Saratoga Springs is a city in New York that is known for its healing mineral baths, performing arts center and thoroughbred horse racing tracks. It has a population of 28,212 and around 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Seniors in the city have access to excellent medical care at Saratoga Hospital, rated as high performing in four procedures by USN Health.
Nursing home care provides short-term and long-term care to seniors with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The care focuses on medical assistance and monitoring while also assisting with the tasks of daily living. This type of care is provided by registered nurses and is generally the most expensive care option available. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Saratoga Springs is $12,973 for a semiprivate room. This is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756, and seniors in Saratoga Springs may want to look at alternative care options such as home care and assisted living.
This guide explores the costs of nursing home care in Saratoga Springs and the comparative costs in nearby cities. It additionally lists useful resources and financial information.
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211 CHURCH STREET, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Saratoga care is a nursing home inside the Saratoga Hospital. They've done a lot of renovations in the last couple of years. My mom has been in there twice and my dad's been in there many times. When my mom was dying, they sent in candy stripers. The..."
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131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
3.3
(19 reviews)
"My mom is at The Wesley Community. Everybody is very, very friendly. Communication is outstanding. The hallways are large. The rooms are large. It's very bright and cheerful. It's a wonderful experience. The food is very good. There's a variety of di..."
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1 Abele Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY, 12065
2.8
(4 reviews)
"My.Mom was here for a month and the staff treated her like royalty. Very accessible to family and dogs to visit. Food was excellent and we were able to eat with her for a very low price. We highly recommend Schuyler Ridge. ..."
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Saratoga Springs is $12,973 for a semiprivate room and $13,551 for a private room.
Seniors moving to nursing home care in Saratoga Springs may be interested to know how the cost of care compares to other cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a baseline, the cost of care in Saratoga Springs is much higher than the national average of $7,756 and slightly higher than the New York state average of $12,319.
The average monthly cost of care is lower in New York City at $11,771. However, the average cost of care is higher in Poughkeepsie ($13,748), Glen Falls ($14,068) and Kingston ($14,797) than in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs
$12,973
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
New York City
$11,771
Poughkeepsie
$13,748
Glen Falls
$14,068
Kingston
$14,797
The lowest cost senior care option in Saratoga Springs is adult day care which has an average monthly cost of $1,544. Assisted living has a monthly average fee of $4,800. Home care and home health care services have an average cost of $5,148 and $5,196, respectively, per month. Nursing home care is at the high end of the cost scale with a monthly average fee of $12,973 for a semiprivate room and $13,551 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,544
Assisted living
$4,800
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,196
Nursing semiprivate
$12,973
Nursing private
$13,551
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 may be of interest to seniors living in Saratoga Springs looking for services that will enable them to safely remain in their own homes and delay the transition to nursing home care. One resource might help those already in a nursing home or are looking to move to one and need assistance in understanding the financial assistance options available.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Home-delivered Meals | (518) 363-4020 | This program delivers hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga Springs. The meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by teams of volunteers. Seniors must be aged 60 or older and have difficulty preparing meals to be eligible for this service. There is a small suggested contribution for each meal, but seniors will not be turned away if they are unable to contribute. The volunteers provide a smile and a social check service while delivering the meals and will report any issues to the relevant authorities. |
| Saratoga Senior Center Support Program | (518) 584-1621 | The Saratoga Senior Center provides a range of support services to homebound seniors to assist them to safely age in place. A small membership fee is charged each year, but this can be waived for seniors unable to pay. Services offered by the program include grocery shopping, food assistance, tech support and yard work assistance. In addition, they provide a weekly phone call check-in service to make sure that seniors are mentally and physically well. |
| HICAP | 1-800- 701-0501 | The HICAP program is funded by the federal government and the state of New York. Seniors can schedule free and confidential appointments with highly trained volunteer counselors who can explain the state health insurance system. These counselors can assist seniors in understanding the benefits of plans they are eligible for and any costs they may still need to cover. In addition, the counselors can assist seniors in applying for health insurance and financial assistance for short- or long-term nursing home care. |
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Barbara
5
Review of The Wesley Community
My mom is at The Wesley Community. Everybody is very, very friendly. Communication is outstanding. The hallways are large. The rooms are large. It's very bright and cheerful. It's a wonderful...
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Terri
4
Review of The Wesley Community
My father ended up at The Wesley Community. It was close to home, and it had a memory care unit for dementia. The staff are very caring towards their residents. My father had two different rooms....
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MyPoorMother
1
Review of The Wesley Community
My Mother went for rehab here about 1-1/2 years ago. She came home in pretty bad shape. Called her every day to hear her tell about the inattentiveness of her care. Mom has past now and death is...
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