41 Assisted Living Communities in Brooklyn, New York

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,916 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 41 Assisted Living Communities in Brooklyn and several in surrounding areas.

Assisted living: $5,916
Nursing home semiprivate room: $12,091
In-home care: $4,576
Adult day health services: $1,950

Assisted Living Facilities near Brooklyn, New York

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Brooklyn

Andrea

April 13, 2020

I visited this facilityReview of The Waterford on the Bay

I was very impressed with The Waterford on the Bay. The people were engaged. They were doing some memory activity on one floor, and they had a game room on another floor. The food menu was awesome that day. The place was extremely clean, and the dining room was beautiful. The view was really pretty because some of the rooms overlook the water and the boats.

Reviewer0728

August 6, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of The Waterford on the Bay

I toured the assisted living section of The Waterford on the Bay. The appearance is not really welcoming when you walk in. On the day that I was there the receptionist was doing a hundred different things and was too preoccupied to help. She left me standing there in the hallway and there was nowhere to sit, so I stood there for awhile and nobody really paid attention. Finally, somebody came and asked me if they could help me and I finally got to tour the place. I wasn't impressed at all about that. But the rooms and facilities were clean and adequately sized. I saw a nice dining area, it was very well lit, and it looked clean. I observed a lot of people sitting around in wheelchairs. When I finally got to speak to somebody, he was pleasant, informative, and I didn't have any problems with him.

March 23, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Signature Senior Living

The rooms at Signature Senior Living were nice and reasonably sized. They had reasonable facilities and food options. The outside wasn't attractive, but it was quite attractive on the inside. They had book clubs, trips, bingo, events, and gatherings. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. They had a dining room and doctors that came to visit.

Fay

March 23, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Signature Senior Living

Signature Senior Living was a nice setting and it's a nice place, but the problem is it's self-paid and they don't take Medicaid or Medicare, and it was a bit too much for me. The staff seems to be very nice and informative. The reception was good and the place was well-kept. They have a recreation room.

John

October 29, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Signature Senior Living

Signature Senior Living was very good. My only concern about it was it's more Jewish and my mom's a Christian, so I didn't think it would be a good fit. The place itself was clean, and the dining room looked great. The activity room was packed full of people doing activities. It seemed like a great and nice place. The staff who helped me was excellent. The dining room looked like a place you would want your loved one to sit down and have a meal.

Janis

October 19, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of The Waterford on the Bay

The staff at Palm Beach Home (Waterford on the Bay) was absolutely lovely and handled the residents beautifully; I was very impressed with that. The only problem was the location. It was beautiful by the water, but for my patients, it wouldn’t work very well. The dining area seemed fine. In some ways, it was a more modest home than the other two I visited. It was clean and had a great, warm atmosphere. The place has been around for a while. I thought it was adequate.

Natalia

September 8, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of The Waterford on the Bay

The staff at The Waterford on the Bay was very clear as to what the prices were and what's provided, and their pricing was affordable. They were very warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. The location was great and it had a parking lot. The place was beautiful and clean, but I didn’t like the furniture inside the room that they first showed me. They showed me a different room that was newly renovated and was much nicer with a beautiful view.

Joy

August 1, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Brooklyn Adult Care Center

My mother-in-law is in Brooklyn Adult Care Center. It's very clean, and they're upgrading. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. There's bingo, singing, reading, arts and crafts, movies with popcorn, and trips. They do a lot of things. My mother-in-law is still kind of quiet but she socializes more now. There is an in-house doctor and in-house podiatrist. She does have her own doctor, and if she goes there, my husband usually picks her up or she could get car service from in-house to take her. My mother-in-law said the food is OK. They serve home-cooked meals. The value is definitely worth it. It includes housekeeping and home care aide. My mother-in-law has a personal aide for assistance with bathing and personal care. They also do her laundry, and there is a beauty parlor.

Philip

July 17, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Signature Senior Living

Signature Senior Living was very nice, but the rooms were studios and much too small for me. The staff was very nice, cordial, and pleasing. The menu looked good. The activities looked OK. The place was clean and well maintained.

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Assisted Living Costs in Brooklyn

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the monthly average cost for assisted living in Brooklyn is almost $2,000 over the national average of $4,000, and it’s significantly higher than the state average of $4,185.

Brooklyn is much costlier than northern New York cities, such as Utica ($2,625) and Glens Falls ($2,600). In fact, the Brooklyn area is the most expensive region for assisted living in the entire state. Nearby areas, including Kingston ($4,100), Albany ($5,050) and Binghamton ($5,270), are also at the higher end of the price range.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Brooklyn

$5,916

National average

$4,000

State average

$4,185

Kingston

$4,100

Albany

$5,050

Binghamton

$5,270

Utica

$2,625

Glens Falls

$2,600

Care Cost Comparison

The type of care needed is undoubtedly the biggest factor contributing to the cost of senior care. In Brooklyn, the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing care facility is $12,091, which is over twice the amount of assisted living ($5,916). If homemaker ($4,576) or home health aide ($4,767) services are to be considered, don’t forget to factor in the expense of a residential home’s upkeep, utility and grocery costs. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living: $5,916

Homemaker services: $4,576

Home health aide: $4,767

Adult day health: $1,950

Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $12,091

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,916

Homemaker services

$4,576

Home health aide

$4,767

Adult day health

$1,950

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$12,091

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brooklyn

Medicaid in New York

New Yorkers who have limited financial income may receive low-cost or free medical assistance through the NYS Medicaid State Plan. It can help to pay for care in a nursing home or through home health agencies, and it also provides seniors with the medical equipment, transportation and supplies necessary to ensure quality of life.

