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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Family Type Home for Senior Adults .  My name is Camille.  I have been doing Elder Care for the last 24 Years.  I have noticed the need for this type of environment for Senior people who want the care they need, but would rather go into a family type situation and not...
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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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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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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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There has been a lot of boredom due to the legal restrictions for the activities. Due to COVID this has made it hard for us to be able to see my loved. All my ratings are based on prior to...
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 Lynbrook is one member of an ever-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, Lynbrook has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lucias Home is a residential care home located in the tranquil town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, New York. Our diverse town has a rich heritage and serene atmosphere, great for seniors looking to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family members. We encourage our residents to...
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My parents have been living at Brandywine, Melville for 3-1/2 years. My dad is now 95 and my mom is 93. Brandywine offers them everything they need - a beautiful apartment, wonderful activities. and an...
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.
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...
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Cost of assisted living in Wantagh, NY

The average cost of senior living in Wantagh is $6,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $5,928 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wantagh, NY vs. nearby cities

Wantagh, NY
$6,145/mo
$6,674/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wantagh, NY vs. the state and national average

Wantagh, NY
$6,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wantagh vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,145/mo
$6,298/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wantagh, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,364/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$7,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,974/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wantagh over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wantagh, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Wantagh.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wantagh

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wantagh

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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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in Corona, NY

3.5
Problem is they've gone downhill a bit over the year with new management, so done decline on cleanliness, Food, Activities since we joined. They accept Medicaid which was huge for us. It's the first thing we would ask now moving forward.

Wantagh review score based on 184 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 29 Wantagh assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wantagh review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wantagh review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Wantagh, NY29 facilities
7.2
Massapequa Park, NY29 facilities
8.4
Freeport, NY28 facilities

Review subcategories for Wantagh assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 184 reviews of 29 Wantagh assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wantagh resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Wantagh assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Wantagh assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wantagh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
44.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
41%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.8%
45.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wantagh assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wantagh Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
43.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
35%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wantagh assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wantagh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wantagh, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.6%
22.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
67.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wantagh assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wantagh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
26.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
35.5%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
30.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
14.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wantagh assisted 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 assisted living communities in Wantagh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
44.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.5%
28.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
20.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
38.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wantagh

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wantagh protect seniors.

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