Inside Long Island's 90+ Senior Living Communities (Local Expert Guide)
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Assisted Living in North Hills
Free, expert guidance from a local Long Island advisor to help North Hills families find the right assisted living community.
Mike has personally profiled more than 60 senior living communities across Nassau and Suffolk County. The 15 senior living communities closest to North Hills are below, the nearest about 1 mile away, each with the New York State license facts and what sits nearby.
2 of them take part in New York's Assisted Living Program, which puts community Medicaid toward the cost for families who qualify. He knows these buildings first hand, helps you compare the few that truly fit, sets up the tours, and comes with you. His help is free to your family.
Community profiles
The closest communities Mike has profiled, with state license facts and what is nearby.
North Hills · 0.0 miThe 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
Lake Success · 1.0 miThe 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
Little Neck · 2.0 miBrandywine at the Savoy by MonarchBrandywine at the Savoy by Monarch is a senior living community in Little Neck, Queens.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Great Neck · 2.5 miAtria 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
Great Neck · 2.6 miAtria 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
Roslyn · 3.1 miAtria 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
Port Washington · 4.2 miThe 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
Franklin Square · 4.2 miPlattdeutsche 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
Garden City · 4.6 miThe 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
Westbury · 5.3 miThe 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
Hempstead · 6.1 miIsland 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
Jericho · 6.5 miThe 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
East Meadow · 6.6 miThe 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
Westbury · 6.7 miAmber 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
Westbury · 6.7 miThe 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 Medicaid
These communities take part in New York's Assisted Living Program, which puts community Medicaid toward the cost for families who qualify. Ask Mike which have openings and whether your parent is eligible.
Hempstead · 6.1 miIsland 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
Westbury · 6.7 miAmber 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
Nesconset · 28.4 miAmber Court of Smithtown, ALPThis community is one of the few on Long Island that accept NY State Medicaid for some of the costs of residency at the community. It features an expanded Wellness Department, with visiting physicians and other health professionals in-house every day. There is a lovely outdoor gathering space, and well as indoor activity areas.Assisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile
Medford · 35.1 miBraemar Living, ALPBraemar at Medford provides Assisted Living. This community is one of the few in Suffolk County to accept New York Medicaid as a payment source for the Care portion of a resident’s charges. They offer on-site therapies, 24-hour emergency supervision and support, and physician’s offices in the building.Assisted livingALP: accepts community MedicaidSee the full profile Memory care
If a parent is living with dementia or Alzheimer's, these nearby communities offer secured memory care with specially trained staff. Mike helps you judge which level of care fits.
North Hills · 0.0 miThe 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
Lake Success · 1.0 miThe 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
Little Neck · 2.0 miBrandywine at the Savoy by MonarchBrandywine at the Savoy by Monarch is a senior living community in Little Neck, Queens.Assisted livingMemory careSee the full profile
Great Neck · 2.5 miAtria 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
Garden City · 4.6 miThe 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
Westbury · 5.3 miThe 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
East Meadow · 6.6 miThe 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
Westbury · 6.7 miThe 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 Visit the office, or schedule a free phone call. Mike serves every Nassau and Suffolk County town.
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When families need help finding Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living, I guide them through every step from assessing care needs to scheduling tours and making sure it's still the right fit even months after move-in. My help is always local, personal, and 100% free to families.
This work started with my own mom. When my sisters and I needed to find care for her, we saw how overwhelming, urgent, and unclear the process can be, and it changed everything. It is why I do this today, to bring families clarity, confidence, and compassion at one of the hardest moments in life.
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I was taken back in how informative Michael was with assisting me in finding an assistant living Facilityfor my father. I didn’t realize how much I needed help in making this decision. He was kind and caring and knew what questions should be asked and for that I’m so grateful, this is a very emotional time for me and he definitely made it easier.
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Mike has profiled 15 within reach of North Hills, the nearest about 1 mile away, and more than 60 across Nassau and Suffolk County. He can narrow them to the few that fit your situation.
2 of the communities near North Hills take part in New York's Assisted Living Program (ALP), which puts community Medicaid toward the cost for those who qualify. Ask him and he will point you to the ones with openings.
Prices change often and depend on the apartment and the level of care, so rather than a number that goes stale, Mike gives you the current rates for the North Hills area communities and tells you what each one includes. Ask him for today's pricing.
Tell Mike which communities interest you and he sets up the tours, comes with you, and asks the questions families do not always know to ask. Call Mike or send the short form on this page.
Yes. There is never a bill to your family. The communities pay Mike when a family finds a home there, so his guidance costs you nothing and he is not tied to any one place.
Tell Mike a little about your situation. He replies personally, and his help is free to families.