To qualify, you must be age 65 or older, a resident of the state of New York, a U.S. national citizen or have satisfactory immigration status. To meet financial requirements, single seniors’ income must be $842 per month or less, and couples must have an income of less than $1,233 per month.

Even if your income is a bit over the limit, you may still be eligible for Medicaid with the Medicaid Excess Income program, also known as the spend-down or surplus-income program. The amount of excess income is similar to a deductible; once your medical bills meet the requirements for a particular month, Medicaid pays your additional medical bills for the rest of the month.

The Medicaid agency usually has 45 days to process your application, and if the application requires a disability determination, the agency can take 90 days. Once eligibility has been decided, you will receive notification in the mail with further instructions.

NY Assisted Living Program (ALP) is a waiver that pays for the services of licensed assisted living residences for individuals who require a high level of care, but not so intensive that nursing home care is necessary. Services paid by ALP include personal care, room and board, housekeeping, recreational activities and personal emergency response services. This program is open to Medicaid-eligible and ineligible individuals.

To apply for Medicaid, call (855) 355-5777, apply online or visit the local office in your area.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is open to both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and is intended for families that wish to have seniors live at home instead of in a skilled nursing home. However, if an individual can no longer be safely supported at home or in an adult day care, the program will help pay for care in a nursing facility.

Assisted living residents can also take advantage of the PACE program. While it doesn’t cover the cost of room and board, the program does provide medical services and equipment that would otherwise be an added expense. To qualify, participants must be at least 55 years old, require skilled nursing and be enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. If you don’t have Medicare or Medicaid, you can pay for PACE privately. Benefits are determined on a case-by-case basis and are specified only for medical and care services.

For more information on the Brooklyn PACE program, call (833) 252-2737, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TTY users should call 711.

New York State Supplement Program (SSP)

SSP is part of the monthly benefit paid to most Supplemental Security Income (SSI) individuals. It provides financial assistance to individuals who are age 65 and older, blind or disabled, a New York resident, limited by income and resources and a U.S. citizen or otherwise meet citizenship requirements. Seniors are automatically eligible for Medicaid if they’re eligible for SSP.

You must submit an application for federal SSI benefits, which will serve as your SSP application. Unfortunately, there is no online SSI application, but you can schedule an appointment with your local Social Security office by calling (800) 772-1213.

Elderlife Bridge Loan

Seniors who don’t qualify for Medicaid or receive enough Social Security Income (SSI) can open a line of credit to help pay for assisted living. Bridge loans are a temporary solution while permanent funding is sought out. Loans are based on credit worthiness, but several cosigners are allowed, and payments can be split amongst family members. Lenders typically require a plan for permanent funding be in place before approving a loan.

To find out more information about the Elderlife program, please call (888) 228-4500, email info@elderlifefinancial.com or fill out a contact form.

Assisted Living Resources in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Senior Centers

The Department for the Aging (DFTA) funds numerous senior centers throughout each borough, and they’re free to individuals age 60 and older. Activities available vary per center and include art, music, dance classes, chronic disease self-management classes and recreational trips.

Albany Neighborhood Senior Center
196 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 773-2600

Grant Square Neighborhood Senior Center
19 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 363-3133

Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Center
319 Stanhope St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 366-3038

Brooklyn Agencies on Aging

Brooklyn provides its senior population and their families with valuable information for daily living and planning ahead, and these agencies promote health and independence for a better quality of life. These resources include advocacy, benefits, caregiver assistance, housing and counseling services. New York City Department for the Aging
2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007
(212) 602-4180 Jasa
247 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018
(212) 273-5272

Veterans Affairs

Brooklyn veterans may be eligible for medical or financial assistance and other programs through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Seniors can visit their nearest VA office for more information.

Brooklyn Vet Center
25 Chapel Street, Suite 604, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 630-2830

Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-6600

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Linden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Brooklyn Center

Marcus Garvey Nursing Home

Ateret Avot

Independent Living Association

Oxford Nursing Home

Brookdale Family Care Center Eastern Parkway

River Manor Care Center

Bainbridge Adult Health Care Center

Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Caton Park Nursing Home

Concord Nursing Home

Garden of Eden Home

Kings Adult Care Center

New Carlton Rehab & Nursing Center

Pacific House Residence

Park Manor Adult Home

Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation

Shore View Nursing Home

Surf Manor Home for Adults

Juniper Village at Chatham

Christian Fellowship House

Sunrise of Wayne

CareOne Assisted Living at Hamilton

Atria Tinton Falls

Atria Stamford

Bella Terra by Monarch

Atria Glen Cove

The Arbors at Bohemia

Atria Briarcliff Manor

Atria Darien

Brookdale Hillsborough

Brookdale Monroe

Atria Kew Gardens

Atria on the Hudson

Atria Tanglewood

Whisper Woods of Smithtown

The Arbors Assisted Living at Hauppauge

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

Atria Cranford

Atria Forest Hills

Atria Cutter Mill

Atria South Setauket

Sunrise of Marlboro

Atria Bay Shore

The Arbors Assisted Living at Islandia

Brookdale Wayne

Atria Park of Lynbrook

Juniper Village at Paramus

Sunrise of Jackson

Atria Huntington

Sunrise of Paramus

The Delaney at Bridgewater

Sunrise of West Babylon

Sunrise of Basking Ridge

Brighton Gardens of West Orange