28 Assisted Living Facilities near Holtsville, NY

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Holtsville

• Holtsville has a high cost of living. Nearly every aspect costs more than the national average and state average. The greatest cost is housing. When national average is 100 and New York state average is 151, Holtsville has a housing cost of 186. This can greatly impact the cost of assisted living facilities. Add in the high cost of utilities and groceries, and seniors in Holtsville might struggle with expenses.
• The crime rate in Holtsville is lower than the national average. On a scale of one as the safest and 100 as the least safe, Holtsville has a violent and property crime rating average of 27. A lower rating means seniors can feel safer in their homes and on the streets.
• Despite being in the Northeast, Holtsville does not see as much snow as the rest of the state. The area sees an average of 29 inches of snow per year. Temperatures do rise into the 80s during the summer and drop to the 20s in the winter. Extreme temperatures can be dangerous to seniors' health, so precautions should be taken at those times.
• New York State does not tax social security or pension income. Seniors can use every penny to pay for assisted living expenses.
• Both Brookhaven and Islip have senior centers and programs for locals living in Holtsville. Services and activities include clubs, free meals, classes and low-fee transportation for shopping or doctor visits.
• The Holtsville area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness. The nearest major hospital, Long Island Community Hospital, is located in nearby Patchogue.