Assisted Living Communities in Elmira, NY

Assisted living communities in Elmira charge around $7,826 per month for care, tracking thousands of dollars over New York’s median rate of $5,850 and the national norm of approximately $5,350. Similarly, local rates run high compared to monthly fees in nearby communities. In Buffalo, for example, assisted living residents pay about $1,700 less for care, and in Utica, fees run nearly $1,900 less than in Elmira. Similarly, seniors in Syracuse and Rochester pay competitive rates of approximately $5,670 and $5,333, respectively.

In Elmira, assisted living facilities charge around $7,826 per month for care.

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.

In Elmira, seniors expect to pay around $7,826 per month for assisted living. By comparison, seniors who live in nursing homes pay much higher rates of approximately $14,387 for around-the-clock intensive medical services and supervision. However, seniors who prefer to receive services in their own homes pay lower rates of around $6,673 for non medical in-home care, such as companionship and help with personal grooming and care. Additionally, home health care agencies charge competitive rates of around $1,907 for basic skilled nursing support in the individual’s home.