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Retirement Communities
on Long Island


..new and old communities
offering an active lifestyle

There are retirement communities on Long Island to meet every need although many Long Island communities are expensive.

Retirees sell their expensive home on Long Island and move to a retirement community on Long Island which may offer good value. They can use their equity to buy a new home and possibly still have some money left over for retirement savings. This scenario has gone on for a long time and isn't likely to change. Some retirees move to warmer states but also consider retirement communities on Long Island.

I also want to tell you about a great program for lifelong learning on Long Island at Stony Brook University, the largest Long Island employer. This is just great--see Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Stony Brook

Where do you want to go on the page: Luxury Retirement Communities, Lower Income Retirement Communities, Luxury Rental Retirement Communities, Independent Living Retirement Communities, Lifecare Retirement Communities, Manufactured and Mobile Homes Retirement Communities, Suffolk County: The Hamptons, Nassau County: Port Washington,

Two of my favorite luxury communities on Long Island are by WCI Communities. Both are sold out now but you can check for resales. See my on-site review of Encore Lake Grove by WCI (resales only) and Encore Atlantic Shores by WCI

New Retirement Communities on Long Island:

NewKensington Gardens St. James - Suffolk County - In St. James starting in upper $200,000's - don't wait - only 104 condominiums. Pool, clubhouse, Fitness. Highway 347 to Moriches and about a mile to Lennox - look for sign. Kensington Gardens



Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead builder is award-winning Blue and Gold Homes. They have many over 55 retirement communities listed on their website--new, old and future. New gated condominiums. Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead on Long Island Retirement Communities
See our review also. Review of Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead

stoneleigh woods retirement community entrance Stoneleigh Woods entrance with pond and waterfall

NewVillage Vistas at Port Jefferson Port Jefferson - Upscale condominiums overlooking the Port Jefferson Harbor on 18 acres. Property includes 10-acre conservation easement. Spacious homes with 2200 SF and 2 master bedroom plans, walkout basements, garages, clubhouse, pool, fitness, hardwood floors and more. Water views. Start low $800's Village Vistas at Port Jefferson
Green community includes Energy Star appliances, upgraded insulation, Andersen Windows, and state-of-the-art gas heating system.

Long Island vineyard
A North Fork vineyard with patio for wine tasting--local wineries are becoming more numerous on the East end of Long Island.

NewMeadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa - 270 Mill Pond - Medford in Suffolk County (don't confuse with Meadowbrook Pointe Athletic Club and Spa in Nassau County-also now available-see below) - 731-696-0300 - Brand new community by Beechwood Homes will have golf view homes - models now open - Sales Center is in Islandia and open between 10AM and 5PM Fridays through Tuesdays.Meadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa by Beechwood Homes

Meadowbrook Pointe Athletic Club and Spa By Beechwood Homes Gated active adult community in Nassau County. Beechwood Homes

Coming soonThe Landings at Country Pointe In Moriches by Beechwood Homes with resort amenities in Suffolk County. Beechwood Homes Future Communities

More New Retirement Communities on Long Island:

Oak Creek Commons Oakdale - 32 condominiums starting $299,000. 9' ceilings on lower level and upper levels with cathedral ceilings. Oak Creek Commons - Oakdale

NewPlymouth Estates Mt Sinai - Coming - Mt Sinai Canal Rd and C.R.83 - 285 units.

NewHidden Harbor EstatesCopiague - Town of Babylon - Only 38 condominiums with Dock slip included (verify) Hidden Harbor Estates

NewEastport Meadows Eastport - New historic condominiums in small community of 50 homes - Walking distance to Eastport. Sales office-limited hours-check website.Eastport Meadows

More Retirement Communities on Long Island by Blue and Gold Homes:

Sunken Pond Estates
pool
Sunken Pond Estates Gated by Blue and Gold Homes - Although this community is sold out, there are usually resales available. This is a nice area close to major shopping.Sunken Pond Estates for Over 55



Eagles Walk
pool

Eagles Walk at East Quogue - by Blue and Gold Homes - If you missed out on this one, you can check the community for resales. Hamptons location with quiet country ambience. Community has pool and clubhouse. Near beaches, marinas, country clubs, tennis. Eagles Walk at East Quogue

Woodbury Cove In Nassau County - 100 condominiums - On the Gold Coast in Woodbury, LI. By Blue and Gold Woodbury Cove

Whitewood LandingMassapequa Park - 48 waterfront condominiums . Walking distance to shopping, parks and boating. Check for resales--now sold out. Whitewood Landing by Blue and Gold

..more retirement communities on Long Island:

Harbor View Port Washington (Nassau County) - Upscale Over-55 community next to the New Amsterdam community. Another luxury community in the Harborview development which consists of 145-unit highrise condominium building and ranch homes- sold out but there are resales available. See your local Realtor.

