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Commack is a cozy hamlet nestled on Long Island, just a few miles east of Huntington. The Commack census-designated place is home to just over 36,530 people, and nearly one in five residents are seniors. The region is dotted with scenic parks, beaches and nature preserves and offers easy access to several hospitals, including St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. The region’s strong public transit network makes it easy for seniors who can no longer drive to get around. Seniors can use the Long Island Rail Road to travel to medical appointments in New York City.
There are two assisted living facilities within Commack itself, as well as more than two dozen in the surrounding communities. The average monthly cost of care in these facilities is $7,838, although exact pricing may vary from one facility to another depending on location and available services and amenities.
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Seniors in Commack pay an average of $7,838 per month for assisted living care. This is significantly higher than the statewide average of $4,800 and the national median of $4,300. Care costs vary in other states in the region. Rhode Island is similar to New York at $4,950 per month, while Massachusetts is pricier at $6,085. Assisted living comes in at $6,300 in Connecticut and $6,650 in New Jersey.
Assisted living costs in Commack are among the state’s highest at $7,838 per month. To the west in the New York City area, costs are much lower at $5,991. Seniors can expect to pay even more affordable prices in other upstate cities, such as Poughkeepsie ($5,154), Albany ($4,800), Buffalo ($4,565) and Glens Falls ($4,235).
Note: Data for Commack was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bridgeport, CT, was used instead.
Commack seniors who receive Medicaid may be eligible for the state’s Assisted Living Program. This program serves nursing home-eligible people who prefer to live in an assisted living setting. Some of the services available through the ALP include room, board, personal care and housekeeping.
For more information about the ALP, its eligibility requirements and how to apply, check out our Assisted Living in New York page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Suffolk County Office for the Aging | (631) 853-8200 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Commack, this office helps residents who are aged 60 and older access the county, state and federal programs they need to age well. It publishes the Programs and Services Guide for Senior Citizens, a directory of local resources. The office also offers more than 300 free online classes for seniors with a love of learning. |
| NY Connects | (800) 342-9871 | NY Connects is a free, statewide resource that helps older adults and people with disabilities find long-term care services and supports. Seniors in Commack can search for transportation services, health care resources, legal assistance programs and many other local resources. |
| Catholic Charities of Long Island | (516) 733-7000 | Catholic Charities of Long Island is a faith-based nonprofit that offers a variety of senior services. Its case managers can help seniors access community-based and government programs. Older residents of Commack can stop by the organization’s senior center in nearby Wantagh for recreation and socialization opportunities. |
| RSVP Suffolk | (631) 979-9490 | RSVP Suffolk is a senior volunteering organization that can help Commack residents give back to the community in retirement. Seniors can choose to work with one of its more than 100 partner organizations. RSVP Suffolk also offers free programs to support seniors, including Medicare counseling and chronic disease management classes. |
| Nassau County Planning Department, Transportation Division | (516) 571-9600 | There are a number of low-cost transportation options for seniors in Nassau County. The Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) offers a fixed-route bus service that connects destinations throughout the county. It also operates a curb-to-curb paratransit service to accommodate seniors with disabilities. Additionally, seniors can receive half-price fares on the Long Island Railroad and discounts on local taxi rides. |
| Nassau County Veterans Service Agency | (516) 572-6565 | Commack area seniors who’ve served in the military can visit this agency for help accessing the benefits they’ve earned. Staff can provide information about benefits programs and help seniors obtain documents and file claims. Seniors can also get help navigating the appeals process, if necessary. |
| Commack School District Senior Citizen Gold Card Program | (631) 912-2000 | Through the Commack School District’s Senior Citizen Gold Card program, older adults have the opportunity to mingle with others their own age. They can attend the annual dinner and dance for senior citizens, and the Senior Matinee and Dinner, which features musicals and plays put on by theater students. Gold cards are available to anyone aged 62 or older who lives in the school district. |
Assisted living facilities in Commack must comply with New York State’s laws governing admission standards, resident care, staffing requirements and more. To learn more about the laws that help protect residents, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
