Memory Care Communities in New City, New York

With a median monthly rate of $5,963, memory care in New City is $238 costlier than the state midpoint price and $338 higher than the nationwide cost. At $5,926, Buffalo’s median fee is similar to New City’s. Seniors in Syracuse pay roughly $95 less than those in New City, while Rochester’s dementia care residents have a significant savings of around $1,244. Ithaca’s memory care communities charge about $10,094 monthly, significantly more than those toward the east.   

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Monthly memory care services cost about $5,963 in New City.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New York page.

In New City, aging in place is more affordable than residential memory care. In-home and home health care are $624 cheaper, providing visiting support with daily activities and intermittent medical services, respectively. Adult day health care offers hands-on assistance, cognitive programming and social opportunities in a community center; this daytime-only option is $3,255 more affordable than residential memory care. Likewise, assisted living is more cost-effective than memory care, offering a monthly savings of about $1,193 for personal care services and social programming in a communal setting. Nursing homes provide 24/7 clinical care and charge the highest price of $13,535 for a semi-private room.       

The New York State Department of Health monitors and licenses statewide adult care facilities. Memory care communities must obtain extra certification from the department to operate as special needs assisted living residences. Department staff ensures facilities comply with relevant rules and regulations.  

• Coming 4th out of 62 ranked counties statewide in 2023, Rockland County is one of the healthiest counties in New York. It scored favorably for both health outcomes and health factors, which considered mental and physical health, life expectancy and residents’ behaviors.
• New City fares well when it comes to comfort and life satisfaction, scoring 7 points higher than the U.S. average on AARP’s Livability Index. The area obtained high scores in categories related to the environment, local opportunities, health and engagement. It scored the lowest for housing, largely because few properties have step-free access and the locale suffers high housing costs. Fortunately, memory care communities feature accessible layouts and 24/7 staff to assist residents with ambulation, transferring and other activities of daily living. Moreover, Rockland County is a member of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network, showing its commitment to becoming more livable for people of all ages.  
• Concerning health care, New City has 91 more doctors per 100,000 residents than the national average. The area features several primary care and specialist clinics, including those dedicated to dentistry, oncology and hematology. New City is also home to a VA clinic and an urgent care center. A few miles away, the high-performing Montefiore Nyack Hospital provides comprehensive medical services, a 24/7 emergency room and an accredited cancer center.
• Although living costs are higher than average in New City and surrounding areas, older adults may qualify for financial assistance through Medicaid, Medicare and veterans benefits, reducing out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, the state is fairly tax-friendly for seniors, with zero state income tax for Social Security benefits and certain public authority pensions. Seniors also qualify for deductions on other pension types and withdrawals from retirement accounts.
• Weather-wise, New City experiences hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. July sees the hottest temperatures, and January sees the coldest. Yearly temperatures generally fall between 22 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Although June to September is suitable for outdoor leisure, memory care communities provide year-round enrichment and engagement opportunities, including both indoor and outdoor activities.