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.

There is a new retirement community on Long Island for a luxury lifestyle--Meadowbrook Pointe. Go to our category called Most Luxurious to read about it.

There are now also two new luxury communities on Long Island by WCI Communities. Please see my on-site review of Encore Lake Grove by WCI (resales only) and Encore Atlantic Shores by WCI

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

A North Fork vineyard with patiofor wine tasting--local wineriesare becoming more numerous on theEast end of Long Island.

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 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

..more retirement communities on Long Island from Blue and Gold Homes

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

Whitewood LandingMassapequa Park - waterfront condominiums . Walking distance to shopping, parks and boating. Check for resales.

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.

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Courthouse Commons by Pulte. From the upper $200's. 2 bedroom/2 bath condominiums in Central Islip. For more information on Courthouse Commons

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The Park at The Villages Also by Pulte. Mount Sinai in Suffolk County. 2 bedrooms/2 bath single family detached in gated North Shore. Clubhouse, fitness, pools, tennis. After 3 years, this community only has one home left for sale--the model home(6/08). See Pulte website for more information.

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.

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

Encore Atlantic Shores - Also by WCI. 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:

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

Village Vistas Also by Northwind Group coming soon to Port Jefferson. 43 townhomes.

Eastport Meadows Eastport - New historic condominiums - Walking distance to Eastport. Renderings coming.

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

Meadowbrook Pointe By Beechwood Homes Gated active adult community in Nassau County. Beechwood Homes

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

Retirement Communities on Long Island coming soon by Beechwood Homes:

The Landings at Country Pointe with resort amenities in Suffolk County at Moriches.

Country Pointe at Mill Pond Also coming soon by Beechwood Homes - Golf view community of senior attached homes in Medford.

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

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

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

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

Strathmore Gate - Off of Halock Rd. off 347 in Lake Grove - older community with mature trees and resales only.

For retirement communities in The Hamptons, South Fork of Long Island, go here.

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

Riverhead Senior Citizen Apts. Affordable rental housing. John Wesley Village III - 631-232-0806

Court Plaza Senior Apts. - Central Islip off Carlton Ave. by Benjamin Development Co. offers rental units for low income. 631-232-0806

Medford Landing - by Benjamin Development - 112 affordable rental units 631-696-1591

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

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

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 CommunitiesNu 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 communities:

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:

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

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

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

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.

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 MacLeod's Community - (The Hamptons) MacLeod's Communities of Manufactured Homes

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