Assisted Living Communities in Vestal, New York

Assisted Living costs in Vestal start around $4,382 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 Vestal 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.

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.

Seniors who like stargazing may appreciate the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, that allows Vestal locals to see the Milky Way through the center's powerful telescopes. When ready to return home, seniors can find accommodation in one of the area's seven assisted living facilities. Known as Adult Care Facilities (ACF) or Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), depending on the license they hold, these facilities are licensed by the New York State Department of Health.

• The Vestal area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Broome County Transit provides public transportation to Vestal and seniors aged 65 and older are eligible for a reduced fare with an Office of Aging or Medicare card. Some seniors may be able to utilise B.C. Lift, a curb-to-curb service for people unable to use the regular service.
• Broome County, including Vestal, 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.
• Vestal can be challenging for seniors who don't like the cold. The town gets 75 inches of snow each year, almost 50 inches more than the national average, and the average low in January is 14 degrees. The high in July is around 80 degrees and the town only gets 154 sunny days each year, more than 50 fewer than the U.S. average.
• Vestal's cost of living is rated 89 on the Sperling index, 11 points less than the national average. Seniors on a fixed income can save money on everyday expenses including groceries, healthcare and transportation.
• The overall crime rate in Vestal is 22 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is higher than 89 percent of New York's other towns and cities and around the average for communities of a similar size. The violent crime rate is lower than the state average, but property crime is six points higher. Seniors may wish to ensure their belongings can be secured at their assisted living residence.