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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yorktown Heights, NY for 2023

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There are 7 Assisted Living Facilities in the Yorktown Heights area, with 1 in Yorktown Heights and 6 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Yorktown Heights is $5,500 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,750. Cheaper rated regions include Croton On Hudson with an average starting cost of 4,670.

To help you with your search, browse the 101 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Yorktown Heights. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Yorktown Heights 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Cortlandt Manor 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 Yorktown Heights, call (855) 948-3865.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights is a community in Westchester County, NY just 46 miles from New York City. The town is a hamlet of Yorktown and is home to just under 37,000 people of which 17.8 percent are seniors. This population of adults over 65 is served by one assisted living facility in town and over ten in the surrounding areas. ALFs in the State of New York are regulated by the Department of Health and are defined as adult care facilities that provide non-medical, long-term residences for seniors. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Yorktown Heights

  • Yorktown Heights has a seasonal climate with warm, wet summers and cold winters. Temperatures can drop to lows of 19 degrees Fahrenheit during winter and snowfall averages 41 inches per year. Summers reach highs of around 83 degrees in July.  
  • Yorktown Heights is a safe place to live for seniors. Violent crime and property crime fall below U.S. averages with scores of 30.8 and 31.2 out of 100 (high crime), respectively. The city is safer than 76 percent of U.S. cities.  
  • The cost of living in Yorktown Heights is 56.6 percent higher than the U.S. average making it a more affordable option for seniors who wish to live close to New York City. Housing makes up most of this higher percentage with grocery, transportation and health care costs coming in only slightly above national averages.  
  • In the state of New York, social security benefits are exempt from taxation and income from private pensions and retirement accounts are deductible. This could benefit seniors living on a budget.  
  • Public transportation is somewhat limited in Yorktown Heights but the Bee-Line bus has several stops around town with reduced fares for seniors over 65.  Yorktown Senior Services provides transportation for seniors to the Senior Nutrition Program, local shopping and medical appointments on select days of the week.  
  • Yorktown Heights is a member of the AARP Network of Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively working toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to the AARP.

Paying for Assisted Living in Yorktown Heights

Assisted Living costs in Yorktown Heights start around $4,650 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 Yorktown Heights 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

Briarcliff Manor

$7,422

New City

$6,847

Ossining

$6,295

Cortlandt Manor

$6,200

Yorktown Heights

$4,650

Croton On Hudson

$4,490

US

$4,000

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Yorktown Heights

Seniors looking for financial aid for assisted living in Yorktown Heights may apply through two New York government programs: Medicaid’s Managed Long Term Care Waiver and the Assisted Living Program

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

Financial Assistance in New York

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 Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights, please visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Yorktown Heights

Yorktown Heights-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New York

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