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Port Jefferson is in Suffolk County. New York's Department of Health licenses assisted living through the ACF/ALR system, with SNALR certification for memory care.

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A North Shore historic harbor village home to both John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, with a strong retiree and downsizing draw.

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Port Jefferson is in Suffolk County. Senior care here is regulated by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). We list 0 verified communities in Port Jefferson, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Port Jefferson

Every community below was confirmed against the operator's own published information. We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.

We do not yet list a verified community of this type in this area. An advisor can still tell you what is nearby — the metro is compact and many families end up looking one city over.

How New York licenses assisted living. New York layers Adult Care Facility, ALR, EALR and SNALR certifications rather than issuing one flat license. Read the full explanation →
What to ask on a tour. Ask to see the state inspection report, the memory-care disclosure/certification if marketed, the all-in cost at your parent's care level, the three-year rate increase history, and the overnight staffing ratio. Read the full explanation →

Care options in Port Jefferson

Assisted Living in Port Jefferson

Help with daily activities in a New York State Adult Care Facility with Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification, with meals, housekeeping and medication assistance included.

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Memory Care in Port Jefferson

Secured, dementia-specific care delivered through a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) certification -- New York's add-on certification for memory care, layered onto an ALR license.

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Nursing Homes in Port Jefferson

Skilled nursing facilities licensed under 10 NYCRR Part 415, a separate rule chapter from assisted living, providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

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In-Home Care in Port Jefferson

Caregivers and skilled clinicians who come to the home, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support.

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Independent Living in Port Jefferson

Age-restricted apartments and campuses with dining, activities and light services, for adults who do not need daily hands-on care.

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Hospice Care in Port Jefferson

Comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, delivered at home, in a facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.

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Questions families ask

What is New York's Assisted Living Program (ALP) and how is it different from private-pay assisted living?

The Assisted Living Program (ALP) is New York's Medicaid-funded alternative to nursing home placement, operating inside licensed Adult Homes or Enriched Housing Programs rather than as a separate building type. It serves people who are medically eligible for nursing home care but can safely be served in a less medically intensive, lower-cost setting, covering personal care, room and board, housekeeping, home health aides, nursing, therapy, medical equipment, adult day health care, and RN case management. ALP is regulated under 18 NYCRR Part 494.

My mom is 68 with a low income - does New York's ACA Medicaid expansion cover her nursing home or home care costs?

No. New York's 2014 ACA Medicaid expansion covers a different population: adults ages 19-64 without dependent children, up to 138% of the federal poverty level, with no asset test. Long-term care Medicaid for seniors is a completely separate eligibility pathway - it is asset and resource-tested, applies to people 65 and older or those needing institutional-level care, and is what actually covers nursing home care, MLTC, the ALP, and NHTD waiver services.

How much money can my spouse keep if I go on Medicaid for nursing home care in New York in 2026?

For 2026, the community spouse may generally keep the greater of the state minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance ($74,820) or half of the couple's countable resources, up to the federal maximum of $162,660. The community spouse is also entitled to a Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance of $4,066.50 per month from the institutionalized spouse's income. These figures come from NYSDOH's GIS 26 MA/03 guidance, effective January 1, 2026.

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