Fairfield at St. James We have also found a wonderful condominium retirement community on Long Island that posts their rentals and sales by owner on a bulletin board inside their clubhouse. Resales only. It is Fairfield at St. James at Fairfield and Moriches in St. James, Suffolk County. This is a condominium active adult community. There are over 600 units. Lots of land and space throughout. 3 pools, clubhouse and gated. Close to major shopping. Transportation, activities and great location. Price range approximately upper $200's and up.
condo community street

Fairfield Street
clubhouse

Fairfield Clubhouse

condo pool
Fairfield at St James Senior Apartments Pool

Courthouse Commons by Pulte Homes. 2 bedroom/2 bath condominiums in Central Islip. Sold out--see local Realtors for retirement communities on Long Island resales.

Long Island mansion

Discover Long Island mansions donated for park land, recreation and gardens for the public to enjoy.

The Park at the Villages
single home
The Park at The Villages By Pulte. Mount Sinai in Suffolk County. 2 bedrooms/2 bath single family detached in gated North Shore. Clubhouse, fitness, pools, tennis. Resales only. (Pulte currently has no future communities on Long Island planned.)

Encore Lake Grove By WCI - In Lake Grove. Luxury condominiums. Now sold out. Contact management for resales or rentals. See my review of Encore Lake Grove.

retirement community homes

Encore Lake Grove by WCI Please see my On-Site Review: "Encore Lake Grove Retirement Community"

Encore Atlantic Shores - Also by WCI. Now sold out. Check local Realtors for resales. This is in the same area as Encore Lake Grove but further East to where it becomes more rural. If you know the Eastern part of Long Island, you know it becomes very flat and all farmlands. It is all very pretty by the way and the roadside vegetable stands usually found on weekends feature the freshest of produce.

See my Review of Encore Atlantic Shores

More Retirement Communities on Long Island:

Sunrise Village Sayville - Lincoln Ave and Revere Dr - Older community of about 200 2-bedroom condominium homes with pool, clubhouse. Resales only. A viewer says "I like this community because the roads are winding. It is charming and has a certain appeal."

Setauket Meadows By Northwind Group. Luxury condominiums on 27 acres. Gated community in 3 Village area. Call Michelle Lennon at 631-582-8300 Northwind Group

Locust Cove Oakdale on South Shore - 28 residences and 4 buildings. From $499,000. By Calvosa Organization

Country Pointe Woods at Manorville By Beechwood Homes - Townhomes at the gateway to the Hamptons. Resales only.

The Greens at Half Hollow Resales only - large retirement community - One Allessa Blvd, Melville, NY Phone: 631-271-4500The Greens at Half Hollow

Windcrest EastDetached condominium homes - 2 Golden Spruce Dr., Calverton - East End of Long Island 631-369-6626.

Leisure Glen Ridge - East end of Long Island - large older community - l999 - 24 hour gated smaller square footage homes and duplexes across from Tallgrass Country Club.Leisure Glen

Saddle Lakes at Riverhead
gated entry
Saddle Lakes at Riverhead just down from Stoneleigh Woods location on Middle Road. Gated older community with resales only.



Port Harbor Condominiums - Port Washington (Nassau County)across from harbor - 372 Main St 944-3595 - Resales - see local Realtors - also check for rentals if available.

Greenwood Village Manorville - affordable pricing - Greenwood Realty 631-878-3214

Mill Pond Acres Condominiums - Liberty Pl, Port Washington - (516) 883-3160 (Nassau County)

Strathmore Gate at Stony Brook
home
Strathmore Gate - Off of Halock Rd. off 347 in Stony Brook - older community with mature trees and resales only.



The Knolls at Stony Brook Suffolk County - Resales - a lovely community of newer villas and singles off of Stony Brook Rd and turn onto Oxhead Rd. Wide streets, single garages, pool and clubhouse.

