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Island Assisted Living

Residential care in Hempstead, New York

Checked November 4, 2026

Provider details
Address820 Front St
CityHempstead
StateNew York
ZIP code11550-4627
CountyNassau
Phone516-564-1100
OwnershipNot for Profit Corporation
License number400-E-295
License typeAdult Care Facility — Adult Home (Article 7, New York Social Services Law)
Licensing statusLicensed — New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facility
Capacity200
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, Assisted Living Program (Medicaid) services
CMS quality noteLicensed by the New York State Department of Health.

Island Assisted Living is in 820 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550-4627. Phone: 516-564-1100. It holds New York Adult Care Facility operating certificate 400-E-295 (Adult Home; licensed capacity 200), issued by the New York State Department of Health.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

Other residential care in Nassau County

Common questions about Island Assisted Living

Where is Island Assisted Living located?

Island Assisted Living is at 820 Front St, Hempstead, New York 11550-4627.

What care and services does Island Assisted Living offer?

Island Assisted Living offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, Assisted Living Program (Medicaid) services.

How do I contact Island Assisted Living?

Call Island Assisted Living at 516-564-1100.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

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

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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