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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Kingston, senior citizen apartments in Kingston might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Kingston and consider their options. With 32 senior rentals in Kingston, NY, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Kingston 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Kingston, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Uptown Kingston and Kingston Waterfront.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hyde Park, Saugerties or Lincoln Park.
Types of care available in Kingston, NY
Senior Apartments
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others
Not so crazy about the neighborhood but garden/outdoor area in the center of facility. No need to go outside the building except there! Staff were fabulous.
I would recommend this community to others based on my experience. The communication between the staff and myself is good. They keep me well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the residence and staff are very friendly.
Stonecrest Dr, Brewster, NY 10509
250 Overlook Dr, Middletown, NY 10940
250 Overlook Dr, Middletown, NY 10940
2055 East Schodack Road, Castleton, NY 12033
50 Elliot Rd, East Greensbush, NY 12061
Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
The average cost of senior living in Kingston is 2,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millerton, NY with an average of 1,040 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Kingston, New York, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Kingston, New York, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Kingston, New York, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Kingston include bus routes, train routes, and an ADA public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Kingston has a somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Kingston offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including South County Hospital Inc and Newport Hospital.
Kingston, New York, is known for its rich history and stunning nature. Seniors can make trips to the city’s various museums. The city’s most famous museum is the Hudson River Maritime Museum — residents can attend lectures, take tours, participate in classes, and much more. Seniors can also enjoy touring or strolling vintage shops in the Kingston Uptown Historic District. The city even has multiple historic lighthouses and churches. For those who love the outdoors, Forsyth Park offers beautiful views along walking paths, and T.R. Gallo West Strand Park offers multiple dining options.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
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, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $1,100 in the state of New York. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Kingston, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
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 |
The top hospitals that service Kingston include:
HealthAlliance Hospital – Broadway Campus
HealthAlliance Hospital – Mary’s Avenue Campus
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
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
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.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Ulster County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9% | 42.7% | 5.4% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Kingston include:
Outdoor attractions in Kingston:
Kingston’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
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.
Glenmont Abbey Village, High Pointe Apartments and Vineyard Commons are the top-rated senior apartments near Kingston, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 32 senior apartments near Kingston, New York. See the full list.
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