21 Nursing Homes near White Plains, NY
White Plains, located at the far northern edge of the greater New York metro area, is a popular place for New York retirees to settle in. Home to 58,000 people, more than 17% of White Plains’ residents are seniors aged 65 and older. White Plains is located in Westchester County, home to the world-famous Westchester Medical Center, which is part of the Medicare network and accepts seniors as patients. The city is close to the many shopping and entertainment options New York City has to offer, but far enough north that local seniors can golf, hike and fish in the broad green spaces north of town.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care and medical supervision of seniors who don’t require hospitalization. Common features of nursing home care include medication management, skilled nursing and therapeutic services from professionals on staff. In the White Plains area, this level of care costs $11,771 a month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Seniors who can get by with a lower level of care may find a more affordable and appropriate option with either assisted living or home health care.
This guide provides cost comparisons for nursing homes and other types of senior care available in the White Plains area. It also includes some of the local resources available to support seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in White Plains, NY
White Plains Center For Nursing Care
220 West Post Road, White Plains, NY, 10606
I have a family member who has been a resident for quite a few years now. It is always a lovely place to visit when I come here. The staff is lovely, cheerful, and friendly, especially the ladies in t
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I have a family member who has been a resident for quite a few years now. It is always a lovely place to visit when I come here. The staff is lovely, cheerful, and friendly, especially the ladies in the front! They know all the residents by name. Rooms are bright, spacious, and it is spotlessly clean throughout the building. The meals are delicious and cooked according to everyone’s needs. There is plenty of entertainment and activities for the residents as well. My relative could not be at a better facility. She is so happy here.
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I have a family member who has been a resident for quite a few years now. It is always a lovely place to visit when I come here. The staff is lovely, cheerful, and friendly, especially the ladies in t
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I have a family member who has been a resident for quite a few years now. It is always a lovely place to visit when I come here. The staff is lovely, cheerful, and friendly, especially the ladies in the front! They know all the residents by name. Rooms are bright, spacious, and it is spotlessly clean throughout the building. The meals are delicious and cooked according to everyone’s needs. There is plenty of entertainment and activities for the residents as well. My relative could not be at a better facility. She is so happy here.
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King Street Rehab
787 King Street, Rye Brook, NY, 10573
This is a nice place! Very clean, food is fine, everyone is friendly. I can see how hard the entire team works and how much they care. HOWEVER right now – July 2022 at the time of this review – this f
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This is a nice place! Very clean, food is fine, everyone is friendly. I can see how hard the entire team works and how much they care. HOWEVER right now – July 2022 at the time of this review – this facility is DANGEROUSLY understaffed. Call buttons go unanswered for up to an hour especially around meals when the few staff on hand are completely swamped. It’s not just uncomfortable, it’s unsafe. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my loved one there without a family member constantly present.
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This is a nice place! Very clean, food is fine, everyone is friendly. I can see how hard the entire team works and how much they care. HOWEVER right now – July 2022 at the time of this review – this f
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This is a nice place! Very clean, food is fine, everyone is friendly. I can see how hard the entire team works and how much they care. HOWEVER right now – July 2022 at the time of this review – this facility is DANGEROUSLY understaffed. Call buttons go unanswered for up to an hour especially around meals when the few staff on hand are completely swamped. It’s not just uncomfortable, it’s unsafe. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my loved one there without a family member constantly present.
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Rosary Hill Home
600 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY, 10532
Rosary hill is one of the cleanest nursing home i have never seen, no smell, everything is in order, no noise, silence is one of the best rules of the facility . The welcome is awsome, the way they tr
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Rosary hill is one of the cleanest nursing home i have never seen, no smell, everything is in order, no noise, silence is one of the best rules of the facility . The welcome is awsome, the way they treat the residents are exceptional. My aunt was there for 7 months before she passed, there’s nothing i can say bad about the way they treated her. A big thanks to all and each of you for everything you have done for my aunt, she was like a mother to me. May God continue to give you compassion for others and caring with love.I pray God for you to give you a strong healthy life. Keep the same vibes for everyone who come to your facility. I really apreciate you guys . Thank you again.
