The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sparkill, NY for 2024
Also serving communities of Palisades, Nyack.
There are 27 Assisted Living Facilities in the Sparkill area, with 1 in Sparkill and 26 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 1812 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Sparkill. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Sparkill . Better rated regions include Norwood with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Sparkill, call (855) 948-3865.
Assisted Living Facilities in Sparkill, New York
Filters
27 Results
The Chelsea at Greenburgh
715 Dobbs Ferry Road, Hartsdale, NY, 10607
3.7
(6 reviews)
"I went to The Chelsea at Greenburgh. It was a good tour experience. The staff was nice, but I don't know how it would be once you moved in. They were very honest with me. I saw the woman that was doing the laundry. I met the woman that gave me the gu..."
READ MORECrestview Manor ALF
150 Old Saw Mill River Road S, Hawthorne, NY, 10532
"I did not like Crestview Manor ALF at all. As soon as you walked in, the rugs smelled dirty. The facility seemed dirty. The entrance was stacked with wheelchairs with people just sitting around. The rooms were dirty and weren't painted. They had dirt..."
READ MORELincoln Rest Home
12 Lincoln Avenue, Ardsley, NY, 10502
Old Peoples Russian Orthodox Convent
100 Smith Road, Nanuet, NY, 10954
Palisade Gardens
185 Palisade Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703
Brightview Lake Tappan
31 Hunt Road, Orangeburg, NY, 10962
"Located at 31 Hunt Road in Orangeburg, New York, Brightview Lake Tappan will provide a full-service monthly rental community with no large e..."
READ MOREWhat you can do with Caring
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sparkill
The name Sparkill is thought to come from the Dutch words "spar," or mast, and "kill," or inlet, and the hamlet was named by the first Dutch settlers. It's now part of Orangetown, and in the 2010 census was home to around 1,500 people.
Seniors in Sparkill may find accommodation in the hamlet's one assisted living facility, or one of the 60 in nearby communities in both New York and New Jersey. These facilities are licensed by the New York State Department of Health and are known as Assisted Living Residences (ALRs).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sparkill
- The Orangeburg area, including Sparkill, is home to world-class medical facilities, including Montefiore Nyack Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Transport of Rockland (TOR) provides public transportation to Sparkill and around the Rockland County area. Riders aged 60 or over with a valid ID are eligible for half-price fares. Seniors may also be eligible for the TRIPS service, which provides curb to curb transportation for people unable to use the fixed-route service.
- New York State, including Sparkill, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Seniors in Sparkill can enjoy the arts and culture of Rockland County. The county has numerous galleries, including Sparkill's own Union Arts Center, which has a space for exhibitions and performances in the hamlet.
- All income from Social Security is exempt from income tax in New York. Although income from retirement funds and private pensions are subject to income tax, it is deductible up to $20,000, leaving more money in seniors' retirement budget.
- The cost of living in Sparkill is 170 in Sperling's scale, compared to the national average fo 100, making the hamlet an expensive place to live. This is mostly due to the high cost of housing, but seniors will still find the cost of groceries and health care higher than the U.S. average.
Paying for Assisted Living in Sparkill
Assisted Living costs in Sparkill 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 Sparkill 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.
Cities in New York
Ardsley
$6,995
Pearl River
$5,270
Woodcliff Lake
$4,881
US
$4,000
Yonkers
$3,762
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sparkill
Seniors in Sparkill who receive income from Social Security may be eligible for financial assistance through the Optional State Supplement (OSS). New York also helps fund care to people in assisted living through the Assisted Living Program (ALP); although, the program is only available to a limited number of people.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
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:
- 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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sparkill
Sparkill 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 Sparkill, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sparkill
Sparkill-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.