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Senior living in Manhattan, NY

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Manhattan
Licensed capacity
164
across all 1
Adults 65+
295,693
Census estimate for Manhattan
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
0.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
1,211
of the center of Manhattan
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Senior living communities near Manhattan

Counting neighboring towns, there are 1,211 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Manhattan, 1,210 more than in Manhattan itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Manhattan

See all 1,211 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Manhattan at a glance

Manhattan has one senior living community in our directory, drawn from public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in New York

In New York, the New York State Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the New York State Department of Health about a licensed community, or the New York long-term care ombudsman at (518) 408-14692.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in New York

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New York Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 New York Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services helps with claims (518-474-6114).7
Medicare counseling
New York’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-701-0501.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Manhattan

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for New York County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves New York County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (518) 408-1469

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    New York Adult Protective Services

    518-473-7857

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP)8

    1-800-701-0501

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New York State Department of Veterans’ Services7

    518-474-6114

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New York Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New York.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Manhattan

How many senior living communities are in Manhattan, NY?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Manhattan, NY, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Manhattan there are 1,211.

How many residents can senior living communities in Manhattan serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 164 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 295,693 adults age 65 and older live in Manhattan.

Who licenses senior living in New York?

The New York State Department of Health licenses senior living in New York. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Manhattan?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In New York County, call (518) 408-1469. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call New York Adult Protective Services at 518-473-7857.

Are there senior living communities near Manhattan?

Nearby cities with listings include Edgewater (2, 2.3 mi), Astoria (9, 2.5 mi), Fairview (1, 3.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Manhattan

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Manhattan (county subdivision). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. New York State Department of Health. health.data.ny.gov/d/u7ui-w87n Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.