A Pioneering Senior Retirement Residence

Seniors know from experience that life is a challenge. Many may face limited choices when deprived of complete independence by advancing age. Do you move in with your children? Do you agree to a nursing home? Are "independent living facilities" out of your price range? What options are available to you?

Retirement residences which combine independent living with supportive services on premises, have recently become a popular alternative in the U.S. In Queens, Flushing House Senior Retirement Residence is known as a pioneer in such communities. Built in 1974 as a not-for-profit retirement residence, Flushing House was one of the first to offer senior citizens an alternative and affordable retirement experience.

Practically non-existent a few decades ago, retirement residences similar to Flushing House now number in the thousands across the United States. However, most of these so-called "independent living facilities" are real estate developments, owned by large, for-profit corporate chains, and they're a lot more expensive than Flushing House! As a not-for-profit, we pioneered our unique living arrangement, which we call congregate living. But our residents don't share rooms to keep costs down! They enjoy their own private, spacious apartments. They are free to come and go, to entertain family and friends, and to make their own financial decisions.

In addition, we provide a full range of communal services to assist seniors with daily tasks, such as: restaurant style dining with continental breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily; housekeeping and linen services; a concierge; 24-hour security service; and scheduled activities such as arts and crafts, concerts, movies, game nights and shopping trips. Catholic, Jewish and Protestant religious services are held weekly in our interfaith chapel.