Of all the choices available for senior care — skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, and more — did you know that adult day care may be one of the most affordable options? Adult daycare gives caregivers time to relax and pause from their daily caregiving duties. So, how much does senior daycare cost?
We know that finding pricing information can be a challenge, which is why we’re here to break down the cost of older adult day care for you.
If you’ve been looking for reliable information from senior living professionals with the experience and knowledge to back up the numbers, you’ve come to the right place.
In this short read, you’ll discover:
- How much senior daycare costs in New York
- What social adult day care and senior day care facilities do
- How Village Green can help you navigate the journey through senior daycare
Average cost of adult day care in New York
| 1. For social adult day care facilities: $75 to $100 per day 2. For adult day health care facilities: $100 to $150 per day 3. The median cost for adult day health care in New York: $105 per day |
Let’s unpack how much senior day care costs (NY)
When talking about adult day care options, you can expect people who visit to spend about four to 12 hours per day, up to five days a week in a U.S.-based senior daycare facility. Some facilities charge by the hour, while other senior day care facilities charge flat rates.
Original Medicare doesn’t cover adult day care costs, but if you have Medicare Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage plans), you might have coverage for some adult day care services as part of the insurer’s available home care services. What’s more, long-term care insurance may also provide coverage.
The great news is that Medicaid covers adult day care and adult day health care as part of a larger goal to cover home and community-based services.
But, note the following: regulations vary from state to state. So, what might be true here in New York may not be the same in other states. As such, you’ll need to check with your local Medicaid program to see which adult daycare services are available with your care plan.
Factors affecting the cost of senior day care
To start, senior day care costs vary based on a few different factors including:
- The location of the daycare services center
- The type of services the center offers
- The level of care the senior needs
Considering that New York ranks in the top five most pricy states in terms of cost of living (Statista, 2024), you can expect that senior day care expenses tend to mirror the state’s economic condition.
As such, on average, senior day care costs range from $75 to $150 per day in the U.S. A 2024 Carescout.com (2024) survey suggests that the median cost for adult day health care in New York in 2023 was $105 a day.
To better understand these costs, let’s take a look at the two types of older adult day care available: social adult day care and adult day health care.
What social adult day care facilities cover
Social adult daycare facilities help bring seniors together. A social day care center offers opportunities to socialize, engage in recreational activities, and to be supervised by a professional in their field.
The average cost of a social adult day care facility can be anywhere from $75 to $100 per day. Also, the cost of senior day care varies based on each facility, so you’ll want to do your research to find what’s best for you and your loved one, daycare program-wise.
What adult day health care facilities cover
For seniors with more complex medical needs, seniors can choose adult day health care programs. Adult day health care programs deliver quality medical supervision, therapy, and support with medication management.
In addition, since adult day health care programs provide more comprehensive medical coverage, these programs tend to be more expensive. The cost of these programs is about $100 to $150 per day.
Did you know?
Did you know that part of caring for individuals with memory loss-related conditions (like dementia) is providing social activities that maintain mental and physical faculties? As an example of one of those activities, at Village Green, we recently held our memory care art exhibition.
We’re so proud of our residents for all they accomplished. It is amazing what you can accomplish with love, support, and someone by your side. 
To see some of our residents’ finished art work in our art gallery, hop on over to our Facebook page for a quick art tour.
Village Green Assisted Living can answer your senior care questions
The quest to find comprehensive coverage for an older adult’s medical needs can quickly become complex. As you conduct your research, you might find yourself inundated with information. You might ask yourself, “Do I choose assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or opt for a home health aide?”
Especially with the rising cost of adult day care and with local governance policies in New York changing, we understand that finding the right information isn’t always straightforward.
Can we help?
The senior care team at Village Green has more than 20 years of experience providing elderly individuals and their families with adult day care and assisted living support for older adults in Levittown, NY. We’d be happy to get to know you, answer any questions you may have, and be there to support you on the journey ahead.
Contact us anytime for help with all your and your loved one’s healthcare needs.
