Chai Home for Adults
12502 Ocean Promenade, Belle Harbor, NY, 11694
Queens County, New York, is an ideal retirement destination for those who want to be part of a lively, bustling community close to all the amenities and excitement of downtown New York City. Residents won’t be disappointed by the area’s...
New York City, where Queens County is located, has approximately 23 assisted living facilities. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost is $5,991 per month in the NYC metropolitan area, which is $1,191 higher than the statewide median. However, the area’s numerous recreational opportunities and top-notch quality of care make it worth considering for older adults.
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READ MORESeniors in New York City, where Queens County is situated, pay approximately $5,991 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. This amount is considerably higher than the national average of $4,300 by about $1,691. The community is also more expensive in comparison to the statewide median, which is $1,191 less than Queens County.
Although New York City is known for being expensive, its assisted living costs are not the highest in the area. Bridgeport, in the neighboring state of Connecticut, costs approximately $7,838 per month, which is $1,847 more than the estimate in Queens County. On the other hand, Buffalo and Albany are two of the most affordable cities within the state of New York, at about $1,426 and $1,191 lower than the NYC area, respectively. Toward the northwest, seniors in Rochester can expect to pay $5,180 per month, or $811 less. Prices start increasing again further north in the state; Watertown, in the north, has a cost of $6,034 per month, slightly more than Queens County by about $43. Seniors living in Elmira, toward the center, pay $367 less, but the nearby city of Ithaca is the most expensive in New York State, at approximately $7,500 more.
Queens County/New York City
$5,991
New York
$4,800
The United States
$4,300
Buffalo
$4,565
Albany
$4,800
Rochester
$5,180
Elmira
$5,624
Watertown
$6,034
Bridgeport, CT
$7,838
Ithaca
$13,500
The Assisted Living Program (ALP) provides financial assistance to a limited number of people in assisted living facilities in New York. Queens County seniors who receive Social Security benefits may also be eligible for financial help through the Optional State Supplement (OSS).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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Assisted Living Program | (212) 639-9675 | This program provides guidance to older adults in need of long-term care due to an ongoing physical or mental condition. Participants may receive help with part of their assisted living costs, including room, board, supervision and personal care. Case management and therapeutic treatments are also covered. Qualifying applicants must have Medicaid or private insurance. |
New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (855) 582-6769 | The ombudsman works on behalf of those living in residential care facilities throughout the state. The program addresses complaints by seniors and their families regarding proper transfer and discharge, abuse, violence and the rights of residents. Volunteers also provide unbiased information that may help locate a facility that caters to the needs of each senior. |
NYC Department for the Aging | (212) 602-4100 | The Department for the Aging has a variety of programs and services available to older New Yorkers. Almost 250 senior centers throughout the city are open to adults aged 60 and over, providing access to arts classes, music, yoga, workshops and group trips. Benefits screening also helps seniors to get informed about the welfare services they can claim. |
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens | (212) 962-7559 | This nonprofit organization manages several senior centers where older adults can participate in recreational activities, such as lectures, arts and crafts, bingo, painting and exercise. Free transportation is also provided through its Project CART, which seniors aged 60 and over can use for rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential trips. |
Access-A-Ride Paratransit Service | (877) 337-2017 | This service arranges affordable alternatives for those who cannot use regular transportation due a mental or physical condition. New York City’s five boroughs and nearby areas are serviced, and the program operates 365 days a year. All vehicles accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and to be eligible, applicants must be covered under the ADA. |
Health Insurance Assistance Program | (888) 692-6116 | The Health Insurance Assistance Program provides personalized counseling to help participants enroll in a health insurance plan. All New York residents are eligible to apply, but seniors aged 65 and over may also qualify for a public health program, such as Medicaid, which could partially cover the cost of care at assisted living facilities. |
NYC Department of Veterans’ Services | (212) 416-5250 | New York City’s Department of Veterans’ Services has multiple services for those who served in the military. Volunteers help veterans and their families apply for benefits that may help them afford an assisted living facility, including disability compensation and monthly pensions for those with low income. Free financial counseling is also offered. |
Queens County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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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