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Independent Living is somewhat like Assisted Living, but there are important differences between the two types of senior living.

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Popular Independent Living Communities in Nassau County

Here are some points of comparison:

  • Independent Living apartments include full kitchens, with stoves and ovens. Assisted Living apartments feature kitchenettes.
  • Independent Living communities do not have nurses on staff. Most Assisted Living communities have a Wellness Department that includes nurses.
  • Residents in Independent Living bring in home health aides privately to help them with personal care, if needed. Assisted Living communities are staffed with home health aides who work for the community and help multiple residents each day.
  • Independent Living communities serve from 1-3 meals a day in a formal dining room. Assisted Living communities serve three meals to all residents each day.

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Communities in this guide

Notes on each community from Mike's Long Island guide.

The Encore Luxury Living

The Encore Luxury Living

300 Jericho Turnpike Jericho, NY 11753

These apartments are about as luxurious as it gets for Nassau County senior living options. The 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 activities. Plus, each apartment has a full kitchen. Importantly, this community is ideal for seniors splitting time between the Northeast and other parts of the country – short term rentals are available. This Independent community is among the most complete and upscale in Nassau County and on Long Island. Every aspect of this Independent community is beautiful. You will be proud to bring family and friends to your new home at Encore Independent Living in Jericho. Atria on Roslyn Harbor

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The Residences at Plainview

The Residences at Plainview

9 Gerhard Road Plainview, New York 11803

The 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 renovated just two years ago.

Located in the vibrant Long Island community of Plainview, this community offers lifestyle choices for independent seniors more closely associated with resort-style living. With indoor and outdoor pools, a fully equipped exercise facility, on-site restaurant with all three meals included, and concierge services, independent living never looked or felt so good. Residents like the concierge services, available for simple activities like errands and complex tasks like recovery from a medical procedure.

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The Encore Luxury Living

The Encore Luxury Living

300 Jericho Turnpike Jericho, NY 11753

These apartments are about as luxurious as it gets for Nassau County senior living options. The 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 activities. Plus, each apartment has a full kitchen. Importantly, this community is ideal for seniors splitting time between the Northeast and other parts of the country – short term rentals are available. This Independent community is among the most complete and upscale in Nassau County and on Long Island. Every aspect of this Independent community is beautiful. You will be proud to bring family and friends to your new home at Encore Independent Living in Jericho. Atria on Roslyn Harbor

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Atria on Roslyn Harbor

Atria on Roslyn Harbor

This Independent Living community is a destination. The setting is a beautiful mansion on Hempstead Harbor, one of the main inlets of the Long Island Sound on the North Shore of Long Island. This is a premier community for Atria Senior Living, a very respected national provider of senior living services. Savor gourmet cuisine at three world-class dining venues. Pamper yourself at the on-site salon. Call concierge to schedule car service. Access hydraulic, senior-specific equipment and physical therapy at the fitness center. The apartments at Rosyln Harbor include full kitchens and washer/dryers in each unit. The real fun, though, is all the activities and amenities in this truly lovely building. The deck overlooking the water is busy spring-fall with grilling and views of the water. And hey, bring your pet! This is your home – a place you will be proud to bring your friends and family to.

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Plattdeutsche Senior Living

Plattdeutsche Senior Living

1150 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square NY 11010

This 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. The Independent Living apartments are unusually large, and they feature full kitchens. There is a beautiful outdoor garden with entertainment space, and there is a vegetable garden managed by residents. This community features and indoor pool, and the cuisine is led by a chef from a very well-known Long Island catering facility. Plattdeutsche is in the middle of the vibrant community of Floral Park – residents can walk to any kind of store or service needed.

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