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5 Best Retirement Homes in Queens (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 18 retirement homes in Queens on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Choosing among retirement homes in Queens starts with a question of type, because a skilled nursing home, an assisted living residence and a memory care floor are three different things. The places below have collected more than 1,000 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.4 to 4.8, with counts running from more than 120 to more than 410. Each place below is labelled by type, since that decides whether it can meet your family's needs.

Short answer: Highland Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehab home in Jamaica, has the most Google reviews here, more than 410, at a 4.4 rating. For assisted living, Boulevard ALP Assisted Living Community in Flushing is rated 4.8 and Queens Adult Care Center in Elmhurst 4.7. Castle Senior Living in Corona is rated 4.6, and one reviewer describes a memory care floor there.
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Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Highland Care Center 4.4 ★ 413 Skilled nursing and rehab View ›
2 Chapin Home for the Aging 4.4 ★ 218 Long-established skilled nursing View ›
3 Boulevard Alp Assisted Living Community 4.8 ★ 125 Assisted living apartments View ›
4 Queens Adult Care Center 4.7 ★ 133 Assisted living with long-term residents View ›
5 Castle Senior Living 4.6 ★ 133 Assisted living and memory care View ›
5 Best Retirement Homes in Queens (2026)

Each residence, and what type it is

Highland Care Center logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Highland Care Center

4.4413 Google reviews

Highland Care Center is a skilled nursing home on 175th Street in Jamaica. Google lists it as a nursing home, and its web address points to rehab and nursing. It is not an assisted living residence. Reviewers describe both short-term rehabilitation, for example after a broken hip, and long-term residents.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a clean building and friendly, professional staff
  • One family says staff responded to messages and calls
  • A visitor reports staff acted on a request for a blanket straight away
  • Family members mention accommodations for family time, such as a birthday visit

Worth knowing

  • Ratings are mixed, with a minority of critical reviews, so tour and ask questions in person
  • Call ahead to arrange a visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume413 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed residence here and a skilled nursing and rehab option rather than assisted living. Visit before deciding, and ask what the stay would involve for your relative.

Website+1718-657-6363 Directions

91-31 175th St, Jamaica, NY 11432

Chapin Home for the Aging logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chapin Home for the Aging

4.4218 Google reviews

Chapin Home for the Aging is a not-for-profit skilled nursing home on Chapin Parkway in Jamaica. Its site says it provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care, including support for dementia and Alzheimer's and for needs requiring 24/7 nursing care, and says it was founded in 1869. Google also lists it as a rehabilitation center and adult day care center.

What people praise

  • One family thanks therapists, nurses and aides by name for their care of a husband in rehab
  • A visitor describes a warm welcome at the door and a clean, tidy building
  • An out-of-town visitor said everyone was kind to residents

Worth knowing

  • Ratings are mixed, with some critical reviews, so tour and ask questions in person
  • One visitor suggested a chair in each room for visitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume218 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency9 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-established skilled nursing home for rehab or long-term care. Ask about the specific unit and services your relative would use.

Website+1718-739-2523 Directions

165-01 Chapin Pkwy, Jamaica, NY 11432

Boulevard Alp Assisted Living Community logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Boulevard Alp Assisted Living Community

4.8125 Google reviews

Boulevard ALP Assisted Living Community is on 159th Street in Flushing. Its site describes a licensed assisted living facility under the New York State Department of Health, operating since 2005, and lists Medicaid funded, long-term insurance, MLTC accepted and private payment options. This is assisted living, not a nursing home. Reviewers describe studio and two-bedroom apartments, a dining room and a full activity calendar.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the admissions staff for explaining a complicated process clearly
  • Studio and two-bedroom apartments are described as clean and spacious
  • Dining and activities, including sing-alongs and outings, get repeated mentions
  • A resident calls the food delicious and the staff friendly

Worth knowing

  • Not a nursing home, so ask what level of care is provided as needs change
  • Smaller review base than the largest names here
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume125 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page, for a family looking at assisted living with apartment-style rooms. Ask which payment routes apply to you.

