The village of Newark is a peaceful community located just outside the city of Rochester. With a population of 8,836, it offers a quiet place for seniors to live while still being conveniently close to a big city. About 19% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors living in the village have access to healthcare services at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, which is rated as high performing in one procedure by USN Heath ratings.
Nursing homes provide 24/7 care and assistance to seniors with chronic illnesses and disabilities who require constant medical monitoring. The care is provided by teams of registered nurses, and consequently,aa this type of care is generally the most expensive senior assistance option available. In Newark, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home care facility is $12,380. This fee is much higher than the national average of $7,756, and seniors living in Newark may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide provides information on the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Newark and a list of resources.
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100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY, 14513
"DeMay Living Center was industrial and very clinical. It's not that clean and had a hospital odor. It needed updating a couple of years ago, and they haven't gotten to it. It was functional, and the people working there seemed nice, but it didn't see..."
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1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY, 14489
4.5
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"Our mother was a resident of this facility for 5 years. We couldn't take care of her in her home anymore. Her husband came first and then she joined him. They were very well taken care of. The room was spacious and met their needs. Unfortunately he..."
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2 COULTER ROAD, Clifton Springs, NY, 14432
4.0
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"I visited Clifton Spring. My experience was very good. The people were very helpful and stable. The location was very convenient for me. They had an activities person there but very limited amenities. Their dining area was small. There were only 25 r..."
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In Newark, the average cost of nursing home care is $12,380 for a semiprivate room and $13,475 for a private room per month.
Seniors looking at nursing home care options in Newark may be interested in the comparative care cost in nearby cities. Using the average monthly fee for a semiprivate room as a base point, the cost of care in Newark is much higher than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the New York state average of $12,319.
The average cost of care is higher in both Buffalo ($12,669) and Syracuse ($12,890). However, it is lower in nearby Watertown ($11,589) and Ithaca ($9,913) than in Newark.
Newark
$12,380
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
Buffalo
$12,669
Syracuse
$12,890
Watertown
$11,589
Ithaca
$9,913
Adult day care is the lowest cost senior care option in Newark with a monthly average cost of $1,517. Home care and home health care services cost an average of $4,814 and $5,243 per month, respectively. Assisted living is a common choice with an average monthly cost of $5,180. At the upper end of the cost scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $12,380 for a semiprivate room and $13,475 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,517
Home care
$4,814
Home health care
$5,243
Assisted Living
$5,180
Nursing home semiprivate room
$12,380
Nursing home private room
$13,475
Note: Data for Newark was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Rochester, 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.
The following resources could be of interest to seniors living in Newark looking for services to assist them to safely remain in their own homes for as long as possible and delay or avoid the transition to a nursing home facility. One of the resources provides information on medical and financial assistance options for seniors ready to move to nursing home care or are already living in a care facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Home Delivered Meal Program | (315) 332-8888 | This program delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over who are no longer able to prepare a meal on their own and lack regular support from family or friends. Meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by groups of local volunteers. Frozen meals are available for the weekend for those who require additional assistance. The volunteers perform a social check at the same time as delivering the meal and can report any issues to staff members. There is a small donation charged for each meal but no senior will be turned away if they are unable to contribute. |
| HIICAP | 1-800-701-0501 | This program is funded by the state of New York and the federal government. Trained volunteers provide free and unbiased information on the various state health insurance plans that are available. The counselors can assist seniors in applying for the plan that best suits their needs. They can also explain the different financial assistance options available to seniors requiring long-term or short-term nursing home care. |
| Demay Living Center | (315) 332-2317 | The Rochester Regional Health program offers a range of services to seniors to assist them with safely aging in place. One of the services is an adult day center which provides a place for homebound seniors to socialize with other seniors while still receiving the care they need. Additional services include home health checks, weekly phone check-ins and care management. There is a fee for the services, but financial assistance is available for those who can’t afford the fees. |
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My husband was there for rehab, bed was air mattress THAT didn't work, 3 chairs latter that didn't work, food tray was footballers stains inside. Staff unfriendly, took him home next day for home...
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Review of DeMay Living Center
DeMay Living Center was industrial and very clinical. It's not that clean and had a hospital odor. It needed updating a couple of years ago, and they haven't gotten to it. It was functional, and...
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