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Located between Lake Erie and the Allegheny National Forest, Jamestown is home to approximately 29,000 people with almost 17% aged 65 and older. Compared to the state and national averages, the cost of living in Jamestown is much lower. This can make the city an attractive location to live and retire. The city receives above-average amounts of snowfall each year, and average January lows are around 14 degrees, making it ideal for retirees who enjoy winter. There are a number of parks throughout the area for hiking and enjoying nature, and the city is also home to the Jones Memorial Health Center for accidents and chronic illness.
There are two assisted living communities in Jamestown. These facilities cost seniors around $4,315 per month. The rates vary widely based on factors such as location, apartment size, level of care and the types of amenities.
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Assisted living in Jamestown costs $485 less per month than the state average and just $15 more than the national average, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Nearby Vermont and Massachusetts have higher monthly costs at $5,310 and $6,085, respectively, while Pennsylvania is less expensive at $3,955 per month.
The cost of assisted living can vary throughout the state. Glen Falls costs less than Jamestown, at $4,235. Most other cities in the region cost more than Jamestown, however. In the northwest in Buffalo, seniors pay $4,565, while to the south in Elmira, seniors pay $5,624. Syracuse and Utica residents pay around $4,703 and $4,905, respectively. In the northeast in Glen Falls, the cost is $4,235, and in the southeast in Poughkeepsie, retirees pay around $5,154.
Note: Data for Jamestown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Erie, PA, was used instead.
Seniors with low incomes who want to live in an assisted living community in Jamestown may apply for financial assistance to ease the burden of payment through the managed long-term care waiver. This waiver pays for personal care, emergency response systems, health care and therapy.
Learn more about this waiver at our Assisted Living in New York page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Jamestown Area Senior Citizens | (716) 484-1627 | Jamestown Area Senior Citizens is a senior center that connects older adults aged 60 and older with vital community services. The center offers bingo on Mondays and exercise sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other activities include group trips, nutrition education, games, arts and crafts, meals and special events. |
| Chautauqua County Office of the Aging | (716) 753-4471 | Providing programs and services to seniors and their families, the Chautauqua County Office of the Aging promotes independence, health and wellness. The agency operates a senior helpline with referral specialists who guide seniors through available programs and services, including caregiver services, elder abuse prevention, employment training, health insurance counseling, legal and financial support and housing and home repairs. |
| Lutheran Senior Life Matters | (716) 665-4905 | Lutheran Senior Life Matters helps adults aged 55 and older with issues involving aging. This includes insurance counseling, a foster grandparents program, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and referrals for housing assistance. |
| NY Connects | (800) 342-9871 | NY Connects provides information for seniors, those with disabilities, their families and caregivers regarding local resources. These resources include transportation, caregiver support, insurance counseling and employment information. The agency also provides health information and schedules health fairs. |
| New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) | (855) 582-6769 | The long-term care ombudsman investigates reports of abuse as well as complaints and concerns regarding long-term care facilities. The ombudsman is a team of volunteers who are certified to make regular visits to assisted living communities to ensure they are maintaining state and local regulations. |
Jamestown’s assisted living communities are regulated by the New York State Department of Health. The laws and regulations refer to supportive services, personalized assistance, activities of daily living and health care. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in New York page.
