Corning, NY, has 10,538 residents, and 15.8% of them are ages 65 and older. These seniors can look to Guthrie Corning Hospital for state-of-the-art acute and oncology care. Guthrie East Corning is available for a wide range of medical services and treatments as well. Nursing home costs here are substantially higher than the national average but below New York’s state average. According to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey, semiprivate rooms in Corning carry an average monthly cost of $11,787, compared to the national average of $7,756 and the state median of $12,319.
Nursing homes provide intensive supervision and medical care that many seniors cannot obtain in their own residence or a residential care facility. Common features include skilled nurses, nursing aides, therapies, meals and social programs. These factors increase the cost of nursing home services above those of other senior care options. Seniors who do not require such a high level of support may find home health care or assisted living more feasible and suitable.
This guide details the pricing of different senior care or living arrangements and compares rates across the state. It also covers some local resources available for Corning’s elders and their families.
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205 East First Street, Corning, NY, 14830
1.5
(2 reviews)
"The exterior of this facility is pleasant. The interior may be tidy, but it is reminiscent of an out-dated elementary school. The staff was young, and seemed more concerned with planning their night's activities and cell phones than the relative co..."
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3005 Watkins Road, Horseheads, NY, 14845
3.9
(12 reviews)
"Both of my grandmothers stayed at this facility during the last years of their lives. Members of my family visited them often and we were always pleased with all aspects of their care. The facility was clean, organized and the staff was friendly an..."
READ MORE103 WASHINGTON STREET, Elmira, NY, 14901
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Everyone is always helpful. They keep the building in good condition and clean. You expect to smell something terrible when you think of a nursing facility, but when you walk in you don't get that. They of..."
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48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY, 14845
2.8
(4 reviews)
"My dad was at Elcor Nursing Home, one of the best nursing homes in the area. The place is clean, and the staff was very good and very kind. ..."
READ MORE555 East Market Street, Elmira, NY, 14901
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt was put here after her stroke. When I went to visit her she was slumped over in a wheelchair with no help in sight. She also had several articles of clothes stolen. Needless to say she was put in another facility. The head of the department ..."
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101 Creekside Drive , Painted Post, NY, 14870
"Welcome! Absolut Care of Three Rivers is nestled in the rolling hills of south-central New York State in the quaint village of Painted Post..."
READ MORENursing home semiprivate rooms in Corning cost an average of $11,787 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $12,395.
Comparing average monthly rates of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Corning’s costs are $4,031 higher than prices in the average American city. However, costs here are lower than New York’s statewide average of $12,319.
Corning falls in the midrange of nursing home prices throughout New York. Facilities in Ithaca charge $1,874 less per month on average. The gap narrows in Binghamton, where seniors pay $244 less than those in Corning. Other nearby cities see much steeper rates. Rochester’s average monthly cost is $593 above Corning’s median fee. Residents in Syracuse pay $1,103 more than seniors in Corning.
Corning
$11,787
New York State
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
Ithaca
$9,913
Binghamton
$11,543
Rochester
$12,380
Syracuse
$12,890
Pricing is often a major factor influencing placement for an elderly loved one, so it is helpful to compare nursing home costs with other types of care. Adult day health care is the most economical choice, with an average rate of $2,080 per month. The next most affordable option is homemaker services, with average fees of $4,814. Home health aide services cost $4,839 per month on average. Seniors in Corning pay about $5,624 for assisted living. Nursing home residents see the highest prices for senior care, though. A semiprivate room here costs $11,787, and a private room costs an average of $12,395 per month.
Adult day health care
$2,080
Homemaker services
$4,814
Home health aide
$4,839
Assisted living
$5,624
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,787
Nursing home (private room)
$12,395
Note: Data for Corning was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Elmira, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors and their families can turn to the following resources for aging-related support. Some of these programs help elders stay independent longer, delaying the need for institutional care. Other services can prepare them for transition into a nursing home when that becomes the best option.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben County Office for the Aging (OFA) | (607) 936-7425 | Steuben County’s OFA, with a location in Corning, plans and coordinates programs for citizens aged 60 and older. OFA is a portal for NY Connects, offering information, assistance and referrals for HIICAP and Options counseling, EISEP case management and home care, legal aid, transportation and caregiver resources. This agency can connect seniors with meal delivery and home safety modification services as well. |
| AIM Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (607) 962-8225 | AIM administers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Steuben County. This service helps protect the rights and welfare of long-term care facility residents. Volunteer ombudsmen meet regularly with residents, facility staff and interested parties to ensure that the residents’ needs are being met. They also investigate and resolve grievances regarding care quality, unjust transfers and discharges and safety. |
| Corning Meals on Wheels (CMoW) | (607) 962-7985 | CMoW fosters daily structure, health and independence for Corning residents aged 60 and older. Volunteers deliver a hot lunch and cold dinner for homebound, frail elders every Monday through Friday. Each visit includes social interaction and a safety check. Eligible seniors are welcome but not obligated to offer a contribution for the meals. |
| Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) | (607) 776-4126 | LawNY’s Bath location provides free civil legal aid to low-income Steuben County residents. Seniors can call for advice regarding public benefits, access to health insurance plans and managed long-term care. The office also refers callers to attorneys for guidance with advance directives. |
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disappointe1
1
Review of Founders Pavilion
I walked off the elevator with my mom, who is going for therapy, my mouth dropped. The nurse at the front desk observed my expression. She asked what was wrong. I told her this is the most...
Nursing Homes
NeverGoinBack
2
Review of Founders Pavilion
The exterior of this facility is pleasant. The interior may be tidy, but it is reminiscent of an out-dated elementary school. The staff was young, and seemed more concerned with planning their...
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