{"id":18371,"date":"2023-08-11T15:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T19:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=18371"},"modified":"2023-08-09T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:13:43","slug":"best-senior-living-communities-and-residences-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/best-senior-living-communities-and-residences-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Senior Living Communities and Residences in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"
New York City\u2019s reputation as the \u201ccity that never sleeps\u201d may make it seem like a city for young people, but the senior population of New York City has been steadily growing over the past decade. Seniors now make up <\/span>18%<\/span><\/a> of the NYC population. As the senior population grows, housing options have needed to expand. There are now a multitude of options for senior housing, from high-end luxury housing to affordable Section 8 apartments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Senior living doesn\u2019t need to be boring – these high-end residences have completely reimagined senior housing, providing tailored services, plentiful amenities, and creating a community for residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Founder David Freshwater wanted to re-envision senior living when creating <\/span>The Watermark <\/span><\/a>at Brooklyn Heights. Instead of keeping residents to strict schedules, he wanted to create a community where residents were encouraged and assisted with following their own schedules. The Watermark offers four types of living accommodations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some amenities and services offered at The Watermark include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n RentHop spoke with Michael, a representative from The Watermark, who broke down the cost of living at The Watermark. While Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Living at The Watermark are \u201call-inclusive\u201d (with the monthly rate), the price for Independent Living provides residents with a $1000 monthly credit for activities and amenities. For example, you can spend this credit on anything from cooking classes to a massage at the spa to a fine-dining experience. This flexibility allows residents to be in the \u201cdriver\u2019s seat\u201d and customize their living experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For luxurious living in the heart of Manhattan, seniors should look no further than <\/span>Coterie at Hudson Yards.<\/span><\/a> Coterie offers multiple residential options at various price points:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Amenities and services offered at Coterie go above and beyond traditional senior care. When staying at Coterie, residents benefit from:<\/span><\/p>\n The amenities at Coterie make it possible for residents to never leave the premises, but Coterie also offers outings and events for residents to take advantage of the lively Hudson Yards neighborhood<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Insp\u012br at Carnegie Hill<\/span><\/a> revolves around nine founding principles: Engagement, Purpose, Movement and Mobility, Art and Music, Belonging, Family, Brain Health, Nature, and Laughter. Through these principles, Insp\u012br connects residents to faith-based communities and social networks, encourages familial involvement, and nurtures the creative spirits and life purposes of residents. Common spaces are furnished with plants and gardens, and all meals are made with whole foods and plant-based diets in mind. Insp\u012br offers Sol Assisted Living, Terra Enhanced Care, and Oceana Memory Care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Units starting at 400 square feet each are <\/span>priced<\/span><\/a> starting at $13,500 each month. Insp\u012br\u2019s activities and amenities include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Insp\u012br residents also participate in regular excursions to Upper East Side<\/a> locations such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, and the Guggenheim Museum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re on a fixed income from social security or pension<\/a>, there are affordable options that won\u2019t break the bank. NYC has a program, <\/span>SARA<\/span><\/a> (Senior Affordable Rental Apartments), where the government provides subsidies to developers in exchange for designating a portion or all of the housing to low-income individuals. To qualify for affordable housing in New York City<\/a>, you must meet certain income requirements, and there are often waiting lists for these types of residences. For those willing to wait, however, these affordable apartments can be a great option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Scholes Senior Housing<\/span><\/a>, located at 64 Scholes Street in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn<\/a> is an affordable option that still offers amenities and community space. This eight-story building has 100% of its apartments dedicated to senior (62+) housing. The building has over 9,000 square feet of community space, making it easy to engage with other residents. Scholes Senior Housing has exclusively studio apartments with <\/span>upgraded appliances<\/span><\/a>, hardwood floors, and plentiful natural light. Amenities in the building include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rent for a studio is $1,041 per month, but to qualify for Scholes Senior Housing, residents must make 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI). For more information on qualifying, you can visit the NYC Housing Preservation Department <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn<\/a>, <\/span>Stonewall House<\/span><\/a> is New York City\u2019s first LGBTQ+ Friendly Elder Housing and the largest residence of its kind in the country. The advocacy organization SAGE NYC operates a community center on the ground floor, where residents can take part in activities and community events. Stonewall House has 145 units and offers both studio and one-bedroom apartments, all of which have updated appliances, hardwood floors, and large closets. Amenities at Stonewall House include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSenior Housing in the Lap of Luxury<\/span><\/h2>\n
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Coterie at Hudson Yards<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Insp\u012br at Carnegie Hill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Affordable Senior Housing<\/span><\/h2>\n
Scholes Senior Housing\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Stonewall House<\/span><\/h3>\n
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