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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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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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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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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, 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.
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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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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.
Within the charming community of Foltsbrook, you will find a home where you will always feel welcome, and where the care is exceptional!At Foltsbrook Center, our long standing reputation as one of the area’s premier providers of skilled nursing care is built upon our ability to provide our...
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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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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.
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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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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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...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Decatur, NY

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $4,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Decatur, NY vs. nearby cities

Decatur, NY
$4,528/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Decatur, NY vs. the state and national average

Decatur, NY
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Decatur vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,528/mo
$4,507/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Decatur, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,312/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,927/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Decatur over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Decatur, 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 Decatur.

What families are saying about assisted living in Decatur

Recent reviews for assisted living in Decatur

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

Decatur review score based on 192 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 47 Decatur assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Decatur 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

Decatur review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Decatur, NY47 facilities
7.6
Sharon Springs, NY69 facilities
6.5
Cooperstown, NY30 facilities

Review subcategories for Decatur 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 192 reviews of 47 Decatur assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Decatur 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
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Decatur assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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
48.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
48.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur 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 Decatur Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur 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 Decatur 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
38.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur 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 Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
17%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur 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 Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Decatur

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Decatur protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Peregrine Crossgate are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Decatur, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 56 assisted living facilities near Decatur, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Decatur, New York are Ingersoll Place and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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