Flushing House Retirement Senior Home

New York Independent Living Retirement Residence in Flushing, Queens - for those seniors who seek independent living and senior housing in a senior retirement community.Our Mission: To provide a safe, affordable, and enjoyable retirement experience

United Adult Ministries is the culmination of a tradition of service originating in 1916 Brooklyn. Moved by their faith, Mrs. W.G. Clark-Duff, Mrs. George W. Arms, Mrs. George Moore, Mrs. Charles Rasweiler and Mrs. Hans Popper, led eight Presbyterian women to begin caring for twelve mothers widowed by World War I, as well as the elderly in their neighborhood. Mrs. Clark-Duff served as President of the incorporated Brooklyn Presbyterian Home for the Aged. This soon expanded to serve more elderly with love, understanding and medical care. In 1933, they purchased the Presbyterian Guest House in Brooklyn to better serve the community. In 1940, they obtained the Brooklyn Home for Girls, and were able to expand their ministry. Around 1953, the city fire department considered the Guest House unsafe for community living, so Mrs. Rasweiler and Mrs. Popper sought the assistance of clergymen and elders of the church, who purchased the eleven acres owned by the Willock Estate in Syosset. In 1955, the residents from Brooklyn moved to the old Syosset mansion, which became the United Presbyterian Residence. By the late 1990’s, the United Presbyterian Residence (UPR) had grown to serve nearly 700 residents on a 33-acre campus.

In 1969 the First Congregational Church of Flushing, which occupied the corner of 38th Avenue and Bowne Street, was destroyed by fire. Shortly thereafter, UPR’s board of directors began looking for a place to provide housing to older adults who could live independently. A partnership was forged between the Presbyterian and Reformed churches, which secured the Bowne Street site for future development. In 1974, ground was broken and the construction of Flushing House Senior Retirement Residence began.

In 1975, Flushing House opened its doors and today is the largest not-for-profit, Independent Living retirement community in New York State, housing over 300 older adults. Flushing House has long been recognized as an innovator, one of the first to offer Independent Living for older adults, along with supportive services on the premises. Our 12-story, 319-unit residence maintains a reputation as one of New York’s leading centers for Independent Living for older adults. Flushing House was cited by New York Magazine (December 11, 2006) as the biggest independent-living residence on their list of the 20 most highly recommended elder-care facilities in the five boroughs.

In 1983, UPR’s board established a second service line, United Lifeline, which has become a leading personal emergency response service offering peace of mind, confidence and security to older adults in the Long Island and New York metropolitan area. With a press of their personal help button, subscribers can signal the 24-hour emergency response center for help. Call (516) 364-3401 or go to www.unitedlifeline.com.

Major changes took place in 1994, first the sale of UPR to Winthrop University Hospital and second, the board’s reorganization and incorporation as United Presbyterian & Reformed Adult Ministries (UPRAM), so it could continue to independently operate Flushing House and United Lifeline.

A third service line was launched in 2000, United Home Services. Individuals with disabilities and adults 55 and up, could now take advantage of low cost, reliable repair and maintenance services, enhancing their quality of life and extending their years at home. Call (516) 364-1530 or go to www.unitedhomeservices.org.

Also in 2000, UPRAM simplified its name to United Adult Ministries and also developed a new corporate logo, making it easy to remember and appealing to a broader audience.

Flushing House, United Home Services, and United Lifeline, are all not-for-profit organizations offered through United Adult Ministries (UAM). The UAM mission statement: United Adult Ministries offers older adults hope, through expanding opportunities and practical services, to live confidently in today’s world.

Visit the UAM website at www.uam.org.

Flushing House Independent Living - Who We Are

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? 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 is known as a pioneer in such communities. Built in 1974 as a not-for-profit Independent Living retirement community, Flushing House was one of the first ones to offer older adults 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 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 called Congregate Living. But our residents don't have to 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 residents with daily tasks, such as restaurant style dining with continental breakfast, lunch and dinner served in our beautiful dining room, housekeeping and linen services, a concierge, 24-hour security, a comprehensive activities program featuring state-of-the-art computer learning and fitness centers, arts and crafts room, concerts, movies, game nights, and weekly trips on our own bus! Catholic, Jewish and Protestant religious services are held weekly in our interfaith chapel.

For the convenience of our residents, Flushing Hospital Medical Center operates a satellite Geriatric Clinic right on the premises with physicians and nurses, who are experts in the care of older adults. Two New York State-licensed home health care agencies are available on premises to provide personal services such as assistance with bathing, hygiene and dressing, as well as self-medication management. Residents may use these services or any service providers of their choice.

Why is Flushing House so different from most of those other retirement communities? Because as New York State's largest not-for-profit, Independent Living retirement community, the mission of Flushing House must always come first? To provide a safe, enjoyable and affordable retirement experience for our residents.

Please call our Marketing Department at (718) 762-3198 or (888) 987-6205 for a brochure or to arrange a tour. We also offer a limited number of inexpensive two-week or one-month trial stays. Please call for information.