How to Judge a Senior Living Community: Care Needs, Social Fit & Environment
Every family tours communities — few know what they're actually looking for. Mike McClernon evaluates every building on three dimensions: can it handle your...
Nassau County
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.
Mike McClernon provides free, personalized placement assistance for families across Long Island.
Community profiles
State license facts, memory care beds and what is nearby, for communities Mike knows.
WestburyAmber Court of Westbury, ALPAssisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile
WestburyThe Alcove at Amber CourtAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Glen CoveThe Regency at Glen CoveAssisted livingMemory careIndependent livingSee the full profile
HempsteadIsland Assisted Living, ALPAssisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile
Rockville CentreMaple Pointe by Chelsea Senior LivingAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Great NeckAtria Park of Great NeckAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Valley StreamThe Bristal at North WoodmereAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
RoslynAtria on Roslyn HarborIndependent livingSee the full profile
LynbrookAtria TanglewoodAssisted livingSee the full profile
JerichoThe Bristal at JerichoAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
BethpageThe Bristal at BethpageAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Franklin SquarePlattdeutsche Senior LivingAssisted livingIndependent livingSee the full profile
Garden CityThe Bristal at Garden CityAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
WoodmereThe Esplanade of WoodmereMemory careSee the full profile
LynbrookAtria Park of LynbrookAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
WestburyThe Bristal at WestburyAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
MassapequaBristal MassapequaAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
LynbrookSunrise at North LynbrookAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Lake SuccessThe Bristal at Lake SuccessMemory careSee the full profile
LevittownAtria LevittownAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
North HillsThe Bristal at North HillsAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Port WashingtonThe Sinclair of Port WashingtonIndependent livingSee the full profile
LynbrookThe Bristal at LynbrookAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Great NeckAtria Cutter MillAssisted livingSee the full profile
PlainviewSomerset Gardens by Chelsea Senior LivingAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
East MeadowThe Bristal East MeadowAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
PlainviewThe Residences at PlainviewIndependent livingSee the full profile
East MeadowSunrise of East MeadowAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
JerichoThe Encore Luxury LivingIndependent livingSee the full profile
BayvilleRosewood on the SoundMemory careSee the full profile
Glen CoveAtria Glen CoveAssisted livingSee the full profile
JerichoThe Arbors Assisted LivingAssisted livingSee the full profile
Oyster BayHarbor HouseAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
PlainviewSunrise of PlainviewAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
WoodburyOrchard Estate of WoodburyAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Glen CoveSunrise of Glen CoveAssisted livingMemory careSee the full profile 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:
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal care and support with daily activities, while keeping independence.
Assisted living on Long IslandSecure, structured communities for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Memory care on Long IslandMaintenance-free living with a social community for active seniors.
Independent living optionsTell Mike a little about your situation. He replies personally, and his help is free to families.