Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid

  • Serves persons who are medically eligible for nursing home placement but serves them in a less medically intensive, lower cost setting
  • ALP provides personal care, room, board, housekeeping, supervision, home health aides, personal emergency response services, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical supplies and equipment, adult day health care, a range of home health services, and the case management services of a registered professional nurse.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, both Medicaid recipients and private-payers must be medically eligible for, and would otherwise require, placement in a nursing home due to the lack of a home or suitable home environment. However, eligible ALP residents must not require continual nursing care, be chronically bedfast, or be impaired to the degree that they endanger the safety of other ALP residents. The ALP program is limited to 4,200 residents (approximately 85% are Medicaid recipients).

How do I find the services of the Assisted Living Program?

Private-payers and Medicaid recipients may contact the ALP directly. However, Medicaid recipients must have their ALP services approved in advance by the Local Social Services District.

ALPS are regulated by the State Department of Health. The regulations require that the appropriateness of ALP services be determined by initial and periodic reassessments provided by the ALP. ALP operators are required to provide sufficient staff to perform case management functions for assisted living residents and to ensure their health, safety and well-being. ALPS are required to provide a staffing plan for review by the Department. ALPS also must meet prescribed environmental standards, which include standards for the installation of fire prevention systems and the space provided for administrative activities.

There are many communities for assisted living on Long Island, New York.  

There are more assisted living facilities on Long Island than other places in NY.

In New York there are two types of assisted living facilities. We urge you to ask the community you are interested in what type it is. You also should always ask to see their license papers and visit frequently before making decisions.

There is a huge variety of facilities to choose from in both Suffolk and Nassau counties.  You are sure to find one that is right for you or a loved one. 

The average cost of assisted living in New York state is $4000/mo. according to the Genworth.  This is above the national average.

Suffolk County

Assisted Living and Independent Living

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid
Typical respite room at Atria South Setauket

Independent Living

Respite room at Atria South Setauket used for temporary accommodations for potential residents to try out or for caregivers to take a break.

South Setauket

  • Atria South Setauket - South Setauket - Independent, assisted living, respite.  Golf course next door. This community has a corridor between the independent and assisted living buildings.  Amenities: Computers, on-site physical therapy  

Huntington Station

  • Atria Huntington at Huntington Station - Huntington Station on Long Island's North Shore - Independent and assisted living - also respite stays - Amenities: KOSHER dining - Chapel - on-site physical therapy - computers - Volunteer program

Babylon  

  • Bayview Rest Home - Babylon - For 40 years serving seniors with independent and assisted living - all inclusive rate - within walking distance to shops etc - 24 hr nursing aides available - personal assisted care. 
    143 E. Main St., Babylon - 631-661-3292

Amityville 

  • Dominican Village - (This community was most viewed on this page)  Enriched Housing Program - Amityville - independent, assisted living, respite - Suffolk - 62+ for independent and 65+ for assisted - 1-2 bedroom apartments - All inclusive rates - Non profit - Meals, housekeeping - Respite Care - small pets (verify) and much more 
    565 Albany Avenue, Amityville - 631-842-6091

Islip

  • Elmore Home for Adults - 330 Elmore Street - Central Islip, NY (631) 234-6506 - 22 Independent and assisted living units

Franklin Square

  • Plattduetsche Home - Franklin Square NY - since 1923 - Assisted and independent living - swim pool and Jacuzzi - enriched housing-overnight security guard - no 24 hr nurse.

Assisted Living only

 Patchogue

McPeak's Adult Home  

  • For fifty years affordably priced assisted living - Patchogue - also rehab care available - average price range $2600 (verify as prices change)    

Islip

  • Pearl Garden Manor - Islip, NY - 26 assisted living units in Victorian mansion home setting 

Cutchogue

  • Peconic Retreat Adult Home - North Fork on East End of Long Island - affordable pricing - 10 units - 555 New Suffolk Rd., Cutchogue - 631-734-5959

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid

Medford 

The Medford Hamlet has medicaid (verify).

  • The Medford Hamlet - Medford - Assisted Living - Physical Therapy on site - activities, transportation, gym - private dining room for family get togethers,  Medicaid.