Knolls at Stony Brook Wide Street
community street
Knolls at Stony Brook Pool
community pool



If you are in Stony Brook, we recommend the Wetlands Cruise by The Ward Melville Heritage organization . We were lucky to see rare birds and ancient wetlands. Wetlands used to cover all of Long Island.

wetlands



Vineyards at Miller Place Miller Place in Suffolk County. This is another older community. Check for resales. By Ornstein Leyton Company, developers. Small development of two-bedroom townhomes with walking distance to shopping, and luxury amenities. There is another community that is new called The Vineyards at Moriches (see The Hamptons communitites) Ornstein Leyton Company--The Vineyards at Miller Place


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For a list of senior housing complexes in Suffolk county
as prepared by Suffolk County Planning Dept.
also includes apartments, condominiiums and co-ops


Suffolk County: For retirement communities in The Hamptons, South Fork of Long Island (including Moriches), go here.

Nassau County: Retirement and Communities-Port Washington

Tips for a Wellness Weekend or Day Trip to the Hamptons
South Fork of Long Island



For a list of subsidized housing in Suffolk County by Planning Dept.

There are many resources for lower income retirees to find retirement communities on Long Island. There are some excellent programs to help low-income seniors on Long Island. Check with the Suffolk County and Nassau County senior resources. A large percentage of new residents to Long Island are over age 55.

Long Island Housing Partnership - This is not a community but a dedicated organization to helping low income seniors find housing. This is a good resource for low income and subsidized senior housing on Long Island. Located in Hauppauge. You may phone them at 1-631-435-4710 or go to their website Long Island Housing Partnership

NewMedford Senior Apartments 36 units of affordable apartments for 62+ now taking applications for summer occupancy. Jones Road, located between Route 70 and Union Street. Medford Senior Apartments

Riverhead Senior Citizen Apts. Affordable rental housing. John Wesley Village III - From $1090. verify - 631-208-3845

Court Plaza Senior Apts. - Central Islip off Carlton Ave. by Benjamin Development Co. offers rental units for low income from $1100/mo (includes heat and hot water). Current availabilities (please verify). 631-232-0802 Court Plaza Senior Apartments

Medford Landing - In Medford by Benjamin Development - 112 affordable 1 and 2 bedroom rental units from $882/mo - please verify - Income restrictions - 631-696-1591Medford Landing Senior Apartments

Apex Sr. Citizen Housing in Hempstead offers 33 affordable rental units and 5 are shared housing units. Kimmel Foundation.

Conifer Village Affordable rentals. Community Development Corporation. Article about Conifer Village - Pinehurst

long island beach sand dunes


The beach sand dunes on Fire Island in June--a picture in pastels.

The Horizon at Roslyn - For traditional elegance, this rental community is on the Roslyn Harbor Gold Coast. Fifty apartments set on 11 acres with some views of Harbor. Very upscale and lovely 1,2, and 3 bedrooms. Some niceties like round-the-clock concierge and help with unloading groceries, pool, etc.Horizon at Roslyn

Hadley House Apartments - Port Washington (Nassau County)- 464 Main St - across from Manhasset Bay Yacht Club - 631-944-6808 owner 631-293-2997

Walden Pond East Moriches - 1 and 2 bedrooms - 6 acre lake, luxury clubhouse and many amenities. Current rents advertised at $1275 but please verify availabilities as rents can change. Shown by appointment only through rental agency at 631-218-6440.

Villas at La Bonne Vie II Patchogue - A premier luxury community - 1 and 2 bedroom villas start at $1070 (please verify)631-654-1927 La Bonne Vie Apartments

Kings Park Manor In Kings Park - Luxury rentals - Clubhouse and more. Bus stop on property. 631-544-5003

Dutchman's Cove West Sayville - 1 and 2 bedrooms from $1125. (Please verify) 631-475-1800 during week and 516-779-7421 on weekends.

