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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mount Vernon, NY for 2024

 

Mount Vernon serves as an inner suburb of New York City and has nearly 72,000 people,17% of whom are aged 65 and over. The region has flexible long-term care options to accommodate a variety of needs, including 3 assisted living facilities within the city and 38 more nearby. With median rates at $5,750 per month, local care costs exceed state and national norms by over $1,000.

This directory provides an overview of the assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, including 2048 reviews reviews. These reviews contribute to a local assisted living quality rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mount Vernon

All assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon obtain licensing through the New York Department of Health. This department ensures a high standard of care for residents by enforcing minimum guidelines for care planning, staffing and housing features. It also publishes information on residents’ rights, the types of long-term care available in the state and how to pay for services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mount Vernon

 

  • Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital sits within the city and serves the region as a 121-bed community-based teaching hospital. It houses the Beale Chronic Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Center and operates as a New York State-designated Stroke Center. Additionally, many assisted living facilities provide basic on-site medical services, such as exams and screenings, through on-call physicians and staff nurses.

 

  • Out of New York’s 62 ranked counties, Mount Vernon’s Westchester County ranks sixth for overall health, indicating access to health care services for seniors. While many communities nationwide report health care practitioner shortages, the Mount Vernon region has one physician per 720 residents compared to 1,170 statewide and the national norm of 1,310. In addition, the city’s preventable hospitalization rate comes in at 2,164 incidents per 100,000 Medicare enrollees compared to 2,809 nationally.  

 

  • Overall living costs in Mount Vernon surpass the national norm by 36%, requiring seniors to put a higher portion of their retirement income toward basic living expenses. Housing costs are particularly high here, exceeding the national norm by 54%, and seniors expect to pay about 7% more for transportation and food and 4% more for health care services. Fortunately, many assisted living communities in the region feature all-inclusive pricing, reducing unexpected monthly expenses for residents.  

 

  • New York has some of the highest sales and property taxes in the nation. However, seniors can avoid property taxes by opting for residential care, and the state exempts prescription and over-the-counter medications, food items and clothing costing $110 or less. The state income tax rate runs high, topping out at 10.9%, but seniors don’t pay taxes on their Social Security benefits and claim deductions of up to $20,000 to minimize their tax burden on other income.

 

  • Mount Vernon ranks in the bottom fifth of U.S. communities for crime, with the city reporting about 21 incidents annually per 1,000 people. Property-related offenses account for the majority of crimes, with residents having a 1 in 62 chance of experiencing an incident related to motor vehicle theft or burglary. However, the city has several neighborhoods with minimal criminal activity, including Mount Vernon Southeast and Fleetwood.

Paying for Assisted Living in Mount Vernon

 

The median monthly rate for assisted living services in Mount Vernon comes in at $5,750.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Mount Vernon, assisted living communities charge $5,750 per month for care, exceeding New York’s median rate by $1,170 and the national norm by $1,250. Seniors find more economically priced services in nearby communities such as Albany and Poughkeepsie, where respective monthly costs come in at $5,269 and $4,770. Similarly, rates in Binghamton run about $1,150 below Mount Vernon’s norm, and in Kingston, seniors pay $1,250 less.

Mount Vernon

$5,750

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

Poughkeepsie

$4,770

Kingston

$4,500

Binghamton

$4,597

Albany

$5,269

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living communities in Mount Vernon charge $5,750 for nonmedical residential care. This aligns with the $5,720 per month seniors pay for home health care, which covers skilled nursing services at home, such as disease monitoring and medication administration, but it exceeds the cost of nonmedical in-home care services, such as personal care and companionship by $221. Additionally, seniors in adult day health care facilities pay $1,950 for daytime personal care and recreational services in a nonresidential daytime setting. Even so, assisted living offers affordability compared to nursing home care, which runs $12,471 for 24-hour skilled nursing in an institutional setting.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Note: Data for Mount Vernon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, up to 4,200 eligible seniors, comprised of both Medicaid recipients and self-paying citizens, can receive financial assistance via Medicaid's Assisted Living Program (ALP) waiver. 

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 Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mount Vernon

 

Mount Vernon 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New York

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Courtney

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood

My uncle will be moving into Sunrise at Fleetwood. I thought it was a very nice setting. We like the facility and the size of the room. The staff was very friendly. The facility was modern-looking...

Provider response

Hi Courtney, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary...

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Dara

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood

Sunrise at Fleetwood was a very comforting place. It was like a home away from home kind of thing. The place was very clean. The staff was very nice. The rooms were nice, too. They showed us the...

Provider response

Hi Dara, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Fleetwood. We would be pleased to...

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Charlene

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood

My mom moved into Sunrise at Fleetwood. She is comfortable there. The staff members are very professional and caring. It's almost like living in a very nice hotel. The facility is very well- kept....

Provider response

Hi Charlene, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Fleetwood. Our team members share a common goal of...

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