Retirement Communities on Long Island for Over 55

This is your guide to the many types of retirement communities on Long Island for over age 55 to meet every need.  There are apartments on Long Island for seniors, affordable 55+ housing, condos, co-ops, single homes, manufactured homes, master-planned communities and more.

Separate Pages:

• Port Washington

• The Hamptons

• Affordable Housing on Long Island  

• Senior Apartments - LI  

• Assisted Living - Long Island

Many residents on Long Island quit snow shoveling and lawn mowing and sell their long-time home to find an over 55 community on Long Island.  They can use their equity to buy a new home and 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 Long Island.  Long Island has outstanding amenities for retirees in its great 55+ communities, parks, water recreation, libraries, natural surroundings, and train service to the city.

55+ Luxury Communities
on Long Island 

New in Suffolk County

New in Nassau County

Resale Communities

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New age-restricted communities in Suffolk County

Islandia

• The Polo Club at Islandia

LOCATION:  Islandia, NY (Suffolk County)

FEATURE:    Attached luxury condominium homes in central Long Island location.  First 10 buildings are for 55+; next six are not (verify)

CONTACT:   1239 Old Nichols Rd., Islandia - Call them at 631-630-5454 to set appointment; open 11-5 daily except Thursday by appointment; appointments preferred 

PRICES:  From $500's

Several floor plans.  Over 55 community by Linxwood Development Group. Verify all information.

55+ Community:  New In Yaphank  

• There are all-age apartments for rent in this master community called The Reserve starting around $2500. (verify). These have clubhouse and pool amenities. (There is a wait list for some affordable rental housing units at LIHP.)

The mixed use development will have a grocery within walking distance, bagel shop, dry cleaners and more (verify).  Ask your Country Pointe Meadows rep about amenities and plans. 

Country Pointe Meadows will be a gated retirement community (verify) with:

• 2 pools; one for adults only
• clubhouse, 
• tennis and bocce
• concierge and more (please verify all amenities).  

Interior features luxury details such as granite counters, wood floors, gourmet kitchen and more.  Some plans have basements, lofts, and dens.  80% 55+ (typical)

Pricing (please verify as can change):  

• Large Townhomes - $600's (verify)
• Medium-sized Villas - $500's (verify) (not as many villas as townhomes) 
  

Bayport

• Coming Bayport Gardens

LOCATION:  Rajon Rd., Bayport

FEATURE:     Affordable townhomes - Income caps to qualify

CONTACT:    Rajon Rd. (Exit 51), 631-582-8300 

3 bedrooms, 2 l/2 baths - By Northwind Group - Approximately $439,200 (verify)

Bohemia

• The Pines at Bohemia  

LOCATION:  Bohemia

FEATURE:     Ranch-style age-restricted condominiums with 1-car garage

CONTACT:   1330 Smithtown Ave., Bohemia - 631-940-9820 - Sign up to schedule a visit on their website or call.

2-bedroom, 2-bath, medium-sized, over 55 luxury condominiums priced in upper $400's.  Only 20 and 2 per building.  Attached 1-car garage and unfinished basement. Upgrade package to select custom options.  

Cutchogue - North Fork

•  Harvest Pointe

LOCATION:  Cutchogue on the North Fork

FEATURE:     Traditional style with resort amenities; concierge

CONTACT:    75 Schoolhouse Rd. - 631-735-9300 - Please call for appointment to see - Open Thurs-Monday 11-5; Closed Tues/Wed

Luxury clubhouse with heated pool and concierge.  Resort amenities include tennis, bocce, wine cellar, walking trails and more.  Near beaches and vineyards.  2 and 3-bedroom duplex condos starting $800's with upstairs 2nd bedrooms.  Some with dens.   

Dix Hills

• The Seasons at Dix Hills

LOCATION:  Dix Hills

FEATURE:     Just 86 condominiums starting $830's     

CONTACT:    652 Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills (Sales Center); 631-509-7050 - Open Daily 10-4   

Clubhouse, pool, hot tub, low taxes and more.  

East Islip

• Westbrook Village at Great River 

LOCATION:  East Islip

FEATURE:   Luxury senior condominiums to buy or rent

CONTACT:  3500 Sunrise Highway and Connetquot Ave., Great River - 631-224-1914

Partly senior apartments, luxury and some affordable senior apartments and purchase condos.  By Greenview.   Homes from high $300's.

