36 Assisted Living Facilities near Ardsley, NY

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Ardsley

• The Ardsley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including St. John's Riverside Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Ardsley has warm summers and cold winters. The average low temperature in January is 18 degrees and the village gets around 28 inches of snow each year, equal to the national average. In July, the high temperature averages 81 degrees, which allows seniors many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
• The Sperling Index ranks Ardsley's overall cost of living at 190.8, considerably higher than the U.S. average of 100. This is due to the high cost of housing and many everyday expenses, including groceries and healthcare, are closer to the national median. This can help seniors keep budgets in check.
• A number of Westchester County Bee-Line buses run through Ardsley and passengers 65 years of age and over are eligible for reduced fares. Train stations in the area connect the village to Manhattan and other cities. The Bee-Line also runs a paratransit service that some seniors may be able to use.
• Westchester County, including Ardsley, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
• Social Security and some pensions are exempt from state income tax in New York and there is a deduction for income from retirement funds and other pensions. While sales taxes New York are among the highest in America, seniors on a fixed income may benefit from sales tax exemptions on everyday expenses such as groceries and medicines.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.