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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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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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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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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Cost of senior apartments in Queens, NY

The average cost of senior living in Queens is $2,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valley Stream, NY with an average of $1,762 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Queens, NY, vs. nearby cities

Queens, NY
$2,320/mo

Senior apartments costs in Queens, NY, vs. state and national averages

Queens, NY
$2,320/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Queens, NY, vs. other senior living options

$6,763/mo
Senior Apartments
$2,320/mo

Senior apartments costs in Queens, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$6,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Queens vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Queens, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeQueens, NYNew YorkU.S.
Senior Apartments$2,320/mo$1,200/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$6,676/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,763/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,075/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Queens, NY:$2,320/mo
New York:$1,200/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Queens, NY:$6,676/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Queens, NY:$6,763/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Queens, NY:$6,075/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about senior apartments in Queens

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Queens

Clover Hill Senior Living in North Haledon, NJ

4.8
My wife and I are both residents of Clover Hill. We are extremely satisfied with the facility. We recommend Clover Hill to anyone or everyone that needs assisted living. The food service is a special part of the experience. [name removed] the chef, is the best.

The Homestead in Kew Gardens, NY

5.0
[name removed] is an outstanding Director. He goes above & beyond and does an outstanding job. My husband was bothered by the sound of the LIRR trains that run 24/7 next to the facility. My husband's room faced the tracks so perhaps other side of the building would be better. They put a small ...
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Related senior services in Queens, New York

In Queens, New York, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Queens is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Queens include MTA (bus or subway), Lyft, and Uber. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Queens has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Queens offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Glen Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital.

Vibrant and unique, Queens is known as a patchwork of neighborhoods where residents can enjoy a slower pace of life without compromising on a culturally rich environment. Residents can catch a New York Mets game at Citi Field, feel the sand between their toes along The Rockaways, or sit back and watch the sun set behind the Manhattan skyline in the Gantry Plaza State Park. Seniors can benefit from discounted rates at the Queens Botanical Garden, New York Hall of Science, and the Museum of the Moving Image, among many other attractions.

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The Homestead, Vista on 5th and Fort Schuyler House Inc are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Queens, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 12 senior apartments facilities near Queens, New York. See the full list.

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