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The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Poughkeepsie, NY for 2024

According to experts, around 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, most of whom are aged 65 and older. Approximately 17.2% of the 32,000 residents in Poughkeepsie, NY, are in this age range, increasing their risk of developing a disorder linked to the deaths of 1 in 3 seniors and projected to affect almost 13 million Americans by 2050. Consequently, the number of seniors dying with Alzheimer’s may rise. CDC data for Poughkeepsie appears to support this prediction, as the city’s Alzheimer’s deaths rose by 20% from 2016 to 2020.

Memory care facilities provide much-needed dementia care for patients in Poughkeepsie. They are designed to minimize stress for seniors made anxious by environmental triggers, such as changes in their routines. Staff administers programs developed to slow down dementia’s advance while simultaneously nurturing residents’ cognitive abilities. Memory care facilities are homey while also featuring robust security measures to maximize residents’ safety. This guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Poughkeepsie and the costs of memory care and alternative senior living services. It also lists some free senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Poughkeepsie

The New York Department of Health is responsible for licensing and regulating the state’s memory care facilities. It issues a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence license to successful applicants and then monitors them thereafter to ensure they abide by its conditions. These conditions pertain to staff training and qualifications, along with fire safety compliance and health and safety regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Poughkeepsie

  • Although Poughkeepsie’s average cost of living is slightly above the national average, the city is very affordable by New York standards. However, the health care index of 126.5 is above the state’s 120.7, so families might find they’re spending a little more on medical needs. That said, the area’s high health care costs are balanced by lower-than-average costs in other areas.
  • Poughkeepsie’s crime rate statistics are nothing to be proud of, as it has one of the highest rates in New York. However, families concerned about crime should know that memory care facilities, as part of their licensing conditions, must provide a secure environment for their residents. Although each facility is unique, most have surveillance cameras, enclosed courtyards and controlled-access doors throughout — particularly those leading outdoors.
  • By New York standards, Poughkeepsie has one of the better climates, with temperatures varying between a chilly 15 degrees in winter and a pleasant 84 degrees in summer. Annual snowfall is around 42 inches, and rainfall is about 47 inches. Consequently, precipitation levels can be high, but this doesn’t create high levels of humidity except occasionally in June and July.
  • Sperling’s BestPlaces gives Poughkeepsie a health cost index of 103.2, which is slightly worse than the national average of 100. Bringing down the city’s average is its below-average air and water quality. However, seniors shouldn’t have much trouble finding a physician to see, as Poughkeepsie has 238 per 100,000 residents, 28 more than the U.S. average.
  • Two hospitals serve the residents of Poughkeepsie, both of which have good reputations in the community. MidHudson Regional Hospital is a 243-bed facility that includes the Redi Center for Cancer Care and the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, which specializes in treating hard-to-heal wounds. Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 350-bed facility with an emergency room and trauma center.
  • Dutchess County Public Transit provides older residents with several transportation options, including Dial-A-Ride and ADA Complementary Paratransit for seniors unable to use fixed route services. These services charge seniors half the normal fare.

Paying for Memory Care in Poughkeepsie

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average monthly cost of memory care in Poughkeepsie is $5,963. However, families comparing facilities will likely find some are more affordable and others more expensive, as each will have its own pricing structure.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Poughkeepsie seniors pay $238 per month more on average for memory care than the average New Yorker and $338 more than the typical American. Average costs in the nearby city of Kingston are about $338 less than in Poughkeepsie. However, when comparing the city with others on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie has more affordable memory care. For example, costs are typically $623 higher in Albany and $1,225 higher in NYC.

Poughkeepsie

$5,963

New York

$5,725

United States

$5,625

New York City

$7,188

Kingston

$5,625

Albany

$6,586

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

With an average monthly cost of $13,535, nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior care in Poughkeepsie. It’s followed by memory care at $5,963. Next are in-home care and home health care, both of which average $5,339. At $4,770, assisted living is the most affordable type of residential care. Adult day care is the cheapest option overall at $2,708. With that said, memory care and nursing home care are the only two viable options for seniors with late-stage dementia.

Memory Care

$5,963

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,708

Assisted Living Facility

$4,770

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$13,535

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in New York page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New York page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Poughkeepsie

In addition to the support memory care residents receive in their facilities, they can also get help from nonprofit organizations in the area. These organizations can assist in ways memory care communities cannot, such as providing legal representation, assisting with complaints about care and providing veterans with medical care. Although the organizations listed in the following table offer different services, the one thing they have in common is their services are entirely free.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Chapter(800) 272-3900The Hudson Valley Chapter supports seniors with Alzheimer's and their families by educating them about the disorder, helping them plan for their futures and enabling them to engage with others locally in similar positions. The chapter's services can include one-on-one counseling, group support and online learning materials.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(845) 229-4680Families concerned about a loved one's care in a memory care facility can register their complaint with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. They will investigate and pursue a resolution with the care provider through negotiation. However, if the ombudsman suspects criminal behavior, they will escalate the case to another authority.
Poughkeepsie VA Clinic(845) 452-5151From Monday through Saturday, Poughkeepsie VA Clinic provides primary care and mental health care to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The facility also has a social work department and resident podiatrists, optometrists, cardiologists and pathologists. Seniors concerned about their weight may benefit from its weight management program.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley(877) 574-8529The Elder Law Unit at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley specializes in helping adults aged 60 and older. The areas of civil law it practices include public benefits, health, advance care and simple estate planning. It can also help with consumer law issues, such as bankruptcy.
Dutchess County Office for the Aging(845) 486-2555The Office for the Aging can make it easier for seniors to live safely in the community by providing them with support services. It's therefore useful for seniors with early-stage dementia. The office also refers families to other local services if their loved ones' dementia advances to the next stage.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New York page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Julie

I visited this facility

Review of The Landing of Poughkeepsie

My mother will be moving into The Landing of Poughkeepsie. It was set up small intentionally to be kind of like a family. It seemed that the residents spent the day together doing lots of different...

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Memory Care

Robert

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Landing of Poughkeepsie

The Landing of Poughkeepsie is great. The only problem we have is there's constant turnover of management staff (which I think is happening across the board). You get used to one person and then...

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