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Nursing Home Communities in Brookhaven, New York
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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Maple Rest
61 Rollstone Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adul..."
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St Johnland Nursing Home Inc
395 Sunken Meadow Rd, Kings Park, NY 11754
"Welcome to St. Johnland Nursing Center! In a picturesque setting on more than 100 acres of lush woodlands on the North Shore of Long Island ..."
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St Josephs Home for the Aged
350 Cuba Hill Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
"Saint Joseph's Home for the Aged is a senior living community run by the missionary sisters of Saint Benedict. This community is located in ..."
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Dawn Hill Adult Home
65 Lisa Drive, Northport, NY 11768
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adul..."
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Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing
340 E Main St, East Islip, NY 11730
"Momentum At South Bay For Rehab And Nursing! The rehabilitation program at Momentum is like no other. Expert therapists, the latest rehabili..."
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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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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Seniors 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
Nursing Home Costs in Brookhaven, NY
Brookhaven’s average monthly cost of nursing home care is $14,113 in a semiprivate room and $15,208 in a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Brookhaven, NY
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.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Free Resources for Seniors in Brookhaven, NY
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. |
