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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie average about $6,266 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 161 communities in Poughkeepsie. Our detailed directory has 3375 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Newburgh, Carmel and Fishkill.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is very difficult to answer. [name removed] goes from wheelchair to bed with a lift. He does not interact with other residents or family. Bridges is fine. No place is perfect. No complaints.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, a memory care assisted living community in Fairfield County, has been developed exclusively to offer highly individualized, expert care and 24/7 licensed nursing support, along with an engaging lifestyle that enhances quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Poughkeepsie, NY

The average cost of senior living in Poughkeepsie is $6,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warwick, NY with an average of $5,537 per month.

Assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie, NY, vs. state and national averages

Poughkeepsie, NY
$6,266/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,266/mo
$7,958/mo

Assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$5,592/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,402/mo

Senior living costs in Poughkeepsie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Poughkeepsie, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoughkeepsie, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,266/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,958/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,928/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Poughkeepsie, NY:$6,266/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Poughkeepsie, NY:$7,958/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Poughkeepsie, NY:$3,928/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Poughkeepsie and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Poughkeepsie, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Poughkeepsie have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Poughkeepsie, NY$6,326/mo$6,523/mo-3.0%
New York$6,592/mo$6,333/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Poughkeepsie, NY
2024 average cost:$6,326/mo
2023 average cost:$6,523/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,592/mo
2023 average cost:$6,333/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Poughkeepsie, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Poughkeepsie.

What families are saying about assisted living in Poughkeepsie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Poughkeepsie

Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Park Ridge

4.0
The staff is very kind and friendly. They get to know each resident and adapt care accordingly. I would recommend this facility depending on the need of the consumer. The facility is not upscale it is home like and for me easy to visit whenever I want to see my husband.

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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Poughkeepsie review score based on 587 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 587 reviews of 161 Poughkeepsie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Poughkeepsie review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Poughkeepsie review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Poughkeepsie, NY161 facilities
7.9
Kingston, NY65 facilities
8.3
Carmel, NY371 facilities

Review subcategories for Poughkeepsie assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 587 reviews of 161 Poughkeepsie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Poughkeepsie resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Poughkeepsie, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Poughkeepsie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poughkeepsie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poughkeepsie, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Poughkeepsie assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Poughkeepsie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Poughkeepsie, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Poughkeepsie assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Poughkeepsie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poughkeepsie assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Poughkeepsie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poughkeepsie, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Poughkeepsie assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Poughkeepsie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poughkeepsie assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Poughkeepsie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poughkeepsie, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Poughkeepsie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Poughkeepsie protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Landing of Poughkeepsie, Spring Village at Danbury and New Windsor Country Inn are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Poughkeepsie, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 161 assisted living facilities near Poughkeepsie, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Poughkeepsie, New York is Atria Stamford. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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