Assisted Living Communities in Fayetteville, New York

Assisted Living costs in Fayetteville start around $3,920 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 Fayetteville 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.

Fayetteville, named after a national hero of both France and the United States, is a small village in Upstate New York where 17.7% of the population is aged 65 and over. The village itself has two assisted living facilities for residents who require special accommodations. There are also 14 additional facilities located nearby in Syracuse and other towns. The state of New York, including Fayetteville, licenses and regulates these facilities under their official designation as Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) through the state's Department of Health.

• The American Lung Association gives Onondaga County, where Fayetteville is located, a passing grade for annual particle pollution. Seniors don't need to worry that going outside will worsen any breathing problems they may have in this city. The county also gets a B for ozone pollution.
  
• Seniors who live in Fayetteville experience cold and snowy winters. The average low temperature in January is 15 degrees, and the village gets an average of 105 inches of snow per year which is 77 inches above the national average of 28. Seniors may want to check that their assisted living facility has a backup source of heat in case of a power outage.
  
• Fayetteville has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Syracuse.
  
• Families looking for affordable assisted living in New York may find Fayetteville attractive. The town's cost of living is 3% below the national average of 100 and 32.4% below the average for New York state.
  
• Seniors in Fayetteville who receive income from social security can put more of their money towards assisted living because New York does not tax SSI or benefits from the state or local government. Retirees who receive other types of income, such as private pensions or investments, get a sizable deduction of $20,000.
  
• Rates of crime in Fayetteville are low, so seniors should feel safe living within the community. The village has a violent crime rate 14.6 points below the national average and 13 points below the average for New York state.

Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.