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Assisted Living Communities in Poughkeepsie, NY
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authentic reviews in Poughkeepsie, NY below include Assisted Living facility with 306 reviews. On average in Poughkeepsie, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Tara
5.0
Review of Landing of Poughkeepsie
The Landing of Poughkeepsie was beautiful. It's like a fancy hotel. The food smelled wonderful and the staff seemed decent. On initial reaction, it was pretty nice. It's not a cheap one, but your...
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Diane
4.0
Review of Landing of Poughkeepsie
My father is residing in The Landing of Poughkeepsie. The facility is fairly new and clean. They have a very nice entry, and it's only two stories. There's like a walkway that you can see from the...
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Joan
5.0
Review of Landing of Poughkeepsie
My parents will be moving into The Landing of Poughkeepsie. We like the location because of the proximity to our home and doctors' offices. It was a little pricier. But a little nicer with the...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie, NY and Nearby Cities
Assisted living in Poughkeepsie is costlier than the monthly median fees for New York State ($4,580) and the United States ($4,500). However, except for Kingston ($4,500), it’s more affordable than nearby cities, including NYC ($5,750) and Albany ($5,269). Seniors hoping Connecticut has more affordable fees may be disappointed, as the nearest city to Poughkeepsie, Bridgeport, averages $6,273 per month.
Poughkeepsie
$4,770
New York
$4,580
United States
$4,500
New York City
$5,750
Kingston
$4,500
Albany
$5,269
Bridgeport, CT
$6,273
Paying for Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie
The median monthly fee for assisted living in Poughkeepsie is $4,770, although this can vary based on each facility’s pricing policy, location and services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Poughkeepsie, NY
In Poughkeepsie, assisted living’s median fee of $4,770 compares favorably with in-home care and home health care, both of which average $5,339 for nonmedical and basic medical services delivered in the senior’s home. Care in a Poughkeepsie nursing home costs an additional $8,765 when compared to assisted living. However, adult day care could save a senior $2,062, but it does not provide 24/7 care.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,708
Assisted Living Facility
$4,770
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,535
Free Assisted Living Resources in Poughkeepsie
Seniors in Poughkeepsie can access a range of free resources designed to help them in times of need. They include advice and representation from attorneys, investigations into residential care complaints and the loan of medical devices. Discover more about these services by using the links in the following table.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (845) 229-4680 | Seniors concerned about the quality of their assisted living care can register their complaints with the long-term care ombudsman. The department will investigate and try to resolve the issue with the care provider through negotiation. If the investigation uncovers potentially criminal behavior, it will be escalated to the appropriate authority. |
| Poughkeepsie VA Clinic | (845) 452-5151 | Poughkeepsie VA Clinic provides free medical services to veterans and their spouses and dependents. The clinic provides primary care and has several other specialist departments, including podiatry, optometry and dermatology. There are also mental health care services on-site. |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | (845) 486-2555 | Funded by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, the program helps residents aged 60+ with civil law matters. This covers consumer law, advanced health care directives and government benefits. The program can also help seniors who want to prepare a simple will. |
| Poughkeepsie Friendship Center | (845) 486-2564 | The center is the hub of Poughkeepsie's elder community. It's open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays for seniors who want to participate in fun activities, such as listening to live music or playing bingo and cards. The center also organizes group shopping trips. |
| The Anne Hartwell MedEquip Loan Closet | (845) 452-0968 | The loan closet provides durable and gently owned medical equipment free of charge to seniors in need. As the nonprofit relies on donations, availability can't be guaranteed, although it's common to find wheelchairs, crutches and rollators in stock. Seniors can borrow the equipment for up to 6 months. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie 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.