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Rosary hill is one of the cleanest nursing home i have never seen, no smell, everything is in order, no noise, silence is one of the best rules of the facility . The welcome is awsome, the way they tr
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Rosary hill is one of the cleanest nursing home i have never seen, no smell, everything is in order, no noise, silence is one of the best rules of the facility . The welcome is awsome, the way they treat the residents are exceptional. My aunt was there for 7 months before she passed, there’s nothing i can say bad about the way they treated her. A big thanks to all and each of you for everything you have done for my aunt, she was like a mother to me. May God continue to give you compassion for others and caring with love.I pray God for you to give you a strong healthy life. Keep the same vibes for everyone who come to your facility. I really apreciate you guys . Thank you again.
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Kendal On Hudson
One Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591
Kendal on Hudson is an assisted living community in Sleepy Hollow, New York, located near major highways, top medical centers and a short drive from New York City. Residents and guests give the facili
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Kendal on Hudson is an assisted living community in Sleepy Hollow, New York, located near major highways, top medical centers and a short drive from New York City. Residents and guests give the facility favorable reviews for its delicious meals and variety of menu options. This community is also well-reviewed for its attractive, well-kept buildings and grounds and the roomy, nicely-furnished apartments. Family members speak highly of the diverse range of social activities such as arts and crafts and exercise classes. Notable amenities include a swimming pool and scheduled transportation for grocery shopping and medical appointments.
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Kendal on Hudson is an assisted living community in Sleepy Hollow, New York, located near major highways, top medical centers and a short drive from New York City. Residents and guests give the facili
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Kendal on Hudson is an assisted living community in Sleepy Hollow, New York, located near major highways, top medical centers and a short drive from New York City. Residents and guests give the facility favorable reviews for its delicious meals and variety of menu options. This community is also well-reviewed for its attractive, well-kept buildings and grounds and the roomy, nicely-furnished apartments. Family members speak highly of the diverse range of social activities such as arts and crafts and exercise classes. Notable amenities include a swimming pool and scheduled transportation for grocery shopping and medical appointments.
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Adira At Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing
120 Odell Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10701
I can Breath easily knowing my grandmother is being well taken care of, especially during a pandemic. We had the opportunity to video chat when visiting was not an available option.
I am thankful an
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I can Breath easily knowing my grandmother is being well taken care of, especially during a pandemic. We had the opportunity to video chat when visiting was not an available option.
I am thankful and grateful for
Adira’ care team. They help with everything possible and are so good to grandmother
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I can Breath easily knowing my grandmother is being well taken care of, especially during a pandemic. We had the opportunity to video chat when visiting was not an available option.
I am thankful an
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I can Breath easily knowing my grandmother is being well taken care of, especially during a pandemic. We had the opportunity to video chat when visiting was not an available option.
I am thankful and grateful for
Adira’ care team. They help with everything possible and are so good to grandmother
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The Osborn Senior Living
101 Theall Road, Rye, NY, 10583
We choose the Osborn Pavillion for a post hospital stay for my 90 year old father based on reviews, and sense that it was "the best." Putting "the best" as a bar to reach for, it was lacking. Please b
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We choose the Osborn Pavillion for a post hospital stay for my 90 year old father based on reviews, and sense that it was "the best." Putting "the best" as a bar to reach for, it was lacking. Please bear in mind that the following is based on this high bar, and we do not have another local place by which to judge. In addition, it was over the Christmas holitdays. That said, here’s the scoop. The food is terrible. Granted, food is not a priority in rehab, but for patients it’s a highpoint. It invariably arrived cold, limp toast, mystery meat. A low chloresterol, low salt diet managed to include stringy liver one night, egg salad another. Soups were salty. Granted, not trying to do him in, but pretty clear not low chlosterol/low salt. Most of all, no matter how many times asked kitchen to deliver food hot, it always arrived cold. Care was friendly and appeared to be very attentive, but missing in practice. Aides who’d been asked to walk him in the hall repeatedly never did. Standing at nurses’ station saw call button going on over and over again with no one in sight, then being ignored while I talked to someone. Doctor and nurse practitioner rarely saw him, and were very quick in examinations. Most important: rehab sessions were often VERY SHORT, even when requested longer, they remained short. The upside, and this is a truly great upside: everyone has a very, very nice single room, with a big TV, laundry. ‘
Overall, some of this may improve after the holidays, but do ask around. Either the Osborn is the best of poor overall levels for rehab/nursing homes in terms of care, and food, or it’s really just bad. Again, the room was really, really nice, as were the common areas.
