Leisure Knoll sits in Ridge, New York, right off William Floyd Parkway near Sheffield Drive and Canterbury Drive, and people who live there have been calling it home since 1972. This is a large, private community for adults aged 55 and over, and you'll find 701 single-family ranch-style homes laid out within quiet streets and well-kept grounds, which helps give everyone a sense of peace but also a place where people know their neighbors. Homes here have modern touches like central air, gas heating, high vaulted ceilings, cable TV, and internet, and most have private bathrooms and kitchenettes, so residents have their own space. The community's run by a not-for-profit Home Owners Association, with a Board of Directors made up of homeowners who keep a close eye on rules and architectural guidelines to keep things looking nice and fair for everyone, and there's a Residents' Handbook that goes over all the details.
Leisure Knoll has all kinds of amenities managed by Leisure Knoll Assns., and it's easy to stay active or social because there are tennis courts, bocce ball courts, a heated saltwater pool with a lifeguard, shuffleboard courts, walking paths, and even a golf driving net, plus a clubhouse, craft center, and recreation center for different interests. Residents can use the arts room, library, movie theater, fitness room, and outdoor spaces, and there's a bus that takes people to local shopping, which helps with errands. The community offers things like housekeeping, family support, and lawn and snow removal taken care of through the monthly common charge, making day-to-day life a little easier, and laundry and dry cleaning services make it so there's less housework to do. There's a maintenance staff and an administrative office to help handle any problems or questions that come up.
For those who need care, Leisure Knoll covers a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care for temporary stays. Support includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and around-the-clock medical care with skilled nursing, if needed, as well as memory support for people with Alzheimer's or dementia and wellness programs to keep everyone engaged. Meals are provided through different options, including all-day dining and allergy-sensitive choices, and a professional chef prepares meals in the dining room. Social life stays busy with resident-run activities, daily structured events, movie nights, and community gatherings, which helps foster a real sense of camaraderie and well-being, and there's always something going on for people who want to join in. The community enforces strong standards to keep up the quality and property values, and people here tend to be active, friendly, and looking for a place to belong during their retirement years.
