Independent living in the Bronx, NY

Who independent living in Bronx fits

It fits a parent who manages daily life but is tired of a house, stairs, driving or eating alone. Most communities include some meals, housekeeping, transportation and a calendar of activities. Personal care is not included, though many residents add a few hours of home care later.

Many Bronx parents live in large co-op and apartment communities such as Co-op City and Riverdale. Aides who know building logistics and public transit help a schedule run smoothly.

Where families look

Families ask us about communities and senior apartments in and around Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Co-op City, Morris Park and Fordham. Being close to family and to doctors at Montefiore Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi and BronxCare usually decides the shortlist.

How we help

We sit with you first, then send private-pay independent living options in writing, with what each includes and what costs extra. You visit on your own schedule and decide. You don't pay. There's no fee.

If help at home would let your parent stay put a while longer, compare home care in Bronx.

Questions to ask on a visit

• What is included in the monthly fee: meals, housekeeping, transportation, utilities?
• Is there an entrance fee or community fee, and is any of it refundable?
• Can residents bring in a private aide later, and is there assisted living on the same campus?
• How are rent increases handled each year?

the Bronx: what the official New York list shows

The New York license file lists 12 senior care settings in the Bronx: 1 memory or dementia care setting and 11 personal care homes. They are spread across 2 towns.

The towns with the most licensed listings are Bronx (11), Riverdale (1).

Independent living is not a licensed care type, so it is not in this file. If care needs grow, these licensed settings are where a move usually goes next, so it helps to know which are nearby.

Licensed names in the Bronx

• Atria Riverdale, Riverdale
• Amber Court of Pelham Gardens, Bronx
• Bronxwood, Bronx
• Claremont Village ALP, Bronx
• Morningside at Home Assisted Living Program, Bronx
• New Fordham Arms Assisted Living, Bronx
• Parkview Home for Adults, Bronx
• Rebekah Rehab Assisted Living Program, Inc., Bronx
• RiverSpring Assisted Living, Bronx
• St. Vincent de Paul Assisted Living Program, Bronx
• The New Jewish Home University Avenue Assisted Living, Bronx
• The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults, Bronx

New York names come from the NYS DOH Adult Care Facility Directory (health.data.ny.gov dataset wssx-idhx). We list names only. We do not rank, rate, or publish prices or openings. See every licensed listing or search the state directly.

Related pages

• Independent living in New York
• Home care in the Bronx
• Tour checklist
• Free Senior Care Starter Kit

Frequently asked questions

How much does independent living cost in the Bronx?

It depends on the community, apartment size and what is included. Ask each community for its written fee schedule. We do not publish community prices.

Is independent living the same as assisted living?

No. Independent living is housing and services without daily hands-on care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing and medications.

Do families pay you?

You don't pay. There's no fee. A licensed agency may pay us a referral fee after a successful private-pay start of care. We do not take a fee on Medicaid funded care.