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10 Best Nursing Homes in Akron, NY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Akron nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Akron, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Akron or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Akron.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kenfield, Seneca-Cazenovia and Genesee-Moselle.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oakfield, Attica Center and Linden.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Akron, NY
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Recently moved my 95 year old Mother from out-of-state Independent Living to Amberleigh Assisted Care since she needs the availability of 24 hour monitoring and nursing/aide care. Overall experience with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Explore new interests at The Amberleigh, where our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Williamsville, New York, Independent...
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We had a great experience with Brookdale & we are grateful for the assistance A Place for Mom provided. My mother in law passed away two years ago, but we do appreciate the recommendation for Brookdale!...
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.
A place that is familiar and comforting—that’s home. 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. For people...
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Overall, good experience. Staff are nice, friendly, and helpful. Place is very clean. Seems to be understaffed. They have PT / OT services and a doctor and nurse that come on site per a schedule. They do...
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.
While it is easy to boast about the true beauty of Tennyson Court our dedicated and professional team members are our true offering. Tennyson Court Assisted Living and Memory Care has been providing outstanding care to the WNY community for over 20 years. Our Nurses and Care Aides have been...
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My husband and I love Heritage. The employees are professional and caring. The food is excellent and has a nice variety. The facility is clean and smells good. All of my husband’s needs are taken care of by...
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.
Established in 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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14 reviews
Staff is very friendly. Facility is very clean. Food is very good. Area feels safe and secure. Staff has extra training on memory care. Place is very cozy and comfortable. Communication is very good.
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.
Welcome to Juniper Glen! Conveniently located in East Amherst, Juniper Glen offers your loved one all the benefits of home in a safe and secure stand alone memory care community. Our dedicated staff are experienced in the field of memory care, and our #1 goal is to ensure that your loved one...
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Staff is very friendly. Housekeeping and maintenance do an excellent job. Communication with family is lacking at times, but has definitely improved after my mom has been there for a few months. My mom...
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.
Elderwood Village at Bassett Park offers exceptional assisted living services in the historic village of Williamsville, New York. As part of the Buffalo Metro Region, Williamsville is a great place to call home offering all the charm of small town living and the conveniences that come from being...
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They are extremely clean. When COVID started, the staff spend two hours per apartment cleaning and sanitizing which we loved, They closed down the building a week before everyone else, too. I have been...
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.
Established in 1959, Lockport Presbyterian Home is the longest operating not-for-profit Adult Care Facility in Lockport accepting seniors 65 years of age or older. You can live as independently as you are able with support services and 24 hour supervision available to assist you. Our facility...
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27 reviews
I would recommend. We toured only two facilities and really liked Elderwood in Williamsville. My mom is very happy there. And I'm so grateful for the assistance I got from you.
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.
Elderwood Village at Williamsville offers an independent lifestyle with a caring, personal touch. Our community, located close to the Village of Williamsville, features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. Our experienced and attentive staff handles cooking, housekeeping and...
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Brompton Heights does a good job at working with you to make sure your loved one has the best care possible. They are compassionate, and skilled at different levels of care for the residents. The meals...
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.
Assisted LivingFor the active senior who seeks to maintain a healthy and enriched lifestyle without the worries of maintaininga home, the Assisted Living services and accommodations at Brompton Heights offerthe perfect solution. Our community is more like home than ever before. In addition to...
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Therapy has been excellent. My loved one is starting to get some movement back in her legs. The nurses have been nice. The meals are great. The doctors come by on a regular basis.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
The McGuire Group’s Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides a variety of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, memory care, palliative care and respite/short-term care. Our rehabilitation program encompasses a breadth of therapy services for joint...
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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.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeBrothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a assisted living community located in Clarence, NY. The city of Clarence is located in Erie County, northeast of Buffalo, and home to about 30,000 people. Carmel is a small town with several parks and creeks, where...
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I have regularily been going there for over six years and It has never had a smell of any kind. It is very clean and the food is very good. I have had two relatives there, one of which is my mom. I...
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.
Elderwood St. Gregory Court offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities, and beautiful...
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This is the best community for my mother, and her needs. I couldn't be any more satisfied with all they have done for us. She is in very good hands, and receiving good care. They have an adequate staff, 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.
Our recently built state of the art facility sits upon twenty beautifully landscaped acres. Bristol Village is located in the heart of Clarence Center off Clarence Center Road in a quiet community that supports its neighbor's safety and overall well-being. We are...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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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 Gasport upholds quality medical and rehabilitative care in a family-like environment. The facility holds 83 beds and specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. The therapy programs include Anodyne Therapy, IV Therapy, Occupational Therapy,...
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, 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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Akron, NY
The average cost of senior living in Akron is $4,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Akron, NY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Akron over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Akron
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Akron
Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY
5.0
The people and the care here are really good, I love it. I'm kind of bored at times, but that's because I'm picky about the activities that I choose to participate in that the facility offers. There are so many staff that I liked, they are all good. They keep everything clean, from the outside ...
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Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY
4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others
Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with
No negatives to report
Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park
4.5
Small community (52 beds)which makes it nicer for a resident to assimilate into the community as well as navigate the property.
Memory care facility only so the staff is well trained on how to care for memory care residents
They do a great job of coordinating activities for the residents so ...
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Akron nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Akron 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
42.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Akron nursing homes
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 Akron Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron 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
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Kenmore, Manor House and Brookdale Niagara (MC) are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Akron, New York. See full list of communities.
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