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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in White Plains, New York

White Plains, NY has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $15,640/mo. That's roughly in line with the New York state median.

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Median monthly price, White Plains

$15,640/mo

Estimated range $15,246 – $17,256

● White Plains $15,640 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in White Plains

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesWhite PlainsNew YorkNational
25th percentile$15,246/mo$14,823/mo$8,951/mo
Median$15,640/mo$15,528/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$17,256/mo$16,877/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in White Plains runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,055
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,721
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,662

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Valhalla · New Rochelle · Yonkers · Ossining

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in White Plains.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in White Plains runs about $3,143 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and White Plains has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (914) 813-6400 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,721 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,161 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the White Plains assisted living median of $7,161 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,721 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in White Plains run about $15,640 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in White Plains

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Free local help worth saving

White Plains, in Westchester County, has about 60,666 residents. About 12,454 of them (21%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $110,763.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Westchester County Dept. of Senior Programs & Services(914) 813-6400Source 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.

  • White Plains VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in White Plains.

  • 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.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in White Plains more expensive than the rest of New York?

White Plains's median nursing home cost is about 1% higher than the New York state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across New York → · Nursing Homes cost across New York → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in White Plains: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers