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According to the <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genworth&nbsp;2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;study, average monthly assisted living costs in Syracuse are on par with the state average of $4,185. Other cities across the state vary greatly from this midrange&nbsp;cost.&nbsp;In both Utica&nbsp;($2,625) and Glens Falls ($2,600), assisted living is far less than in Syracuse. However, in other areas, such as Albany ($5,050),&nbsp;Watertown ($5,509) and Elmira ($5,710), the average monthly cost is significantly higher.&nbsp;

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In Syracuse and throughout New York, the average monthly cost of senior care varies depending on the&nbsp;level of care required. This is especially noticeable when comparing the average monthly cost of assisted living in Syracuse ($4,185) with other types of care. Home health aide services cost&nbsp;about $800 more and homemaker services almost $1,200 more. Nursing home care averages&nbsp;an astounding&nbsp;$7,500&nbsp;more per month.

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PACE CNY 
 
PACE CNY provides a consolidated program of health care&nbsp;services for qualified elderly&nbsp;individuals. Covered services include&nbsp;assisted living, medical care, dental care and transportation. Those who are Medicaid eligible aren&rsquo;t required to pay for their care, while those with higher incomes may be required to pay privately for services.&nbsp; 
 
To&nbsp;<a href="https://pacecny.org/enrollment/eligibility/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">enroll in PACE CNY</a>, seniors must be 55 years of age or older, a resident of Onondaga County and eligible for nursing home care. Participants must require more than 120 days of long-term care services and be assessed as able&nbsp;to safely reside in their community with support. 
 
For more information about the program or to apply, call <a href="https://pacecny.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PACE CNY</a>&nbsp;at (315) 452-5800.&nbsp; 
 
New York State Supplement Program 
 
The <a href="https://otda.ny.gov/programs/ssp/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SSP</a>&nbsp;program provides a state-funded cash benefit to aged, blind and disabled New York residents. It&rsquo;s added to a Supplemental Security Income recipient&rsquo;s monthly benefit to help pay for costs that aren&rsquo;t&nbsp;typically covered by Medicaid, such as room-and-board expenses in long-term care facilities.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Eligible applicants must be at least 65 or legally disabled and have limited income and resources. Monthly benefits can be as high as&nbsp;$694, depending on an individual&rsquo;s&nbsp;living situation.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
To apply for SSI&nbsp;and the state supplement,&nbsp;seniors can visit the Syracuse&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Security Office</a>&nbsp;or call (800) 772-1213.&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,815 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on {enhancedSearch.regionCount} {tensing(Assisted Living Community | Assisted Living Communities | {enhancedSearch.regionCount})}in Syracuse and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Syracuse, NY<ul><li>Assisted Living: $4,815</li><li>Nursing Home Care $11,802</li><li>In-home Care: $5,329</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,950</li></ul>

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<a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medicaid</a>&nbsp;provides health coverage to low-income individuals who would otherwise be unable to access affordable health care services. Under the New York Medicaid state plan, a variety of services and prescription medications are covered, including hospital services, medical care, dental&nbsp;treatment, preventative care, diagnostic tests, transportation and nursing home care.&nbsp; 
 
To qualify for the Medicaid state plan as an elderly person, applicants must be 65 years of age or older with a monthly income that doesn&rsquo;t exceed $859. Applicants are limited to $15,450 in countable resources, not including a home, a single vehicle and personal property. When applying together, married applicants are allowed an income of $1,267 per month and $22,800 in countable resources.&nbsp; 
 
To apply for the Medicaid state plan, seniors can contact the <a href="http://www.ongov.net/dss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onondaga County Department of Social Services</a>&nbsp;at (315) 435-2700. 
 
In New York, there are two Medicaid waiver programs that may provide services or financial assistance to seniors in an assisted living setting.&nbsp; 
 
Managed Care Long-Term Care Waiver 
 
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/mltc/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Managed Care Long-Term Care</a> waiver program is available to seniors who require a nursing level of care yet choose to remain in an assisted living facility or at home. The program allows participants to choose a primary care provider who is responsible for directing all aspects of their care, including assisted living or home care services. The program covers all personal care and assisted living costs.&nbsp; 
 
To qualify for the&nbsp;program, applicants must be 65 years of age, have a chronic illness or be legally disabled and meet the financial requirements of the state Medicaid plan.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/mltc/mltcplans.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">To apply</a>, seniors living in the Syracuse area can contact Nascentia&nbsp;Health at (315) 477-9500. 
 
Assisted Living Program Waiver 
 
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/alps.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Assisted Living program waiver</a>&nbsp;provides care for seniors who are medically eligible for nursing home care yet choose to continue living in an assisted living facility. The program covers the cost of&nbsp;assisted living room and board, personal care,&nbsp;physical and occupational therapy, nurse visits and medical supplies and equipment.&nbsp; 
 
To qualify, seniors must be age&nbsp;65 or older, financially eligible for&nbsp;Medicaid&nbsp;and not&nbsp;bedridden&nbsp;or in need of&nbsp;continual nursing care.&nbsp;The program is limited to 4,200 participants statewide, so those who qualify may have to wait until an opening becomes available. 
 
To apply for this program, seniors can contact the <a href="http://www.ongov.net/dss/medicalAssistanceCommunity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onondaga County DSS</a>&nbsp;Medicaid Community Unit&nbsp;at&nbsp;(315) 435-2928.&nbsp;

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