The town of Brookhaven is part of the metropolitan New York City area and is located on Long Island. Brookhaven is known for its scenic beauty. It has a population of 480,763, and around 15.6% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors in the town have access to medical services at the Long Island Community Hospital, a teaching hospital serving the community for over 60 years.
Nursing homes provide medical care and supervision as well as assistance with the tasks of daily living to seniors with chronic illnesses and disabilities. This type of care is administered by registered nurses and is consequently an expensive option. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in nursing home care in Brookhaven is $14,113. This is almost double the national average of $7,756, and seniors living in Brookhaven may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care and alternative care options in Brookhaven and surrounding areas. In addition, it lists resources for seniors in the town.
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110 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719
3.2
(4 reviews)
"I fell in love with Bellhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. I liked how it looked, it was clean, and they had a secure unit for dementia patients. Everything about it was favorable, but at the time they only had one bed available and they denied my mom's a..."
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286 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772
3.9
(13 reviews)
"My Mom is at McPeaks. It is a very well kept home. Admin is on-site 7 days a week. If anything happens, such as a fall, I am contacted immediately and assistance is given immediately as well, including transport to the hospital. Food is very good. I ..."
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300 Broadway Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My friend is in Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Sayville. Gigi who works at the front desk is a really nice young lady and really responsible. She always cheers me up when I go see my really sick friend. I always see Gigi mingling with the custom..."
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273 Moriches Road, Saint James, NY 11780
2.7
(12 reviews)
"It has taken me some time to think how to write this review because I want to be sure that people understand what I'm about to say.. My dear sister went into Luxor for some physical therapy after a hospital stay. Unfortunately the disease that put h..."
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1300 ROANOKE AVENUE, Riverhead, NY 11901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is currently at Peconic Bay and he receives the Best care possible. The staff is very friendly and always eager to help. I am so grateful that he is in this facility! ..."
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100 Patriots Road, Stonybrook, NY 11790
4.6
(13 reviews)
"My dad was a WWII Veteran who, in 2023, was blessed to have spent his final months being cared for at the Long Island State Veterans Home. My family was truly astonished by and grateful for the highly skilled, respectful, and loving care my father re..."
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366 Gibbs Pond Rd, Nesconset, NY 11767
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My aunt is in Olsen Rest Home. She's only been there a short time, but she seems to like it a lot, and she seems fine. I call her on the phone. She loves the food. She thinks it's wonderful. She says everybody's very nice, and she seems to like them...."
READ MORE500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720
4.3
(10 reviews)
"We went to Jefferson's Ferry. It was beautiful, great, clean, but it was just too much money. It was a very pleasant place. They were good, we didn't have any complaints, and we did not have any issues. They had an activity night and bingo. It was mo..."
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391 North Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
4.2
(14 reviews)
"Staff is very caring and supportive. Like a family. The have all the medical services you require. and a great rehab department..."
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1350 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
4.0
(7 reviews)
"As the weather warms, the ladies are dividing our orange and yellow Stella D'oro & Happy Returns daylillies, and also plant & prepare our truck & box gardens, while the men tidy up the property between weekly landscaper visits (the landscapers shape ..."
READ MORE1529 N Ocean Ave, Medford, NY 11763
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Number one on my list is the cleanliness and brightness of this facility. My Mom moved there December 2010, and shares a room with a lovely woman . The wait time after Mom was put on the list, was about 5 months. We were welcome at any time to vi..."
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63 Oakcrest Ave, Middle Island, NY 11953
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad is in Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing. They seem very friendly and caring. When I push my dad around the nursing home, everybody knows his name and says hi. They read stories to the patients. They have a movie night, bingo, a big rehab faci..."
READ MORE1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
3.8
(11 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Maria Regina Residence Inc. several months ago. It's a nursing home and so far, it's been excellent. The staff all seem to be very friendly and caring, both towards the patients and toward the families. The food is good. ..."
READ MORE52 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
3.7
(15 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of St. Catherine of Siena Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center. It's a very happy, bright place. The nursing staff is excellent. They take the time to explain things to the families. They treated my mother very well. They push..."
READ MORE101 ELM ST, Sayville, NY 11782
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My Mother was at GS for 3 months; every Staff member was extremely attentive to her; whenever one of my family members called, the phone was answered immediately; if we needed to speak to a Staff member, we were connected right away. ---cozy rooms, a..."
