Hospital in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY has 2 licensed hospitals listed on ElderCareCosts.
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Hospital context in Schenectady
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2 hospitals in Schenectady
Ellis Hospital
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Schenectady, in Schenectady County, has about 68,847 residents. About 10,375 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $58,399.
Source: US Census Bureau- Schenectady County Department of Senior & Long Term Care Services518-382-8481 x 1Source page
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program1-855-582-6769aging.ny.gov
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP)1-800-701-0501aging.ny.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- NY Connects1-800-342-9871nyconnects.ny.gov
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Schenectady VA Clinicva.gov
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Schenectady.
- Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)Official program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
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