West Side Federation-Senior
109 West 129th Street, New York, NY, 10027
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Mount Vernon serves as an inner suburb of New York City and has nearly 72,000 people,17% of whom are aged 65 and over. The region has flexible long-term care options to accommodate a variety of needs, including 3 assisted living facilities within the city and 38 more nearby. With median rates at $5,750 per month, local care costs exceed state and national norms by over $1,000.
This directory provides an overview of the assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, including 2056 reviews reviews. These reviews contribute to a local assisted living quality rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars stars.
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109 West 129th Street, New York, NY, 10027
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All assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon obtain licensing through the New York Department of Health. This department ensures a high standard of care for residents by enforcing minimum guidelines for care planning, staffing and housing features. It also publishes information on residents’ rights, the types of long-term care available in the state and how to pay for services.
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The median monthly rate for assisted living services in Mount Vernon comes in at $5,750.
In Mount Vernon, assisted living communities charge $5,750 per month for care, exceeding New York’s median rate by $1,170 and the national norm by $1,250. Seniors find more economically priced services in nearby communities such as Albany and Poughkeepsie, where respective monthly costs come in at $5,269 and $4,770. Similarly, rates in Binghamton run about $1,150 below Mount Vernon’s norm, and in Kingston, seniors pay $1,250 less.
Mount Vernon
$5,750
New York
$4,580
United States
$4,500
Poughkeepsie
$4,770
Kingston
$4,500
Binghamton
$4,597
Albany
$5,269
Assisted living communities in Mount Vernon charge $5,750 for nonmedical residential care. This aligns with the $5,720 per month seniors pay for home health care, which covers skilled nursing services at home, such as disease monitoring and medication administration, but it exceeds the cost of nonmedical in-home care services, such as personal care and companionship by $221. Additionally, seniors in adult day health care facilities pay $1,950 for daytime personal care and recreational services in a nonresidential daytime setting. Even so, assisted living offers affordability compared to nursing home care, which runs $12,471 for 24-hour skilled nursing in an institutional setting.
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 Mount Vernon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.
In Mount Vernon, up to 4,200 eligible seniors, comprised of both Medicaid recipients and self-paying citizens, can receive financial assistance via Medicaid's Assisted Living Program (ALP) waiver.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
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Mount Vernon 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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Courtney
5
Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood
My uncle will be moving into Sunrise at Fleetwood. I thought it was a very nice setting. We like the facility and the size of the room. The staff was very friendly. The facility was modern-looking...
Provider response
Hi Courtney, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary...
Assisted Living
Dara
4
Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood
Sunrise at Fleetwood was a very comforting place. It was like a home away from home kind of thing. The place was very clean. The staff was very nice. The rooms were nice, too. They showed us the...
Provider response
Hi Dara, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Fleetwood. We would be pleased to...
Assisted Living
Charlene
5
Review of Sunrise at Fleetwood
My mom moved into Sunrise at Fleetwood. She is comfortable there. The staff members are very professional and caring. It's almost like living in a very nice hotel. The facility is very well- kept....
Provider response
Hi Charlene, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Fleetwood. Our team members share a common goal of...