How much does assisted living cost in New York in 2026?

In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in New York is $5,300 per month ($63,600 per year). Memory care facilities average $6,600 per month.

Does New York Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Yes, New York's New York Assisted Living Program (ALP) program helps cover personal care and service costs in approved facilities for seniors with monthly incomes under $1,732.

What agency licenses senior care facilities in New York?

Assisted living communities in New York are licensed and inspected by the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

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Assisted Living Costs in New York (2026 Guide & Calculator)

Direct 2026 New York Pricing Takeaway

In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in New York is $5,300 per month ($63,600 annually). Memory care facilities average $6,600 per month. State Medicaid waivers through New York Assisted Living Program (ALP) offset clinical care fees for eligible seniors with monthly income under $1,732.

New York City & Metro Area Cost Breakdown

Metro Area	Monthly Median	Annual Median	Licensed Facilities	City Directory
New York City Metro	$5,900/mo	$70,800/yr	320 Communities	View City Guide →
Buffalo-Niagara	$4,450/mo	$53,400/yr	92 Communities	View City Guide →
Rochester	$4,600/mo	$55,200/yr	78 Communities	View City Guide →
Albany-Schenectady	$4,750/mo	$57,000/yr	65 Communities	View City Guide →

Official State Licensing Registry

New York Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care Directory

Primary state records licensed under New York State Department of Health (DOH) (18 NYCRR Part 487 (Adult Homes) & Part 488 (Enriched Housing)). Instant client-side search and filtering across verified communities.

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Community & State License	Licensing Tier & Endorsement	Verified Base Quote	Entrance Fee & Date	Official Registry
Inspiritas of Manhattan 305 W 97th St, New York • 165 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-4412	Enriched Housing Program (EHP), Memory Care Special Needs Assisted Living (SNALR)	$6,950/mo Private Manhattan Studio	Fee: $5,000 Verified: 2026-08-16	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $5,700/mo Private Manhattan Studio: $6,950/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $8,200/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $5,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $350/day Quoting Authority: DOH Licensed Fee Registry (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-16 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-4412
The Brielle at Seaview 140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island • 188 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-3908	Assisted Living Program (ALP), Memory Care Enhanced Assisted Living (EALR)	$5,600/mo One-Bedroom Assisted Suite	Fee: $3,500 Verified: 2026-07-24	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,600/mo One-Bedroom Assisted Suite: $5,600/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $6,600/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $280/day Quoting Authority: Facility Public Disclosure Sheet (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-24 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-3908
Atria West 86 333 West End Ave, New York • 170 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-3810	Enriched Housing Program (EHP) Enhanced Assisted Living License (EALR)	$7,400/mo Upper West Side Suite	Fee: $5,500 Verified: 2026-08-05	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $6,050/mo Upper West Side Suite: $7,400/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $8,750/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $5,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $370/day Quoting Authority: Atria NY Admissions Registry (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-05 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-3810
Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga 575 Cayuga Creek Rd, Cheektowaga • 92 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-1120	Adult Home, Memory Care SNALR Certified	$4,650/mo Private Studio Apartment	Fee: $2,000 Verified: 2026-08-03	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,800/mo Private Studio Apartment: $4,650/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,500/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $235/day Quoting Authority: Peregrine Rate Advisory (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-03 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-1120
Canterbury Woods Gates Circle 1 Gates Cir, Buffalo • 85 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-4210	Enriched Housing, Assisted Living Continuing Care Endorsement	$4,950/mo Gates Circle Assisted Studio	Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-07-29	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,050/mo Gates Circle Assisted Studio: $4,950/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,850/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $250/day Quoting Authority: Canterbury Woods Fee Card (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-29 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-4210
St. Ann's Community at Chapel Oaks 1550 Portland Ave, Rochester • 110 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-2184	Enriched Housing, Assisted Living EALR Certified	$4,750/mo Private Deluxe Suite	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-07-12	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,900/mo Private Deluxe Suite: $4,750/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,600/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $240/day Quoting Authority: St. Ann's Pricing Log (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-12 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-2184
Atria Guilderland 300 Washington Ave Ext, Albany • 142 Licensed Beds License: NYDOH-ACF-0941	Enriched Housing, Life Guidance Memory Care SNALR Endorsement	$4,900/mo Private Studio	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-09	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,000/mo Private Studio: $4,900/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,800/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $245/day Quoting Authority: Capital Region Rate Schedule (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-09 • State License: NYDOH-ACF-0941

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Official State Inspection & Safety Oversight: New York

All licensed assisted living and memory care facilities in New York are monitored and inspected by the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

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Calculate Net Out-of-Pocket Senior Living Cost in New York

Care Level in New York:

Senior Monthly Income / Social Security ($):

Veteran or Surviving Spouse (VA Aid & Attendance up to $2,431/mo)

Estimated Family Gap

$3,100 / mo

Official Public Help

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