2 Memory Care Facilities in Vestal, NY
The average cost of memory care in Vestal is $6,069 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120.
To help you with your search, browse the 12 reviews below for memory care facilities in Vestal. On average, consumers rate memory care in Vestal 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Ithaca with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Vestal find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Vestal, call (855) 863-8283.
2 Memory Care Facilities in Vestal, NY
The Hearth at Castle Gardens
Brookdale Vestal West
What to Consider About Memory Care in Vestal
Vestal is located on the southern tier of upstate New York near the Pennsylvania border, along the Susquehanna River. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has an average percentage of seniors 65 and older and an estimated population of 28,199, which is served by two memory care facilities for those with Alzheimer's and dementia-related conditions. New York State currently has 400,000 residents with these diseases.
Because of the size of New York State, there are 59 Area Agencies on Aging serving seniors throughout the state. Vestal is served by the Broome County Office for Aging which provides access to senior services and helps with accessing benefits and planning for senior care including Alzheimer's and dementia-related care.
- The Vestal area has average rainfall but three times the average snowfall at 75 inches per year. A memory care facility with plenty of indoor activities could be helpful in the winter months. There are only 154 days of sunshine annually, compared to an average of 205 nationally. In January the low reaches 14 degrees and in July a high of 80 degrees F can be expected.
- The cost of living in Vestal, scoring at 88.7 relative to a 100 average, is low in every category. Seniors can meet their budget more easily on items such as utilities and groceries with housing especially affordable at a score of 73.
- While memory care residents generally are protected from unescorted trips outside by access and exit controls on their units, it may be reassuring that Vestal has both violent crime and property crime scores right at the national average.
- Vestal has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Rochester, NY.
Paying for Memory Care in Vestal
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in New York
Memory Care costs in Vestal start around $5,434 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,062 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Vestal
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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 Vestal
Vestal and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Vestal, please visit our Memory Care in New York page.
Directory of Winners in the Vestal Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Vestal
Vestal-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New York page for more information about these laws.
Other Options in Vestal, NY
Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Vestal
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Review of Brookdale Vestal West
The main focus of Brookdale Vestal West is dementia care. Walking into it, it felt like it was somebody's home. It wasn't anything like a nursing home. They've done a beautiful job. They had very, ... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Vestal West
We toured Brookdale Vestal West, they were highly recommended to us but they couldn't take care of my dad's insulin. We're impressed with it, and we probably would have gone with that place except ... Read more
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Review of The Hearth at Castle Gardens
My mom was a resident of The Hearth at Castle Gardens. The property is quite beautiful. It's easy for drive-up and check-in. The phones are answered. You're not put on hold for some time. When I am... Read more
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