New: Westbrook Green at East Islip, senior rental apartments (LI) (631-339-1492).

Read our Review of Westbrook Village.

Melville

• The Club at Melville 

LOCATION:  Melville

FEATURE:   Market rate and affordable condos

CONTACT:   Open by appt - 631-923-1057 - 25 Deshon Dr., Melville 

Melville - Resort-like community with affordable pricing - photo with permission shows rendering of clubhouse - Gated on 13 acres -  261 attached 2-bedroom condos - Limited number of units available priced in $300's based on qualifying (verify all information).  Looking at income, assets and residency.  Open market units from upper $300's.  (verify all information)    

Mount Sinai

• Vineyards at Mount Sinai 

LOCATION:  Mt. Sinai

FEATURE:     91 attached townhomes with basement/garage/some loft plans in good location; resort-styled amenities from $700's.  15 homes remain (verify)

CONTACT:   55 plus community, by Ornstein-Leyton - sign up on their website to be updated on this Long Island community.  Plymouth Ave. and Canal Rd. - (Closed Thursdays) 631-281-3300

Selden

Coming Middle Country Meadows - Selden - 55+ luxury rentals by The Northwind Group.

Shirley

• The Manors at the Colony Preserve - Sold Out

LOCATION:  Shirley

FEATURE:   Condos located 2 miles to ocean beaches (Smith Point)

CONTACT:  333 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley - 631-772-6770/Open daily 10-5 except closed Thursdays

This is the over 55 neighborhood of the Colony Preserve - 205 acres - Formerly the Links golf course - Gated with 150 units in 6-unit buildings - Clubhouse, pool, lake with boating and more.  Pricing started high $300's.

The adjacent neighborhood, Country Woods, is for all ages and this would accommodate those wanting to live near their parents.   Homes are still available in this community next to The Manors. From $630's.

Center Moriches

• Vineyards at Brookfield Condominium I

LOCATION:  Center Moriches

FEATURE:   Townhomes by Ornstein-Leyton

CONTACT:  210 Brookfield Ave., Center Moriches - Open Daily 12-5 except closed Thursday; Saturday and Sunday 10-5 - 631-281-3300 - 95% sold

Gated community of 146 Town homes  -  Resort-like clubhouse and pool.  From $500,000's (verify as prices can change)

Just a side note:  If you qualify for affordable housing, watch for updates about when that might occur in this community.  Go visit and consult with the agents on the property.

See our Review of the first Vineyards at Moriches      

Fort Salonga golf course community:

• Preserve at Indian Hills by The Northwind Group - Now selling 1+ million for townhomes and duplexes in premier location.  Fort Salonga.

New 55+ homes
in Nassau County

Plainview

• Country Pointe Plainview -  Resort-styled gated community of condominiums, villas, suites and townhomes.  Condominium models now open.  Prices start $700's and up for condominiums.  Also town home and villa collections.  Retail center is planned to be adjacent.  Verify information. By Beechwood Homes.  Resort amenities. 
  1427 Old Country Rd., Plainview - Open 7 days 10-5 or by appointment (preferred) - 800-890-0332

Westbury

• The Vanderbilt - Luxury rentals in Westbury by Beechwood Homes - Concierge and resort amenities.  990 Corporate Dr., Westbury - 888-278-6994 - Open Daily or call for appointment
  

East Meadow

• Meadowbrook Pointe East Meadow by Beechwood Homes - 104 luxury villas for 62+ - Near Eisenhower Community Park - plans for clubhouse, pool and more.  From $600,000's. 123 Merrick, Ave., East Meadow - 516-206-3050 - Schedule a private appointment 7 days a week.

Resale 55 Plus Homes

Resale in Suffolk County

Resale in Nassau County

Suffolk County Resales (Resale prices are approximate - Consult with Realtors)

Amityville 

Snug Harbor Condominiums
1 and 2 Bedrooms (townhouse style)
176 condos since 1974
Amenities include community center, pool, tennis
From $200,000's 
Harbor Street and South Bayview Avenue

Village Estates
Contemporary-styled
Gated Condos
138 units since 2006
From $300,000's
395 Sunrise Highway and County Line

Babylon 

Maple Court
West Babylon
12 2-bedroom units since 1991 - contemporary townhouse style
From mid-$200,000's 
Petersen Court and Arnold Avenue

Primrose Lane
North Babylon
64 1 and 2-bedrooms with garages since 1988
From upper $200,000's
Primrose Lane and Weeks Rd.

