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"Eddy Hawthorne Ridge is an independent senior living community on 14 beautiful acres in East Greenbush, New York. We're located on the same ..."
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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,050 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 19 Assisted Living Communities in Rensselaer County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Rensselaer County, NY
- Assisted Living: $5,050
- Nursing Home Care: $12,517
- In-home Care: $4,528
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,083
Assisted Living Facilities near Rensselaer County, New York
Danforth Adult Care Center
19 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
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4.3
(7)
"_______________________________________________ Making a decision to move is difficult. Choosing the right place for your retirement is n..."
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4.5
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"The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a ..."
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3.3
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"Evergreen Commons Rehab And Nursing Center is a quiet community on acres of landscaped grounds in East Greenbush, NY. Seniors live in a peac..."
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3.9
(11)
"The Eliot at Troy is an assisted living community located moments away from shopping, dining and opportunities for outdoor recreation, such ..."
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Eddy Heritage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2920 Tibbits Avenue , Troy, NY 12180
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3.6
(5)
"The historical city of Troy, New York, is home to the Eddy Heritage House. Seniors can enjoy the tranquility of its spacious courtyards or t..."
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3.5
(4)
"The Pines at Heartwood is an assisted living program that offers a variety of services and amenities for seniors. Located near Samaritan and..."
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Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
284 Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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1.8
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"Welcome to Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center! Rooted in the solid tradition of providing quality care in a gracious environment, R..."
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Hoosick Falls Health Center
21 DANFORTH STREET, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
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The Terrace at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
32 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061
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"The Terrace at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge features 12 one-bedroom apartments in two-floor plans and offers the assurance of personalized care in a..."
READ MORE"Situated in a quiet setting surrounded by nature, Branson Manor Senior Apartments provides a home for lower-income seniors across the Rensse..."
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Columbia Care Home- CLOSED
18 Columbia Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061
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"Welcome to Columbia Care Home. Our inviting residential home offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifesty..."
READ MORE"Diamond Rock Terrace is a senior apartment complex in Troy, New York. Seniors can enjoy locally grown produce at the Troy Farmer's Market, a..."
READ MORE"With a quiet location right near Cooper's Pond in Troy, New York, Nichols Family Type Home For Adults offers seniors a tranquil lifestyle in..."
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"Situated on the Vermont border, The Pine Valley Home is located in the charming New England village of Hoosick Falls, NY. The area is highli..."
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Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
90 N Main St, Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033
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"Welcome to Riverside Center for Rehab! Located across the street from the Hudson River, Riverside's picturesque grounds offer the ideal sett..."
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Sanderson Court Senior Apartments
6 Carondelet Dr, Watervliet, NY 12198
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"Sanderson Court Senior Apartments is an independent living community in the town of Colonie, NY, near the cities of Latham and Watervliet. S..."
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"The Moran Home is located in Wynantskill, a census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York. The area is filled with delightful culin..."
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Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
345 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204
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4.7
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"At Shaker by Peregrine Senior Living, we passionately believe aging does not mean the end of personal growth and fulfillment. We say, gettin..."
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Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
140 Washington Avenue EXT, Albany, NY 12203
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4.6
(17)
"At Peregrine Senior Living, we passionately believe aging and diminishing abilities do not mean the end of personal growth and fulfillment. ..."
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Elderwood Village at Colonie
626 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
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4.2
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"Elderwood Village at Colonie is a Latham, NY Assistive Living community that provides the right blend of supportive assistance, great amenit..."
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4.0
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"At Brookdale Niskayuna (formerly Wynwood of Niskayuna), our main goal is to provide a personalized assisted living experience to New York se..."
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Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
300 Mill Rose Court, Slingerlands, NY 12159
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4.4
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"At Peregrine Senior Living, we passionately believe aging and diminishing abilities do not mean the end of personal growth and fulfillment. ..."
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Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place
467 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
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4.0
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"At Peregrine Senior Living, we passionately believe aging and diminishing abilities do not mean the end of personal growth and fulfillment. ..."
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3.9
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"Promenade at University Place provides the finest in personal care service, offering stylish private suites with elegant furnishings and del..."
