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Nassau County
Assisted Living in Nassau County: Communities & Guidance
Nassau County offers some of Long Island's finest assisted living communities, with options from the Gold Coast to the South Shore. Whether your family is looking in Garden City, Great Neck, Rockville Centre, or anywhere in between, you will find communities offering everything from boutique residential care to resort-style living. Mike McClernon, your local senior living advisor, helps Nassau County families find the right match at no cost.
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WestburyAmber Court of Westbury, ALPAmber Court Assisted Living Communities are family owned facilities, built to offer outstanding care to the elderly. There are six Amber Court communities in Greater NNY, including two on the North Shore of Long Island. Amber Court believes everyone deserves to age in a comfortable, safe, and cheerful environment where each person is treated with kindness, c…Assisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile WestburyThe Alcove at Amber CourtAmber Court Assisted Living Communities are family owned facilities, built to offer outstanding care to the elderly. There are six Amber Court communities in Greater NNY, including two on the North Shore of Long Island. Amber Court believes everyone deserves to age in a comfortable, safe, and cheerful environment where each person is treated with kindness, c…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Glen CoveThe Regency at Glen CoveThe Regency in Glen Cove is a lovely, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory community in the heart of Glen Cove, NY. The Regency features a full range of daily activities, local trip, guest lecturers, and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments. There are several nice outdoor spaces spread throughout the community, including a porch overlooking the main st…Assisted livingMemory careIndependent livingSee the full profile 
HempsteadIsland Assisted Living, ALPThis community is a participant in the Assisted Living Program for New York State. Residents who have qualified for Community Medicaid can use Medicaid to pay a portion of the costs of care at Island. The use of Medicaid for Assisted is uncommon on Long Island, only about 10 communities on the entire Island have qualified for participation in this program.Assisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile 
Rockville CentreMaple Pointe by Chelsea Senior LivingThe Chelsea at Maple Pointe offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in a caring, homelike environment. Residents are encouraged to exercise both their bodies and minds on a daily basis during our lifestyle activities. This community features several bus trips throughout the week, including two days to run errands to the local post office, library, banks, and…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Great NeckAtria Park of Great NeckAtria is the country’s second largest collection of Assisted, Independent, and Memory communities. The “Park” designation within Atria means that this community offers the highest level of support allowed under NY State licensure for both Memory Care and Assisted Living. They care for seniors with dementia and with several of the physical difficulties that o…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Valley StreamThe Bristal at North WoodmereThis is Bristal’s community is Nassau County’s “Five Towns” area. Like all Bristals, it combines elegant interiors with attentive staff and care teams. The Memory area is intimate and secure.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
RoslynAtria on Roslyn HarborAtria on Roslyn Harbor sits at 100 Landing Rd in Roslyn, Nassau County. Senior living on Long Island's North Shore and Independent Living Options for Active Seniors are just a short walk away.Independent livingSee the full profile 
LynbrookAtria TanglewoodAtria Tanglewood is an assisted living community in Lynbrook, Nassau County. Families often wonder how to successfully place in assisted living when they start looking. The community is featured on the Senior Living Nassau County page for local options.Assisted livingSee the full profile 
JerichoThe Bristal at JerichoThis is another new building for Bristal, it opened in 2019. The Memory Care section of this community is active and friendly, with residents, families, and staff all interacting in a friendly and upbeat manner. Memory apartments here come in two types, private studios and ‘Friendship Suites’, suites where both residents have private bedrooms and share a com…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
BethpageThe Bristal at BethpageThis is Bristal’s newest community, it opened in July of 2022. The Memory section of this community, and the Memory sections of all of Bristal’s communities, has the same amenities and services as Assisted Living, each boasts cinemas, bistros, secured outdoor spaces, activity rooms, access to physicians, and more.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Franklin SquarePlattdeutsche Senior LivingThis community brings a 100-year history to its Independent Living community. The original building served the widows of the German merchants who founded this lovely enclave in Floral Park. Today over 40 Independent Living apartments are adjacent to the beautiful original building, which today is an adult care home.Assisted livingIndependent livingSee the full profile Show all 36 communities in Nassau County
Garden CityThe Bristal at Garden CityThis is one of the Bristal’s newest communities, and as is typical in new communities the population in both Assisted and Memory tends to be slightly younger and less needy than communities that have a longer tenure. The apartments in Memory are all identical, all medium sized studios and are set up in a “figure 8” arrangement.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
WoodmereThe Esplanade of WoodmereThe Esplanade in Woodmere is a special place. It is just undergoing finishing touches and will be open in late 2021. It has been designed for seniors who value the Jewish experience in care for people with dementia.Memory careSee the full profile 
LynbrookAtria Park of LynbrookThis community, like other Atria Park’s, can care for seniors with dementia, typically, for the rest of their lives. They are prepared for wheelchairs and other needs, and have separate daily activities for those with greater and lesser abilities. The building has recently been completely renovated, and the studio apartments for Memory residents are spacious…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
WestburyThe Bristal at WestburyThe Bristal in Westbury is located near the heart of the bustling downtown of Westbury. The community takes advantage of this location, arranging trip quicks to town to shop, eat, or just get outside for a walk. This community has a nice outdoor garden, a putting green, cinema, fitness center, and a dozen activities each day to keep residents busy and engage…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
MassapequaBristal MassapequaThis Bristal Community is continually active! There is always a lecture, trip, or other fun activity at this Community. I was there once when a choir from another Bristal came and performed for the residents, and stayed for a cocktail social hour.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
LynbrookSunrise at North LynbrookThis Sunrise is located in a quiet residential area in Lynbrook. The landscaping and grounds area particularly beautiful, and residents and guests use the property to walk around or just enjoy a pleasant day. The staff here is very tenured.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Lake SuccessThe Bristal at Lake SuccessThis is Bristal’s only ‘Memory Only’ Assisted Living community. Everything and everyone in the community is focused on the needs of seniors with dementia and the physical difficulties that often accompany later stage dementia. The community boasts two interior, secured courtyards.Memory careSee the full profile 
LevittownAtria LevittownThe Village Green Assisted Living and Memory Community in Levittown is all about human interaction. The Levittown area in Central Long Island grew after World War II based on thousands of returning GI’s looking for moderately priced houses where they could build their American dream surrounded by friends and family.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
North HillsThe Bristal at North HillsThis community is very close to Roslyn, Great Neck, and other exclusive towns in Western Nassau County. It is also close to Long Island Jewish, Winthrop, North Shore, and St. Francis.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Port WashingtonThe Sinclair of Port WashingtonThe Sinclair of Port Washington sits on the North Shore of Long Island. Families love the waterfront setting and easy access to downtown Port Washington. senior living on the North Shore provides a clear picture of the area.Independent livingSee the full profile 
LynbrookThe Bristal at LynbrookThis Bristal has a great, active spirit. Residents in both Assisted Living and Memory Care busy. There is an active calendar of events, and the care staff has received special trainging to help residents with dementia have peaceful and happy days.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Great NeckAtria Cutter MillAtria Cutter Mill sits on Cutter Mill Road in Great Neck, a quiet town on the North Shore. The community is highlighted in senior living on the North Shore and senior living in Nassau County.Assisted livingSee the full profile 
PlainviewSomerset Gardens by Chelsea Senior LivingThis community is conveniently located close to major roads in the eastern half of Nassau County. The Memory section of the building, called the Country Cottage, has its own secure outdoor space. The community can care for people who have cognitive difficulties accompanied by physical difficulties, such as the inability to walk or swallow easily.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
East MeadowThe Bristal East MeadowGetting to a community to visit a loved one easily makes for more frequent visits, and this Bristal is close to the Northern State, Hempstead Turnpike, the Meadowbrook Parkway, and others. The community is built in a vertical apartment style, and their Memory area features several different types of apartments.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
PlainviewThe Residences at PlainviewThe Residences at Plainview are true Independent Living, ideal for seniors who either need no assistance with the Activities of Daily Living or who want to organize their own care and assistance. This is one of only about 12 Independent Living communities on all of Long Island. The apartments come with a full kitchen, and the community was completely renovat…Independent livingSee the full profile 
East MeadowSunrise of East MeadowSunrise is a standard setter for all types of Senior Living, including Memory Care. Sunrise provides care for seniors with dementia, and also supports the increasing physical needs that often accompany advancing cognitive decline. This community is located in East Meadow, convenient to major roads, medical institutions, and several residential areas in Nassa…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