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We choose the Osborn Pavillion for a post hospital stay for my 90 year old father based on reviews, and sense that it was "the best." Putting "the best" as a bar to reach for, it was lacking. Please b
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We choose the Osborn Pavillion for a post hospital stay for my 90 year old father based on reviews, and sense that it was "the best." Putting "the best" as a bar to reach for, it was lacking. Please bear in mind that the following is based on this high bar, and we do not have another local place by which to judge. In addition, it was over the Christmas holitdays. That said, here’s the scoop. The food is terrible. Granted, food is not a priority in rehab, but for patients it’s a highpoint. It invariably arrived cold, limp toast, mystery meat. A low chloresterol, low salt diet managed to include stringy liver one night, egg salad another. Soups were salty. Granted, not trying to do him in, but pretty clear not low chlosterol/low salt. Most of all, no matter how many times asked kitchen to deliver food hot, it always arrived cold. Care was friendly and appeared to be very attentive, but missing in practice. Aides who’d been asked to walk him in the hall repeatedly never did. Standing at nurses’ station saw call button going on over and over again with no one in sight, then being ignored while I talked to someone. Doctor and nurse practitioner rarely saw him, and were very quick in examinations. Most important: rehab sessions were often VERY SHORT, even when requested longer, they remained short. The upside, and this is a truly great upside: everyone has a very, very nice single room, with a big TV, laundry. ‘
Overall, some of this may improve after the holidays, but do ask around. Either the Osborn is the best of poor overall levels for rehab/nursing homes in terms of care, and food, or it’s really just bad. Again, the room was really, really nice, as were the common areas.
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Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
1165 King St, Greenwich, CT, 06831
I had my father stay here for 3 weeks. He did very well and loved the therapy. Its not like he wanted to be there but overall he and I were very pleased with everything they offered.
I had my father stay here for 3 weeks. He did very well and loved the therapy. Its not like he wanted to be there but overall he and I were very pleased with everything they offered.
Briarcliff Manor Center
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510
My mother is at Briarcliff Manor Center. The staff is very attentive. They provide her with physical therapy and cognitive therapy. She’s doing so much better than when she was somewhere else. They ha
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My mother is at Briarcliff Manor Center. The staff is very attentive. They provide her with physical therapy and cognitive therapy. She’s doing so much better than when she was somewhere else. They have a general area for families that visit the facility.
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My mother is at Briarcliff Manor Center. The staff is very attentive. They provide her with physical therapy and cognitive therapy. She’s doing so much better than when she was somewhere else. They ha
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My mother is at Briarcliff Manor Center. The staff is very attentive. They provide her with physical therapy and cognitive therapy. She’s doing so much better than when she was somewhere else. They have a general area for families that visit the facility.
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St Cabrini Nursing Home
115 BROADWAY, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522
I have a brother at this facility in NY. No family member lives close by. I am not able to talk to him because someone took the phone out of his room. We just had a death in our family in Florida and
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I have a brother at this facility in NY. No family member lives close by. I am not able to talk to him because someone took the phone out of his room. We just had a death in our family in Florida and no one has been able to get a message to him. I have tried for a couple of hours and as soon as the phone is picked up, it is slammed down before I can say anything. How are we supposed to get emergency messages to him? I spoke to the security person and he connected me to the nurses station in 2 South and it was slammed down again. My brother doesn’t know that a loved one died and it’s been 3 hours. Please email me. Thank you
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I have a brother at this facility in NY. No family member lives close by. I am not able to talk to him because someone took the phone out of his room. We just had a death in our family in Florida and
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I have a brother at this facility in NY. No family member lives close by. I am not able to talk to him because someone took the phone out of his room. We just had a death in our family in Florida and no one has been able to get a message to him. I have tried for a couple of hours and as soon as the phone is picked up, it is slammed down before I can say anything. How are we supposed to get emergency messages to him? I spoke to the security person and he connected me to the nurses station in 2 South and it was slammed down again. My brother doesn’t know that a loved one died and it’s been 3 hours. Please email me. Thank you
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The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center looked fine. It’s clean, but the staff was constantly being turned over and the communication was very poor. You could leave a message for someo
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The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center looked fine. It’s clean, but the staff was constantly being turned over and the communication was very poor. You could leave a message for someone on a Friday (for instance to their social worker), not knowing that the social worker was leaving. You would get a completely different social worker and have to start from zero on Monday, and you wouldn’t receive that communication that the person was leaving. They would give my father a menu to select from, but he’d never get what he selected. Food was often cold or stale. Also, there weren’t any activities.
