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514 Old Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047
"Really based my review on the experience and the vibe from the residents. I am looking for home to place my parent and...
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514 Old Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047
"Really based my review on the experience and the vibe from the residents. I am looking for home to place my parent and...
131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
"I was in Wesley in their rehab. It had everything. There's a lot of different buildings, and they have apartments. They...

156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
"My mom will move into Woodlawn Commons in a week or so. I liked the quality buildings, quality staff, and it's close to...

390 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
"Home of the Good Shepherd was a clean and lovely facility. It was an excellent place, and everything about it was great...

60 Waller Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831
"Home Of The Good Shepherd Wilton is excellent and well lit. The elevators are fine. Their rooms are spacious and very...

26 Rock Rose Way, Malta, NY 12020
"I've just had my mother in Home of the Good Shepherd about two months now. I like the atmosphere of this place. The...

4 Chelsea Place, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065
"While nothing is better than living with your immediate family, Willow Park is about as good as it's going to get when...

198 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
"My uncle is in the Home of the Good Shepherd. He seems to enjoy it there. The price is more than twice what I thought it...
4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809
"We put my mother in Pleasant Valley assisted living. She's been there for about two weeks now and making friends, so...

4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809
Washington Center, located in Argyle, NY, provides both Memory Care and Assisted Living services. It offers a welcoming...

27 Woodvale Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804
"My friends mentioned Landing at Queensbury and we also saw it on an advertisement so we went ahead and checked it out...

39 Swaggertown Road, Glenville, NY 12302
"The gentleman at Judson Meadows gave a very awesome tour. He sat down with my husband and me and explained a lot of...
653 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
"It is not perfect. It is however home. "
71 Longview Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804
"I toured The Terrace At The Glen. First of all, the facility is gorgeous. They have everything that you can think of...

1519 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309
"My mother-in-law had been staying at Heritage Home for Women for over a month. The cost of the facility is cheaper...

246 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
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11 South Union Street, Cambridge, NY 12816
"My uncle is at The Mansion at South Union. It is a nice place. It's just a little outdated. The staff seems OK. The...

31 Sixth Street, Waterford, NY 12188
"Support Ministries Ahana House is a beautiful facility. It is small and quaint but extremely well kept, and it sits...
3359 Consaul Road, Niskayuna, NY 12304
"Ingersoll Place Assisted Living is very clean, well staffed, and the maintenance crew is phenomenal. They have done all...
1 Ascot Lane, Schenectady, NY 12309
"This is a very good assisted living community, my grandmother is currenlty living there and she is very happy. I know...
Assisted Living
David
5.0
Review of Woodlawn Commons
Woodlawn Commons was very clean and spacious. It seemed very nice. The grounds were nice and quiet. They showed us a two-section room, one for the bedroom and one for the living room. It had a...
Assisted Living
Beleaguered
1.0
Review of Saratoga Memory Care Residence
The woman who runs the assisted living is a bully who rarely smiles. The staff is constantly changing so they forget to give my mom meds, don’t know what she needs, and when there is an issue - my...
Assisted Living
Pat
5.0
Review of Saratoga Memory Care Residence
Home of the Good Shepherd was a clean and lovely facility. It was an excellent place, and everything about it was great. The residents appeared to be happy. The staff who gave us the tour was very...
Saratoga Springs’ rates are not only higher than the New York state median of $4,580 but also almost $700 higher than the U.S. national average. The city is quite expensive compared to nearby cities in upstate New York, including Kingston and Utica, where assisted living is on par with the national average of $4,500. Just north of Saratoga Springs, Glen Falls is much more affordable, with care costs that are more than $1,000 less expensive per month. However, rates are still around $480 less expensive than in the New York City area.
Saratoga Springs
$5,269
New York
$4,580
United States
$4,500
Glen Falls
$4,250
Kingston
$4,500
Utica Area
$4,500
New York Area
$5,750
Seniors in Saratoga Springs pay an average of $5,269 per month for assisted living.
Seniors seeking financial aid for ACFs in the Saratoga Springs area should look to the Medicaid program’s Assisted Living Program (ALP) waiver. This opportunity is limited to 4,200 persons, though citizens can be private-paying and still qualify.
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.
At just $1,268 per month, adult day health care is around $4,000 less than assisted living. In-home care is also a little less expensive than assisted living. Home health care services are about $300 higher to cover skilled nursing services. Nursing homes offer the highest level of care and supervision, so they’re the most expensive. Rates for semiprivate rooms are over $8,100 higher than assisted living services.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,577
Adult Day Health Care
$1,268
Assisted Living Facility
$5,269
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$13,437
Several government-sponsored agencies and nonprofit organizations in Saratoga Springs offer programs and community-based services to help support the needs of seniors as they age. These can range from informational services and referrals to financial assistance, benefits counseling, recreational programming and legal aid.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga County Office for the Aging | (518) 884-4100 | The Saratoga County Office for the Aging serves as a comprehensive resource to help seniors access the services they need. Some of its offerings include case management, health insurance counseling, legal services, health care screenings and transportation services. The agency also runs a Living Healthy Program that helps individuals learn techniques to manage chronic conditions. |
| Saratoga Senior Center | (518) 584-1621 | Located right in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga Senior Center is a nonprofit community center dedicated to supporting the mental, social and physical health of local seniors. The 14,000-square-foot space offers a place for adults aged 50 and older to gather, socialize and participate in organized activities and trips. The center also offers a range of support programs, including transportation, food assistance, senior life transitions, caregiver support and volunteer assistance. |
| Saratoga Hospital Community Wellness Programs | (518) 580-2450 | The Saratoga Hospital offers a range of community wellness programs designed to help individuals stay well and informed as they navigate different stages of life. These include educational classes, informational seminars, support groups and health screenings, most of which are available free of charge. |
| Saratoga County Veterans' Service Agency | (518) 884-4115 | The Saratoga County Veterans' Service Agency assists veterans, family members and dependents. This includes helping them to file claims for regional, statewide and federal benefits such as disability compensation, pensions, health care, burial benefits and aid and attendance payments. The agency can also offer transition assistance, transportation services, help with accessing military records and referrals to outside programs and organizations. |
| Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York | (833) 628-0087 | The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York provides free civil legal services and representation to low-income residents of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Through the organization's Senior Legal Services Program, individuals aged 60 and older can receive assistance with cases that involve Social Security benefits, Medicare, elder abuse, financial exploitation and long-term care issues. There are five office locations, including one in Saratoga Springs. |
Saratoga Springs 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.