New York State’s variety of lifestyle options makes it an ideal retirement destination. While the hustle and bustle of New York City may be the first thing that comes to mind, the Empire State has much more to offer. From the beaches of Long Island, to Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes out west, to the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains in the north, New York is filled with natural wonders and smaller, quieter towns.
Currently, New York has more than 45 home care agencies that provide home health aides for seniors who live alone at home. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of home care services in New York to help you find one that fits your needs and budget.
In New York, the median monthly cost of home care is about $5,000, according to Genworth.
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stateAverageCost: $6,312: Average cost of home care in that state
communitiesCount: 83: The total number of home care agencies in that state
top3AgenciesWithLinks: SYNERGY HomeCare of Westchester - Scarsdale, NY, Right at Home - North Shore Long Island - Westbury, NY or Right at Home - Lower Manhattan, NY: The top three home care agencies in that state
nationalAvgRateHC: $32: The national average cost of home care
avgParttimeRateHC: $2,870: The average cost of part-time home care in that state
avgFulltimeRateHC: $6,312: The average cost of full-time home care in that state
Reviewer Ranking
4.8/ 5.0
(16)My father needed home care this summer. We turned to Synergy for help. They did an excellent job and we were happy with the service. [name removed], the community liaison, was kind and very helpful. We did...
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5.0/ 5.0
(4)Super friendly staff and always available to help. Always proactive when it comes to holidays and snow coming. Very reliable and have great care.
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(3)This organization is well run and one of the owners, [Name Removed], was particularly helpful. We ended up not going with the agency because we found someone during a hospitalization that [Name Removed]...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(3)This organization is well run and one of the owners, [Name Removed], was particularly helpful. We ended up not going with the agency because we found someone during a hospitalization that [Name Removed]...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(1)[Name removed] and his entire staff were extremely professional and conscientious. The care was excellent! Highly recommend!
Reviewer Ranking
4.8/ 5.0
(16)My father needed home care this summer. We turned to Synergy for help. They did an excellent job and we were happy with the service. [name removed], the community liaison, was kind and very helpful. We did...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(3)This organization is well run and one of the owners, [Name Removed], was particularly helpful. We ended up not going with the agency because we found someone during a hospitalization that [Name Removed]...
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(22)This place is just amazing I love the way all the staff makes your happiness their top priority. I would recommend this home for anybody. Great food, great care, great company. Well deserving of a 5 star...
Reviewer Ranking
4.7/ 5.0
(3)[name removed] passed away on [date removed]. [name removed] provided care, kindness and professionalism the entire time. This made it much more comforting in this extremely difficult time. We appreciate all...
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5.0/ 5.0
(1)Only positive experiences with them. They always return my calls on time and have switched out caregivers quickly if I had an issue. Everyone at ComForCare has been excellent; the caregivers are very caring...
Reviewer Ranking
4.8/ 5.0
(16)My father needed home care this summer. We turned to Synergy for help. They did an excellent job and we were happy with the service. [name removed], the community liaison, was kind and very helpful. We did...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(3)This organization is well run and one of the owners, [Name Removed], was particularly helpful. We ended up not going with the agency because we found someone during a hospitalization that [Name Removed]...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(3)The Care Pro who helps takes care of my mom and dad is amazing. So attentive and caring, professional and personable. Efficient and flexible. The owners of Home Instead in Auburn are great, too. They get to...
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3.6/ 5.0
(7)Have a wide range of services, excellent communication and oversight of caregiver’s assigned. I had been the sole caregiver for my Mom and her health has been rapidly declining. They helped me develop a care...
Reviewer Ranking
5.0/ 5.0
(1)Home Instead Williamsville is fantastic. The entire staff from administrators/office managers to caregivers is phenomenal. The communication, follow up, online tools and support are excellent. This...
Average monthly costs
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US National average
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| Community type | New York | U.S. | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $6,872/mo | $5,805/mo | 18.4% above national median |
| Memory Care | $8,656/mo | $6,971/mo | 24.2% above national median |
| Independent Living | $4,043/mo | $3,510/mo | 15.2% above national median |
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