Bayport

Bayport Meadows - Sold - Townhouse with 2 master bedroom suites - By Northwind Group - 148 town homes.  Gas fireplaces.  Craftsman style.  Clubhouse, 2 pools, putting green, fitness, bocce ball, and more (verify).  Church St., Bayport -  

Bay Shore

Windcrest on the Lake
43 2 bedrooms since 1997 (contemporary style)
Amenities include 1-car garage, water inlet
From $400,000's 
Joyce's Way and Saxon Avenue 

DaVinci Town homes
West Bay Shore
18 3-Bedrooms since 2006 (townhouse style)
Amenities  1-car attached garage
From $600,000's 
Harbor Street and South Bayview Avenue

Mystic Pines 
West Bay Shore
60 2-bedrooms since 2005 (traditional styled)
Amenities include clubhouse, pool, garage, basement, elevators
From $300,000's  
Orinoco Dr. and Manor Lane

Blue Point

• Vineyards at Blue Point

South Shore, Suffolk - a medium-sized community of 280 units - a building consists of 8-9 homes in a row - some units for moderate income - designed to protect environmental concerns - Prices were from high-$300's-mid-$400's.  1000 Sunrise Highway, Blue Point

Vineyards at Blue Point moderate income units:  28 town homes were priced at $218,000 and $327,000  (income and asset limits apply).    By Ornstein-Leyton.  Check for resales.  If you missed this, see new 55+ community Vineyards at Brookfield.   

Center Moriches

The Vineyards at Moriches - SOLD OUT - Developed by Ornstein Leyton Company - 92 luxury condominium homes near East end of Long Island on South Shore.  Many amenities such as clubhouse, pool and tennis. 200 Brookfield Ave., Center Moriches - 631-281-3300

(New:  See The Vineyards at Brookfield Condominium, above.)

See our Review of the first Vineyards at Moriches

Central Islip/East Islip

Courthouse Commons by Timber Ridge Homes in Central Islip -
252 smaller square footage condominium homes with 7 floorplans
Amenities include luxury clubhouse, outdoor heated pool, tennis and more.  Started $200's.  Partly all ages.  101 Saxton Court  

Islip Landing - half of community is all ages
67 condominiums since 2007
Maya Circle and Eastview Blvd.
Amenities include clubhouse, pool, elevator buildings

Cypress Way Condominiums - By Peter Max Group - 26 well-priced 1-bedroom/2-bath garden-style condos in Islip with luxury features such as hardwood floors, granite and stainless steel.  Contemporary design.  From high $200's.  Lower units have full basements and upper units have decks. One mile to beach. 3025 Sunrise Highway, East Islip - 516-658-8705

Copiague 

Cambridge Square
203 attached units since 1987 - 1 and 2 bedroom/2 bath.  Amenities include clubhouse, pool, tennis, activities.  From upper $100,000's and low taxes (verify).

Hidden Harbor Resale and Rentals in Copiague:

• Hidden Harbor Estates - Copiague - Town of Babylon South Shore - Gated community of only 38 condominiums with dock slip included (verify all information) Great location for boaters or those who love the nautical theme.  Cozy clubhouse overlooks water. Sold from $400's.  There may be some rentals. Phone: 631-957-5106 - 100 Schmleek Pl., Copiague  

See the Hidden Harbor Estates Review.

Dix Hills

Eastport

Elwood

• Seasons at Elwood

LOCATION:  Elwood

FEATURE:   Condominiums   

CONTACT:  544 Elwood Rd., Elwood - 631-368-1600 - Open Daily

By The Engel Burman Group - Old Oak Tree Dairy property. Minutes from Huntington and Northport Villages.   Pricing started in $700's. 

