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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yonkers, NY for 2024

Yonkers is home to beautiful parks, cultural amenities and long-term care facilities, making it among the most desirable places to retire on the east side of New York. Low crime rates and generally comfortable weather promote an active lifestyle, and high access to public transportation and medical services provide convenience for retirees. The city has a large senior community, with those aged 65 and over accounting for nearly 17% of the 212,000 residents, offering a social environment for older adults.

For seniors who want to maintain their independence while enjoying a low-maintenance lifestyle, assisted living provides a convenient solution. This type of care costs approximately $5,750 per month in Yonkers. While this exceeds state and national respective norms of $4,580 and $4,500, this type of care may help seniors minimize the impact of the region’s high cost of living. Assisted living facilities provide housing, daily meals and recreational activities, along with regularly scheduled transportation services to local medical facilities and shopping centers.

Through this guide, seniors can get an overview of the most common ways assisted living residents cover their monthly service fees. The guide also highlights top resources for seniors in the region.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Yonkers

Assisted living facilities in Yonkers comply with guidelines created and enforced by the New York Department of Health. This department licenses assisted living facilities in the entire state and ensures a high standard of care through scheduled and unannounced inspections and by fielding and investigating reports of substandard care and conditions.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Yonkers

  • The Yonkers region has subpar air quality, which may be a consideration for those researching assisted living in this city. The American Lung Association gives Westchester County, where the city is located, a D for ozone pollution levels. Seniors sensitive to pollution may want to participate in indoor activities on high-ozone days.
  • Yonkers is a relatively expensive place to live with an overall cost of living that exceeds national norms by nearly 50%. Housing prices, utilities, transportation and groceries are all considerably more costly here than in a typical U.S. city, but seniors may be able to avoid high living costs by opting for residential care.
  • Yonkers is one of the safest places to live in New York, with the city scoring 20.9 for violent crime and 18.6 for property-related offenses on a 100-point crime index. This is several points lower than the respective state norms of 21.1 and 24.5 and national scores of 22.7 and 35.4. Assisted living residents enjoy around-the-clock peace of mind with security features such as alarm systems and security gates.
  • Yonkers has generally comfortable weather with daytime temperatures ranging from 83 in the warmest part of summer to 36 degrees in the winter. The city gets 50 inches of rainfall compared to 38 inches nationally, and it gets 28 inches of snow. Seniors in assisted living facilities have access to indoor and outdoor common areas and recreational activities, giving them plenty of opportunities to enjoy pleasant weather.
  • Health care costs in Yonkers are consistent with national norms, and there are 490 doctors per capita, more than double the U.S. average of 210. Three hospitals serve the region, including St. Joseph’s Medical Center, St. John’s Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion and St. John’s Riverside Hospital, providing high access to care for older adults.
  • Seniors in Yonkers don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and there’s a $20,000 deduction on private pensions and income from retirement accounts to reduce retirees’ tax liability. This may help some older adults afford local assisted living expenses.

Paying for Assisted Living in Yonkers

Assisted living facilities in Yonkers charge monthly median rates of $5,750.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Yonkers pay approximately $5,750 per month for residential services, which is considerably higher than New York’s average of $4,580 and the national norm of $4,500. In Albany, rates are several hundred dollars lower than in Yonkers at $5,269, and in Poughkeepsie, assisted living residents pay $4,770 for care. Rates in Kingston are lower at $4,500, and seniors may save about 1,500 per month by obtaining care in Glens Falls instead of Yonkers.

Yonkers

$5,750

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

Poughkeepsie

$4,770

Kingston

$4,500

Albany

$5,269

Glens Falls

$4,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living rates in Yonkers average $5,750, which is moderate compared to other long-term care options in the city. Seniors who obtain skilled nursing at home pay comparable rates of $5,720, and those who don’t need medical assistance pay $5,529 for in-home care. Adult day health care is considerably more cost-effective than assisted living at $1,950, but nursing home care is over double the cost at $12,471.

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 Yonkers was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.

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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 Yonkers

In Yonkers, current and prospective assisted living residents find information and support through a large network of nonprofit agencies and programs. The following table lists some of the top resources for seniors in the region and can help with finding community-based services and options for paying for assisted living.

ResourceContactService
Senior Centers(914) 377-6442Yonkers has nine senior centers, providing older adults with easy access to age-friendly social and recreational opportunities. Activities vary but typically include table games, art classes, fitness classes and lunch programs. Membership is available free of charge to Yonkers residents, and seniors must attend at least three monthly meetings annually.
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services(914) 995-2000The county offers a range of programs and services to meet the needs of those aged 60 and over, including nutrition services, health screenings, transportation and legal aid. It also has information and referral specialists who connect older adults with supportive programs in the community, such as prescription drug assistance.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(914) 345-5900The long-term care ombudsman program serves older adults in the Yonkers region by providing information on residents’ rights and visiting local assisted living facilities to ensure compliance with state rules. Additionally, seniors can talk to the ombudsman for help with identifying their options for paying for residential care.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley(877) 574-8529This nonprofit organization provides legal services to those aged 60 and over in the Yonkers region. Seniors can contact this organization for help with applying for public benefits, understanding assisted living contracts and resolving problems such as involuntary discharge orders from residential facilities.
Veterans Service Agency(914) 995-2000The Veterans Service Agency helps older veterans in the Yonkers region to get the state and federal benefits they’re entitled to. Through this office, seniors can get help with applying for Aid and Attendance, income tax deductions, veterans’ home placement and VA medical services.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Yonkers

Yonkers 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.

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I visited this facility

Review of Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living

The one that I toured and liked the most was Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living. It seemed very clean. The staff was very nice. The people seemed happy. They did not look overly...

Provider response

Kind words like yours make all of our efforts worth it - thank you so much for taking the time to share your feelings with us. At Westchester Center, we take your experience personally.

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Gordon

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Crestwood

I think everything that Sunrise of Crestwood had to offer like the staff, the amenities, the services, and the level of care, was ideal. It was exceptional in every respect. It would also be a...

Provider response

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

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Allan

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Crestwood

Sunrise of Crestwood had a lot of open outside areas for the residents. The layout of the facility was very nice. They also have quite a few activities that the residents can enjoy, which was a...

Provider response

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

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