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The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center looked fine. It’s clean, but the staff was constantly being turned over and the communication was very poor. You could leave a message for someo
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The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center looked fine. It’s clean, but the staff was constantly being turned over and the communication was very poor. You could leave a message for someone on a Friday (for instance to their social worker), not knowing that the social worker was leaving. You would get a completely different social worker and have to start from zero on Monday, and you wouldn’t receive that communication that the person was leaving. They would give my father a menu to select from, but he’d never get what he selected. Food was often cold or stale. Also, there weren’t any activities.
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Fairview Health Of Greenwich
1188 King St, Greenwich, CT, 06831
worst place send mom and dad please don’t send no love one here to die my mother broke her hip/leg they kept her there for few day then send her to hospital were she had broke hip there always working
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worst place send mom and dad please don’t send no love one here to die my mother broke her hip/leg they kept her there for few day then send her to hospital were she had broke hip there always working short
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worst place send mom and dad please don’t send no love one here to die my mother broke her hip/leg they kept her there for few day then send her to hospital were she had broke hip there always working
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worst place send mom and dad please don’t send no love one here to die my mother broke her hip/leg they kept her there for few day then send her to hospital were she had broke hip there always working short
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The Knolls
55 Grassland Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595
The staff at Westchester Meadows were helpful. The food is delicious but they provide only two meals a day, very expensive. You have to buy there. They don’t have any activities once you reach the n
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The staff at Westchester Meadows were helpful. The food is delicious but they provide only two meals a day, very expensive. You have to buy there. They don’t have any activities once you reach the nursing home and there is nothing to do on the weekends. We had to do it for them. We took my mother for a walk, took her out, and brought movies in. We got to know everybody else in the facility because there was nothing going on. We did bingo with these people. There was no paid staff around.
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The staff at Westchester Meadows were helpful. The food is delicious but they provide only two meals a day, very expensive. You have to buy there. They don’t have any activities once you reach the n
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The staff at Westchester Meadows were helpful. The food is delicious but they provide only two meals a day, very expensive. You have to buy there. They don’t have any activities once you reach the nursing home and there is nothing to do on the weekends. We had to do it for them. We took my mother for a walk, took her out, and brought movies in. We got to know everybody else in the facility because there was nothing going on. We did bingo with these people. There was no paid staff around.
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The New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman
845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
Sarah Neuman Center seemed fine. They had a new set up that was like a home setting. There were fewer people interacting with the patients. They had private and semi-private rooms. The security seemed
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Sarah Neuman Center seemed fine. They had a new set up that was like a home setting. There were fewer people interacting with the patients. They had private and semi-private rooms. The security seemed fine. They activities also seemed fine. I liked that it was nearby. I will recommend it to others.
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Sarah Neuman Center seemed fine. They had a new set up that was like a home setting. There were fewer people interacting with the patients. They had private and semi-private rooms. The security seemed
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Sarah Neuman Center seemed fine. They had a new set up that was like a home setting. There were fewer people interacting with the patients. They had private and semi-private rooms. The security seemed fine. They activities also seemed fine. I liked that it was nearby. I will recommend it to others.
