Jamaica Hospital Home Health
8900 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY, Jamaica, NY, 11418
Bayside, a bustling neighborhood in Queens, is home to an estimated 367,000 seniors, according to the latest census data. With Mount Sinai Hospital, a U.S. News and World Report top-ranked provider of geriatric care, and other world-renowned health facilities, such as the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, close by in Manhattan, Bayside seniors can have peace of mind about accessing quality care.
For seniors who need more than just an occasional helping hand, nursing homes are often the solution. Nursing home care is fairly expensive in Bayside, at an average cost of $11,771 per month for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A private room in a Bayside nursing home averages $12,927 per month. Access to 24-hour skilled nursing care and supervision, along with room and board and help with daily living activities make this the most expensive option for senior care. For those who don’t need around-the-clock access to skilled nursing services, assisted living or home health care can offer more affordable alternatives.
Keep reading for more information about nursing home costs and other types of care, along with resources that might be helpful to Bayside seniors.
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Bayside nursing homes charge an average of $11,771 per month for a semiprivate room and $12,927 for a private room.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Bayside seniors pay approximately $4,000 more per month for nursing home care than the national average. By New York norms, however, Bayside is a fairly affordable option for nursing care, which costs about $550 less than the statewide average. That said, Bayside isn’t the most affordable location in New York for nursing home care. Seniors in Utica ($9,581) and Ithaca ($9,913) in central New York pay significantly less on a monthly basis. However, the nearby cities of Kingston and Poughkeepsie are $3,026 and $1,977 more expensive than Bayside, respectively.
Bayside
$11,771
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
Ithaca
$9,913
Poughkeepsie
$13,748
Kingston
$14,797
Utica
$9,581
It’s often beneficial to consider alternative care options, particularly if a loved one only needs intermittent care or assistance with nonmedical tasks. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $1,950, while home care and home health care services cost an average of $4,957 per month. Assisted living averages $5,991, while nursing home care has the highest cost at $11,771 for shared rooms and $12,927 for private rooms.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,950
Assisted living
$5,991
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,771
Nursing home (private room)
$12,927
Note: Data for Bayside was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Bayside seniors may find the following resources helpful when deciding on possible services. Some of these providers may help seniors live safely at home or assist with the costs of necessary nursing home care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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NY Connects Long-Term Services and Supports | (212) 244-6469 | The Long Term Services and Supports program helps seniors find local aging-related services. Options counseling is available to help seniors and their families understand their long-term care choices. This person-centered approach starts with an exploration of available services, both at home and in long-term care facilities, and may include the development of a long-term action plan with regular follow-ups. |
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens | (212) 962-7559 | The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens administers more than 30 programs that help older residents retain their independence. The Home Attendant Program works with more than 1,300 clients annually to deliver a variety of home-centered assistance options, ranging from housekeeping and nutrition to nursing care. In situations where a family member acts as a primary caregiver, RNs and LPNs may visit seniors at home to provide training. |
NY State Division of Veterans’ Services | (888) 838-7697 | Veterans and their families can contact the NY State Division of Veterans’ Services for assistance accessing benefits that may help cover the cost of care in an institutional setting or at home. The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is one of the available assistance programs that can help eligible senior veterans and their surviving spouses pay for needed care in a nursing home or necessary support services to allow them to age in place in their own home. |
Office for the Aging | (844) 697-6321 | The Office for the Aging is a state-run agency that provides information and assistance accessing services and supports such as Meals on Wheels, transportation, and Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance counseling to help seniors and their families make informed coverage choices. |