Assisted living can be the right option when performing the daily tasks of living becomes difficult to manage, or living alone is no longer practicable. Assisted livings offer around the clock care as needed to help insure the safety and comfort, as well as overall wellness of residents. Assisted livings are like little communities of their own, making for a pleasant companionable living experience enhanced by the knowledge that help is always nearby, day or night. If you or a loved one can no longer live alone comfortably or safely, consider the Best Assisted Living on Long Island.
2024: Long Island Voted Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences Best Assisted Living!
Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
50 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
(631) 715-8500 – gurwin.org
Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences is a distinguished assisted living facility, dedicated to providing compassionate care and a vibrant living environment for seniors. This residence combines the comforts of home with tailored assistance to meet individual needs. With a focus on promoting independence and well-being, Gurwin Jewish offers a range of amenities, including spacious accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and engaging recreational activities. The dedicated staff ensures a high standard of care and fosters a sense of community and connection among residents. The beautiful surroundings, personalized services, and commitment to enhancing the quality of life make Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences a trusted choice for seniors seeking a supportive and enriching assisted living experience.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry – South Setauket Best Assisted Living!
Jefferson’s Ferry – South Setauket
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr., South Setauket
(631) 650-2600 – jeffersonsferry.org
Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community offers the ideal blend of desirable senior living and long-term peace of mind with access to world-class attractions on a comfortably personal scale. The community offers an easy, sophisticated elegance in a naturally beautiful setting and affords another chance to try new things and continue lifelong passions. The environment here affords opportunities to meet people, discuss interests, and stay involved. A much easier lifestyle with many essential services and amenities are right there on campus, and a team of professionals help tend to everyday necessities. The community provides a Life Care contract that locks in long-term security and allows residents to settle in for an engaging, enjoyable experience that’s aligned with how they prefer to live now.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living!
Jefferson’s Ferry – South Setauket
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr, South Setauket
(631) 650-2600 – jeffersonsferry.org
Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community offers the ideal blend of desirable senior living and long-term peace of mind with access to world-class attractions on a comfortably personal scale. The community offers an easy, sophisticated elegance in a naturally beautiful setting and affords another chance to try new things and continue lifelong passions. The environment here affords opportunities to meet people, discuss interests, and stay involved. A much easier lifestyle with many essential services and amenities are right there on campus, and a team of professionals help tend to everyday necessities. The community provides a Life Care contract that locks in long-term security and allows residents to settle in for an engaging, enjoyable experience that’s aligned with how they prefer to live now.
2021: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living!
Jefferson’s Ferry
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr, South Setauket
(631) 650-2600 – jeffersonsferry.org
You’ve worked hard throughout your life, now you deserve to get the most out of your golden years. Jefferson’s Ferry provides assisted living services that respect your preferences and routines. Through its program, you will continue to live the life you love while staying in a facility based on support and security. Jefferson’s Ferry offers pristine private studio and one-bedroom apartments, which include amenities like walk-in closets and kitchenettes, as well as important safety features. Residents enjoy many benefits including housekeeping, 24/7 security, personal care, medication management, a variety of social activities and delicious meals prepared by an Executive Chef. Jefferson’s Ferry prioritizes the wellbeing of its members, offering onsite medical services, rehabilitation programs and memory care. Jefferson’s Ferry is where the next exciting chapter of your life begins!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry – South Setauket Best Assisted Living!
Jefferson’s Ferry – South Setauket
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr, South Setauket
(631) 650-2600 – jeffersonsferry.org
Join a community of Long Islanders who value the freedom of maintenance-free living at Jefferson’s Ferry. This award-winning, wellness-focused life plan community – the first on Long Island – inspires those 62 years and older to live retirement their way through health programs and personal training, lifelong learning, social and cultural experiences, outdoor trails and gardening areas, and access to hobbies and creative pursuits on and off-campus. The executive chef prepares fresh, delicious meals and the pub offers more casual fare and spirits. Apartment and cottage homes are available, along with onsite medical services, assisted living, short- and long-term rehabilitation and memory care services. The planned expansion will serve a new generation of Long Islanders and include 75 new independent living apartment homes.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences Best Assisted Living!
Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
50 Hauppauge Road, Commack
(631) 715-8537 – www.gurwin.org
Your search for the ultimate in Long Island Assisted Living is over. Gurwin Jewish is a name you may know, because they’ve been providing outstanding care in their community for almost three decades. During that time, their primary focus has never changed. That commitment to excellence extends to the Gurwin Jewish~Fay J. Lindner Residences assisted living community in Commack, as well. Their community is set on 10 lovely country acres, surrounded by manicured gardens and beautifully-landscaped walking paths, with an abundance of outdoor activities including a shuffleboard court, putting green and LifeTrail exercise stations. Lindner Residences shines as the pinnacle of Long Island assisted living communities, with apartment options including one or two bedrooms, and plenty of communal space that may be used for entertaining, community activities or just spending time alone with a book.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living on Long Island
Jefferson’s Ferry
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr., South Setauket. 631-650-2600. jeffersonsferry.org
Who knew retirement could be this good? At Jefferson’s Ferry, seniors 62 years and older are encouraged to continue living life like they’ve always had. Whether it’s an energetic lifestyle they crave or expanding their love for art and reading, Jefferson’s Ferry has something for everyone! The retirement home, which claimed its Best Of Long Island title in this competitive category, offers a host of recreational activities, and is also home to waterfalls, a dining area, pool—and even an on-campus lake! New residents have a choice of a cottage dwelling or an apartment-style home. Whichever they prefer, Jefferson’s Ferry believes residents should make their new living quarters their own, which only enhances the experience!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living on Long Island
Jefferson’s Ferry
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr., South Setauket. 631-650-2600. jeffersonsferry.org
Who knew retirement could be this good? At Jefferson’s Ferry, seniors 62 years and older are encouraged to continue living life like they’ve always had. Whether it’s an energetic lifestyle they crave or expanding their love for art and reading, Jefferson’s Ferry has something for everyone! The retirement home, which claimed its second-consecutive Best Of Long Island title in this competitive category, offers a host of recreational activities, and is also home to waterfalls, a dining area, pool—and even an on-campus lake! New residents have a choice of a cottage dwelling or an apartment-style home. Whichever they prefer, Jefferson’s Ferry believes residents should make their new living quarters their own, which only enhances the experience!
About Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community
The comfort attained by knowing that your emotional and physical security is taken care of is priceless.
But Jefferson’s Ferry is about so much more than long term healthcare—it’s about another chapter in a well lived life. Jefferson’s Ferry is a vibrant community of active, engaged adults with a wide variety of interests and experiences.
2016: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
Jefferson’s Ferry
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr., South Setauket. 631-675-5550. jeffersonsferry.org
When you or a loved one needs extra support to perform the basic tasks of daily life and can no longer comfortably live independently, the Assisted Living accommodations available at Jefferson’s Ferry preserve independence while providing a level of care and comfort tailored to individual needs. Attractive and spacious private Enhanced Assisted Living studios and one-bedroom apartments are home to residents who may need assistance with personal care, mobility, meals, medication management, and recreation. Residents are encouraged to furnish their private apartments with their own cherished treasures and décor. The all-inclusive program maximizes independence, ensures privacy and sets a high standard for quality of life. Jefferson’s Ferry is home to a vital and vibrant community of residents assisted by a caring, exceptional staff.
Testimonials from Residents and Family Members
“I have been genuinely impressed by the attitude of all of your employees—there is obviously an effort made to create not just a technically good effort of service but everyone seems to enjoy themselves as well. I am very happy with my mother living there—of course so is she.”
– Mike L.
“If a loved one needs assisted living, look no further than the Bove Health Center’s Enhanced Housing at Jefferson’s Ferry because no other facility can compare. Love, dedication, compassion, and professionalism are just a few of the hundreds of words I can use to describe each member of the entire staff. It is what total care is all about. My mother is so happy to be ‘at home’ at Jefferson’s Ferry.”
– Mary D.
“Our entire family appreciates all of the excellent care my father receives at the Bove Health Center. Everyone provides outstanding service every day. Your facility is truly the best of its kind on Long Island and all of you should be justifiably proud.”
– Steve B.
“The facilities and programs are top-notch and the staff is truly amazing. They come in early and stay late. Their love of their jobs are so evident. We love the family atmosphere.”
– Sol P.
About Jefferson's Ferry
Jefferson’s Ferry opened its doors in 2001 as the first not for profit continuing care retirement community on Long Island. Jefferson’s Ferry offers a continuum of care that allows residents to “age in place,” from independent living to assisted living housing and skilled nursing as needed on one site. The security of this coordinated system of services is designed to address the comfort, health, wellness and developing needs of our residents over the course of their lives. Seniors who enter Jefferson’s Ferry sign a lifecare contract that provides for this care. Individuals qualify for the lifecare contract by passing a health and financial assessment. By planning ahead in this way, they are protected from the uncertainty of the future costs of long term care.
