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22 Assisted Living Communities in Dutchess County, New York

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 22 Assisted Living Communities in Dutchess County and several in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $4,100
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $12,507
  • In-home care: $4,767
  • Adult day health services: $2,600

Assisted Living Facilities near Dutchess County, New York

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Dutchess County

Roberta

5

March 22, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My aunt is here and from what I've seen, it's fantastic. I'd like to have a room there. The staff during the tour was very nice, and even after, I can't believe how nice everybody is. They answered all my questions and even contacted me on the weekends to see how everything was going. They're very caring from what I've seen so far. Her studio is cute, and she actually slept better on her first night there. She woke up only twice at night but went right back to sleep. When she was in her place by herself in Queens, when she woke up in the middle of the night, she stayed up all night. For the first night, that's pretty good, so she must've been comfortable and felt safe and secure. Right now, the activities are limited because of Covid, but they're gonna be starting to have little groups like games, and they're starting up with Pokeno and bingo. Because of Covid, they have a few restrictions, but I've seen residents walking down the hall or roaming down the hall. They have a courtyard, which is nice, and they have a big room where they do crafts, a separate room for activities, and on her hall, there is a kitchen area if they want to cook something. There's a full-size refrigerator, oven, stove, a microwave and a dishwasher and a sink, and it looks like a kitchenette, so they could feel more that they could do stuff on their own. I really have nothing to complain about now. I've been amazed at everything. The staff is very friendly and they go out of their way to help you out. My aunt said she's content with the food. It's like a hotel when you go in, and the halls are carpeted. There's no smell, it doesn't stink like a nursing home, and the carpets are clean. Everything's clean. It's like a hotel room that you get to decorate yourself. The price is very reasonable. They're not having the dining room because of Covid. I did a live virtual tour, and the first time I saw the place was when my aunt moved in, and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what to expect other than what I saw there, but actually being there was a lot nicer than the walkthrough.

Donna

5

November 9, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We like Manor at Woodside a lot. The staff is very polite and helpful. They provide meals. My father-in-law is happy there. He was hesitant to try a different place and leave his home, but he actually keeps saying that he likes it. His apartment is very nice and clean, and it's got enough room. He's got a two-bedroom apartment, and it's just perfect for what he needs. He likes the food. They have nice activities, but he hasn't really tried it yet. They have a nice outside courtyard, a nice room where people can gather, and their dining room is very nice. It's just overall a nice living community for him. He's very new, so he hasn't really experienced a lot yet. The people are very friendly. Everything so far is good.

Harvey

4

September 28, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is here. I like its proximity to all of her doctors and family. It's five minutes from everybody, and it's five minutes from her dialysis and her doctors' office. It's clean, and the handicap accessibility was one of the motivating factors. She gets three meals a day, she has a clean room, and she has access to the whole facility. There would be more going on if we weren't dealing with this pandemic. It's a little limited at this time, but that's understandable.

Greg

4

January 2, 2020

I visited this facility

The 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 clean. It's not a new place, but we saw no real visible issues.

Ted Buller

5

April 30, 2019

I am/was a resident of this facility

Excellent stay. I had no problems. I was very comfortable here and I haven\'t had one bad aide, everyone\'s very nice. The food was good.

Anna Consoere

5

April 5, 2019

I am/was a resident of this facility

Nurses and PT were great.

Thomas

4

October 29, 2018

I visited this facility

It was very nice and everything looked very nice. I noticed that there was card playing. The place was very well furnished. The person who toured me was very nice and helpful.

Carmen

4

August 14, 2018

I Am/Was A Resident Of This Facility

Physical Therapy was excellent, also the activity department went above and beyond to make residents happy. Aimee was great and so was the dietary department. The nurses were great.

Ruth

3

August 1, 2018

I visited this facility

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. The people who work there were very nice and gave us a tour. It just wasn't a place where I would place my mom. It was only two floors, and when you walk in, that's where you check in, and when you look straight ahead there's their dining room, and toward the back is where all the bedrooms are. Upstairs, there are more bedrooms and another dining room. They have a common area with a big TV, a computer, and piano, so this is where they do their singalongs and a couple of activities. They have a beauty parlor and they have a doctor on staff. The rooms seem big for two people. Theresa, the woman who gave us the tour, was very nice and pleasant.

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Assisted Living Costs in Dutchess County

According 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.

Dutchess County/Kingston area

$4,100

National average

$4,000

State average

$4,185

New York area

$5,916

Albany area

$5,050

Glens Falls

$2,600

Binghamton

$5,270

Utica area

$2,625

Ithaca

$5,000

Care Cost Comparison

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

  • Assisted living: $4,100
  • Homemaker services: $4,767
  • Home health aide: $4,767
  • Adult day health: $2,600
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $12,507

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$4,100

Homemaker services

$4,767

Home health aide

$4,767

Adult day health

$2,600

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$12,507

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dutchess County

Medicaid in New YorkMLTC Medicaid Plan: Manages Medicaid services onlyMedicaid Advantage Plus: Manages both Medicaid and Medicare servicesProgram for All–Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): Manages both Medicaid and Medicare services

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:

 

 

  • Primary care physician visits
  • Blood tests and X-rays
  • Emergency care
  • Yearly exams
  • Hearing, vision and dental
  • Durable medical equipment
  • Nursing home care

 


To qualify for Medicaid benefits, individuals must:

 

 

 

 

  • Be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien
  • Be a permanent resident of New York
  • Be blind, disabled or at least 65 years old
  • Have a monthly net income below $859 and resources totaling $15,450 or less (single) or a monthly net income below $1,267 and resources totaling $22,800 or less (couple)

 


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:

 

 

 

 

  • Room and board
  • Personal care assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Personal emergency response services
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Medical supplies and equipment

 


To qualify for this program, individuals must:

 

 

 

 

  • Be over 21
  • Not require continuous nursing care
  • Be medically eligible for nursing home care
  • Meet Medicaid income requirements

 


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: 

 

 

 

 

  • MLTC Medicaid Plan: Manages Medicaid services only

  • Medicaid Advantage Plus: Manages both Medicaid and Medicare services

  • Program for All–Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): Manages both Medicaid and Medicare services

 


Benefits and services provided by all three plans include:

 

 

 

 

  • Adult day health care
  • Care management
  • Congregate and home delivered meals
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Personal care services
  • Personal emergency response service
  • Prostheses and orthodontics
  • Rehabilitation therapies

 


Eligibility guidelines include:

 

 

 

 

  • Must be age 65 or older (or 55 for PACE)
  • Must be medically eligible for nursing home care
  • Income and assets must fall within New York’s Medicaid limits

 


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.

 

 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

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:

 

 

  • Blind, disabled or age 65 or older
  • A U.S. citizen or qualified alien
  • Has limited income and resources



  • 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:



  • Blind, disabled or age 65 or older
  • Reside in New York
  • Have limited income and resources
  • A U.S. citizen or qualified alien



  • 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 in Dutchess County

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

Area Agency on Aging

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

Veterans Affairs

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

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