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Sprain Brook Manor N H
77 JACKSON AVE, Scarsdale, NY, 10583
My godmother has bad arthritis and had difficulty walking. She was at Sprain Brook for a month after being discharged from the hospital where she was being treated for knee pain. Rather than getting h
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My godmother has bad arthritis and had difficulty walking. She was at Sprain Brook for a month after being discharged from the hospital where she was being treated for knee pain. Rather than getting her back on her feet, they had her doped up on Tramadol to the point that she was nearly incoherent. In the 30 days she was there , she lost 11 lbs, from 151 to 140. When she was discharged and sent to the hospital complaining of chest pains, she had pneumonia. Prior to being re-hospitalized, the staff at Sprain Brook were planning on keeping her another month. Communication with the staff was horrible. They moved her without informing us; we didn’t know where she was for 3 days. They gave her an opioid without consulting us. And they did nothing to improve her condition. On the contrary, they made her condition worse. She was doped up; she lost 11 lbs; and she contracted pneumonia, probably as result of bed-ridden and neglected during her monthlong stay. Postscript: after 2nd hospitalization and treatment for pneumonia, we were able to get my godmother into a good facility where she can now walk with a walker and return home.
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My godmother has bad arthritis and had difficulty walking. She was at Sprain Brook for a month after being discharged from the hospital where she was being treated for knee pain. Rather than getting h
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My godmother has bad arthritis and had difficulty walking. She was at Sprain Brook for a month after being discharged from the hospital where she was being treated for knee pain. Rather than getting her back on her feet, they had her doped up on Tramadol to the point that she was nearly incoherent. In the 30 days she was there , she lost 11 lbs, from 151 to 140. When she was discharged and sent to the hospital complaining of chest pains, she had pneumonia. Prior to being re-hospitalized, the staff at Sprain Brook were planning on keeping her another month. Communication with the staff was horrible. They moved her without informing us; we didn’t know where she was for 3 days. They gave her an opioid without consulting us. And they did nothing to improve her condition. On the contrary, they made her condition worse. She was doped up; she lost 11 lbs; and she contracted pneumonia, probably as result of bed-ridden and neglected during her monthlong stay. Postscript: after 2nd hospitalization and treatment for pneumonia, we were able to get my godmother into a good facility where she can now walk with a walker and return home.
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The Enclave at Rye Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1000 HIGH ST, Port Chester, NY, 10573
My mother recently passed from an ongoing illness. During her battle she was back and forth between home, The hospital and The Enclave. The entire staff went out of their way to make my mother feel
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My mother recently passed from an ongoing illness. During her battle she was back and forth between home, The hospital and The Enclave. The entire staff went out of their way to make my mother feel welcome and comfortable. At the end of her life they took especially good care of her and helped our family with any accommodations we requested.
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My mother recently passed from an ongoing illness. During her battle she was back and forth between home, The hospital and The Enclave. The entire staff went out of their way to make my mother feel
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My mother recently passed from an ongoing illness. During her battle she was back and forth between home, The hospital and The Enclave. The entire staff went out of their way to make my mother feel welcome and comfortable. At the end of her life they took especially good care of her and helped our family with any accommodations we requested.
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Andrus on Hudson
185 Old Broadway, Hastings On Hudson, NY, 10706
My mother is there now. They just recently opened the doors to let family in. My wife and I went the room was filthy my mother smelled like she hadn’t had a shower in a week. As soon as we arrived and
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My mother is there now. They just recently opened the doors to let family in. My wife and I went the room was filthy my mother smelled like she hadn’t had a shower in a week. As soon as we arrived and staff saw us there they put my mother in the shower. They put clean sheets on the bed. They sent someone to clean the room. And they even had a barber come up to cut her hair. I felt like they haven’t been taking care of my mother. If you have family there you have to stay on top of things because I feel that if a resident don’t have family to visit them, they will be poorly taken care of there. It’s a very depressing place I saw no activities. All the staff does is put them in a wheelchair in front of the TV or put some music on.
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My mother is there now. They just recently opened the doors to let family in. My wife and I went the room was filthy my mother smelled like she hadn’t had a shower in a week. As soon as we arrived and
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My mother is there now. They just recently opened the doors to let family in. My wife and I went the room was filthy my mother smelled like she hadn’t had a shower in a week. As soon as we arrived and staff saw us there they put my mother in the shower. They put clean sheets on the bed. They sent someone to clean the room. And they even had a barber come up to cut her hair. I felt like they haven’t been taking care of my mother. If you have family there you have to stay on top of things because I feel that if a resident don’t have family to visit them, they will be poorly taken care of there. It’s a very depressing place I saw no activities. All the staff does is put them in a wheelchair in front of the TV or put some music on.
