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See our specialized care listings in Staten Island, NY below:
Staten Island, which is based in a mostly urban section of Richmond County, has 10 care facilities which offers seniors an assortment of care options to settle upon. Public transportation options may be limited, making it burdensome to move about the city without a car or friend. If needed, there are several nursing homes and hospitals in and around Staten Island.
Senior Living Amenities
Feeling secure at a care facility is predominantly about finding the right amenities for the resident that are applicable at a given location. Some standard amenities in Staten Island include:
- Palliative care and medical support
- Meals provided
- Hair cutting and other beauty services
Staten Island has a varied network that caters to seniors' individual daily needs which may go passed the normal level of services. Some offer devotional services including faith healing. Still other long-term care facilities provide transportation (free and at-cost), or even can provide more advanced care like diabetes monitoring. Specialized facilities may facilitate access to on-call therapists like occupational, speech and physical therapists. These amenities can be as simple as offering vegetarian meals (under the supervision of a nutritionist), letting pet visits, as well as arranging activities within common areas.
While not required, when contacting the facilities in these lists it can be convenient to have the interested party's medical history including any insurance, doctor, and facility names and contacts for any questions the facility representative might have. This can aid in outlining any specialized care the individual might need.
Senior Living Costs in Staten Island
The price of elder care facilities can change depending on the kind of needed services, but on average it costs residents about $6,800 each month. On the other hand, the cost of assisted living facilities in New York is $5,170 each month. Residents that could use assistance covering the cost of care may possibly be eligible for aid options from the state of New York. View a more detailed breakdown of costs with comparisons for nearby cities below.
Assisted Living Pricing in Nearby Cities
City | Average Cost |
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Staten Island, NY | $6,800 |
Brooklyn, NY | $4,500 |
Forest Hills, NY | $4,400 |
Kew Gardens, NY | $6,100 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.