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Page Reviewed / Updated – July 7, 2022

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The Bronx’s cost of living is 51.4% higher than the U.S. average. However, there are savings to be made in the health care category as the cost of health care in The Bronx is 3.8% lower than it is for the typical U.S. citizen. Assisted living in this area costs $5,750 per month, making it the highest assisted living cost in the region.                    

The sales tax and income tax rates for The Bronx are also both slightly higher than the country’s median. Sales tax is 1.6% higher than the national average of 7.3%, while the income tax rate is 1.9% higher than the U.S. median of 4.6%. While taxes in the area are slightly more than average, real estate is on a positive trend with home appreciation having increased by 0.7% in the past year, with the median home price in The Bronx at $456,700. 

This guide covers the average costs of monthly care in The Bronx as well as the local resources that are available to support seniors.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Bronx, NY

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in The Bronx pay a monthly average of $5,750 for assisted living services. 

The Bronx’s assisted living cost is $1,170 higher than New York state’s average of $4,500 per month. The Bronx also has the region’s highest assisted living cost and charges $1,250 more for assisted living services than the average U.S. citizen pays. Albany has the state’s second-highest care cost of $5,269 per month. Syracuse, in the state’s center, has an average cost of only $114 more than the state average, while neighboring Rochester has the state’s lowest assisted living median of $3,775. Buffalo’s assisted living cost is $241 higher than the countrywide average and almost exactly $1,000 lower than The Bronx’s median.

  • Bronx: $5,750
  • New York: $4,580
  • United States: $4,500
  • Albany: $5,269
  • Syracuse: $4,694
  • Rochester: $3,775
  • Buffalo: $4,741

The Cost of Other Types of Care in Bronx, NY

The cost of assisted living services compares very favorably with other care costs available in The Bronx. In-home care costs $221 less than assisted living care and home health care, which is the addition of home health aides to in-home care, costs $191 in excess of in-home care. Adult daycare costs seniors $1,950 a month, several thousand dollars lower than any other care type available. Nursing home care is much more costly, charging $12,471 for the use of a shared room and $760 more for a private room per month.

  • In-Home Care: $5,529
  • Home Health Care: $5,720
  • Adult Day Health Care: $1,950
  • Assisted Living Facility: $5,750
  • Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room): $12,471
  • Nursing Home Facility (private room): $13,231

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bronx, NY

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Other Ways To Pay for Assisted Living in Bronx, NY

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For additional information and planning, read our comprehensive guide to paying for senior care in New York.

Free Resources for Seniors in Bronx, NY

Seniors in The Bronx have access to a broad range of services to help them research local assisted living facilities, identify ways to pay for care and connect with community-based services.

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Contact

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Office for the Aging (800) 342-9871 This organization offers a wide range of services through its knowledgeable staff. Services include assistance with applying for and receiving benefits, assistance with health insurance and access to legal services. It also connects seniors with volunteer opportunities, senior centers, transportation and ombudsman services.
Bronx House (718) 792-1800 Bronx House’s Older Adult Center offers opportunities for seniors to meet with one another, stay healthy and have fun. Seniors of 60 years and over can join the center and enjoy exercise sessions, art classes, swimming, presentations and group lunches.
Bronx Legal Services

(917) 661-4500

Bronx Legal Aid provides older adults with basic legal services to give them access to affordable housing, Medicaid long-term home care and public benefits that can safeguard and increase their incomes.
Mid-Bronx Senior Citizen Council

(718) 588-8200

Mid-Bronx Senior Citizen Council enhances seniors’ quality of life by offering them opportunities to enhance their economic and social well-being. It provides a wide range of services that include locating senior housing, transportation and access to a senior center.

Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Facilities in Bronx, NY

Assisted Living Communities in Bronx are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bronx, NY

The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center

The wide range of on-site healthcare services at Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center allows seniors to spend less time traveling to doctors’ offices and more time pursuing their passions. Community amenities include a beauty and barbershop, café, pharmacy, aviary and a lush outdoor garden. In addition to physical, speech and occupational therapy, residents have access to art and music therapy. Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center’s commitment to serving unique segments of the senior community with dedicated programs, such as its veterans' program and Hispanic cultural unit, are why we included it in our list of Bronx’s best assisted living facilities. 

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St. Patrick's Home Rehabilitation and Health Care

Adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park, St. Patrick’s Home Rehabilitation and Health Care offers seniors 24-hour care administered under the direction of primary care physicians, licensed nurses and certified geriatric nursing assistants. The sensory-stimulation activities in the memory support program have been purposefully designed to help seniors facing the challenges of dementia maintain their abilities. An on-site spa, beauty and barbershop, chapel and coffee shop are among the community’s amenities. Nearby public transportation routes make it easy for residents to explore the bevy of nearby shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.

