Fellowship Hall Inc. is a senior living community at 212 Babbitt Road in Bedford Hills, NY, built for people 62 and older who want safe, low-cost housing, and the place is spread out over eight buildings on a big, green 5.5-acre property, which gives folks plenty of room to walk, plant flowers or vegetables in front of their apartment, or just sit outside on a private terrace while enjoying open space and nice grounds. There are seventy apartments here, including efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, all fitted with things like kitchens with stoves and fridges, individually controlled heat, fire and carbon monoxide alarms, and most bathrooms have walk-in showers and grab bars for safety.
People get their water, electricity, and heat included in the rent, and if they want, they can add air conditioning for a fee, or put a small gas grill in front of the apartment for outdoor cooking, and there's also a community laundry room right inside the main building, so there's no need to go far. The buildings were made with comfort and safety in mind, with features like one-step entrances, spacious living rooms, and a superintendent living right on the grounds to help out if people need anything.
This place offers lots of choices, like independent living for seniors who take care of themselves, assisted living for people needing help with daily activities and medicine, memory care programs for folks with dementia, nursing home care for round-the-clock support, and home care services if someone wants to stay in their apartment while having help come to them, plus there's a focus on nutritious meals and health programs. There are also technology services available to connect people to the internet, cell phones, and hearing aids, and safety features like medication dispensers, walk-in tubs, and medical alert systems to keep people safe, as well as home security options.
The community has an active senior center, a place called Fairchild Hall for events, and spaces where residents can meet for bingo, card games, knitting, summer cookouts, holiday parties, and birthdays, plus a patio for relaxing outside. For getting around, a public bus stops right in front, and another bus takes people to local stores, events, and the post office, which comes in handy since the Bedford Hills Train Station and town park-with a lake, pool, and tennis courts-aren't far away. People who want to plant flowers or vegetables get spots in front of their apartments, and everyone can enjoy easy access to local merchants and the library.
The apartments are designed for low and moderate income seniors, and residents have rights to reasonable changes if they have disabilities, with a cooperative model that lets everyone have a say in how things are run. The community keeps things simple and aims for a safe, welcoming space, with options for independent living, memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or just living in a homey apartment. The community doesn't publish prices, but local senior living advisors can help families learn about the different services and living choices available.
