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Long Island Living Center in Far Rockaway, NY

Long Island Living Center is an assisted living community in Far Rockaway, NY.

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431 Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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4.1 from 68 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
14
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Long Island Living Center Costs & Pricing

Long Island Living Center offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Queens County and the broader New York state market. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $2,800 per month, which is significantly lower than the average costs in Queens County at $3,901 and New York state at $4,389. Similarly, the center's studio apartments are priced at $3,800 monthly, providing an attractive alternative to Queens County's average of $4,515 and New York state's near-equivalent of $4,532. These rates reflect Long Island Living Center's commitment to providing quality living options while ensuring affordability for its residents in a region where costs can be notably higher.

Floor plansLong Island Living CenterQueens CountyNew York
Semi-Private$2,800$3,901$4,389
Studio$3,800$4,515$4,532

Overall Review of Long Island Living Center

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Dining fits kosher needs

Dining is consistently described as restaurant-style and kosher options are supported.

Residents and families describe a restaurant-style dining setup, and several specifically mention kosher meals and handling for restricted diets. A number of tours and visits include details like meal timing and snack availability, along with separate eating arrangements for non-kosher food in at least one case. That said, a few reviews also note food complaints or limits related to outside food and warming meals.

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Clean facility and organized feel

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness, organization, and a well-kept environment.

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly, with multiple reviewers describing the building as clean, neat, and orderly, including common areas and hallways. Several also connect that upkeep with feeling comfortable during tours and visits. A smaller set of comments contrasts this with complaints about worn details or specific cleanliness problems in a bathroom area, but those are outnumbered by positive impressions overall.

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Staff responsiveness and caring

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across positive reviews, families describe staff members as courteous, friendly, and attentive to questions and concerns, and some mention day-to-day follow-through with medications and care needs. Several reviewers also highlight that residents look relaxed and well cared for, and they credit staff for keeping people supported and engaged. On the negative side, a few reviews call out issues involving management rudeness, care lapses, or poor communication, which is worth considering alongside the many compliments.

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Activities keep residents involved

The community offers on-site activities and entertainment that residents can join.

Reviews often mention a busy schedule with games, arts and crafts, and social time, including movie nights and access to spaces like a gathering room. Families also describe residents being encouraged to get out of their rooms and interact, with some noting that the environment helps residents feel occupied. A few reviews add nuance by saying their loved one did not participate much, or that engagement levels varied during their visit.

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Shared and run-down rooms

Some reviews point to shared sleeping setups and dated or worn conditions.

While many tours describe a clean, comfortable feel, several reviewers raise concerns about room layout and condition. Complaints include dorm-style or shared sleeping arrangements, outdated or worn furniture/linens, and an overall appearance that felt substandard to at least one visitor. One reviewer also describes limits around bringing certain items and practical inconveniences related to room amenities like TV access.

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Pricing and Medicaid access

Reviews describe the cost as affordable, and the community appears geared to Medicaid-qualified residents.

Multiple reviewers discuss value and affordability, and at least one specifically describes seeking an assisted living option that takes Medicaid. Pricing is presented as within a low-to-mid range compared with both county and state benchmarks across unit types, which aligns with reviews that call the price right. Even so, a few comments still question day-to-day standards, so affordability alone may not answer care-quality concerns.

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Features

Housing

  • 306 resident community capacity 306 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John F Kennedy International (3 miles away) John F Kennedy International (3 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (14 miles away) LaGuardia (14 miles away)
  • Newark International (23 miles away) Newark International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Light therapy programs Light therapy programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Far Rockaway, New York offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several CVS Pharmacies nearby, accessing medication and healthcare supplies is easily accessible. Additionally, there are reputable physicians and hospitals in the vicinity, such as South Nassau Communities Hospital and Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics, ensuring quality healthcare services are close by. For recreation and relaxation, there are several parks within a short distance, including Oceanside Park and Hempstead Lake State Park. Furthermore, the area provides access to transportation options with JFK International Airport nearby for any travel needs. Overall, Far Rockaway is a well-rounded community that offers convenience, healthcare options, recreational opportunities, and accessibility for senior residents.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • JFK Runways (2.8 miles)
  • Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (3.1 miles)
  • JFK Apron (3.1 miles)
  • Concourse B (3.2 miles)
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge (3.3 miles)
  • The Centurion Lounge (3.3 miles)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Sons of Israel (3.3 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (9.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Air France Lounge (3.6 miles)
  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.8 miles)
  • Jordans Lobster Farm (5.3 miles)
  • White Castle (7.4 miles)
  • Sonny's Canal House (8.6 miles)
  • Sugar Bowl (8.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (5.7 miles)
  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (7.4 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (8 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Oceanside Park (6.9 miles)
  • Hempstead Lake State Park (8 miles)
  • Forest Park (8.6 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (9.2 miles)
  • Coes Neck Park (9.6 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (9.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (7.4 miles)
  • Kings County Hospital Center (10.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (9.9 miles)

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