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The Nathaniel Witherell
70 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich, CT, 06830
The worst facility. There is no communication, unskilled nurses with zero compassion and its a circus. We took my Mom out after five days. She NEVER used to complain and was in tears there because, as
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The worst facility. There is no communication, unskilled nurses with zero compassion and its a circus. We took my Mom out after five days. She NEVER used to complain and was in tears there because, as she said, "because of the help". They were rude to her (and us), gave her the wrong meds, gave her the necessary digestion pills hours AFTER the food, would give her the food without giving her dentures first. She fell because they never came after she rang the bell numerous times, and they never told us. This is just a quick review….don’t sent anyone you love there. Disgusting place and the people in charge are no better. I met with the director and never heard back. A disgrace to this community.
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The worst facility. There is no communication, unskilled nurses with zero compassion and its a circus. We took my Mom out after five days. She NEVER used to complain and was in tears there because, as
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The worst facility. There is no communication, unskilled nurses with zero compassion and its a circus. We took my Mom out after five days. She NEVER used to complain and was in tears there because, as she said, "because of the help". They were rude to her (and us), gave her the wrong meds, gave her the necessary digestion pills hours AFTER the food, would give her the food without giving her dentures first. She fell because they never came after she rang the bell numerous times, and they never told us. This is just a quick review….don’t sent anyone you love there. Disgusting place and the people in charge are no better. I met with the director and never heard back. A disgrace to this community.
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Nursing Home Costs in White Plains, NY
Care in a semiprivate room in White Plains nursing homes costs $11,771 a month. The average cost of a private room is $12,927.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Semiprivate rooms in nursing homes in White Plains cost an average cost of $11,771 a month. This is lower than the New York state average of $12,319, but higher than the national median of $7,756. The cost of care in White Plains is close to the low end for the state. In other New York cities, such as Buffalo and Albany, average costs are higher at $12,669 and $12,973 a month, respectively. Poughkeepsie has the highest average cost at $13,748, while care in Utica is considerably less expensive, at just $9,581 a month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
It can be helpful to review the cost of other types of senior care in White Plains. Adult day health care, for instance, costs an average of $1,950 a month in the area. Both home care and home health care services cost $4,957 a month, while seniors pay an average of $5,991 in assisted living communities. Nursing home care is the most expensive option, at $11,771 a month for a semiprivate room and $12,927 for a private room.
Note: Data for White Plains was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in White Plains, NY
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.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.
Free Resources for Seniors in White Plains, NY
These resources are available to support seniors in the city of White Plains, Westchester and Putnam counties. They span a wide range of services to help seniors maintain their independence, from transportation to meal deliveries and community activities. Some can also help seniors find and make the transition to nursing home or other residential care.
Resource
Contact
Service
(914) 422-1423
The Adult Community Center supports White Plains residents aged 60 and over with a variety of services. Through the center, local seniors can get free and discounted personal transportation, reserved cafe meals at the primary location and planned events such as dances, group outings and wellness classes. Members of the center also qualify for discounts at the local farmers market.
(914) 995-2259
Westchester County's Department of Senior Programs and Services coordinates a range of resources to help local seniors live independently and stay safe in their own homes. Services offered include financial education, Medicare counseling, referrals for Alzheimer's screenings, and caregiver support available at no cost to the beneficiary.
(914) 761-0600
WJCS supports seniors from all backgrounds with home visits, nursing home transition services and monthly support groups. The nonprofit organization also provides meal deliveries, transportation, geriatric care management and respite assistance for family caregivers.
(914) 923-1100
Feeding Westchester has food distribution centers located throughout the county to provide nutritional support for seniors. Through the Senior Grocery Program, the organization's mobile food pantry brings groceries to White Plains seniors who can't travel to the nearest location.
(914) 242-7433
The RideConnect program promotes seniors' personal independence with volunteer ride services throughout the Westchester County and southern Putnam County areas. Rides are available to local seniors aged 60 and over and may be used for medical and dental appointments, as well as shopping and personal trips. Volunteers may also deliver groceries and other essentials to a senior's home.