North Port   

  • Dawn Hill Adult Home - 65 Lisa Drive, North Port, NY (631) 261-8088 Country area - assisted living (verify) - no website

East Northport

  •  Fairlawn Adult Home - 301 Eighth Avenue, East Northport, NY (631) 757-7666 - 30 assisted living units

Port Jefferson

  • Echo Arms Adult Home - 204 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY (631) 473-0166 - Smaller adult home of 49 units in beautiful area - no website

Huntington

  • Manor Haven Adult Home - 222 Columbia Street - Huntington Station, NY - (631) 549-0226 Smaller Adult home of 32 residences
  • Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict - 350 Cuba Hill Road - Huntington, NY - (631) 368-9528 - 60 units

Brookhaven

  • New Brookhaven Town House for Adults - 111 Beaverdam Road - Brookhaven, NY (631) 286-2500 - 182 units Assisted living, Respite

Nesconset

  • Olsen Rest - Nesconset, NY (631) 588-5676 - 40 units

Bayshore

  • Open Gate Association Home for the Aged - 36 South Clinton Avenue - Bay Shore, NY (631) 666-5203 - 24 units

Bayport

  • Pleasant Gardens Home for Adults - 396 Middle Road - Bayport, NY - (631) 472-1047 27 units

Ridge

  • Ridge Rest Home - Whiskey Road - Ridge, NY (631) 744-9781 - near Ridge Retirement Community 58 units

Lake Ronkonkoma

  • Rodden Home - 15 Wittridge Street - Lake Ronkonkoma - (631) 585-1906 23 units assisted living.
  • Wittridge Home for Adults - Wittridge Street - Lake Ronkonkoma - 631-588-4755 - 21 units

Holbrook

  • Sachem Adult Home - Holbrook, NY - (631) 588-4554 - 46 units assisted living.

Smithtown

  • New  Amber Court of Smithtown - Nesconset -  Assisted living - Also medicaid.  130 Lake Ave. South -  888-380-8801
  • Also see under "Memory Care" section new Whisper Woods in Smithtown with assisted living and memory care. 

Assisted Living with Skilled Nursing Available

Babylon

Best kept secret: Babylon Beach House

  • $Babylon Beach House - Babylon - Family owned and operated - Affordable pricing - one flat fee - Assisted Living - respite care any length - Hospice care available - Easy walking, no steps - weight monitoring - in-house salon/barber - A very nautical ambience throughout with spectacular water views.

Ronkonkoma

  • The Lake Shore Adult Home - Ronkonkoma, Assisted living, respite, hospice in-house, respite care after surgery/illness - Central Long Island location is convenient to everything including family in the area. Activities, recreation programs. On Lake Ronkonkoma for 35 years. 

Port Jefferson Station 

  • Woodhaven Center of Care - Port Jefferson Station - Assisted living and nursing. For 30 years. Medicaid funding. Provides full time medical services . Most rooms shared. 

Center Moriches

  • South Bay Adult Home - Center Moriches, NY - Family-owned large estate on South Bay - 3 landscaped acres - very homey feeling and near The Hamptons area.  Meals, housekeeping, personal care - less intensive nursing than found in nursing home - (631) 878-0758 24 units of assisted living.  Medicaid.  Will take those with Alzheimer's if not wandering - there is a lake on the property.  Relatively low monthly fees.

South Bay also has Adult Daycare and Home Health Aides. 
33 Cottontail Run, Center Moriches - 631-878-0758

Stony Brook

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid

Long Island State Veterans Home - Services include:

  • Medical/Nursing Services
  • Rehabilitation
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Adult Day Health Care

I visited this facility and talked with the staff.  I came away with a positive feeling. The staff was caring to residents and visitors.  If you have military service, reach out to them for more information.  Check out the popular Adult Day Health Care program.  Widows and spouses of eligible vets can also apply (verify).  They have a very nice facility at:  100 Patriots Rd., Stony Brook - Call them for an appointment at 631-444-VETS 

Memory Care Available

 Smithtown

 Whisper Woods by Benchmark - Assisted living and memory care community now being built.  25A and River Heights Dr., Smithtown. Near St. Catherine's Hospital and nursing home.

