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Assisted Living Communities in Bay Shore, NY

 

Bay Shore sits on the South Shore of Long Island, about 40 miles outside of...

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Netherbay at Bay Shore

Netherbay at Bay Shore

36 S. Clinton Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

The all-new Netherbay at Bay Shore provides compassionate and attentive assisted living services and memory care...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,995
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Atria Bay Shore

53 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

4.5(22 reviews)

"Atria Bay Shore is very nice, but it is also expensive. My dad is moving in next month. I have only visited once, and...

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$5,995
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The Arbors Assisted Living at Hauppauge

1740 Expressway Drive South, Hauppauge, NY 11788

4.5(24 reviews)

"My cousin was a resident of The Arbors Assisted Living at Hauppauge. I really liked Charlie. He helped me a lot with my...

Assisted Living
$4,559
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Sunrise of West Babylon

580 Montauk Hwy, West Babylon, NY 11704

4.4(21 reviews)

"My uncle is very happy in Sunrise and the whole family lives near the area. We wanted to keep him close to home. You...

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$5,688
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The Arbors Assisted Living at Islandia

1515 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, NY 11749

4.2(49 reviews)

"My experience with the Arbors Assisted Living Home was simply outstanding. First, I knew the manager through family ties...

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$4,300
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Sunrise of Dix Hills

337 Deer Park Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746

4.4(20 reviews)

"We toured Sunrise of Dix Hills. I thought it was very good as far as I'm concerned. My mother-in-law at this moment...

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$7,995
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The Arbors at Bohemia

1065 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716

4.4(27 reviews)

"I went to The Arbors at Bohemia. What I liked best was the cost, and it was a big thing. The only thing I wasn't crazy...

Assisted Living
$4,361
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Divine Serenity Assisted Living

135 Old East Neck Rd., Melville, NY 11747

5.0(2 reviews)

"Divine Serenity Assisted Living looked like it was a residence that they converted to individual rooms. The time I was...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
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Sunrise of Smithtown

30 Hauppauge Road, Route 111, Smithtown, NY 11787

4.1(12 reviews)

"We toured Sunrise of Smithtown, we liked it very much, and we're going back next Wednesday. It just seems very nice...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,330
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Atria Huntington

165 Beverly Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746

4.3(24 reviews)

"Atria Huntington is a very good place. It's excellent. My friend gets very good care, and he is very happy there. His...

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$3,695
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Whisper Woods of Smithtown

71 St. Johnland Road, Smithtown, NY 11787

4.8(16 reviews)

"I've only been in the apartment once. I think my parents are doing well, overall, at Whisper Woods of Smithtown. I...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,615
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Birchwood Suites

423 Clay Pitts Rd, East Northport, NY 11731

4.2(15 reviews)

"We chose Birchwood Suites for my mom because of price, convenience, and cleanliness. The staff is very attentive, and we...

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$4,500
Amber Court of Lakeshore

Amber Court of Lakeshore

211 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

4.8(7 reviews)

"We will be moving mom to Amber Court of Lake Shore and the reason is because of the price. It's cheaper and affordable...

Assisted Living
$4,000
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Amber Court of Smithtown

130 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset, NY 11767

4.3(6 reviews)

"Amber Court of Smithtown astounded us best because it permits us to have my daughter on the list. I was impressed with...

Assisted Living
$5,100
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Sophia's Care Services Inc

131 Avenue C, Holbrook, NY 11741

Sophia’s Care Services is a residential care home that is located in Holbrook, New York in Suffolk County. Sofia‘s...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,500
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Atria Plainview

12 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803

4.3(26 reviews)

"The rooms are well-kept, spacious, and bright. The staff are all friendly and genuinely seem like they love what they...

Assisted Living
$7,395
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All American Assisted Living at Coram

463 Middle Country Rd, Coram, NY 11727

4.6(8 reviews)

"My in-laws moved to All American Assisted Living at Coram. The facility is less than one year old, it's a beautiful...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,650
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The Village at South Setauket

4089 Nesconset Hwy, South Setauket, NY 11720

4.2(17 reviews)

"It was actually beautiful. I was only able to speak to the manager, but the people that were living there seemed happy...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,995
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Christian Fellowship House

369 Split Rock Road, Syosset, NY 11791

4.7(29 reviews)

"My mom has been at the Christian Fellowship house for three years. This place is great and beautiful! They really care a...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
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Amber Court of Westbury

3400 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

3.8(38 reviews)

"On Long Island, New York there are only 3 medicare/medicaide assisted living facilities. I went to all three to check...

Assisted Living
$4,200

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Sandra

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Atria Bay Shore

I moved into Atria Bay Shore as my husband health was declining and he needed help. The care provided here has been exceptional. The staff is attentive, compassionate, and always willing to go the...

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Assisted Living

Reviewer#ET0719b

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Bay Shore

My father-in-law moved to Atria Bay Shore. It's very beautiful, it's in a beautiful location, and it's very clean. The food is really good. The facility is very well-kept. The courtyard is also...

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Assisted Living

Suzanne

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Bay Shore

I liked that Atria Bay Shore was smaller and not so overwhelming. I liked the hominess of it, even outside of the rooms and just around the facility. The staff was very helpful. There was an extra...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Bay Shore charge a baseline rate of $6,273 per month. This exceeds the state norm of $4,580 and the national median of $4,500, making it a comparatively costly place to obtain long-term care. Seniors find more affordable care in nearby cities such as New York City, where rates come about $520 below Bay Shore’s median, and Albany, where seniors pay $5,269. Rates in Binghamton and Kingston compare even more favorably at $4,597 and $4,500, respectively.

Bay Shore

$6,273

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

New York City

$5,750

Kingston

$4,500

Binghamton

$4,597

Albany

$5,269

Paying for Assisted Living in Bay Shore

 

Seniors in Bay Shore pay a baseline monthly rate of $6,273 for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bay Shore

Bay Shore residents may be eligible for an Assisted Living Waiver through the state of New York. This is similar to a Medicaid waiver and may be used to pay for assisted living fees. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

Financial Assistance in New York

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In the Bay Shore region, assisted living communities charge $6,273 per month for care. Although this type of care offers an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock medical support in semi-private accommodations for $16,805, other long-term care solutions cost less. For example, agencies charge $5,339 for both home health care services, such as medication management and vitals monitoring, and in-home care services, such as meal planning and preparation and nonmedical personal care. Additionally, seniors attending adult day health care facilities pay about $4,650 less for nonresidential services, such as personal care and meal service.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,619

Assisted Living Facility

$6,273

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$16,805

Note: Data for Bay Shore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Bay Shore

Bay Shore and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Bay Shore, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bay Shore

 

Bay Shore Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.

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