Website+1718-969-7500 Directions

71-61 159th St, Flushing, NY 11365

Queens Adult Care Center logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Queens Adult Care Center

4.7133 Google reviews

Queens Adult Care Center is an assisted living residence on 45th Avenue in Elmhurst. It is one of the facilities of Gefen Senior Care, a family-owned group, and Google also files it under retirement home. Residents and family members describe daily help from aides, three meals a day and recreation services.

What people praise

  • A long-term resident praises the clean, friendly home and the recreation services
  • A former resident says aides helped with daily activities and the meals were good
  • A family member says a relative was busy with new friends among staff and residents
  • The person who runs the home is thanked by name in several reviews

Worth knowing

  • Assisted living, not skilled nursing, so ask how it handles changing medical needs
  • Call ahead to arrange a visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume133 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for someone who wants a home-like assisted living setting, with reviews that come from both residents and families.

Website+1718-639-1800 Directions

80-08 45th Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Castle Senior Living logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Castle Senior Living

4.6133 Google reviews

Castle Senior Living is on Horace Harding Expressway in Corona. Google lists it as an assisted living facility, and also tags it as a nursing home, retirement home and senior center. Reviewers describe a memory care floor, physical and occupational therapy, a recreation program and an outdoor space.

What people praise

  • A visitor describes a renovated memory care floor with private rooms
  • A long-term resident says the physical and occupational therapy helps maintain independence
  • Families mention responsive staff and food their parents like
  • A recreation program with games and events gets praise

Worth knowing

  • Google lists several categories, so confirm exactly which care levels it provides
  • Call ahead to arrange a tour
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume133 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call if you're weighing assisted living against memory care in one building. Ask which floor and care level would apply to your relative.

Website+1718-760-4600 Directions

108-25 Horace Harding Expy, Corona, NY 11368

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the residence, compared with other Queens senior living options. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. These numbers say nothing about the quality of medical care, so use them as a starting point and visit in person. No business can pay to change these numbers.

Paying for senior living in Queens (2026)

What you pay depends on the type of care, the room, and how it is funded, so a single price would mislead. Boulevard ALP’s site lists Medicaid funded, long-term insurance, MLTC accepted and private payment options. For any residence here, ask in writing what the monthly charge includes, what costs extra, and what happens to the price if care needs change.

Where these residences are in Queens

Highland Care Center and Chapin Home for the Aging are both in Jamaica. Boulevard ALP is in Flushing, Queens Adult Care Center is in Elmhurst and Castle Senior Living is in Corona. Looking for a retirement home near me? Each listing has a phone number and directions, and visiting is the best way to judge a place.

Questions to ask when you tour

  • Is this a nursing home, assisted living or memory care, and which level would apply to my relative?
  • What does the monthly charge include, and what costs extra?
  • Which payment methods do you accept, including Medicaid or long-term insurance?
  • What happens if my relative’s care needs change?
  • Can I visit at different times of day and speak to current residents’ families?

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living in Queens?

A skilled nursing home provides round-the-clock nursing care and rehabilitation. Assisted living gives residents their own room or apartment with help for daily activities. Highland Care Center and Chapin Home for the Aging are skilled nursing homes, while Boulevard ALP and Queens Adult Care Center are assisted living.

Which Queens residences here have memory care?

A reviewer of Castle Senior Living describes a dedicated memory care floor, and Chapin Home’s site mentions long-term support for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ask each residence directly what its memory care involves.

Does Boulevard ALP accept Medicaid?

Its site lists Medicaid funded, long-term insurance, MLTC accepted and private payment options. Confirm the details with its admissions office, since eligibility depends on your situation.

Can I tour a Queens retirement home before choosing?

Reviewers of Boulevard ALP and Castle Senior Living describe touring the residence with staff. Call ahead to arrange a visit at any of them, and go at more than one time of day.

Where to start

Start with the type of care your relative needs. Highland Care Center and Chapin Home suit skilled nursing and rehab, Boulevard ALP and Queens Adult Care Center are assisted living, and a reviewer describes a memory care floor at Castle Senior Living. Tour in person and ask for costs in writing.

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