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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Franklin Square, NY for 2024

Franklin Square is a 3-square-mile hamlet in Long Island’s Town of Hempstead with 31,000 residents, over 17% of whom are seniors. There are 37 assisted living facilities to choose from in this community and in surrounding areas, offering diverse options for those seeking long-term care. The average monthly assisted living rate in Franklin Square is $5,750 per month, which is notably higher than the New York average of $4,580 and the national norm of $4,500. 

In this directory, we feature 1742 reviews reviews of local and nearby assisted living facilities and note an overall satisfaction rating of 4.25 out of 5 stars stars.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Franklin Square

The New York State Department of Health licenses all assisted living facilities in the state, including those in Franklin Square. This department outlines the scope and level of care facilities provide and enforces minimum standards for care planning, staffing and services. It also operates the Adult Care Facility Centralized Complaint Intake Program, which fields and investigates complaints regarding care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Franklin Square

  • Although there isn’t a hospital in Franklin Square, over a dozen major medical facilities sit within a 5-mile radius, including Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. These hospitals provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, along with telemedicine services for convenient access to care.
  • Nassau County, where Franklin Square is located, is among the healthiest counties in the state and ranks 3rd overall for health factors and outcomes. It sits in the top 75-100th percentile for variables such as the high life expectancy of 81.9 years, which surpasses the state norm of 80.3 and the national average of 78.5.
  • Living in Franklin Square is relatively expensive and may be prohibitive for seniors with limited resources. Although food costs 38% below the national norm and health care expenses run 21% lower than average, residents spend about 25% more on housing. Altogether, the cost of living in this community exceeds the national average by 73%. Fortunately, New York funds the Assisted Living Program, which helps income-qualified individuals pay for long-term care expenses.
  • Franklin Square serves as one of the most favorable places in the nation for seniors to live, earning it a score of 63 on the AARP Livability Index. Minimal crime, wide diversity in destinations and a high walkability score of 15.52 versus 6.17 nationally promote seniors’ independence, and the low preventable hospitalization rate of 32.2 compared to the nation’s 38.2 indicates good health outcomes.
  • New York’s state income taxes are relatively high, with rates of up to 10.90% for top earners. However, the state exempts all Social Security benefits and government pension income from taxation, and it has a $20,000 deduction to reduce what seniors owe on other earnings.
  • Summers in Franklin Square are generally warm and humid with temperatures between 74-83 degrees Fahrenheit and muggy conditions 14% of the time. During the winter, daytime temperatures fall between 39-47 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime lows dip to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. To accommodate a range of temperature preferences, assisted living facilities offer indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Franklin Square

In Franklin Square, assisted living facilities charge $5,750 per month for housing and personal care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Franklin Square seniors pay $5,750 for assisted living, which is high compared to the New York norm of $4,580 and the national average of $4,500, as well as what’s typical for the southeastern region of the state. For example, in Albany, rates come in hundreds of dollars lower at $5,269, and in Poughkeepsie, assisted living facilities charge $4,770 for care. Similarly, rates in Binghamton and Kingston are competitive compared to care costs in Franklin Square at $4,597 and $4,500, respectively.

Franklin Square

$5,750

New York

$4,580

US

$4,500

Poughkeepsie

$4,770

Kingston

$4,500

Albany

$5,269

Binghamton

$4,597

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living residents in Franklin Square pay $5,750 per month for accommodations. This monthly rate aligns with the $5,720 seniors pay for home health care, an option that includes private skilled nursing services in the residents’ home, but it exceeds the cost of in-home care, which features nonmedical personal care services and companionship for $5,529. Adult day health care costs considerably less than assisted living at $1,950 and is for seniors seeking daytime personal care services in a community environment. On the other hand, nursing home care, which includes medical support and supervision in a clinical setting, exceeds the cost of assisted living at $12,471.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Note: Data for Franklin Square was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Franklin Square

Low-income Franklin Square seniors who reside in an adult home or enriched housing program may be eligible to have their care covered by New York's Medicaid State Plan. Additionally, the state's Long-Term Home Health Program 1915(c) Waiver program may cover costs in adult homes.

Currently, the state does not offer a subsidy for services provided by ALRs. However, seniors who receive Medicaid personal care services may have them provided in a community setting, including an ALR.

Additionally, New York provides an optional state supplement to Supplemental Security Income, which seniors can use toward the cost of their care.

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 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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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Barbara

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

Review of Plattduetsche Home Society

Plattduetsche Home Society is lovely and we're very happy there. It looks like it's going to be a good fit for my mom. My mom's room is a nice size, has a twin bed, a little love seat type sofa, a...

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Pamela280843

I visited this facility

Review of Plattduetsche Home Society

I had a visit at Plattduetsche Old Folks and I was able to see six different rooms; they were all nice. Their staff was fantastic, and I think that what got me hooked. The place is a little dated...

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Edward27

I visited this facility

Review of Plattduetsche Home Society

Plattduetschewas quite acceptable, but they didn’t have any rooms available. The rooms were quite nice, very light, there’s plenty of sunshine coming in the windows, and each apartment had a couple...

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