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
Luxury Retirement Communities on Long Island
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 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.
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 |
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 |
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.
Fairfield Street
Fairfield Clubhouse
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.
Discover Long Island mansions donated for park land, recreation and gardens for the public to enjoy.
The Park at the Villages |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Knolls at Stony Brook 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.
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
Lower Income Senior Housing in Retirement Communities on 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
The beach sand dunes on Fire Island in June--a picture in pastels.
Luxury Rentals Retirement Communities on Long Island for Over 55
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 |
The Waterfalls Barbeque area |
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.
Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Communities on Long Island
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)
Lifecare Retirement Communities on Long Island
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
Manufactured and Mobile Homes Retirement Communities on Long Island
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
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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