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Photo of Walden Place
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77 Floor plans available
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The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced...
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They...
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 can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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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.
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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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 Marathon, NY

The average cost of senior living in Marathon is $5,171 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.

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

Marathon, NY
$5,171/mo
$5,073/mo

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

Marathon, NY
$5,171/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,171/mo
$4,745/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,995/mo
Studio
$6,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,940/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Marathon over time

Marathon, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marathon, 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 Marathon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marathon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marathon

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Vestal West

4.0
Brookdale west was very clean and had friendly staff. Excellent quality of care food was good although I didn't like that family is not allowed in the dining room. Activities were plentiful and looked interesting. Good value for cost but I think it would be better and more fair to spread out the ...
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Walden Place in Cortland, NY

4.8
The staff are very friendly, personable and helpful. The apartments are a good size with plenty of room. From what our loved one has said the meal and dining service is great and even though they choose to not participate in the activities they always have a ton going on. We would recommend the ...
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Marathon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marathon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marathon, 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 Marathon 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 Marathon 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
17.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marathon 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 Marathon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marathon, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marathon 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 Marathon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marathon, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Marathon 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 Marathon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marathon, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marathon 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 Marathon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marathon, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marathon

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 Marathon protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Walden Place, Brookdale Vestal West and United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marathon, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Marathon, New York. See the full list.

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