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7 State Rd 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
3.6
(6 reviews)
"5 stars for AnElisabeth. Thank you, AnElisabeth for your unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine care. You are an exceptional caregiver, and we are truly fortunate to have had you by our side during this challenging journey. Room E48..."
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10 Berkshire Road , West Babylon, NY 11704
3.2
(4 reviews)
"Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is more suited to my father. He requires nursing home care, and the staff is doing a good job. They're helping him with his needs. I don't have any complaints. The nurse comes into his room because he has t..."
READ MORE5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742
3.1
(7 reviews)
"Island Nursing is very nice. The staff is very kind and takes care of the patients. Dad is in a shared room. It’s a secure facility, but the price is a bit high. ..."
READ MORE3115 Horseblock Road, Medford, NY 11763
3.1
(17 reviews)
"My wife is in Medford Multicare Center right now. The place is wonderful. I don't have any complaints about them at all. The facility needs some work, but they are working on it. They got doctors, nurses, dentists, and a hair salon. The staff members..."
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1146 Woodcrest Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
3.0
(13 reviews)
"My dad has been living at Riverhead Care Center for almost 2 years now. This place has made a huge impact on his life. Having to move away from my mom was not easy on him but was necessary for his well being. With him being at Riverhead Care Center..."
READ MORESeniors looking at nursing home care in Brookhaven may be interested in knowing how it compares to nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point, the cost of care in Brookhaven is much higher than the national average of $7,756 and almost $2,000 more than the New York state average of $12,319.
The average monthly cost of care is lower in New York City ($11,771), Poughkeepsie ($13,748) and Binghamton ($11,543). However, the cost of care is higher in Kingston ($14,797) than in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven
$14,113
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
New York City
$11,771
Poughkeepsie
$13,748
Binghamton
$11,543
Kingston
$14,797
Brookhaven’s average monthly cost of nursing home care is $14,113 in a semiprivate room and $15,208 in a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
In Brookhaven, the lowest cost senior care option is adult day care, which has a monthly average fee of $1,926. Home care and home health care have a monthly average cost of $4,767 and $5,148, respectively. Assisted living offers 24/7 assistance and has a monthly average fee of $7,838. At the upper end of the cost scale, nursing home care has a monthly average cost of $14,113 for a semiprivate room and $15,208 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,926
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$5,148
Assisted living
$7,838
Nursing home semiprivate
$14,113
Nursing home private
$15,208
Note: Data for Brookhaven was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead.
The following resources may be of assistance to seniors looking for services that could help them safely age in place in their own homes and avoid or delay the move to a nursing home facility. One of the resources provides financial and medical insurance information to seniors looking at moving to nursing home care or already living in a care community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Town Residential Repair Program | (631) 451-9092 | The Brookhaven Town Residential Repair Program provides household maintenance assistance to seniors aged 60 and over. There is no charge for any of the services offered, but clients must purchase all of the materials required. Services offered include plumbing, electrical, crime prevention, painting, carpentry and weatherization. |
| Brookhaven Town Nutrition Program | (631) 476-6442 | The Brookhaven Town Nutrition Program provides meals to seniors aged 60 and over. The meals can be enjoyed at one of the three congregate sites or delivered to homebound seniors. The meals are provided at noon each day from Monday to Friday. There is no charge for the meals, but a small contribution is suggested. A team of volunteers delivers the meals to homebound seniors and provides a social check service at the same time. The volunteers will contact authorities or family members if anything is amiss. Free transport is provided to seniors who would like to attend the congregate meals and social activities. |
| HIICAP | (631) 979-9490 | HIICAP is the New York State Health Insurance Assistance Program for seniors. The program is funded by the state of New York and the federal government. Trained volunteer counselors are always available to help seniors understand the state health insurance plans. All information provided is unbiased and free of charge. The counselors can assist seniors in applying for the best plan to suit their needs and ensure they are getting all the benefits they are entitled to. In addition, the counselors can explain the financial assistance options available to seniors who are making the move to nursing home care. |
Nursing Homes
Bella
3.0
Review of Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
The rooms and food are good. But the one CNA Lynette poor attitude, did not check on my family member the whole time I was there, bed not made, did not change my family member, after lunch the...
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imnotaliar
1.0
Review of Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
My father was at this facility for 24 hours. In that time he was there for rehab for a hip replacement and was a fall risk. In less than 24 hours he slipped off the bed and fell to the floor. He...
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