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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shelter Island Heights, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Shelter Island Heights, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East New London.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, New London and Old Saybrook.

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Photo of HarborChase of Madison
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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9.6
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HCM provided my 93 year old mother with a wonderful welcome. Staff and residents have been friendly and warm. Everyone has gone out of their way to love her needs. Thank you.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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6.8
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33 reviews
6.8
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33 reviews
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4 star
26%
3 star
12%
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3%
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Crescent point is awesome. My mother who is beyond picky, really loves the staff and the place. I cant say how much this place is wonderful! They even allow her old cat which has made a huge difference.
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.
Exceptional assisted living services in a residential living environment is the cornerstone of Crescent Point at Niantic. Crescent Point captures the spirit of village convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel of a front porch and good friends. While the environment is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of New England Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Photo of Woodbridge of Hampton Bays ( and Farmingdale)
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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Cost of independent living in Shelter Island Heights, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shelter Island Heights is $6,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelter Island, NY with an average of $3,866 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelter Island Heights, NY vs. nearby cities

Shelter Island Heights, NY
$6,927/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelter Island Heights, NY vs. the state and national average

Shelter Island Heights, NY
$6,927/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelter Island Heights vs. other types of senior living

$9,954/mo
Independent Living
$6,927/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shelter Island Heights, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,653/mo
Studio
$5,809/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,820/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shelter Island Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelter Island Heights

Solstice Senior Living at Groton

4.6
I'm speaking as an outsider. Going on my mother's opinion. We chose Solstice because of the cleanliness, friendliness of everyone, and cooking her meals, etc. But rent is very high for being understaffed I think. My sister and I have been helping to pay her rent for about a year. They usually ...
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Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Riverhead Landing

4.5
This is a well maintained senior complex with amenities you might not expect to find. The pool is comfortable, the putting green is sufficient and the shuffle board and bocce ball are located near the pool. The grounds are manicured and management does an excellent job of keeping abreast of all ...
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Shelter Island Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelter Island Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelter Island Heights, 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 Shelter Island Heights 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 Shelter Island Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelter Island Heights, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelter Island Heights 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 Shelter Island Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelter Island Heights, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelter Island Heights 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 Shelter Island Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelter Island Heights, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.1%
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HarborChase of Madison, Atria Crossroads Place and Solstice Senior Living at Groton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelter Island Heights, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Shelter Island Heights, New York. See the full list.

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