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"Glen Eddy is a full-service independent senior living community that combines the pleasure of peaceful privacy with opportunities for lively..."
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4.3
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"Designed in The Eddy tradition of excellence, The Terrace at Beverwyck, located in Slingerlands, NY, offers seniors 41 private one- and two-..."
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"The Terrace offers seniors 42 one- or two-bedroom private apartments with well-designed floor plans. And, in The Eddy tradition of excellenc..."
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Ingersoll Place Assisted Living
3359 Consaul Road, Niskayuna, NY 12304
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4.0
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"98 Years in Operation, Not-for-Profit, Robust Activities, Main Living Room Lobby area, Reist Preserve, Gardens"
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3.0
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"MillView's mission is to provide compassionate individualized care to each resident with dignity and respect. Families are encouraged to tak..."
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3.5
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"Albany Center, an Adult home located in Delmar New York is a warm and friendly community. We take pride in helping our residents to remain a..."
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"Since 1993, Beverwyck has delighted seniors with superior services and amenities in elegant and distinctive surroundings. Beverwyck is a ful..."
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"Kingsway Manor Memory Care Center is located in Schenectady, NY, not far from Shaker Ridge Country Club. Guests enjoy a game room, beauty pa..."
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The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
182 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203
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3.6
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"Daughters of Sarah Senior Community is perfectly situated in northwestern Albany, with convenient access to shopping at Crossgates Mall, din..."
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26 Rock Rose Way, Malta, NY 12020
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"Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe is located in the northern Albany suburb of Malta, New York, just south of the Albany-Saratoga Speed..."
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Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc
323 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
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"_________________________________ Settled in Delmar, New York, just outside the state capital, Good Samaritan Lutheran Home, offers suppo..."
READ MOREAdirondack Manor HFA D.B.A. Willow Park HFA
4 Chelsea Place, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065
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"Adirondack Manor Home for Adults is located south of Saratoga Springs in the town of Clifton Park, New York, near Interstate 87 and U.S. Rou..."
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"Welcome to Judson Meadows! Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is the area’s newest assisted living community. Located in a quiet and..."
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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell
3230 CHURCH STREET, Valatie, NY 12184
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"At Barnwell we recognize that our facility is a home for our residents, even if only for a short time. Our staff is committed to treating ea..."
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Schuyler Ridge A Residential H C F
1 Abele Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY 12065
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"Heritage Home for Women is located just off Union St in Schenectady, New York, north of Central Park and near the Mohawk Golf Club. Relative..."
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Feura Bush Senior Apartments
34 New Scotland Avenue, Feura Bush, NY 12067
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"Cabrini Acres Senior Apartments is located in a quiet neighborhood of Watervliet, NY, and situated across the road from a small gym and swim..."
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Carondelet Commons Senior Apartments
2 Carondelet Dr, Watervliet, NY 12189
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Albany Guardian Society Home
14 Corporate Woods Blvd Ste 102, Albany, NY 12211
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Teresian House Center for the Elderly
200 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12203
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"Welcome to Teresian House Center for the Elderly! As a faith-based organization sponsored by the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese and served by..."
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"Welcome to Bishop Hubbard Senior Housing! Your private apartment features a living room/dining room combination, large bathroom, a kitchen, ..."
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"Cook Adult Home is located in Upstate New York's small city of Mechanicville. With a population of under 5,200 residents, the Saratoga Count..."
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Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1805 Providence Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309
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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland
428 NYS Highway 146, Altamont, NY 12009
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"Welcome to Dayhaven! Dayhaven is a Social Adult Day Program for individuals with short and long-term physical and/or cognitive impairments. ..."
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"Welcome to The Capital Living Centre! We offer traditional long-term, skilled nursing care for people who can no longer care for themselves ..."
READ MOREFamily & Child Services-Schenectady
246 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
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"Doubleday Woods offers Senior Housing in Ballston Spa, NY.Please contact us for details. "
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Rensselaer County
ChrisIdle
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March 25, 2022
I am/was a resident of this facility
Evergreen Commons Rehab has very experienced workers here and they all listen and did a very good job.
SandraL
5
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January 25, 2022
I am/was a resident of this facility
The staff at Evergreen Commons Rehab are very kind. The doctor, recreation, nursing, housekeeping were wonderful.
