Kittay Senior Apartments sits in the Bronx on a big garden campus and has 295 studio and one-bedroom apartments, some with balconies or patios, all designed for older adults who want to live in New York City with both privacy and a lively community close by, and you'll find wide hallways, elevators, and other features that help folks get around more easily. The apartments have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and emergency call bells that staff at Kittay House monitor around the clock, plus there's cable or satellite TV if you want it. Residents can join independent or assisted living services, get extra help with things like bathing or managing their medicines, and if needed use home care, adult day care, nursing, rehab, or specialized memory care for Alzheimer's or related conditions that helps keep confusion down and safety up.
Three meals a day are served, already included in what you pay, and the kitchens are set up for seniors so you don't have to worry, and there's weekly housekeeping too. There's a dining room where neighbors often meet, and folks can also enjoy Wi-Fi, a computer center, and a large-print library, which really makes a difference if you like to read but struggle with small print. A fitness center, beauty and barber shop, convenience store, and extensive gardens make daily life a bit easier and more pleasant and you'll see people talking in common areas or sitting outside when weather's nice. The gardens and balconies give you views of the city or the landscaped grounds, which people say are peaceful to walk through or just sit and watch the world go by.
A big part of what makes Kittay different is all the cultural and social programs that go on all the time, and if you want to stay busy or make new friends, there's always something planned: exercise classes, book clubs, an open artist studio for painting or crafts, choir, live concerts, day trips to museums or restaurants, even movie showings and poetry writing workshops. There are field trips into Manhattan or around New York, either with the group or just to meet up with family. There's support for many different faiths with religious services, and gathering places where people chat or join in on classes. The staff helps out with health screenings, social services, and transportation, especially for those living in subsidized apartments, and there's extra help for Medicaid recipients. Bailey Taxi & Limousine Corp, Jewish Home Hospital Kittay House, and others have ties to the community, too.
The atmosphere is a mix of friendliness, diversity, and activity, and the people living here come from all sorts of walks of life, reflecting the city outside. Some call it a restorative place, with a mosaic of residents and a big effort to help everyone feel at home without giving up their personal space or routines, and there's always an open door for anyone wanting to join in or just keep to themselves. Kittay Senior Apartments is part of The New Jewish Home, so it gets support from a bigger group that's familiar with elders' needs and city living, and the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities program works with them to help people age in place for as long as possible with dignity. There's a convenience store on campus, community meeting rooms, arts and crafts rooms, outdoor sitting spots, and spaces for private gatherings, so when family or friends visit you can spend time together comfortably.
Kittay offers independent and assisted living under one roof, along with services like memory care, home care, and rehab if needed, and subsidized options for people on limited incomes. Between supportive staff and social activities, people can stay as active or private as they like, and there's little pressure to join in but plenty of encouragement if you want to try something new or make a friend. Living here means having a mix of independence, comfort, and support, with both quiet time in your own place and a lot of community around you if you want it.