Riverhead

East Quogue

Medford

• The Villas at Meadowbrook Pointe (Sold) 

Affordable housing with income and assets limits - within Meadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa luxury community - 28 townhomes were priced at $295,000 and flats started at $225,000.  Pool, clubhouse and more amenities. Separate kids and adults heated pools (verify)  2-bedroom, 2 baths - some with garage.  4 units per building.  Adjacent to golf course. 270 Mill Rd., Medford

Moriches

Oakdale

Locust Cove - Oakdale on South Shore - smaller community of Townhomes and condominiums  on the south shore and historic Gold Coast.  Electronic gated entry - clubhouse for social activities and potlucks.  Sold out - check with local Realtors for resales or by owners - Developed by Calvosa.

St. James

Fairfield at St. James - Gated condominium retirement community in popular St. James.  (Tip: they post some rentals and sales by owner on a bulletin board inside their clubhouse front door.   Resales only. Fairfield at St. James at Fairfield and Moriches in St. James, Suffolk County, has over 600 units.  Lots of land and space throughout.  

Amenities include pools and clubhouse. Close to major shopping. Transportation, activities and great location.  Price range approximately upper $200's and up.

Smithtown

Country Pointe Woods Smithtown - Sold - Smithtown - Gated Villas and Townhomes -  1 Country Pointe Dr., Smithtown -  Started from $600's by Beechwood Homes.  Clubhouse and pool, Fitness Center, bocce court, low maintenance, gated entry and more. 80% of community is for over age 55 and 20% for adults of all ages.  Enjoy a low-maintenance resort lifestyle on Long Island for your retirement. 

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St. James

East Setauket 

Setauket Meadows by Northwind Group in East Setauket - Luxury condominiums on 27 acres. Gated community in 3 Village area.  Sold out.  Hulse Rd & Enterprise Dr.

Mt Sinai

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.)

Plymouth Estates - Mt Sinai near Port Jefferson - Quaint seaside town with yacht harbor, shops and restaurants. Enjoy a resort atmosphere. Gated upscale community with resort amenities. Shown by appt only for resales. 631-331-4196 - Patchogue Mt. Sinai Rd & Canal Rd, Mt. Sinai  

Lake Grove

Please see On-Site Review and more photos: "Encore Lake Grove Retirement Community"

Eastport

More Resale Retirement Communities on Long Island in Suffolk County:

Medford

The Courtyards at Meadowbrook Pointe - Single family 2-bedroom fully detached homes started at $499,000.  Beechwood Homes. 270 Mill Rd., Medford, NY LIE Exit 65 - 800-796-0668

Melville:

• The Greens at Half Hollow - Resales only - large retirement community of golf villas, townhomes and condos - golf resort-styled - Out of over 1000 market-rate homes built, 100 were on a lottery for affordable housing.  One Allessa Blvd, Melville, NY - 631-271-4500  

Sayville

• 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."

Manorville

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

Calverton

• Windcrest East Detached condominium homes - 2 Golden Spruce Dr.  631-369-6626. - Windcrest East Homeowners website

East End 55+ Villages resales

Ridge  

• Leisure Glen -  600+ homes since 1987 & 1999.  Gated
  2-bedroom singles or duplex homes - $200's - $400's (resale prices can change)  Across from Tallgrass Country Club. on 100+ acres. 
  311 Glen Dr., Ridge, NY - 631-744-4988 (Homeowners Assoc.)
  631-744-6434 (security gate) - Randall Rd., Ridge, NY (North Shore)

Miller Place

• Vineyards at Miller Place   Sold out.  East End of Suffolk County.  85 2-bedrooms since 2005 (townhomes)
  Halley Lane, Miller Place, NY Ornstein Leyton Company
  

Stony Brook

The Knolls at Stony Brook  - 180 condos since 1982
Villas and singles (contemporary-styled)
Amenities include wide streets, single garages, pool and clubhouse.
Stony Brook Rd and turn onto Oxhead Rd.  

Port Jefferson

The Highlands of Port Jefferson - 118 Windward Dr., Port Jefferson - Contemporary-styled condos near the picturesque downtown for great shopping, restaurants, marina and more.  Pool, clubhouse, activities.  

• Village Vistas   Sold -  Port Jefferson - Near the popular Port Jefferson village - 415 Liberty Ave.  

Upscale condominiums overlooking the Port Jefferson Harbor on 18 acres. Property includes 10-acre conservation easement (verify). Large homes with 2 master bedroom plans, walkout basements, garages, clubhouse, pool, fitness, hardwood floors and more. 43 homes with water views. Were priced at $700's.  (Photo rendering by Northwind Group.)   

