Memory Care Communities in Staten Island, New York

In comparison to cities around the New York metropolitan area, the cost of memory care in Staten Island is about mid-range. Memory care in Staten Island costs $1,200 more than that in Poughkeepsie and $1,400 more than Binghamton rates. Staten Island’s cost for memory care is substantially less than that of Bridgeport, CT, and Trenton, NJ, the closest comparable cities around the metro area. The cost for care in Staten Island is around $650 less than that in Bridgeport and almost $3,000 less per month than in Trenton.   

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.

The cost of memory care in Staten Island is close to $7,200 per month, which is higher than both the New York state average and the national average by approximately $1,500 each month. 

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.

Generally, memory care is costlier than both assisted living and adult day health care. This includes Staten Island, where memory care is approximately $7,200 per month, more than $5,200 more than adult day care and $1,400 more than assisted living. Memory care is also $1,660 more than in-home care and nearly $1,500 more than home health care. However, memory care is still less expensive than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. For nursing home care seniors pay nearly $12,500 per month, nearly $5,300 more than for memory care.  

Long-term care providers, including memory care communities, are licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Health. This department also inspects facilities every 12-18 months and investigates complaints of misconduct or abuse. Memory care communities must renew their care license every two years. 

• Staten Island is a good location to live for seniors with dementia. The borough has more than 260 physicians available per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average. It also has multiple programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s available through local hospitals. Two of these programs are the Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Care Disorders program through Weill Cornell Medicine and the Alzheimer’s Disease Center & Pearl I. Barlow Center at NYU Langone.   
• Staten Island doesn’t have the common problems associated with living on an island, as seniors have more than a few ways to travel both in and around the borough. The ferry runs all day and night, and there are multiple bridges that connect Staten Island with New Jersey and New York City. Seniors who need wheelchair-accessible travel options can use Access-A-Ride for transportation to appointments in Richmond County and around the area.  
• Staten Island enjoys a moderate temperature with humidity that is moderated by the surrounding water. This can make the island more comfortable during the summer when those on the interior of the state experience scorching heat. The most pleasant months are June and September, with temperatures in the low 70s and plenty of sunshine. 
• Living in New York as a senior can be liberating. Although the cost of living here is higher than the national average, it is on par with other parts of the city. Additionally, seniors do not get taxed on their Social Security or other retirement pensions. They can also exclude up to $20,000 off their taxable pensions when doing taxes, saving them more money. 
• Staten Island offers dementia programming and memory care services to seniors across the metropolitan area,  making it one of the most “dementia-friendly” places to live in New York. Organizations such as the Area Agency on Aging and the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island host exercise classes, therapies and other activities that benefit seniors who need memory care services.