JerichoThe Encore Luxury LivingThe Encore Luxury Living community at Jericho is part of the Bristal organization, and the amenities available match and even exceed the high standard set by the Bristal organization for Assisted Living. This community features two restaurants, an outdoor pool, a great gym, cinema, hair salon, and a full range of internal and external trips and other activit…Independent livingSee the full profile 
BayvilleRosewood on the SoundThis is a small Memory Care only community in Bayville. The staff ratio is good, and as the name implies it is right on Long Island Sound. I’ve been to the community more than once and seen the residents very engaged with outside entertainment.Memory careSee the full profile 
Glen CoveAtria Glen CoveAtria Glen Cove is a senior living community in Glen Cove, New York, that provides assisted living for active seniors. Families looking for assisted living in Nassau County can read how to successfully place in assisted living for guidance. Atria Glen Cove offers free placement help in Nassau County through our local team free placement help in Nassau County…Assisted livingSee the full profile 
JerichoThe Arbors Assisted LivingThe Arbors in Westbury has an unusual pricing model, while the overwhelming majority of Long Island Assisted Living communities have two charges (Rent and Care), The Arbors charges one, single rent charge. Their Rent includes personal care services, including bathing dressing, toileting, and other types of personal care needs.Assisted livingSee the full profile 
Oyster BayHarbor HouseThis community provides all that a senior might need, personal care assistance, a beauty/barber shop, housekeeping, laundry, restaurant style dining, a wide variety of activities inside the building and in the surrounding North Short towns and beaches and visiting physicians. In addition, new for 2022 is an on-site Nurse Practitioner, a first for Long Island…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
PlainviewSunrise of PlainviewThe Sunrise of Plainview is small and intimate. The Memory neighborhood is particularly cozy less than 20 residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are cared for by a dedicated and specially trained staff. The residents in the Memory neighborhood also have a dedicated, secure garden area, which is well tended and peaceful.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
WoodburyOrchard Estate of WoodburyThis lovely community is an excellent choice for seniors looking for a big-hearted community with a smaller footprint. Regardless of the level of personal care required, Orchard Estates offers great food, an experienced and friendly staff, and a full slate of daily activities. A distinctive feature of all Benchmark communities is All Day Dining, no more esta…Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 
Glen CoveSunrise of Glen CoveSunrise of Glen Cove sits at 39 Forest Ave in Glen Cove, Nassau County. It is only 0.3 miles from Glen Cove Hospital and 0.7 miles from Welwyn Preserve. Learn how to successfully place in assisted living and read about the challenges of placing couples with different needs.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile How Mike McClernon Helps Families
As a certified senior living advisor with Assisted Living Locators, Mike McClernon works directly with families across Long Island to simplify what can be an overwhelming process. His services include:
- Free needs assessment, Understanding your loved one's medical, social, and financial needs
- Personalized community matching, Identifying facilities that fit your family's specific requirements
- Tour coordination, Scheduling and accompanying you on facility visits
- Cost comparison, Helping you understand pricing, insurance, and Medicaid options
- Transition support, Guiding you through move-in and adjustment periods
There is no cost to families for Mike's services. He is compensated by the communities, so you get unbiased guidance at no charge.
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Common questions
What areas does Nassau County cover for assisted living?
Nassau County stretches from the Queens border to the Suffolk County line and includes communities like Garden City, Great Neck, Manhasset, Rockville Centre, Hempstead, Freeport, Levittown, Hicksville, Massapequa, and Glen Cove. Mike serves all of Nassau County and can help you find communities close to family.
Is assisted living in Nassau County more expensive than Suffolk?
Generally, yes. Nassau County assisted living tends to be 10-20% higher than Suffolk County due to higher real estate costs and proximity to New York City. Nassau communities typically range from $5,500 to $13,000 per month, while Suffolk options start around $4,500. Mike helps families find communities that fit their budget regardless of county.
Are there assisted living communities in Nassau County that accept Medicaid?
Yes, several Nassau County communities participate in New York's Assisted Living Program (ALP) and accept Medicaid. However, these spots can be limited and waitlists are common. Mike can identify current availability and help with the Medicaid application process.
How do I choose between assisted living communities in Nassau County?
Key factors include location (proximity to family), cost, level of care offered, staff-to-resident ratio, activities programming, dining quality, and overall community culture. Mike recommends touring at least 3 communities. He will accompany you on tours, help you ask the right questions, and provide his professional assessment based on your family's specific needs.
Explore other types of senior living
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Secure, structured communities for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
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Maintenance-free living with a social community for active seniors.
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