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We were impressed from the moment we stepped inside this facility with all of the things that you would expect to find in a very small but homey atmosphere. It continues to meet our expectations and above...
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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.
Victor Views Assisted Living is located just outside the charming village of Victor NY. We are family owned and operated and founded on the belief that seniors deserve to maintain the highest quality of life and dignity even when having to transition out of their home and into a new living...
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It's early in my wife's time in Brookdale but based on what I saw initially and her comment that she likes it there I would rate a 5. All of the caregiver staff seem to enjoy what they do and it shows by...
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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.
Here you and your family will have compassionate care and support you can count on.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...
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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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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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...
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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.
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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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by the...
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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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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.
Our facility has become an established home for men and women who choose to longer live alone or can no longer live safely in their own home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. We provide assistance where needed, proper nutritional and social interaction in a safe home-like...
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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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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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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.
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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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.
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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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.
THE BICKFORD COUNTRY HOMEAt the Bickford Country Home, you’ll experience natural beauty and stress-free living in a peaceful, country setting. Nestled in the scenic countryside between the villages of Palmyra and Shortsville, the Country Home is conveniently located three miles North of the New...
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Cato, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cato is $5,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $4,488 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cato, NY, vs. nearby cities

Cato, NY
$5,242/mo
$5,222/mo
$5,394/mo

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

Cato, NY
$5,242/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Cato, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,242/mo
$5,132/mo

Assisted living costs in Cato, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,185/mo
Studio
$5,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Cato 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: Cato, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCato, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,242/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,132/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,063/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cato, NY:$5,242/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cato, NY:$5,132/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cato, NY:$4,063/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cato, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cato 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 Cato, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cato 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cato, NY$4,890/mo$4,740/mo+3.2%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Cato, NY
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,740/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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 Cato, NY

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cato

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cato

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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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.

Cato review score based on 256 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 58 Cato assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cato 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

Cato review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cato, NY58 facilities
8.8
Meridian, NY17 facilities
8.8
Jordan, NY11 facilities

Review subcategories for Cato 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 256 reviews of 58 Cato assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cato 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.
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Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Cato assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cato assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cato, 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 Cato 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 Cato 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
58.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cato 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 Cato Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cato, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cato 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 Cato 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
43.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cato 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 Cato communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cato 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 Cato offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cato, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cato

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 Cato protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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