Riverview Gardens sits in the Queens West neighborhood along the East River at 4-12 49th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, right across from Manhattan with some pretty spectacular views, and the place stays open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though there's staff on hand every hour of every day for care and emergencies. Folks will notice 79 one-bedroom apartments here, all government subsidized, with rent based on 30% of the renter's Adjusted Gross Income, so this gives low-income seniors a way to have a good place to live without worry. The building's got a lobby, a lounge, living room, community room, kitchen, activity and workrooms, and even an apartment for the resident superintendent in case anybody needs something quickly fixed; there are both shared and private rooms, and the setup tries to help people feel at home, with plenty of space for social and recreational activities and indoor common areas for folks to mingle or just spend some quiet time.
Riverview Gardens offers several care levels, like independent living for those who want their own place but might still want meals, housekeeping, laundry, and support services sometimes, as well as assisted living when help is needed for things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals; care staff will help with transferring from bed to wheelchair, managing insulin and medications, and there's a 24-hour call system in place to make sure everyone's safe. Memory care's available for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, with secure areas, specialized programs, and memory-enhancing activities, plus mental wellness programs and personalized support so people get what they need without feeling left behind. The skilled nursing unit brings round-the-clock medical care for those with big health needs, taking care of wound care, rehabilitation, and meals designed for special diets like diabetes and allergies, and if you just need a break, Riverview Gardens can provide respite care for short-term stays, which helps give family caregivers a rest; hospice care and adult daycare also fit into the lineup for those in need.
The community keeps things social, with resident-run activities, movie nights, cultural events, devotional and offsite activities, and common areas like a dining room with all-day restaurant-style dining, a library, walking paths, a barber/salon, a garden, and dedicated spaces for group programs, plus there's a big emphasis on comfort and social connection, as you'll see with everything from the activity rooms to the way the facility's been designed in cooperation with an interior designer. It's not all fun and games either-there's practical help like move-in coordination, emergency alert systems, housekeeping, and transportation services, and programs such as the Enriched Housing Program bring case management and extra services for frailer residents or those who need more attention. Some apartments and community services are geared toward helping residents age in place, with the goal being that people stay as independent as possible for as long as they want. Accepting HUD subsidies, private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, commercial insurance, and a handful of fees depending on the needs and arrangements, Riverview Gardens provides adult daycare, home care, respite care, and even has specialized homes and enriched programs for those with extra care needs, and for those looking for something a little different, the Home Sharing program exists, too, which tries to help seniors find good, safe shared housing.
River View Gardens Ny Foundation Ehp 8 manages this building, and they're also involved with Surf Gardens near Coney Island and other affordable housing projects for older adults, and the whole operation keeps growing through help from the New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Urban Development. Community services focus on helping with daily activities, case management, CDPAP, home attendant care, community guardians, and free rides to keep seniors involved and supported. The place has earned a 9.9 review score based on 100 reviews, which shows many people have felt good about the care here, and there's a strong focus on nutritious, good-quality meals. Overall, Riverview Gardens stands out as a medium-sized assisted living and continuing care retirement community for low-income and frail seniors who need varying levels of support, with a solid variety of activities, amenities, support, and care, all while helping everyone feel comfortable and engaged in a place with some of the city's best views.