Bay Shore

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid
Atria Bay Shore solarium sitting room

  • Atria Bay Shore  - Bay Shore NY - Assisted Living, Independent and Memory Care program - Every Atria community is unique. This is a beautiful building, former estate - you must visit to appreciate the very upscale, refined lifestyle amenities - month to month rent   

See our Review of Atria Bay Shore and Atria South Setauket

Northport 

  • Atria East Northport - Northport - Independent, Assisted living, memory care program and respite stays. Amenities include on-site physical therapy, pets welcome, Red Hat Society and more.
  • The Arbors Assisted Living - 5 Communities in Suffolk and Nassau Counties - Assisted living and Alzheimer's and Memory care program "Safe Care." Personal assisted living with multi-tiered programs. Seniors have individual needs. Affordable pricing. Four communities in Suffolk County are: The Arbors at Bohemia, Bohemia; The Arbors at Hauppauge, Hauppauge; The Arbors at Islandia East and West in Islandia  

~See the Review of The Arbors Assisted Living

  • The Bristal Communities in Suffolk County (also locations in Nassau County):

The Bristal East Northport
760 Larkfield Rd.
Independent, Assisted, Memory Care and Alzheimer's Adult Day Care
Studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms, Reflections Suites
631-850-3923

(By the way, I noticed some nice restaurants and shopping within walking distance)

 The Bristal Sayville
129 Lakeland Avenue
Independent, Assisted, Memory Care
Studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms, Reflections Studios
631-615-7381

(LIRR a block away; lots of shops; on the South Shore)

 The Bristal Lake Grove
2995 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove
Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory care.

Alzheimer's Day Care Programs in Suffolk County:
  
The Bristal East Northport: 
Reflections Memory Care Program 
 

  • Also See: Under Nursing Care category, above for eligible veterans:  Long Island State Veterans Home for memory care, adult daycare, and nursing services.  

Suffolk County - Combination of Services

 Offering some or all of the following: Independent, Assisted, Nursing, Memory Care:

Melville

  • Brandywine Senior Living Melville, NY - elegant combination independent, assisted living and Alzheimer's and memory care. Fitness Center, landscaped walking paths - Butlers and gourmet dining  

Commack

  • Gurwin Jewish-Fay J. Lindner Residences - Commack, NY Assisted Living - nursing home available as well as other programs for residents for home care, adult day care, short term rehab, Alzheimer's and memory care program.
  • Fountaingate Gardens - On the campus of Gurwin Jewish for independent living continuum of care.

Greenport  

  • The Shores at Peconic Landing - Greenport - Part of award-winning Peconic Landing Lifecare Community - Combination of services Independent, Assisted, nursing for continuum of care - Purchase cottages and apartments on Long Island sound. Beautiful East End Long Island location.  

South Setauket

  • The Vincent Bove Center at Jefferson Ferry Lifecare Community - Assisted living for Jefferson Ferry Lifecare Community for a continuum of care - combines independent, assisted living, skilled nursing. Indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and much more. 

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid
The Bristal Lake Grove

  • The Bristal at Lake Grove - New community at Lake Grove.  Be close to shopping and dining at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Independent living, assisted living and memory care.
    2995 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove - Call to visit: 631-830-6636


Nassau County

Assisted Living and Independent Living Combination 

  The following offer independent and assisted living by Atria Senior Living Every Atria Facility is unique.  

Check their website for the many other outstanding features available at Atria.

  • Atria Great Neck- Also offers short stays
  • Atria Lynbrook - also offers short stays
  • Atria Plainview 

Assisted Living primarily - Nassau County

  • Amber Court Westbury - Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) - Assisted living - expanded care available for those who need it and allows aging in place - assistance with mild dementia - on-site Licensed Home Care Services Agency 
  • Christian Fellowship House - Syosset - in a 72-room historic mansion near Glen Cove - since 1962 - nondenominational religious facility - low fat and low cholesterol meals - 12 acres - heated swim pool and other amenities.  
  • The Regency at Glen Cove - Glen Cove - Enjoy assisted living and MediComfort well being program - spacious accommodations - elegant fine dining - limousine service to doctor's appts - the Regency's executive chef will provide "cooking light" demos for your senior organization - what a wonderful idea!  
  • Helen Keller National Center - 111 Middle Neck Road Sands Point, NY (516) 944-8900 With aging vision and hearing loss diseases can come. For those 55+ who are deaf-blind. Go here for information and help.  
  • Jones Manor on the Sound - Bayville - 46 units for seniors unable to live independently - AL/Daycare - semi private rooms - wooded area that leads to beach - shopping across street  
  • Rosewood on the Sound - Bayville - Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living.  Semi-private or private suites.  59 Bayville Avenue - 516-628-1350
  • Oyster Bay Manor - Oyster Bay - Affordable pricing - Assisted living and short stays available. Starts $2750. for shared studio - tiered pricing with care levels - dementia care is at Harbor House (see memory care category).  
  • Plattduetsche Home Society - Lynbrook - Enriched housing   

