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Assisted Living Communities in East Northport, New York

 

East Northport is near Smithtown Bay on Long Island. There are 4 assisted living communities within the small town and 39 more located nearby. Residents of these communities pay an average monthly fee of $6,273 for room, board and care services, which is well...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

East Northport is comparatively expensive when it comes to assisted living. On average, local facilities charge $1,773 more than the national norm and $1,693 more than New York State's average. Similarly, prices in the nearby city of Poughkeepsie are about $1,503 lower, while rates in New York City are around $523 lower. Prices are also lower just across state lines in New Haven, CT, with seniors in that city paying about $1,185 less for assisted living compared to those in East Northport.

East Northport

$6,273

New York

$4,580

United States

$4,500

Poughkeepsie

$4,770

New York City

$5,750

New Haven, CT

$5,088

Paying for Assisted Living in East Northport

 

In East Northport, the average cost of assisted living is $6,273 per month.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Northport

The Optional State Supplement (OSS) offers financial assistance to seniors who receive income from Social Security. The Assisted Living Program (ALP) also helps fund care for people in assisted living in New York, although it's only available to a limited number of people.

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

Assisted living in East Northport is costlier than other senior care options. Local in-home care providers charge about $934 less per month, although this option only includes assistance with personal care tasks and doesn't account for certain expenses such as housing and food. Home health care also includes help with personal care in addition to light medical support for $934 less per month. Meanwhile, adult day health care is about $4,654 cheaper because services are limited to daytime hours. On the other hand, nursing home care is more expensive than assisted living, costing about $10,532 more per month due to its intensive, 24/7 health monitoring.

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 East Northport was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead. 

Free Assisted Living Resources in East Northport

East Northport 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 East Northport, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in East Northport

New York's Department of Health regulates assisted living communities in East Northport and throughout the state. In addition to enforcing health and safety rules, the agency operates a hotline to address complaints about care quality and safeguard seniors' rights.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in East Northport

 

  • Suffolk County, which includes East Northport, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. New York State is also a member of the network, indicating that the local and state governments work to be senior-friendly through public programs and aging-related resources.

 

  • Seniors in East Northport don't pay taxes on Social Security benefits as per New York State's tax laws. Additionally, residents can deduct $20,000 from other forms of retirement income, such as qualified 401(k) withdrawals and pension disbursements.

 

  • East Northport's cost of living is 72.5% higher than the national norm. Housing prices are the biggest contributing factor, with local homes selling for about 109.3% more than the U.S. average. Other expense categories are more moderately priced. For example, local groceries are about 7% costlier than average. Fortunately, most store-bought food items and prescription drugs aren't subject to sales taxes in New York State, and many assisted living communities offer fixed monthly rates that can make budgeting easier.

 

  • East Northport has lower crime rates than 77% of American cities, meaning that the town is safer than most places in the nation. Additionally, the Suffolk County Police Department reports an overall decrease in crime rates in recent years. For added safety, assisted living communities often use security systems such as cameras and locked gates.

 

 

  • The weather in East Northport ranges from lows of 24 degrees Fahrenheit in January to highs of 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Snowfall usually starts in late October or early November and often continues until late April, bringing the city an average of 25 inches of snow annually, 3 inches less than the U.S. norm. For seniors' comfort, assisted living communities have numerous indoor activities and amenities to enjoy during adverse weather.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Northport

 

East Northport 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.

Laws and Regulations in New York

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Shamrock

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Atria East Northport

I had steak for dinner this evening that I would not have given to my dog, IT WAS ALL FAT. If I had my phone I would have taken a picture and sent to you. I complained & told them to . tell Angel,...

Provider response

Thank you for your feedback. We've shared your review with the Executive Director, and she has spoken with our culinary team. We're also available, contact us.

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Diane

I visited this facility

Review of Atria East Northport

I got to tour Atria East Northport. Diego gave me a tour. It was very pleasant surroundings. Lovely outdoors. People seemed to be active. There were activities and opportunities to watch movies and...

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Jabraider

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

Review of Atria East Northport

My mother has been living here for 6 months enjoying the 1 bedroom apartment which is bigger than her previous home. She is stress free and socializing with the group. She loves going on the...

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