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My husband and I have been pleased at how welcoming the staff has been, the place is a lovely victorian home with large porches and it looks like the gardens will be beautiful in the Spring.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Let our team of dedicated, professional caregivers provide you or your loved one with activities of daily living and help to place the supports for the greatest level of independence while affording safety, choice, dignity and well being to all that we serve- in our home away from home.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer individual rooms with attached private bathrooms.
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Initially, my uncle was moved to Hampshire House by a skilled nursing facility. While suffering from dementia, he was able to absolutely thrive at the Hampshire House. They ensured he was safe, medicated and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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Staff friendly. [name removed] helpful in explaining/showing place. [name removed] helpful today and [name removed] a friendly face at the reception desk.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Hamilton Manor Home For Adults
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Presbyterian Home for Central New York provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to seniors who have greater medical needs and are less independent. The 242 bed long term care facility offers an abundance of medical and social services, including special needs/Alzheimer's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in South Otselic, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Otselic is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.

Memory care costs in South Otselic, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Otselic, NY
$4,940/mo
$4,647/mo
$2,934/mo

Memory care costs in South Otselic, NY, vs. state and national averages

South Otselic, NY
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in South Otselic, NY, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,940/mo

Memory care costs in South Otselic, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,330/mo
Studio
$5,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,958/mo

Senior living costs in South Otselic vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Otselic, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Otselic, NYNew YorkU.S.
Memory Care$4,940/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,899/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Otselic, NY:$4,940/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Otselic, NY:$4,918/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
South Otselic, NY:$2,899/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Otselic, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Otselic and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in South Otselic, NY

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Otselic have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Otselic, NY$7,298/mo$6,990/mo+4.4%
New York$8,004/mo$7,597/mo+5.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Otselic, NY
2024 average cost:$7,298/mo
2023 average cost:$6,990/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$8,004/mo
2023 average cost:$7,597/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Otselic

Recent reviews for memory care in South Otselic

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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South Otselic review score based on 221 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 59 South Otselic memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Otselic review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Otselic review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
South Otselic, NY59 facilities
7.9
Earlville, NY58 facilities
8.8
Norwich, NY8 facilities

Review subcategories for South Otselic memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 221 reviews of 59 South Otselic memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Otselic resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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South Otselic memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Otselic memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Otselic, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Otselic memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Otselic that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.4%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Otselic memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Otselic Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Otselic memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Otselic partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Otselic memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Otselic communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Otselic memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Otselic offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
22%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Otselic

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Otselic protect seniors.
Learn about New York memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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