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Features
  • Staff members who have completed training from the Alzheimer’s Association
  • On-site Palliative Care and Restorative Nursing

Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

At Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, seniors can receive on-site healthcare services from a variety of medical specialists, as well as around-the-clock support from licensed nurses. The event calendar includes fun excursions to local attractions as well as live entertainment and musical performances. Neurology, cardiology, psychiatry and pulmonology are just a few of the specialist services residents have access to. When it’s time for a haircut, the beauty and barbershop is only steps away. 

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Features
  • Multi-denominational worship services
  • On-site physical therapy center with senior-friendly fitness equipment

University Avenue Assisted Living

Located near shopping and dining, University Avenue Assisted Living helps seniors retain their independence by customizing care services to each resident’s unique needs and preferences. All of the modern studio apartments come furnished and include a kitchenette and private bathroom. Fitness classes in the wellness center help seniors reduce their risk of falls by increasing their balance and strength, while the thoughtfully planned activities calendar encourages residents to socialize and express their creativity. In addition to having access to on-site healthcare professionals, staff members can coordinate care with outside providers.

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Atria Riverdale

Atria Riverdale is a senior living community in Riverdale, New York, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Caregivers are available 24/7 to assist with medications and activities of daily living such as grooming and bathing. The Van Cortlandt, one of the facility’s three dining options, includes a fully kosher menu. Individually controlled thermostats, kitchenettes and emergency alert systems are included with all of the spacious apartments. A movie theater, salon and barbershop, art studio and library are among Atria Riverdale’s numerous amenities. Between educational lectures, shopping excursions, live musical performances and board games, there’s never a dull moment.  

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Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

By actively involving residents in the development of their care plans, the geriatric professionals at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills ensure seniors' likes and dislikes are taken into consideration, along with their personal care needs. Whether privately hosting family members or joining friends in the elegant restaurant-style dining room, all of the kosher meals at Castle Senior Living are as delicious as they are nutritious. Thoughtfully planned to enhance all aspects of wellness, the event calendar includes a diverse array of activities such as fitness classes, literary discussions, and outings to theaters and museums. 

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Features
  • Accommodations include private bathrooms with walk-in showers and safety bars
  • Assistance with activities of daily living

Sunrise at Fleetwood

Sunrise at Fleetwood is an award-winning senior living community offering assisted living and memory care in a quiet residential neighborhood of Mt. Vernon, New York, minutes away from dining and cultural attractions such as New York Botanical Gardens. Residents can meet with visiting physicians or take advantage of scheduled transportation for medical appointments. The peaceful indoor and outdoor lounge areas are the perfect places to relax between the day's mind and body stimulating activities. A licensed on-staff nurse conducts monthly wellness visits, while 24-hour caregivers are always ready to provide prompt assistance with activities of daily living.

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Features
  • Up to three meals a day plus snacks
  • Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service

Sunrise of Edgewater

While the landscaped grounds and charming Victorian-style architecture are often what visitors notice first, Sunrise of Edgewater’s specialized programs catering to seniors dealing with various stages of vision loss are what earned it a spot on our top 10 list. In addition to on-site activities such as fitness classes, card games and movie nights, residents are walking distance to shops, theaters and medical facilities. In the restaurant-style dining room, residents enjoy freshly-prepared meals including numerous savory options for special diets. Between arts and crafts, movies, current event discussions and group outings, Sunrise of Edgewater offers an activity to pique every resident’s interest.

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Atria Park of Great Neck

Atria Park of Great Neck’s chef-prepared meals, stimulating activities and 24-hour personalized care make it an ideal community for seniors looking to retain their independence and maintain an active lifestyle during their golden years. Residents can choose between studio and one-bedroom accommodations that include WiFi, individually-controlled thermostats, walk-in showers and emergency alert systems. Residents enjoy a bevy of amenities including a well-stocked library, movie theater and outdoor dining areas. With a quick call to the concierge, seniors can reserve transportation for errands, events and medical appointments. In addition to assisting residents with bathing and dressing, Atria Park provides on-site physical therapy.

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Brandywine at The Savoy

Brandywine at The Savoy’s comprehensive approach to wellness combines enriching activities and attentive care from clinical experts to help seniors live their best life. The community’s fitness program includes exercises focused on increasing strength and mobility. All of the resident suites at Brandywine include utilities, housekeeping service, emergency response systems and private bathrooms. We included Brandywine at The Savoy in our list of Bronx’s best assisted living facilities because of its Escapes… For Life! program that inspires residents to pursue daily fulfillment by participating in educational pursuits and fitness classes as well as the culinary and creative arts.

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Features
  • On-site movie theater
  • Variety of courtyards and indoor common areas for relaxing and socializing