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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY for 2024

 

Lake Ronkonkoma sits north of Great South Bath on Long Island. Seniors can find 2 assisted living communities in town and 32 more in surrounding areas. These communities charge a median monthly rate of $6,273, making them $1,773 costlier than the U.S. norm and $1,693 more expensive than New York State's median price.

Our directory features 769 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the Lake Ronkonkoma area, with an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars stars. Read on to learn more.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lake Ronkonkoma

The New York State Department of Health licenses assisted living communities in Lake Ronkonkoma. Communities must follow the agency's health and safety rules to maintain their licensure. The agency frequently inspects facilities to monitor care quality. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lake Ronkonkoma

 

  • According to the AARP Livability Index, Lake Ronkonkoma has a livability score of 55, putting it in the top half of communities nationwide. Additionally, Suffolk County, which includes Lake Ronkonkoma, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This indicates that the local and county governments take steps to be senior-friendly, such as implementing retirement-related public resources.

 

  • Lake Ronkonkoma's cost of living ranks about 72% higher than the national norm. Housing prices account for much of this cost difference, with local homes costing about 25.4% more than the U.S. average. Seniors can offset some of these higher costs by opting for assisted living, which typically includes room, board and personal care for a fixed monthly rate.

 

  • New York State doesn't tax Social Security benefits. Additionally, the state offers a $20,000 deduction for other types of retirement income, such as pension disbursements and 401(k) withdrawals. Otherwise, New York State's tax rates range from 4% to 10.9%. Seniors with qualifying income levels can get tax preparation assistance at several locations near Lake Ronkonkoma.

 

  • Lake Ronkonkoma boasts lower crime rates than approximately 58% of American communities. Property crime is especially rare, with 1.299 reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Violent crime rates are even lower, with 1.180 reported incidents per 1,000 residents. 

 

  • Lake Ronkonkoma gets about 47 inches of rain annually, 9 inches more than the U.S. average. The town also experiences about 28 inches of snowfall per year, which is in line with the national norm. Meanwhile, year-round temperatures range from 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July to 24 degrees Fahrenheit in January. For seniors' comfort, assisted living communities often offer indoor activities and entertainment during adverse weather.

 

  • As part of Suffolk County, Lake Ronkonkoma has an F rating for ozone, according to the American Lung Association. Poor ozone ratings can be harmful to seniors with certain respiratory health conditions. However, assisted living communities often use air filters and other cleaning systems to protect residents from environmental pollutants.

Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Ronkonkoma

 

Assisted living communities in Lake Ronkonkoma charge approximately $6,273 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Lake Ronkonkoma's assisted living communities charge a median monthly rate that's $1,773 more than the national norm and $1,693 more than New York State's midrange cost. Similarly, the town has higher prices than many neighboring areas. Seniors in New York City pay about $523 less for assisted living, while those in New Haven, CT, save around $1,185 per month. Meanwhile, assisted living in Poughkeepsie costs about $1,503 less. 

Lake Ronkonkoma

$4,580

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

New York City

$5,750

New Haven, CT

$5,088

Poughkeepsie

$4,770

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care in Lake Ronkonkoma has a wide range of rates, depending on services and amenities. Adult day health care offers daytime supervision in a communal setting for about $4,654 less than assisted living, but this option doesn't account for expenses such as housing and food. On the other hand, local nursing home care costs about $10,532 more than assisted living because it includes 24/7 monitoring and advanced health care services. Conversely, in-home care provides personal care assistance in seniors' private residences for about $934 less than assisted living. Home health care also costs $934 less than assisted living, offering seniors personal assistance and light medical support.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,619

Assisted Living Facility

$6,273

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$16,805

Note: Data for Lake Ronkonkoma was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Ronkonkoma

New York's Medicaid Long-Term Home Health Program 1915(c) Waiver helps senior citizens to pay for the cost of assisted living services. 

New York offers an optional state supplement to seniors who receive long-term care when they have little to no income and are eligible to receive the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

Financial Assistance in New York

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Ronkonkoma

Lake Ronkonkoma and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Lake Ronkonkoma, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Ronkonkoma

 

Lake Ronkonkoma Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Georgette

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Court of Lakeshore

We will be moving mom to Amber Court of Lake Shore and the reason is because of the price. It's cheaper and affordable. The people there seem nice. The tour was cool, and it's nice that there's a...

Provider response

Hi Georgette! Thank you for the positive feedback. We are happy to hear that Mom will be moving in. We look forward to welcoming her. Your kind words are very much appreciated. - Thank you!

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Debby

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Court of Lakeshore

There's nothing wrong with my tour of Lake Shore Assisted Living. But my mother has dementia and we're concerned about her walking away since they don't have locks on the doors at night. I liked...

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Karen

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Court of Lakeshore

My mom will be moving into Lake Shore Assisted Living. What I like most is it has a beautiful view of the lake, and the staff was extremely friendly. My mom will be going into a double room. I...

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