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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bay Shore, NY for 2024

 

Bay Shore sits on the South Shore of Long Island, about 40 miles outside of Manhattan. In this region, where residents have 15 assisted living facilities to choose from, seniors pay approximately $6,273 per month for nonmedical residential care. This exceeds the state and national respective norms of $4,580 and $4,500.

By browsing our directory and reading the 992 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities, you can gain insight into the scope and quality of services these facilities provide. Overall, we estimate the local quality ranking of these facilities at 4.43 out of 5 stars stars.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Bay Shore, New York

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bay Shore

In Bay Shore, as in the rest of New York, the New York Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities. To obtain annual licensure, facilities must follow the department’s rules for residential services, safety and cleanliness standards and housing features. To ensure compliance, the department conducts site inspections and investigates complaints through its Adult Care Facility Centralized Complaint Intake Program.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bay Shore

 

  • Bay Shore’s South Shore University Hospital has received national recognition as one of the best hospitals in the nation for heart surgery, and it has a comprehensive neurology program with a dedicated intensive care unit. The hospital also specializes in orthopedics and surgical oncology, and it has a 50,000-square-foot emergency department that provides 24-hour services.  

 

  • Suffolk County, where Bay Shore sits, ranks in the top percentiles for health outcomes and factors and eighth in the state for general health. Overall, about 6 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries get the annual flu vaccine, reducing the risk of complications related to seasonal illnesses, and the rate of preventable hospitalizations comes in at 2,590 per 100,000 seniors compared to 2,809 nationally. Additionally, the life expectancy in this community averages 80.1 years, tracking higher than the national norm of 78.5.

 

  • Bay Shore ranks among the most expensive places to live in the nation, with residents paying living costs that exceed national norms by 72%. While food, transportation and health care costs track below national averages, housing costs run 25% higher. Fortunately, New York funds the Assisted Living Program, which qualified seniors can use to pay for assisted living services.

 

  • Bay Shore seniors don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits and file for deductions of up to $20,000 to reduce their tax obligations on income from pensions and retirement accounts. Although the state’s sales tax rate ranks among the highest in the nation, exemptions for clothing items costing $110 or less, groceries and over-the-counter and prescription medications save seniors money on some of their most-purchased items.  

 

  • Bay Shore reports 17.23 violent and property-related crimes annually per 1,000 residents, earning it a total crime index rating of 27. Its violent crime rate runs well below New York’s norm at 1.16 versus 4.29 statewide, giving residents a one in 860 chance of experiencing a violent act. The property crime rate is slightly lower than the New York average at 16.07, providing peace of mind to those who choose this community for long-term care.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bay Shore

 

Seniors in Bay Shore pay a baseline monthly rate of $6,273 for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Bay Shore charge a baseline rate of $6,273 per month. This exceeds the state norm of $4,580 and the national median of $4,500, making it a comparatively costly place to obtain long-term care. Seniors find more affordable care in nearby cities such as New York City, where rates come about $520 below Bay Shore’s median, and Albany, where seniors pay $5,269. Rates in Binghamton and Kingston compare even more favorably at $4,597 and $4,500, respectively.

Bay Shore

$6,273

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

New York City

$5,750

Kingston

$4,500

Binghamton

$4,597

Albany

$5,269

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In the Bay Shore region, assisted living communities charge $6,273 per month for care. Although this type of care offers an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock medical support in semi-private accommodations for $16,805, other long-term care solutions cost less. For example, agencies charge $5,339 for both home health care services, such as medication management and vitals monitoring, and in-home care services, such as meal planning and preparation and nonmedical personal care. Additionally, seniors attending adult day health care facilities pay about $4,650 less for nonresidential services, such as personal care and meal service.

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 Bay Shore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bay Shore

Bay Shore residents may be eligible for an Assisted Living Waiver through the state of New York. This is similar to a Medicaid waiver and may be used to pay for assisted living fees. 

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 Bay Shore

Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bay Shore

 

Bay Shore 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 our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in New York

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Suzanne

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Bay Shore

I liked that Atria Bay Shore was smaller and not so overwhelming. I liked the hominess of it, even outside of the rooms and just around the facility. The staff was very helpful. There was an extra...

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Joyce

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Bay Shore

I went to Atria Bay Shore today. It's fantastic. I wish I could afford it, but I can't. It was a mansion. There isn't anything that you would need if you live there. They have a studio. I looked at...

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Assisted Living

Paul

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Bay Shore

Atria Bay Shore was unbelievable. It was clean. The staff was well organized and polite. I had a great feeling about it. I felt very comfortable there. Everything smelled so good. The staff was...

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