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Photo of Keepsake Village
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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32 reviews
9.2
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32 reviews
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16%
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They feed them a lot and activities every day. The best thing for me there was they have the ability to have enhanced care. My father has a catheter and he wouldnt be able to stay without the enhanced care....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Keepsake Village, a memory care community licensed by the state of New York, our goal is to provide the highest quality of life for each of our residents. We offer a calm, stress-free environment with therapeutic social stimulation, personal care assistance plus medical evaluations. Our...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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37 reviews
5 star
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40%
3 star
14%
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Their ability to keep family member from regular assisted to enhanced and most likely never have to go to nursing. You can just add on more and more care and they don't have to move.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Live your best life every day and never stop growing.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with more involved activities, such as bathing,...
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33 Floor plans available
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8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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22 reviews
5 star
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27%
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5%
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At The Hearth on James, the staff is their biggest asset. They got to know my parents well, as well as family coming to visit. Both of my parents have had hospitalizations since being there and the nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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77 Photos available
8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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27 reviews
5 star
49%
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37%
3 star
7%
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7%
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A lot of confusion about what personal items were needed and the receptionist often called with a list from the resident before checking with staff. my aunt usually stayed more in her room
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are. This is where state-of-the-art care meets a passion for...
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1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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48 reviews
8.8
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48 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about The Hearth at Greenpoint is that it is very pleasant and welcoming community. Yes, we would recommend The Hearth at Greenpoint community to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Hearth at Greenpoint offers gracious retirement living complete with a full social calendar to allow residents with the opportunity to grow their hobbies and establish lifelong friendships. Even dining is taken care of, thanks to our Hearth-Healthy Dining. Located in Liverpool and just a...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
8.5
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38 reviews
5 star
66%
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26%
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5%
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The facility itself is very nice, the staff and management are very good, and my Dad seems happy there. They haven't been perfect (which would be a 5), but not much in this world is.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Brookdale East Side is the premiere assisted living community in Fayetteville, New York. Our charming and picturesque town boasts a rich history and a proud heritage evident in today's strong sense of community. Brookdale East Side has an ideal location in a rural area near the theatre and...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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67 reviews
8.5
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67 reviews
5 star
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Brookdale Bellevue provided a positive environment with caring people. Our mom was a very picky eater and was always happy with the meals. We would recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
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3 star
8%
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Very kind staff. Lots of activities for the residents. Beautiful, clean facility with nice rooms. Lots of staff interaction with residents.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a beautiful memory care community located in richly historic Syracuse, New York. Our enhanced memory support services offer our residents an engaging lifestyle that helps them maintain a connection to themselves. We aim to help each, and every resident live in a place where joy and purpose...
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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The location of The Inn Menorah Park community is nice. The other residents were very welcoming. Apartments are spacious. However hte activities are lacking and the food needs a major change, it doesn't even...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Whether you’re just starting to consider assisted or actively looking for a facility, there are a plethora of great reasons to consider The Inn at Menorah Park of CNY. With a host of amenities, residential activities, and flexible dining services for all of our patrons, our dedicated team goes...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Big Bend, NY

The average cost of senior living in Big Bend is $5,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morrisville, NY with an average of $4,750 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Bend, NY, vs. nearby cities

Big Bend, NY
$5,365/mo
$5,603/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Bend, NY, vs. state and national averages

Big Bend, NY
$5,365/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Bend, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,365/mo
$5,365/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Bend, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,644/mo
Studio
$5,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,447/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,651/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bend 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: Big Bend, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bend, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,365/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,365/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,389/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bend, NY:$5,365/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Big Bend, NY:$5,365/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Bend, NY:$4,389/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Bend, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Bend 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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Assisted living cost trends in Big Bend, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Bend 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
Big Bend, NY$5,679/mo$5,127/mo+10.8%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Big Bend, NY
2024 average cost:$5,679/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Bend, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Big Bend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Bend

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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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
I was reluctant to move to assisted living. I have always lived on my own. My family and doctor we're very persistent that I needed the extra help. I have to say, as much as I hate to admit it, they were right. The staff here have been so sweet and helpful. It's like have 5 grandchildren around ...
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The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Big Bend review score based on 99 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 16 Big Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Bend review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Big Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Big Bend, NY16 facilities
8.7
Fayetteville, NY13 facilities
8.7
Syracuse, NY17 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Bend assisted living

When assisted living 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 99 reviews of 16 Big Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Bend resident and family assisted living 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.
Big Bend, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Big Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bend, 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 Big Bend assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Big Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bend, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bend assisted living

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 Big Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bend, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bend assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bend, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bend assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bend, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bend assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Big Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bend, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Bend

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Bend protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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