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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,100 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 23 assisted living facilities in Dutchess County and 19 in surrounding areas.
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Nestled in the wooded outskirts of Fishkill, New York Morningside Manor provides independent living and attentive assisted living and numerous services in a comfy home-like environment.
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A comfortable care home with a home like environment, Pine Ridge Adult Care has been in business for over 22 years serving elderly residents with assisted living.
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We welcome you to join us at Hedgewood Home for Adults, in charming Beacon, New York. Located near local antique shops, cafes and the Beacon Theater, our fully-furnished 192-bed facility has much to offer.
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Hyde Park Assisted Living Facility is an adult care facility located in Hyde Park, NY that features a highly trained, professional staff capable of providing quality care to elderly individuals. Our staff has decades of combined experience in the adult…
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The Fountains at Millbrook in Millbrook NY is a rental retirement community offering Independent Living and Assisted Living on 200 acres of forest and meadows with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Choose from several bright…
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Operating for more than 140 years Vassar-Warner Home is an assisted living community that has been providing best care services and assistance that makes the best quality of life for our seniors.
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Near the banks of the Hudson River in the charming town of Beacon, New York, The McClelland Home for Adults offers comfortable independent and assisted living.
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Generations of people have found The Baptist Home at Brookmeade as a place that offers compassionate care with the belief that people truly matter. We of...
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Welcome to The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center! The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation welcomes you, and thanks you for choosing our center for your healthcare needs. An exceptional community healthcare resource for many years, we exceed expectations…
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Elizabeth Manor Residential Care Home (also referred to as Family Type Home) is located in a quiet and residential area (Town of Poughkeepsie / Spackenkill) minutes from IBM, local supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and restaurants. We strongly believe in promoting and…
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Elizabeth Manor Residential Care Home (also referred to as Family Type Home) is located in a quiet and residential area (Town of Poughkeepsie / Spackenkill) minutes from IBM, local supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and restaurants. We strongly believe in promoting and…
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The Terraces at Brookmeade is located in Rhinebeck, New York. The charming town is known for its historic roots and views of the Catskill Mountains. The area offers train access to New York City and is within driving distance to…
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Welcome to Wingate At Dutchess! For more than 15 years, Wingate at Dutchess has met the short-term rehab, long-term care and respite care needs of patients and their families—always with attention, understanding, compassion and respect. Situated in the lovely and…
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I didn't care for the location of The Avalon. It was basically in a small strip mall. I was kind of surprised. There really wasn't a designated area for the people to walk around. They were literally walking in a parking lot. It was small, but everyone seemed to be happy. They have activities. It was a little expensive...
Read more The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center reviewsThe Avalon was nice inside, and my father liked it. They had shared and private rooms. They basically stay on one floor, which I liked. They don't have to go on the stairs or elevators. They had a dining room, areas for crafts and a living room where they can watch TV. The staff during the tour was very nice. It seemed...
Read more The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center reviewsAccording to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Dutchess County’s average monthly cost for assisted living is $100 above the national average ($4,000) and $85 less than New York’s state average of $4,185. Dutchess County is significantly higher in costs than the less expensive areas in the state, such as Glens Falls ($2,600) and the Utica area ($2,625). The most expensive area in the entire state is New York City at $5,916.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Dutchess County, so data for the closest Metro area, Kingston, was used.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
The most significant factor when considering senior-care costs is the level of care an individual needs. Nursing home care in a semiprivate room ($12,507) averages more than three times the cost of assisted living ($4,100). Seniors receiving homemaker or home health aide services pay, on average, $4,767 per month, which is over $600 higher than assisted living. In-home services don’t include the expense of remaining at home, such as rent, utilities, maintenance and groceries, which assisted living fees typically include.
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Medicaid Managed Care in New York provides free or low-cost health coverage for low-income individuals. Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for Medicaid.
Benefits include:
To qualify for Medicaid benefits, individuals must:
Medicaid doesn’t pay for assisted living, but waivers are provided by the program to help with services that may otherwise be an out-of-pocket expense. The Assisted Living Program (ALP) provides a broad range of services to Medicaid recipients who are medically eligible for nursing home placement but have a degree of mobility to function in an approved assisted living facility.
Benefits and services paid for by the ALP program include:
To qualify for this program, individuals must:
The ALP program has a limited enrollment of 4,200 residents, and it’s not unusual to be placed on a waiting list.
New York has three other Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) programs for individuals who prefer to receive services at home or in an assisted living residence rather than a nursing home facility. Seniors may apply to one of the following:
Benefits and services provided by all three plans include:
Eligibility guidelines include:
Applicants who are interested in Medicaid, the ALP or the MLTC programs can contact their local social services district at Dutchess County DSS or call (845) 486-3000.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program for aged, blind or disabled individuals who have little or no income. SSI evaluates the senior’s income and brings their current income up to a fixed amount, which provides cash to help meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter.
To be eligible for SSI, an individual must meet these requirements:
Income is considered any cash or resource that can be used to meet an individuals food and shelter needs. The more countable income seniors have, the less SSI benefit will be received. The monthly maximum benefit amount is $771 (individual) or $1,157 (couple). Income that is excluded includes the first $20 of most income received in a month, food stamps, home energy assistance, loans to be repaid, money someone else spends for a senior’s utilities or medical bills and income tax refunds.
State Supplement Program (SSP)
The State Supplement Program (SSP) provides financial assistance on top of SSI payments for help with the room-and-board costs of assisted living. An individual can receive up to $694, and couples can receive up to $1,773 towards assisted living costs.
Seniors are eligible for SSP if they meet these requirements:
To apply or request more information for either SSI and/or SSP, please visit your local Social Security office or call (800) 772-1213.
Senior centers provide places in the community for seniors to get together, enjoy meals and join in social activities. Transportation is provided in most of these settings.
Fishkill Senior Center
793 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 831-3371
Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center
14 Abe’s Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0265
The Pleasant Valley/LaGrange Senior Center
1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 489-1386
Town of Wappinger Senior Citizen Center
20 Middlebush Rd., Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-3670 or (845 297-0720
The Division of Veterans Services helps veterans find and apply for benefits that suit their needs. Veterans Affairs also provides educational programs, health care services, mental health assistance and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) programs.
Dutchess County Veterans Affairs
85 Civic Center Plaza #105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-2060
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
Poughkeepsie Community Clinic
488 Freedom Plains Road, Suite 120, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-5151
The Dutchess County Office for the Aging provides helpful information and resources to seniors and caregivers of the community, which includes help at home, nutrition services and transportation. Programs offered promote socialization, recreation and fitness opportunities that help seniors stay active and healthy.
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-2555
Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County
9 Vassar St., #24, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 485-1277 or (518) 789-4259
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