Seniors & Aging · Surprise rank #405
Older Adult in a Participating Apartment Community? Get On-Site Nurses and Social Workers
Older adults living in participating NORC communities receive on-site health monitoring, care coordination and support services.
Who
Older residents living in a building or neighborhood served by an approved NORC program.
Where: Address-specific sites in NYC and other New York communities.
What to do
Start here: Search the NYSOFA/NYC Aging NORC list or ask building management whether a NORC program serves the address.
Eligibility: Residence in the program's service area and local age/service rules.
What you get
Residents of designated naturally occurring retirement communities can receive on-site nursing, social work, benefits help and wellness services.
Benefit: Care coordination, health monitoring, activities and assistance connecting to benefits and home services.
Possible value: Practical value can be substantial, but it is not a direct cash benefit.
Good to know
Important: Not portable and not available in most buildings or neighborhoods.
Availability: Ongoing at participating sites.
Why people miss it: Eligibility is based on where someone lives, so many residents do not realize their building or neighborhood participates.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026