10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kingston, NY

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This small yet vibrant town along Upstate New York’s majestic Hudson River brings big-city energy to the countryside. The state’s original capital with a history dating back to the early 1600s, Kingston has three historic districts with buildings from the city’s Colonial days that today house a range of art galleries, boutique shops, and new restaurants — all helping Kingston earn the recent title “the Hudson Valley’s creative capital.” Novelties like the Catskill Mountain Railroad and the Trolley Museum of New York, along with the ongoing urban trail project called the Kingston Greenline, highlight the city’s past and present as a forward-thinking transportation hub in one of the state’s more rural regions.

In Kingston, 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 Kingston, NY

The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $4,200 in Kingston and within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of New York is around $5,100.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Kingston are rated a few points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated below or very close to 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
97	101	95	101	96	96

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
$53,731 per year	$37,644 per year	$46,208 per year	$26,498 per year	$51,187 per year	$5,385 per year	$904 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Kingston include:

HealthAlliance Hospital – Broadway Campus

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, ICU

HealthAlliance Hospital – Mary’s Avenue Campus

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 100+
• Specialties: joint replacement, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Northern Dutchess Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 80+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Kingston has a humid continental 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, Kingston 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 in the area is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
25°F	32°F	17°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	81°F	63°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 83

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: 47.5″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	15.3%	23,604	3,149.2 per square mile	2.3

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)
0.4%	3.1%	15.6%	14.8%	<0.1%	7.6%	63.2%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Albany: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Ulster County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.9%	42.7%	5.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Kingston include:

• Kingston Stockade District (original Dutch settlement)
• Rondout–West Strand Historic District
• Hudson River Maritime Museum
• Trolley Museum of New York
• The Catskill Mountain Railroad
• Volunteer Fireman’s Hall and Museum
• Fred. J Johnston Museum
• Persen House
• Friends of Historic Kingston
• Senate House State Historic Site
• Old Dutch Church
• Kirkland Hotel

Outdoor attractions in Kingston:

• Sleightsburgh Park (boating, fishing, hiking)
• Forsyth Nature Center
• Kingston Point Rotary Park
• Kingston Point Rail Trail
• Kingston Point Beach
• Kingston Greenline (walking trails, bicycle paths)

Kingston’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Midtown Arts District (galleries)
• Ulster Performing Arts Center
• Kingston Jazz Festival
• Artists Soapbox Derby
• Kingston Farmers Market
• O+ Festival
• Kingston Stockade District (shops and restaurants)
• Rondout–West Strand Historic District (shops and restaurants)

Transportation

Historically a transportation hub in Upstate New York, Kingston today has several options for getting around town and to other cities throughout the region. The City of Kingston’s local bus system merged with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) in 2019, and a commuter bus service operated by Trailways of New York runs daily from Kingston to New York City. Commuter rail service to New York City via Metro-North and Amtrak is available at the Rhinecliff–Kingston station across the Hudson River. The Catskill Mountain Railroad, which is based in Kingston, takes tourists on old-fashioned, themed train rides throughout the area. Emphasizing sustainable transportation, Kingston continues to make progress on a project called the Kingston Greenline, a network of interconnected urban trails, bicycle lanes, safe sidewalks, and linear parks that promote alternative means of transportation.