Assisted Living Communities in Geneva, New York

Assisted Living costs in Geneva start around $2,982 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Geneva and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.

Geneva is located along the northern end of Seneca Lake and south of Lake Ontario. Often referred to as Wine Country, Geneva is home to the Three Brothers Wineries and Estates, which holds an annual Senior Citizens Day. The Rose Hill Historic Mansion also offers discount tours for seniors.

For seniors who are looking for an assisted living facility close to the remarkable views of Seneca Lake, there is one facility located within the city of Geneva and six in surrounding areas like Newark, NY, and Canandaigua. Regulated by the New York Department of Health, these facilities provide a home-like setting with 24-hour nursing care.

• The Geneva area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Geneva General Hospital and Finger Lakes Health Medical, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Geneva has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Ontario County Office for the Aging, an organization that provides information on available programs for seniors in the area, assistance with medical bills and services and referrals to doctors who specialize in geriatrics, as well as at least one senior center.
  
  
• Compared to the rest of the country, Geneva’s cost of living is 13.6 percent lower. This is ideal for seniors on a budget who purchase their own groceries and necessities.
  
  
• For seniors who appreciate four very distinct seasons throughout the year, Geneva is cold in the winter with lows in January around 17. Summers are mild with highs around 82. The area receives approximately 55 inches of snow, which is approximately double the US average of 26 inches, and 34 inches of rain, which is slightly lower than the US average of 39 inches.
  
  
• Seniors who enjoy getting out on their own for weekly trips will appreciate the low crime rates. On a scale from 1 (low) to 100 (high), Geneva ranks 19.3 in violent crime and 36.8 in property crime. The US average for violent crime is 31.1 and the average for property crime is 38.1.
  
  
• There are several transportation options for seniors heading to the doctor’s office or out for weekly errands. The Ontario County Office for the Aging offers senior discounts on scheduled routes and a curb-to-curb Dial-a-Ride program for seniors and individuals with disabilities.