More than 400 residents age 62 years and older live at Jefferson’s Ferry in either:
• independent living residences (248 units include cottages and apartments)
• assisted living housing apartments (60 units)
• skilled nursing (60 private suites, 20 of which are memory care)
Residence Life
Jefferson’s Ferry provides a strong sense of community and an excellent lifestyle for retirees who want a mix of recreation and activities, readily available health care and peace of mind. In addition to fostering important relationships and friendships, Jefferson’s Ferry cultivates overall optimal emotional and physical health with a wide variety of programs and services.
• fitness center with a full-time fitness instructor, indoor swimming pool
• formal dining room, café and pub options
• country store for convenient shopping
• library
• billiards room, theater, card room
• computer classroom
• meditation room
• wood working shop
• art room
Vincent Bove Health Center
Residents who require assistance, from short term rehabilitation, to personalized health care plans, to long term care, will find compassionate care and comfort at Jefferson’s Ferry’s Bove Health Center. The Bove Health Center offers various accommodations to meet individual needs and lifestyle including spacious and welcoming private Enhanced Assisted Living studio and one-bedroom apartments and state-of-the-art-private nursing and rehabilitation suites. Whatever the individual needs, we make sure that every resident receives the assistance they need—when they need it.
Community
Located in South Setauket, a vibrant community along Long Island’s north shore, Jefferson’s Ferry is surrounded by various attractions. The world- renowned Stony Brook University with its many events, activities and services is nearby and a wide variety of other activities are close at hand, including quaint villages, shopping, beaches, live theater, movies, family fun destinations and fine dining. Jefferson’s Ferry offers exceptional living and amenities, including restaurants, fitness center, indoor pool, computer center, library, recreational areas, gardens, and gazebos. A mix of cultural excursions, civic activities, and a community of residents who participate in shaping Jefferson’s Ferry’s future, ensures a spirited and engaged lifestyle.
2015: Long Islanders Voted Jefferson’s Ferry Best Assisted Living on Long Island
Jefferson’s Ferry
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr., South Setauket. 631-650-2600. jeffersonsferry.org
You’ve never experienced retirement like this before. Jefferson’s Ferry is not just a place where active adults 62 or older call home, but it’s a vibrant community where people lead engaging lives and continue to pursue important life goals. Its residents enjoy their own apartments or cottages. Residents are encouraged to decorate their dwellings with cherished possessions. At Jefferson’s Ferry, residents have access to recreational areas, a dazzling on-campus lake, waterfalls, a dining area, and so much more. It also offers long-term care at no additional cost. Most important, you and your family will have the peace of mind knowing you’re in exceptional hands!
National Winner. Atria Senior Living
Multiple Locations. atriaseniorliving.com
Vibrant senior living communities offering companionship, comfort and a wide selection of community events matched to individual interests are just a few of the many reasons why Atria Senior Living has risen to the top of this prestigious list. With a staff that makes recognizing the challenges of aging and dedication to the encouragement of a fulfilling, independent lifestyle priority number one, which resonated with Long Island voters.
2014: Long Islanders voted The Bristal Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
1. The Bristal
Multiple Locations. thebristal.com
2. Our Lady of Consolation
111 Beach Dr., West Islip. 631-587-1600. olc.chsli.org
3. Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Linder
50 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-715-8500. lindner.gurwin.org
2013: Long Islanders Voted The Bristal Assisted Living Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
1. The Bristal Assisted Living
Multiple Locations. www.thebristal.com
2. Atria Senior Living
Multiple Locations. www.atriaseniorliving.com
3. McPeak’s Assisted Living
286 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue. 631-475-0445. www.mcpeaks.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Adult Day Care in Farmingdale Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
1. Farmingdale Adult Day Care
407 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-293-8928. www.FarmingdaleAdultDayCare.com
2. Atria
Multiple Locations. www.AtriaSeniorLiving.com
3. McPeak’s Assisted Living
286 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue. 631-475-0445. www.McPeaks.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Fay J. Lindner Residences in Commack Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
1. Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
68 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-715-2000. www.lindner.gurwin.org
2. McPeak’s Assisted Living
286 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue. 631-475-0445. www.mcpeaks.com
3. The Bristal Assisted Living
Multiple Locations. www.thebristal.com
2010: Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Linder Residences in Commack Won Best Assisted Living on Long Island!
1. Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Linder Residences
50 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-715-8500 www.lindner.gurwin.org
2.The Bristal Assisted Living
Multiple locations. www.thebristal.aitrk.com
3. Atria Glen Cove
146 Glen St., Glen Cove. 516-671-7008. www.atriaseniorliving.com/community.aspx?id=1476