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Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie, NY

Situated along the banks of the historic Hudson River about 85 miles north of New York City, Poughkeepsie is a scenic city of 30,515. Approximately 16.5% of Poughkeepsie’s residents are seniors aged 65 and older. As the seat of Dutchess County, the city is home to a number of historical buildings, museums and parks. Seniors who enjoy warm summers and crisp, snow-filled winters can appreciate the fact that Poughkeepsie receives an average of 42 inches of snow each winter, while summertime temperatures reach the low 80s. Health care services are readily available at the many medical centers in the area, including the Vassar Brothers Medical Center and the MidHudson Regional Hospital

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Poughkeepsie is $5,154. Actual rates, which are set by each facility, may be higher or lower than the area average. 

3 Assisted Living communities in Poughkeepsie, NY | 13 nearby communities

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1. The Landing of Poughkeepsie

251 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Dutchess Care

186 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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Lutheran Care Center At Concord Village, Poughkeepsie, NY

3. Lutheran Care Center At Concord Village

965 Dutchess Tpke, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Assisted Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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13 matching communities nearby Poughkeepsie

1. Pine Ridge Family Type Home for Adults

394 Old Hopewell Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $4750 / mo

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2. Hedgewood Home for Adults

355 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY, 12508

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. The Fountains at Millbrook

79 Flint Road, Millbrook, NY, 12545

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Green Briar Adult Home

P.O. Box 290, 26 Old Route 82, Millbrook, NY, 12545

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Inspire of McClelland

126 Old Castle Point Road, Beacon, NY, 12590

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Valley Vista Senior Care

141 North Road, Highland, NY, 12528

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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Goldsmith And Johnes Home, Newburgh, NY

7. Goldsmith And Johnes Home

11-15 Balmville Road, Newburgh, NY, 12550

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Island View Adult Family Care, Rosendale, NY

8. Island View Adult Family Care

715 Route 213, Rosendale, NY, 12472

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Elant at Newburgh

172 MEADOW HILL ROAD, Newburgh, NY, 12550

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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The Eleanor Nursing Care Center, Hyde Park, NY

10. The Eleanor Nursing Care Center

419 North Quaker Lane, Hyde Park, NY, 12538

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing at Ulster

One Wingate Way, Highland, NY, 12528

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Highland Assisted Living Center at Village View – CLOSED

1 Grove Street, Highland, NY, 12528

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Morans Rest Home, Modena, NY

13. Morans Rest Home

1741 State Route 32, Modena, NY, 12548

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

Paying for Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie, NY

The Cost of Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie

Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that Poughkeepsie’s average monthly assisted living rate of $5,154 is $354 above the statewide average and $854 above the nationwide average of $4,300. Average monthly rates in neighboring states range from $3,955 in Pennsylvania up to $6,650 in New Jersey, $6,300 in Connecticut and $5,310 in Vermont. 

$5154

Poughkeepsie

$4800

New York State

$4300

The United States

$3955

Pennsylvania

$6650

New Jersey

$6300

Connecticut

$5310

Vermont

Rates for assisted living vary throughout New York State. Glens Falls has the lowest average rates in the state at $4,235, while New York City seniors pay an average of $5,991 per month for assisted living. Rates in Buffalo ($4,565) and Syracuse ($4,703) are below the statewide average, while rates in the capital city of Albany match the New York State average of $4,800 per month. In Rochester, assisted living residents pay about $5,180, and in Elmira, assisted living costs run around $5,624 per month. 

$5154

Poughkeepsie

$4800

New York State

$4235

Glens Falls

$4565

Buffalo

$4703

Syracuse

$4800

Albany

$5180

Rochester

$5624

Elmira

$5991

New York City

Poughkeepsie Assisted Living Financial Assistance

New York State’s Assisted Living Program is a nursing home diversion program designed to delay or prevent institutionalization among seniors who meet the medical criteria for nursing home placement, but who can be safely supported in an assisted living facility. The ALP is open to New York State Medicaid beneficiaries and private payers, although most ALP participants have Medicaid coverage. 

Learn more about this program, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.

Poughkeepsie Assisted Living Resources



ContactDescription
Dutchess County Office for the Aging(845) 486-2555The Dutchess County Office for the Aging is responsible for planning and overseeing community-based programs and services that promote independence and healthy aging. The Office collaborates with local nonprofit agencies to provide Poughkeepsie seniors with information on long-term care services, including assisted living care. 
Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services(845) 486-2060The Division of Veterans Services helps veterans and their family members navigate the VA benefits system. Vets, survivors and dependents can contact the Division for assistance in obtaining military records, to learn about local tax exemptions for vets, and to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits, which can be used towards long-term care costs. 
Dutchess County Public Transit/Paratransit(845) 473-8424Dutchess County Public Transit is a countywide transit system headquartered in Poughkeepsie. All buses are wheelchair-accessible and equipped with either a mechanical lift or a ramp, and some buses also feature a kneeling mechanism to make boarding easier for those with mobility limitations. Seniors qualify for discounted fares, and riders who cannot use the regular bus service due to disability can apply to use the County’s paratransit service
Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County(845) 485-1277Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County is a local nonprofit agency that provides seniors aged 60 and older with free services delivered through a network of screened volunteers. Seniors can contact the agency to arrange free transportation to the VA Medical Center and to chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Volunteers also offer friendly visiting services and phone calls to socially-isolated seniors. 
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley 
(877) 574-8529Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides free civil law services to low-income individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. The organization’s Elder Law Unit helps seniors aged 60 and older with legal issues related to aging, such as preparing advanced directives and health care proxies, accessing Medicare and public benefits and consumer law concerns. 

Poughkeepsie Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

As with all assisted living facilities in New York State, Poughkeepsie assisted living communities must comply with all state laws and regulations. To learn more, visit our Assisted Living in New York page