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New Rochelle is a densely populated city that sits alongside Long Island Sound approximately 13 miles from Manhattan. Seniors make up a larger percentage of the city’s residents compared to the national average, with more than 13,800 people aged 65 and over, according to U.S. Census estimates. New Rochelle’s location provides easy access to some of the best hospitals in the country. Montefiore Medical Center is less than 6 miles away and ranks in the top 50 hospitals nationwide for specialties and procedures affecting adults and seniors, and there are 122 health care facilities within a 25-mile radius. This area of the state also has more than twice the national average number of physicians, with 490 per 100,000 residents.
Assisted living care costs $5,991 per month in New Rochelle, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. There are six assisted living communities in the city proper and another 20 in the surrounding area.
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New Rochelle’s assisted living communities charge $5,991 per month, which is $1,191 more than the statewide average of $4,800. At the national level, the average cost is lower still, at $4,300 per month. Some surrounding states are even more expensive. New Jersey has the highest average for the region, at $6,650, while Connecticut and Massachusetts average $6,300 and $6,085, respectively. In contrast, Pennsylvania is more affordable, with an average cost of $3,955 per month.
The most affordable city in the state for assisted living is Glens Falls, where seniors pay $4,235 per month, while Albany shares the statewide average of $4,800. Poughkeepsie and Binghamton are also significantly more affordable than New Rochelle, at $5,154 and $5,097, respectively.
Note: Data for New Rochelle was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, was used instead.
Seniors and people with disabilities who can’t afford the cost of assisted living care may be eligible for coverage through New York Medicaid. New Rochelle residents who are assessed as requiring a nursing home level of care and qualify financially for Medicaid may be eligible for the Assisted Living Program.
Read more about this program and its eligibility requirements on our Assisted Living in New York page.
| Contact | Description | |
| New Rochelle Office for the Aging | (914) 235-2363 | Each area of New York is served by an Office for the Aging, which can be considered one of the best points of contact for anyone seeking help with long-term care and aging-related services. Residents of New Rochelle who are considering assisted living can call or visit to learn what’s available locally and the professional staff will provide personalized answers and referrals to other nearby agencies and providers. |
| Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center | (914) 235-2363 | This senior center is located on the same premises as the Office for the Aging. The center welcomes local seniors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays for group activities and a hot lunch. Classes on subjects such as gardening, dance, exercise and computers are also held regularly. Transportation may be provided to help New Rochelle residents attend the center’s lunch program. |
| Westchester County Senior Services | (914) 813-6300 | Westchester County’s Senior Services office helps seniors and people with disabilities access various free and low-cost programs and services. The NY Connects program helps residents find answers and explore their long-term care options, with unbiased advice from specialists. Health for Life teaches seniors how to deal with chronic health conditions, such as chronic pain and high blood pressure. Other available resources include transportation and legal assistance, as well as various online informational materials. |
| Benefits Enrollment Center (WestCOP) | (914) 527-1933 | The Westchester Community Opportunity Program is a local organization that helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities who are Medicare-eligible. The WestCOP team can help eligible individuals apply for local, state and federal assistance programs and discover additional benefits they may be eligible for. Seniors can receive assistance with Medicare Part D, Medicaid and Medicaid savings programs, Medicare subsidies and Supplemental Security Income. |
| Westchester County Veterans Service Agency | (914) 995-2145 | Senior veterans in New Rochelle can call or visit the Veterans Service Agency for helpful advice and assistance from fellow service members. The agency’s experienced counselors can help seniors apply for VA benefits they can put toward assisted living costs, such as pensions and the Aid and Attendance pension supplement. Counselors can also help them identify and apply for other available local, state and federal benefits. |
Assisted living communities in New Rochelle are licensed by the New York Department of Health and must adhere to the state’s regulations regarding all aspects of their operation. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page to learn more about the laws and regulations facilities must follow.
