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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin Square, NY

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Franklin Square area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Franklin Square. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Franklin Square, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Bristal at Westbury
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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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My wife and I are very pleased with Amber Court and how they treat my wife’s mother. It’s very clean, bed is always made, clothes are folded, and the staff is kind and friendly! My mother-in-law has made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Amber Court of Westbury...a wonderful place to call home.  When living arrangements are no longer safe or desirable, we offer an extraordinary alternative.  Residential services, personal care assistance and medical supervision are valuable features of this lifestyle. ...
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The facility is near where my sister lived and the hospital was across the street, those are the main reasons we chose this facility. Staff is very friendly and open.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Long Island Living Center/ Assisted Living Program offers personalized assistance to the frail and elderly residents' giving them a homelike atmosphere. Our home is designed to help meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the elderly in a totally safe community environment. In...
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Very polite and courteous, caring individuals of the Longbeach assisted living facility The tour was very informative, and all of our questions were answered with a very clear understanding. My brother’s...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hoffmann Manor is family owned and operated for the last 23 years. We are situated directly on the boardwalk in Long Beach, NY overlooking beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Hoffmann Manor underwent a total refurbishing both exterior and interior. We pride ourselves in the cleanliness of the home as...
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I'd say overall in the 4-5 range. Dad always seems clean and reasonably content, as much as we can tell. The common areas are immaculate. The staff is friendly, they love him of course because he is so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Franklin Square, NY

The average cost of senior living in Franklin Square is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bronx, NY with an average of $3,725 per month.

Independent living costs in Franklin Square, NY, vs. state and national averages

Franklin Square, NY
$5,148/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin Square, NY, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Independent Living
$5,148/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin Square, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,233/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,716/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin Square vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Franklin Square, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin Square, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,148/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Franklin Square, NY:$5,148/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin Square, NY:$7,727/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Franklin Square, NY:$9,435/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin Square, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin Square and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Franklin Square, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Franklin Square have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Franklin Square, NY$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Franklin Square, NY
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin Square

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Franklin Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin Square, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin Square independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Franklin Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin Square independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Franklin Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin Square, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin Square independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Franklin Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin Square, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
40.8%
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