Please verify services for the following Assisted Living-Long Island facilities: 

  • Hoffmann Manor of Long Beach - 274 West Broadway Long Beach, NY (516) 431-1400 - 194 units
  • Abbey Island Park Manor - Island Park - 4029 Long Beach Road Island Park, NY (516) 678-388 - 99 units

Independent/Assisted With Memory Care

  • Harbor House - Oyster Bay - Caring for seniors who have Alzheimer's, dementia and memory impairment. Mass at St. Dominic's. Monthly rent rate. Medium range. Semi-private and private rooms. Short stays available. 136 units.  
  • Somerset Gardens - Plainview - Assisted living, memory care and respite program. Beautiful grounds and gardens.  
  • The Arbors at Westbury in Jericho - Jericho NY - Independent, assisted living and personal care for extra attention and memory care. 200 units.  45 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho NY 

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid
The Bristal Sayville

  • The Bristal 

Assisted Living -Several luxury communities on Long Island (both Suffolk and Nassau counties) - Nassau County:  East Meadow, Massapequa, North Hills, North Woodmere, Westbury, and Lynbrook.  Independent, assisted living and memory care. Apartments have kitchenettes and full bath - special wing called "Reflections" for memory disorders.

  • Bristal at East Meadow

40 Merrick Avenue
Independent, Assisted and Memory Care
Studios, 1 and 2 Bedrooms, Penthouse
516-279-5664

  • Bristal at Massapequa

400 County Line Rd.
Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care
Studios, 1 and 2 Bedrooms and Friendship Suites
516-629-5737

  • Bristal at North Woodmere

477 Hungry Harbor Rd.
Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care
Studios, 1 and 2 Bedrooms and Friendship Suites
516-342-5013

  • Bristal at Westbury

117 Post Avenue
Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care
Studios, 1 BR, Penthouse and Friendship Suites
516-342-3426

  • Bristal at North Hills

99 South Service Rd.
Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care
Studios, 1 and 2 Bedrooms and Friendship Suites
516-629-5252

  • The Glen at Maple Pointe - Rockville Center by Chelsea Senior Living - Rockville Center - 83 units Assisted living, memory care and respite program - Medicaid assistance program coming soon.  

Combination: (Independent, Nursing, Assisted and Memory) - Nassau

Assisted living facilities on long island that accept medicaid
Amsterdam during construction

  •  The Amsterdam at Harborside - Port Washington - Life Care community with all service levels.  You can be independent but have more services available, if needed, as you age.  Skilled nursing (medicare and medicaid).   Across from Harbor golf course. Amenities include pool, fitness and much more.
  • 300 E. Overlook, Port Washington - 516-472-6610 - Open M-Sat (hours vary)

See our review of Port Washington 

Nursing homes

  For list of nursing homes on Long Island by New York Health Dept.:

Find Nursing Homes

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 Top 3 on this page:

#1 Dominican Village

#2 Babylon Beach House

#3 Amber Court

Does New York Medicaid pay for assisted living?

New York also offers two Medicaid programs that help pay for assisted living and home care. These waiver programs allow seniors to avoid or delay nursing home placement.

Who qualifies for assisted living in New York?

The program is available for citizens aged 65 or older. Income must not exceed certain limitations and assets cannot be larger than $2,000 or $3,000 for couples. Contact your nearest Area Agency on Aging or Social Security Office, or call 1-800-772-1213 to reach the Social Security Administration.

Does Medicaid cover home health care in NY?

The Medicaid program in New York State covers a type of home care services called Personal Care services (aka PCS or "home attendant").

Does Medicaid pay for memory care in New York?

Medicaid Policy New York Medicaid's MLTC program provides eligible individuals who apply with financial assistance to cover some costs associated with residential memory care, but it does not pay for room and board.