NORCs

Goddard Riverside’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) provide on-site services and support that help older adults remain independent, connected, and safely in their own homes. By offering case management, health education, educational programs, social activities, and wellness services where people already live, our NORCs help residents maintain their independence and delay or avoid the need for assisted living or nursing home care.

Each NORC is staffed by social workers who connect residents with resources, provide individualized support, and coordinate programs that promote health, well-being, and community. Resident advisory committees also help shape activities and services to meet the unique needs of each community.

Our four NORC communities each offer the same commitment to helping older adults remain independent, healthy, and connected, while tailoring programs and services to the unique needs of their residents.

• The Lincoln Square NORC serves residents of the Amsterdam Houses, Amsterdam Addition and Lincoln Amsterdam House, most of whom have lived there for more than 30 years.
• The West Side NORC is located in three neighboring affordable housing cooperatives in the area of Columbus Avenue and 94th Street.
• The Isaacs Center NORC operates as part of the Stanley M. Isaacs Older Adult Center, serving the residents of the Isaacs/Holmes Houses in Yorkville.
• The Taft NORC Program at the Taft Center, is located at 1365 5th Avenue, and serves residents of the Taft/Johnson public housing community in Harlem.

Services:

• case management and assistance 
• health management and assistance 
• nurse checkups 
• support groups 
• help applying for and maintaining benefits 
• movies 
• social activities 
• exercise classes 
• current events discussion group 
• live entertainment 
• multigenerational events 
• nutrition education 
• holiday events 
• educational workshops