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Nursing Home Communities in Port Jefferson, New York

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Before deciding to move into a nursing home in Port Jefferson, seniors may want to consider other locations to save money, as the village’s $16,805 cost is much higher than New York’s average of $12,775 and the national average of $7,908. The Poughkeepsie area offers savings of around $3,000 per month, while moving farther north to Kingston can still save seniors nearly $2,000. Utica is a very inexpensive option at just $9,809. Crossing the state line into Connecticut also lets seniors save $3,000 by living in the New Haven area.

Port Jefferson

$16,805

New York

$12,775

The United States

$7,908

Poughkeepsie

$13,535

Kingston

$15,055

Utica

$9,809

New Haven

$13,090

Nursing Home Costs in Port Jefferson, NY

Nursing home costs in Port Jefferson, NY, average $16,805 for a semiprivate room or $18,166 monthly for a private room.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Port Jefferson, 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

Other types of care are much less expensive than nursing care in Port Jefferson. Seniors considering assisted living can save over $10,000. Adult day health care is potentially the most affordable option at just $1,619 monthly, but in-home care and home health care are also relatively inexpensive at $5,339. As home health care can offer similar services to nursing care, it may be an ideal alternative for individuals who require skilled nursing but are strong enough to continue living at home with support.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,619

Assisted Living

$6,273

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$16,805

Nursing Home (private room)

$18,166

Note: Data for Port Jefferson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, was used instead. 

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Port Jefferson, NY

The resources listed below provide information and legal advice for seniors. Some of these free services and programs can also reduce the burden of living alone, helping seniors delay moving into a nursing home while they can still live independently.

ResourceContactService
Suffolk County Office for the Aging(631) 853-8200The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is Port Jefferson's Area Agency on Aging, offering services such as assistance programs, caregiver support and benefits counseling. Seniors can also take advantage of the AAA's nutrition program for home-delivered meals.
Three Village Meals on Wheels

(631) 689-7070Three Village Meals on Wheels provides free prepared meals to low-income seniors and cheap meals to those who can afford to pay. The organization can cater to various dietary needs and preferences, such as bland, low-fat, low-sodium or diabetic diets.
Benefits Checkup

(800) 794-6559 (Helpline)Benefits Checkup is a nationwide service that helps seniors understand their eligibility for benefits such as financial assistance to pay for food, medicines, health care and utilities. The service can outline what benefits are available locally and assist seniors with the application process.
New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman

(855) 582-6769New York's long-term care ombudsman handles complaints and ensures that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home care agencies follow state regulations. It may be a good idea to call the ombudsman if elder abuse is suspected or a dispute can't be resolved amicably.
New York State Department of Health

(518) 474-2011 (General Inquiries)The New York State Department of Health offers health insurance information and senior advocacy. The department also has free programs for seniors, such as the EISEP program, which allows individuals to access home care services such as personal care at reduced or no cost, depending on their income.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Barbara

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Water’s Edge at Port Jefferson Rehabilitation & Nursing

The rooms are kept neat and clean. They need more staff . I have met 3 wonderful women who work on the 2nd floor (long term) with my mother. Theses CNA’s: Marie, Shing and Fatima are amazing and...

Provider response

Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for sharing your valued feedback on our community and team members! Best wishes, Water's Edge Response Team

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SashaK

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Water’s Edge at Port Jefferson Rehabilitation & Nursing

Horrible treatment. Fifty inside.Zero communication. Past Dr should lose his license. There were only a handful of employees that were ok. Not nearly enough and not acceptable. I hate to think...

Provider response

Hello SashaK, We look forward to connecting further regarding your inquiries for any clarity and support you may need as we are unable to identify any past correspondence with anyone by this...

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105

I visited this facility

Review of Water’s Edge at Port Jefferson Rehabilitation & Nursing

My Mom died because of the unqualified so called Nurses !!!! i should add uncaring !!!! They could not even put an IV in after 4 tries !!!! Horrible place !!!!! Do NOT bring your loved one...

Provider response

Hello, We look forward to connecting further regarding your inquiries for any clarity and support you may need. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care to those we serve. At...

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