Green community includes Energy Star appliances, upgraded insulation, Andersen Windows, and state-of-the-art gas heating system. 

Nassau County Resales

• Meadowbrook Pointe Athletic Club and Spa

LOCATION:  Westbury

FEATURE:   Gated and manned luxury community for age 48+

ADDRESS:   1100 Corporate Dr., Westbury - See local Realtors

By Beechwood Homes. Gated, active adult community in Nassau County with many luxury amenities.  Condos, townhomes and villas were from $500's and up.  Sold Out. 

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

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

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

See our Review of Port Washington

• Port Harbor Condominiums - Port Washington (Nassau County) across from harbor  - Resales - see local Realtors - also check for rentals if available. 
  516-944-3595 - 372 Main St., Port Washington 

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

Resales By the Engel Burman Group:

• The Seasons at East Meadow by The Engel Burman Group - Check out this company for over 55 communities in Nassau County.
• The Seasons at Plainview, Oyster Bay NY
• The Meadows, East Meadow NY
• The Bel Aire, East Meadow NY

Low Income 

55+ Apartments 

Nassau County Senior Apartments

• The Vanderbilt - High-end luxury rentals for 55 plus seniors in Westbury by Beechwood Homes - Concierge and resort amenities.  990 Corporate Dr., Westbury - 888-278-6994 - Open Daily or call for appointment
  

• 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. (verify) Some with harbor views.
  61 Bryant Ave., Roslyn - 516-621-2523

• Atria on Roslyn Harbor -  Same area as above but a different community.  This one is exclusively for seniors who are looking for a luxury independent living lifestyle with services.  18 miles to Manhattan (verify).
  100 Landing Road, Roslyn (The Gold Coast) - 516-626-6900
  

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

• Fairfield Properties - 55 rental retirement communities in Nassau County:  In West Babylon: Fairfield Maples North and South - one bedrooms -  631-587-6096 - Fairfield Properties website

See a Review of Fairfield Properties Senior Apartments

Suffolk county senior apartments

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Independent and Assisted Living

• Atria Hertlin Place  - (formerly Hertlin House)  In Lake Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County) - Housekeeping services - Events Calendar of Activities -14-acre site.
  675 Portion Rd - 631-981-1880

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

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

• 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.

• Atria Senior Living - See description of communities on Long Island by going to their website.  

See separate page for comprehensive list of independent and assisted living communities. 

Lifecare Communities  

Suffolk County

• New Fountainhead Gardens - Independent living and continuing care community on Gurwin 34-acre campus.  Call for appointment 631-715-2693  Hauppage Rd. in Commack
  

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

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

• Mt. Sinai area:  There may be a new lifecare community coming to the Mt. Sinai area in the future where the proposed Harbor Village was going to be.  

Nassau County

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

55+ Manufactured Homes

• Calverton Meadows - Calverton - by Hometown America - Hamptons area on East End.  Near beaches, country produce and wineries.  Enjoy a casual lifestyle.  Near VA Cemetery.   Land-leased new or resale.  Some resales under $90,000 listed on their website.   
  703 Fresh Pond Dr., Calverton - 631-973-6170

• Foxwood Village - Gated by Ritz-Craft manufactured homes on leased lots - New and resale - resales from $150,000 - Country area on East end west of Riverhead.  RV parking area. 
  1407 Middle Rd., Calverton - 631-369-2424 - Open Daily

• Riverwoods - By Kingsley Living - surrounded by state park - Rural setting on Eastern end of Long Island.  376 land-leased lots.  Clubhouse, social activities, clubs and recreation. RV parking.
  525 Riverleigh Ave., Riverhead 

• Riverhaven - Riverhead - land-leased 103 lots - clubhouse and recreation.
  37 Hubbard Ave., Riverhead 

• Lakewood - Calverton -  108 land-leased spaces - clubhouse and recreation - near beaches of the Hamptons
  1964 River Rd., Calverton, NY (East End) 631-727-7279

• Glenwood - By Stark Homes - 500 lots - 1661 Old Country Rd., Riverbed - 631-727-3760

See our review of:  Glenwood Village Manufactured Homes by Stark Homes Inc

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