10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Croton On Hudson, NY

 

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This quiet, picturesque Upstate New York village may be small, but its history and culture greatly outweigh its size. Croton Point Park offers spectacular views of the Hudson and hosts the annual Clearwater Festival, the country’s oldest celebration of music and the environment. On the opposite end of town, Croton Gorge Park features the stunning New Croton Dam along with creekside trails and fishing spots. And for quintessential fall festivities, don’t miss the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor.

In Croton-on-Hudson, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2019 in the state of New York was around $5,100. To learn more about the cost of assisted living in Croton-on-Hudson, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Croton-on-Hudson are rated 33 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
133	150	148	141	132	135

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$126,674 per year	$61,704 per year	$99,936 per year	$58,971 per year	$49,120 per year	$13,975 per year	$1,401 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Croton-on-Hudson include:

VA Hudson Valley Health Care System – Montrose Campus

• Facility type: governmental
• Bed count: n/a
• Specialties: short-term acute care

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, physical therapy

Northern Westchester Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Croton-on-Hudson has a humid subtropical climate, meaning the city experiences four seasons with plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are usually quite warm but are moderated by ocean breezes, whereas winters are cold, wet, and snowy. Given its relative proximity to the Atlantic coast, Croton-on-Hudson is prone to nor’easters with extreme amounts of snow. In warmer seasons, tropical storms and hurricanes sometimes occur, but they usually weaken in the North Atlantic’s cooler waters before reaching New York, or they divert eastward and miss the state. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	34°F	18°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	63°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 113

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 51.1″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
48.6	17.0%	12,815	931.5 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	3.7%	4.2%	14.8%	<0.1%	2.9%	74.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in White Plains: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 96/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Westchester County

Democratic	Republican	Other
64.9%	32.1%	3.0%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Croton-on-Hudson include:

• Van Cortlandt Manor
• New Croton Dam
• Quaker Bridge
• 9/11 Memorial

Outdoor attractions in Croton-on-Hudson:

• Croton Landing Park
• Croton Gorge Park
• Croton Gorge Trail
• Old Croton Trail
• Jane E. Lytle Memorial Croton Arboretum
• Brinton Brook Sanctuary (wildlife refuge)
• Graff Audubon Sanctuary (wildlife refuge)
• Croton Point Park
• Croton Point Nature Center
• Silver Lake Park
• Black Rock Park

Croton-on-Hudson’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze
• Great Hudson River Revival, or Clearwater Festival (summer music festival)
• Hudson National Golf Course
• Downtown Croton-on-Hudson — Grand Street (restaurants and shops)

 

Transportation

Croton-on-Hudson has a few different options for light rail service. MTA’s Metro-North Railroad stops at the Croton-Harmon station, and several Amtrak routes stop in town.