Senior care in Staten Island, NY

Browse by care type in Staten Island

Pick the level of care first. Pricing, amenities, and the services available all vary by care type.

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  Best Independent Living in Staten Island

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Cost of living near Staten Island

The cost of living in New York is nearly 40 points above the national average. While utilities are slightly less, everything else is more expensive, especially the housing. Expect to pay over 130 points more than the national average, with a median home cost that is also more expensive. Of course, much of this is due to living in NYC, where buying a home can cost you much money. However, if you look to move outside of the city, you can find much more affordable homes. You can also get the best of both worlds by moving to a smaller town closer to the city.

Overall

139.1

Grocery

118.3

Housing

230.2

Utilities

99.2

Transport

110.6

Misc.

114.8

100 = US average. New York statewide; Staten Island-specific data may vary.

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  The ACA Subsidy Cliff Is Back for 2027: Why Adults 50 to 64 Face the Steepest Premium Jumps

  The enhanced premium tax credits that held down Affordable Care Act premiums from 2021 through 2025 have expired, and Congress has not renewed them for 2027. The 400 percent subsidy cliff is back, and adults 50 to 64 face the steepest increases. Here is what changed and what to do during open enrollment.

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  Resource library

  Social Security's 2027 Earnings Test: How Much You Can Earn Before Benefits Are Withheld

  If you claim Social Security early and keep working, 2027 lets you earn more before any benefit is held back. The under-full-retirement-age limit rises to $25,560 a year. Here is how the earnings test works, what counts as earnings, and why the money that is withheld is not actually gone.

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  Medicare Is Ending the Program That Held Down Part D Drug-Plan Premiums. What It Means for 2027

  For two years, a federal program quietly held down the premiums on stand-alone Medicare drug plans. It ends with the 2027 plan year, which is why some Part D premiums could jump more this Open Enrollment than they have recently. Here is what changed, who is affected, and how to protect your drug costs before December 7.

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  Savings

  15 Senior Discounts and Memberships Worth Joining Today

  Fifteen senior discounts and memberships that are actually published, with the age, the price and the fine print for each, plus which store discounts are real only if your local branch says so.

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  Savings

  18 Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts in 2026

  Five of these 18 chains publish a senior or member discount you can count on. The other 13 leave it to the franchise owner. Here's which is which, what's been reported, and how to ask.

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  Buying guide

  The 10 Best Cell Phones for Seniors in 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)

  Ten phones, more than 400 hours of testing, and a price range that runs from a $59 flip phone to the iPhone 17. We judged them on button size, how much a new owner has to learn, and how well the emergency features hold up.

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Common questions about senior living in Staten Island

How many senior living communities are in Staten Island, NY?

Staten Island, NY has 28 senior living communities across 1 care type including independent living.

What care types are available in Staten Island?

Local options include independent living. Choose the care level first; pricing, amenities, and required services all vary by care type.

How much does senior living cost in Staten Island?

The cost of living in New York is nearly 40 points above the national average. While utilities are slightly less, everything else is more expensive, especially the housing. Expect to pay over 130 points more than the national average, with a median home cost that is also more expensive. Of course, much of this is due to living in NYC, where buying a home can cost you much money. However, if you look to move outside of the city, you can find much more affordable homes. You can also get the best of both worlds by moving to a smaller town closer to the city. Pricing in Staten Island varies by apartment size and care level; request a written cost breakdown from each community on your shortlist.

Does Medicare or Medicaid cover senior living in Staten Island?

Medicare doesn't cover assisted living, independent living, or senior apartments. It does cover medically necessary short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid programs in New York may cover some services for eligible residents; coverage and eligibility vary by program.

How do I tour senior living communities in Staten Island?

Request pricing through SeniorSite and we'll send you availability and tour information from the communities you're considering. Most communities welcome both scheduled tours and drop-in visits during business hours.