Brooks
5
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May 20, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
Evergreen is great! I would absolutely recommend Evergreen Commons to everyone because the care I received here was great. There is not one person who helped me, that was not kind and respectful.
Kirk Family
4
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January 19, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My father was very comfortable at Evergreen. Communication was great, and my dad said that everyone who helped him was good and very friendly.
Jeanne H
5
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November 5, 2020
I am/was a resident of this facility
When I came in, I couldn\'t walk. The Evergreen staff did a great job with me. The nursing and therapy were excellent.
Ruth C.
5
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October 5, 2020
I am/was a resident of this facility
My stay was great. Everyone at Evergreen was very nice. My aide was the best!
Barbara
5
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August 13, 2020
I am/was a resident of this facility
Everyone who helped me progress did a wonderful good. Housekeeping was also very good and kept my room super clean.
RH
4
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March 23, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My sister is in Diamond Ridge. It's very pleasant and clean. It's an excellent retirement home. The staff is all courteous and friendly. The only downfall is the meals. They tend to cut corners for cost on the food, so the quality is not that great and it's not flavorful. The activities and everything are nice, but food needs improvement.
Susan
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February 19, 2019
I visited this facility
Diamond Ridge was excellent and there's nothing negative I can say about the place. It's a beautiful facility. The person who gave us the tour was fantastic, went over every detail, provided great information, and left us with all we needed to know. They have painting, field trips, exercising, and bingo. The amenities were fabulous and they provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are laundry facilities. It was just great.
Map of Rensselaer County, New York
Assisted Living Costs in Rensselaer County
Monthly rates for assisted living vary significantly throughout New York and the nation. At, $5,050 per month, the cost in Rensselaer County is over $1,000 higher than the national average of $4,000 and almost $800 above the state median rate of $4,185. Prices throughout this region of New York span a wide range compared to the local cost. There are higher rates charged in Binghamton ($5,270) and Watertown ($5,509), less costly midrange prices in Syracuse ($4,185) and Kingston ($4,100) and the lowest rates in the state in Utica ($2,625) and Glens Falls ($2,600).
Note: The 2018 Genworth Cost of Care study doesn’t include data for Rensselaer County, so data for the nearest city, Albany, was used instead.
Rensselaer County/Albany Area
$5,050
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,185
Watertown Area
$5,509
Binghamton
$5,270
Syracuse
$4,185
Kingston
$4,100
Utica Area
$2,625
Glens Falls
$2,600
Care Cost Comparison
Within a single area such as Rensselaer County, seniors can encounter vastly different prices for care depending on the type and amount of care required and whether food and lodging are provided. Adult day health services that offer limited care only on weekdays average just $1,083 per month, while 24-hour skilled care services in nursing homes are over 10 times more expensive at $12,517. Assisted living ($5,050), homemaker ($4,528) and home health aide ($4,862) services have fairly similar monthly costs. The major difference is that assisted living rates include room and board, whereas seniors receiving care at home pay for care services plus food, utilities, property taxes, maintenance and other household expenses.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,050
Homemaker Services
$4,528
Home Health Aide
$4,862
Adult Day Health Services
$1,083
Nursing Home Care
$12,517
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Rensselaer County
Medicaid in New York
Americans of limited means who can’t afford health insurance are offered a safety net through the Medicaid program. This federal and state government-funded program provides basic health care coverage to roughly 65 million people nationwide. In New York, Medicaid serves over 5.9 million residents, including families with children, pregnant women, seniors and blind or disabled adults.
Rensselaer County residents who are American citizens or legal immigrants and meet other eligibility requirements can receive a number of essential health care benefits through the New York State Medicaid plan such as:
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Emergency room treatment
- Physician and specialist services
- Lab work, X-rays and other diagnostic tests
- Preventive care services
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications
- Approved medical appliances and equipment
- Ambulance and nonemergency medical transportation
- Long-term nursing home care
Qualifying for New York State Medicaid
To qualify for Medicaid for long-term care, Rensselaer County residents must be aged 65 or older or blind or disabled if younger, need a nursing-home level of care and either eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits or meet these financial caps:
- A monthly income of $859 and assets of $15,450 or less if single
- A monthly income of $1,267 and assets of $22,800 or less for married couples applying together
If just one spouse of a married couple applies, the non-applicant’s income is excluded. They may also receive up to $3,160.50 of the applicant’s monthly income and retain up to $126,420 in jointly owned assets. These living and resource allowances are mandated by Medicaid to prevent spousal impoverishment.
