Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities - NYC Aging

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Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

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Older Adult Centers
Geriatric Mental Health
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Health Insurance Assistance
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Friendly Visiting
Older Adult Workforce
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Housing Support
Transportation
Legal Assistance
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
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Find Services

Older Adult Centers

Geriatric Mental Health

In-Home Services

Caregiving

Health Insurance Assistance

Elder Abuse & Crime

Friendly Visiting

Older Adult Workforce

Volunteer

Housing Support

Transportation

Legal Assistance

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

NY Connects


Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) are a housing development or a building that over time have become home to many older adults. There are around 60 NORCs in New York City that have a social service provider that offers services to older residents. The Department for the Aging funds 36 of them.

Every NYC Aging-funded NORC provides services and activities that help residents stay engaged, healthy and active, and help them age in their homes, among family and friends.

To find the closest NYC Aging-funded NORC near you, visit the Find Services page, where you can also see a list of programs they provide.

Case Management – If a NORC staff member determines a resident is in need of in-home services, the individual is connected with a case management service agency who can deliver nutritious meals and provide home care attendant assistance.

Case Assistance – Residents are connected to public benefits and entitlement programs, community services and other resources.

Healthcare Management and Assistance – To address an individual’s immediate and ongoing healthcare needs, residents meet individually with a healthcare professional to identify and help manage chronic conditions.

Health Promotion – The goal of these services is to maximize the health and wellbeing of NORC residents. The programs may include blood pressure screenings, yoga and Tai Chi classes.

Based on the needs of the NORC, some may provide additional services including education/recreational programming and transportation. NORCs may also collaborate with community partners to organize open-houses, intergenerational programs and volunteer opportunities.