Assisted Living Communities in Herkimer, New York

Assisted Living costs in Herkimer start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Herkimer and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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 town of Herkimer is named after Nicholas Herkimer, an 18th-century brigadier in the Tryon County militia who fought in the American Revolution. Herkimer is home to just 9,729 residents, but more than 22 percent of those residents are aged 65 years or older. Local seniors interested in exploring their options for assisted living facilities will find two such facilities in Herkimer proper and another five communities in the surrounding area.

Assisted living facilities in Herkimer fall under the state definition for adult care facilities (ACF) and are subject to those regulations. These facilities and their residents are overseen by the New York State Department of Health.

• The climate in Herkimer is heavy on precipitation, with rain and snowfall far exceeding the national average. Though summers are relatively comfortable with highs around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, winter lows dip to just 12 degrees Fahrenheit, which may be unpleasant for seniors sensitive to the cold.
• Compared to the rest of the United States, Herkimer experiences more violent crime (56.1 on a scale of 1 to 100 versus the national average of 31.1) and more property crime, which may worry seniors who are especially concerned with safety.
• There are some interesting options for arts and culture in and around Herkimer, including the Mowhawk Center for the Arts, which offers discounted memberships for seniors interested in art classes, and the annual Herkimer County Arts and Crafts Fair.
• Public transportation in Herkimer is practically non-existent, however, both the county and the local chapter Catholic Charities offer reservation-based transportation services for seniors in need of a ride to a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store or other key destinations.
• Herkimer has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Utica.
• Herkimer has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Herkimer County Office for the Aging, which offers everything from mobility assistance programs to counseling, and the Arc Herkimer Senior Center.