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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.
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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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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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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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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: 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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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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Cost of assisted living in Podunk, NY

The average cost of senior living in Podunk is $5,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,189 per month.

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

Podunk, NY
$5,054/mo

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

Podunk, NY
$5,054/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,054/mo
$5,100/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,140/mo
Studio
$5,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,915/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Podunk over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Podunk, 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 Podunk.

What families are saying about assisted living in Podunk

Recent reviews for assisted living in Podunk

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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Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY

5.0
Ashton Place Senior Living was a great place for our family member's respite stay! I would definitely recommend it to other families in need of care for a loved one.

Podunk review score based on 180 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 180 reviews of 71 Podunk assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Podunk 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

Podunk review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Podunk, NY71 facilities
8.6
Trumansburg, NY79 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Podunk 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 180 reviews of 71 Podunk assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Podunk 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
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Podunk assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Podunk assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Podunk, 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 Podunk 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 Podunk 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
49.3%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.1%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.7%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.4%
54.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Podunk 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 Podunk 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
42.3%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Podunk 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 Podunk 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
31%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.2%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Podunk 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 Podunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Podunk 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 Podunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Podunk

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 Podunk protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Painted Post and Keepsake Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Podunk, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 79 assisted living facilities near Podunk, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Podunk, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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