Utica, New York, has a population of 65,300 people, and 15.2% of them are aged 65 or older. Seniors here may find comprehensive health care services through the Mohawk Valley Health System, which includes the St. Elizabeth Campus and St. Luke’s Campus. Older veterans can also rely on the Donald J. Mitchell VA Outpatient Clinic 20 minutes away.
Nursing homes accommodate the personal and medical needs of individuals in need of long-term care. These facilities feature skilled nursing, nursing aides, various therapies and continual supervision and monitoring. As such, nursing home care costs significantly more than other senior living arrangements. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home costs in Utica are substantially higher than national figures, although they are lower than statewide averages. Here, a nursing home semiprivate room costs an average of $9,581 per month, while the average cost throughout the country is $7,756 and New York State’s median rate is $12,319. Home health care or assisted living may be more suitable and affordable alternatives for seniors who do not require such extensive support.
This guide shares nursing home figures for Utica and other cities in New York. It also covers the costs of different care options in this city. Finally, the guide discusses local resources designed to aid the area’s seniors and their caregivers.
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1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, NY, 13501
1.0
(3 reviews)
"my wife had a stroke, has no movement on left side. She had a band on her arm saying fall risk and it was in her medical record. The staff would put her in the wheelchair and park her in the hallway and forget about her and not watch her. 3 times I ..."
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2150 BLEECKER STREET, Utica, NY, 13501
4.8
(4 reviews)
"We're moving my husband into Masonic Care today. We chose it because it has a great reputation, and it has a wonderful battery of doctors that take care of the patients. I went there a couple of years ago to visit some people. I have not been there r..."
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1657 SUNSET AVE, Utica, NY, 13502
1.0
(1 reviews)
"In the 6 months my son has been in heritage he has received the worst treatment. He has ms and is not cleaned up or turned on a regular basis without calling someone. IT takes them a long time to come. The food is small in quantity and very unappetiz..."
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4290 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY, 13413
"My mother was in Presbyterian for rehab. It looked very modern and clean. She liked the people there, and she said the food was good. It was 20 minutes away from her home. It was quite expensive but top notch. ..."
READ MORE2050 Tilden Avenue, New Hartford, NY, 13413
2.3
(9 reviews)
"Attentive daughter obviously doesn't know what she is talking about Tammy Burdick is the DON since 2013 Not Colleen Tuttle, maybe that's why she never returned your phone call.People know your facts before posting information that's is inaccurate it ..."
READ MOREIn Utica, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $9,581 per month. Private rooms carry an average monthly rate of $10,038.
Comparing average monthly costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms, Utica’s costs exceed the national average by $1,825. However, costs here fall below New York’s statewide average by $2,738.
Utica’s nursing home costs compare quite favorably to nearby cities. In the Watertown area, seniors pay an average of $2,008 more. Costs increase in Syracuse, surpassing Utica’s rates by $3,309. The state capital of Albany and surrounding cities see prices climbing $3,392 higher than costs here. Nursing home residents in Glen Falls pay some of the state’s steepest rates, which soar above Utica’s average costs by $4,487.
Utica
$9,581
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
Watertown
$11,589
Syracuse
$12,890
Albany Area
$12,973
Glen Falls
$14,068
Pricing is often a major consideration for families exploring placement options for their aging loved ones. In Utica, adult day care is the cheapest service at $1,517 per month. Home care carries a monthly average cost of $4,648, while home health care is $4,957 per month, mainly because it includes limited medical care. Assisted living is $4,905, the cheapest residential care option. Nursing homes, the most expensive care option, comes at an average monthly cost of $9,581 for a semiprivate room and $10,038 for a private room.
Home care
$4,648
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,517
Assisted living
$4,905
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,581
Nursing home (private room)
$10,038
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.
Seniors in Utica have several resources available that can enable them to remain at home safely and delay nursing home placement. Some programs offer guidance on care options and support the well-being of individuals in long-term care facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County Office for Aging & Continuing Care | (315) 798-5456 | The Office for the Aging and Continuing Care supports elderly residents and their families with a variety of long-term care services. Its New York Connects staff assesses the needs of individuals and coordinates appropriate resources. Programs include in-home personal care, meals and transportation assistance. The Placement Assistance Program screens clients for nursing home care. The Office also offers legal assistance, caregiver support and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. |
| North Utica Senior Citizens Community Center Senior Services | (315) 724-2430 | The North Utica Senior Citizens Community Center features an array of health screenings and workshops, disease self-management classes and social activities. Guest speakers discuss long term care options, financial planning, Medicaid and caregiving. |
| Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) | (877) 777-6152 | LASMNY provides legal advice and representation to adults ages 60 and above on civil matters. Legal staff can handle issues such as health care access, public benefits and elder abuse. They can also assist with Medicaid planning, living wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies. There are no income or resource limits for cases verified by an Office of the Aging. |
| Catholic Charities | (315) 724-2158 | Catholic Charities administers aid to qualifying individuals to support independent living for as long as possible. Its Community Assistance program offers food vouchers, utility assistance and referrals to other social service entities. This agency hosts Utica’s “Food $en$e” program, a low-cost monthly food distribution service. |
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Marianne
5
Review of Masonic Care Community of New York
We're moving my husband into Masonic Care today. We chose it because it has a great reputation, and it has a wonderful battery of doctors that take care of the patients. I went there a couple of...
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vrb
1
Review of The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
my wife had a stroke, has no movement on left side. She had a band on her arm saying fall risk and it was in her medical record. The staff would put her in the wheelchair and park her in the...
Nursing Homes
Karma12
1
Review of The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
This is truly the worse place for any kind of rehab. I hope anybody that is thinking of putting their family member or a loved one into this place, read this and thinks twice. My father went here...
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