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Queens is located on Long Island and is the largest of the five boroughs of New York City. It has a population of 2,331,143 people, and 16.3% of that total is comprised of seniors 65 and over. Queens has a humid continental climate, with protection from extreme temperatures provided by the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The borough also benefits from higher monthly incomes with an average household income of $57,210 a year, compared to the U.S. average of $53,482.
Assisted living facilities provide support for seniors that require help with the tasks of daily living such as grooming, housekeeping and meal preparation. These communities are beneficial to seniors who can no longer live independently but who also don’t need the intensive level of care provided in nursing homes. Older adults who live in the Queens area pay an assisted living care cost average of $5,750, which is approximately 20% more than New York state’s average cost.
This guide is an introduction to assisted living in Queens. It covers average monthly care costs, the advantages and disadvantages of retiring in Queens and the free resources that are available to support seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in New York. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The cost of assisted living care in Queens is $5,750 per month, but costs can vary according to the location, amenities and services available.
The cost of assisted living care in Queens is $1,170 higher than the statewide cost and $1,250 in excess of the U.S. median of $4,500.
Assisted living costs vary across New York, tending to be lower in Rust Belt cities. The highest monthly assisted living fee is in Watertown ($8,415), followed by Ithaca ($8,075). To the east, New York City ($5,750), Poughkeepsie ($4,770) and Albany ($5,269) are more affordable but still considerably higher than the statewide median. The state’s least expensive cities for assisted living are Rochester ($3,775) and Glens Falls ($4,250).
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in New York.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| New York City Department for the Aging | (212) 244-6469 | The New York City Department for the Aging seeks to improve the quality of life of all seniors and ensure that they are treated with dignity. It has partnered with hundreds of community-based organizations such as senior centers, retirement communities, mental health programs and friendly visiting programs. The organization also provides programs including an Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center, a Foster Grandparent Program, a Bill Payer Program and a Volunteer Resource Center. |
| Queens Community House | (718) 592-5757 | Queens Community House offers a broad range of comprehensive services from 34 sites across 14 neighborhoods. It consists of five senior centers that provide environments for older adults to engage in activities such as meeting with peers, keeping physically active, learning new skills and participating in volunteer activities. |
| Queens Vet Center | (718) 296-2871 | The Queens Vet Center Center provides wartime veterans with a pension if they meet the qualifying requirements. Income and net worth have to be lower than a given amount, and enrollees have to be either 65 years old, have a disability or reside in a long-term care facility to qualify. |
| The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (855) 582-6769 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program promotes the rights and quality of life of those in long-term care settings, including assisted living. It investigates reports concerning the welfare and the health and safety of seniors in these facilities. |
| New York Foundation for Senior Citizens | (212) 962-7559 | This organization has a transportation program that provides seniors with free individual and group transportation. Project CART transports seniors to a wide range of destinations including medical appointments, senior centers, shopping centers and places of worship. It also takes seniors on special group trips around the city and offers private car service for emergencies and special events. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Queens area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
