Sunrise of Staten Island
801 Narrows Road North, Staten Island, NY, 10304
4.1
(18 reviews)
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READ MOREThe borough of Staten Island is home to around 493,000 residents and an estimated 17% of the population is aged 65 and over. Seniors are in the high-risk group for Alzheimer’s, and the large percentage of seniors in Staten Island makes this a growing health crisis in the area. According to data released by the CDC, the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Staten Island has increased dramatically by 125.45% from 2016 to 2020. This number is likely to continue to increase as a recent study showed that the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is expected to double by 2050.
Seniors in Staten Island have access to numerous dementia care communities where they can receive 24/7 care and support from trained caregivers. These facilities offer daily activities and therapies to keep residents engaged and slow cognitive decline. This guide provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of living in Staten Island, the average costs of memory care and a list of resources for seniors.
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801 Narrows Road North, Staten Island, NY, 10304
4.1
(18 reviews)
"Come visit Sunrise of Staten Island, a warm, NY State Licensed, senior living community servicing NYC metro-area residents on the north shor..."
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READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Long-term care providers, including memory care communities, are licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Health. This department also inspects facilities every 12-18 months and investigates complaints of misconduct or abuse. Memory care communities must renew their care license every two years.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The cost of memory care in Staten Island is close to $7,200 per month, which is higher than both the New York state average and the national average by approximately $1,500 each month.
In comparison to cities around the New York metropolitan area, the cost of memory care in Staten Island is about mid-range. Memory care in Staten Island costs $1,200 more than that in Poughkeepsie and $1,400 more than Binghamton rates. Staten Island’s cost for memory care is substantially less than that of Bridgeport, CT, and Trenton, NJ, the closest comparable cities around the metro area. The cost for care in Staten Island is around $650 less than that in Bridgeport and almost $3,000 less per month than in Trenton.
Staten Island
$7,188
New York
$5,725
The United States
$5,625
Bridgeport, CT
$7,841
Poughkeepsie
$5,963
Trenton, NJ
$10,181
Binghamton
$5,746
Generally, memory care is costlier than both assisted living and adult day health care. This includes Staten Island, where memory care is approximately $7,200 per month, more than $5,200 more than adult day care and $1,400 more than assisted living. Memory care is also $1,660 more than in-home care and nearly $1,500 more than home health care. However, memory care is still less expensive than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. For nursing home care seniors pay nearly $12,500 per month, nearly $5,300 more than for memory care.
Memory Care
$7,188
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: Care cost data for Staten Island was not available, so data for the closest city, New York City, was used instead.
In Staten Island, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in New York page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New York page.
In a city as big as New York, it can be difficult for seniors to find the services they need to thrive. To make the task easier, this guide lists crucial programs available to Staten Island’s residents who need help with their memory care needs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association of New York City | (646) 418-4466 | The New York City chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (AA) provides support for seniors and their families living with a dementia diagnosis. The organization offers educational programming, in-person events, online support groups and advocacy opportunities designed to address the stigma of Alzheimer's and help seniors to connect with others who are dealing with the disease as well. |
New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The New York State LTC Ombudsman is a state-based program for seniors who need representation and advocacy within a nursing home or memory care community. The non-profit agency coordinates communication between a facility and a senior who is experiencing a situation within the community. It also investigates claims of abuse. |
City Bar Justice Center Elderlaw Project | (212) 382-6658 | The Department of Aging partners with local organizations to provide NYC seniors with a range of services, from ensuring that seniors have access to shopping and transportation to referrals to local service providers who can help them stay active and healthy. |
Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program | (800) 701-0501 | This state program has more than 500 counselors around the state at local offices to help aging seniors with advice and assistance for applying to Medicaid, Medicare (managed care and prescription drug coverage), Medigap and other long-term health insurance. |
Community Agency for Senior Citizens | (718) 981-6226 | CASC provides transportation to Staten Island seniors aged 60 and over. Seniors can use this service to access Neighborhood Senior Centers, local shopping centers and banks and medical facilities. The agency also provides a range of other services, including case management, educational opportunities and help with finding financial assistance programs. |
Staten Island Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New York page for more information about these laws.