Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)

Help in a crisis, a hand with Medicare paperwork, an escort to a doctor’s appointment, an invitation to an afternoon movie – these can make all the difference for an older adult living alone. Without family nearby, many older adults in our community face the threat of premature retirement into an assisted living or nursing home facility.

Through on-site services at three local Mitchell Lama co-operatives, our NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) program helps hundreds of our older neighbors live safely at home for as long as possible. NORC provides the extra support that elderly residents need to age in place. Social workers in each building provide case management and health care information plus classes, social activities, and trips. A committee of residents and building board members share in management of the NORC Program.

A gift to Goddard Riverside helps this aging population to live independently and stay in their own apartments as long as possible. Donate now.

Contact the NORC:
Email: khall@goddard.org
Phone: (212) 665-3853
Address: 689 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025