The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Johnson City, NY for 2023

There are 9 Assisted Living Facilities in the Johnson City area, with 1 in Johnson City and 8 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 63 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Johnson City. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Johnson City 3.9 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Binghamton with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Johnson City is located in Broome County, New York and is a part of the Binghamton Metropolitan area. The area is home to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, where visitors and residents can view rare birds and animals. 16 percent of Johnson City's 14,500 residents are over the age of 65. Seniors in the area have plenty of assisted living communities to choose from, with one community located in Johnson City and an additional seven nearby in areas such as Vestal, Endicott and Binghamton.

• The Johnson City area is home to world-class medical facilities, including UHS Wilson Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
  
• Johnson City's overall cost of living is nearly 14 percent below the national average. Seniors with a limited budget should find living in the area to be quite affordable.
  
  
• Seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors may find it unpleasant in Johnson City during the winter. The area gets an average of 76 inches of snowfall each year, which is 50 inches more than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Seniors in Johnson City might feel unsafe knowing that residents of the area have a 1 in 183 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime and a 1 in 19 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. By comparison, the average citizen in New York state has a 1 in 266 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime and a 1 in 65 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. 
  
  
• All social security retirement benefits are tax exempt in New York. Seniors may be able to use these savings towards the cost of assisted living.
  
  
• Residents of Broome County can safely travel the area with Broome County Public Transit. Reduced fares are offered to seniors over 65.

Assisted Living costs in Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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.