All sources of income count for Medicaid eligibility purposes, but a number of assets may be excluded, such as an owner-occupied home with a value of $858,000 or less, home furnishings, personal effects and one vehicle.
Applicants who have high medical expenses and an income too large to qualify for Medicaid may be eligible for six months of coverage through the Excess Income program. This requires that applicants put any income above the monthly limit toward approved medical bills or contribute an equal amount to the program.
Seniors residents of Rensselaer County can apply for NYS Medicaid coverage online or call the program’s helpline at (800) 541–2831 for assistance with their application.
Assisted Living Waiver
The New York State Medicaid plan provides nursing home care as an entitlement. Seniors who need long-term care but prefer to stay in the community can apply for the Assisted Living program. This Medicaid waiver program only accepts 4,200 participants statewide at any given time, so there may be a waiting list to receive services.
To qualify for the ALP, seniors must be Medicaid-eligible and at risk of nursing home placement due to homelessness or a lack of a suitable living arrangement. Applicants can’t need constant nursing care, be bedridden or pose any danger to other residents. Rensselaer County seniors approved for the program receive case management services by a professional nurse, room and board and additional support services such as:
- Supervision
- Personal care assistance
- Medical supplies, appliances and equipment
- Nursing care
- Occupational, physical and speech therapy
- Adult day health care
- Housekeeping
- Personal emergency response systems
Seniors and disabled adults can contact the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services at (518) 270-3928 to learn more about the ALP waiver or apply.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Reverse Mortgage
If only one spouse plans to relocate to assisted living, a reverse mortgage may be an option for Rensselaer County senior homeowners who need extra income to cover facility rent and other expenses. Instead of making a monthly payment to a lender, this kind of mortgage gives homeowners a check each month based on their home equity. The full mortgage amount must be repaid when the resident spouse moves out or the home is sold. Applicants must be aged 62 or older and have sufficient equity to qualify.
For more information about reverse mortgages, seniors can contact Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
New York State Supplement Program
Rensselaer County seniors receiving SSI benefits also qualify for a monthly top-up payment from the New York State Supplement program. This extra cash benefit can be used to pay expenses not covered by NYS Medicaid, such as room-and-board fees for assisted living.
The exact benefit level depends on a recipient’s marital status, living arrangement and income. Single seniors residing in an assisted living community may qualify for up to $405 in addition to the maximum $771 SSI benefit. Married couples may receive up to $1,195 from SSP and $1,157 from SSI for a combined monthly benefit payment of $2,352.
To apply for SSI and New York SSP benefits, seniors and disabled adults can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
County Department of Aging
The Rensselaer County Department of Aging operates five senior centers where residents aged 60 and older get together to enjoy healthy congregate meals and take part in social, recreational, fitness and arts and crafts programs. The centers also host activities and events organized by the County’s 26 independent senior clubs. DOA staff provide health benefits counseling and referrals for in-home assistance, wellness programs and transportation services. Rensselaer County Department of Aging
1600 Seventh Ave., Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-2730
Veterans Assistance
The Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency counsels veterans about available state and VA compensation, benefits and pension programs and provides application assistance. The agency also offers no-cost transportation services to help elderly County veterans access primary care and related services at the Troy VA outpatient clinic. Transportation is also available for appointments at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.
Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency
1600 Seventh Ave., 4th Fl., Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-2760
Troy VA Outpatient Clinic
295 River St., Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-7707
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- Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
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- Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
- Brookdale Niskayuna
- Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
- Promenade at University Place
- Terrace at Beverwyck
- Beverwyck
- The Terrace at Glen Eddy
- Glen Eddy
- Ingersoll Place Assisted Living
- Brookdale Fillmore Pond
- Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
- Argyle Center Assisted Living Program
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