Best Assisted Living Facilities in Peekskill, NY

The most affordable option for senior housing in Peekskill, New York, is independent living, which costs $6,674 per month on average. Assisted living follows closely at $7,059 per month, making it another option on the more accessible side. Memory care is similarly priced at $7,103. On the other hand, the most expensive option is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $11,567 per month. Nursing home options also include a semi-private room at $7,850, a private room at $8,192, and a studio at $8,229, offering a range of choices to suit different preferences and budgets.

Assisted living costs a monthly average of $7,059 in Peekskill. Costs will change depending on the level of care and community you choose, but generally, the city is more expensive than other nearby options. For example, assisted living in Cornwall-on-Hudson costs $5,920 per month on average, while assisted living in Cold Spring costs $5,932 per month on average.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Peekskill compares to New York and the national average:

The city of Peekskill is home to 3 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of New York's 544 facilities. There are 578 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search.

In Peekskill, New York, seniors make up 39.9% of the total population of 25,401. This age group includes 15.9% in their 50s, 12.2% in their 60s, 6.7% in their 70s, and 5.1% aged 80 and over. The community features a slightly higher proportion of female residents, with 52% women and 48% men. With regard to marital status, 43% of Peekskill's seniors are married, 13.8% are divorced, 37.9% have never married, and 5.3% are widowed. The city's diversity is notable, with 43.2% White, 41.3% Hispanic, 13% mixed race, and 20% Black residents. Additional groups include 2% Asian, 0.8% Native American, and 21.1% identifying as other, with no significant Pacific Islander population.