Pinewood Estates This is a new luxury rental community in Middle Island - 1, 2 and 2+ bedrooms. Clubhouse, fitness, pool, tennis. Pinewood Estates - 631-736-8515

More Retirement Rentals in Retirement Communities on Long Island:

Southwood by Heatherwood Communities 1 Bedroom units for over 55 - Pet friendly grounds Amityville Start $850/mo - 631-789-3433 - Heatherwood Communities

Nu Horizons Manor Copiague - From $950

Brookwood at Oakdale Brookwood Communities 55+ - 1 bedrooms 631-698-2711

Wheatley Hollow Gardens in Wheatley Heights From $850/mo

Platt Gardens West Babylon - 2 years new - From $1350 (please verify rents and availabilities)

Manor Park V West Babylon - North of Sunrise Hwy 1 & 2 bedrooms - clubhouse 631-661-1483

Holiday Square Park like setting in West Babylon - allows small cats and dogs - 631-422-6720 Holiday Square

Fairfield Properties 55 rental retirement communities on Long Island:

In Bayshore: Fairfield Renaissance 60+ 631-587-6096

In Bayshore: Fairfield West at Bayshore 60+ New community

In Patchogue Village: Fairfield West Lake 55+ 631-758-2866

In Port Jefferson Station: Fairfield Knolls at Port Jefferson Station 55+ New rental townhouse in gated community on Village Green Drive 631-331-4407

In West Babylon: Fairfield Maples North and South - one bedrooms - 631-587-6096Fairfield Properties website

Leisure Glen Ridge - by Timberridge Homes features house and apartments for rent Country club style gated community with detached single homes. 1-631-472-4630

Sayville Commons near Islip - 342 units by Ramco Development. Sayville Commons

More Rental Retirement Communities on Long Island:

The Waterfalls Entrance
community waterfall
The Waterfalls Barbeque area
community barbeque
The Waterfalls Cassata Rd in Lake Ronkonkoma near Lake Grove - I thought it was just a name but there are waterfalls everywhere at this gem of a community.



See our Complete Listings of Senior Apartments-Long Island here

Also see, government listings of senior housing here:

For a complete list of senior housing apartments in Suffolk County compiled by the Planning Dept., go here (also includes other types of housing)

While we are on the subject of rentals: If you are looking for a short-term rental, find a community you like, call the community or order their newspaper and ask about them. Most retirement communities on Long Island have short-term rentals available since members travel often in retirement or are snowbirds. Also, check the real estate office in the community or nearby.

Hertlin House - In Lake Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County)- Dedicated land was given to fulfill a dream of building a retirement community - There is no entrance fee--just your monthly fee which includes 2 meals a day. Independent retirement community. Verify information with the community - 14-acre site. 866-409-7932Hertlin House

Dominican Village Independent and assisted and respite care in Amityville sponsored by Sisters of St. Dominic - Dominican Village

Regency at Glen Cove Glen Cove (Nassau County) - Independent and Assisted Living (special benefits for veterans and spouses)Regency at Glen Cove

Sterling Glen - This developer has five rental apartment retirement communities on Long Island for over 55 and now part of the Atria Senior Living Group. Sterling Glen

Atria Senior Living See description of communities on Long Island by going to their websiteAtria Senior Living

Also see our review of Atria Senior Living Assisted Living-Atria Senior Living

We now have a new website for assisted living only..
go here for the Long Island-assistedliving page
(also you can read our on-site Review of an Atria Facility)


Peconic Landing Only equity based lifecare community in New York state. Peconic Landing

Harbor Village at Mt. Sinai New lifecare retirement community. 62+ Harbor Village at Mt. Sinai

Jefferson's Ferry South Setauket - Located in beautiful Three Village Area on 50 acres. Resort-style apartments and cottages. Fine dining, housekeeping, heated indoor pool, jacuzi, fitness and massage therapy. 631-650-2600 for brochure or appointment.

The Amsterdam at Harborside Lifecare community - Port Washington - for a good overview of this community see my review of the town and community at Retirement - Port Washington Review

MacLeod's Southhampton Town - Since 1953 - www.macleodcommunities.com - surrounded by state park - Rural setting on Eastern end of Long Island.

Riverhaven - MacLeod's Community

Lakewood - Another of MacLeod's retirement communities on Long Island - (The Hamptons)
MacLeod's Communities of Manufactured Homes

Also see our review of Glenwood Village Manufactured Homes by Stark Homes Inc

Long Island lake reflections

This lighthouse on Long Island is the one at Robert Moses State Park--the park is kept as natural as possible. Note: We do not make recommendations. All listings are for information only. Please verify all information and prices as they can change.

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