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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brookhaven, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Brookhaven, NY

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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.
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
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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Brookhaven, NY

The average cost of senior living in Brookhaven is $5,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quogue, NY with an average of $5,314 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Brookhaven, NY, vs. nearby cities

Brookhaven, NY
$5,616/mo
$5,594/mo
$5,819/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brookhaven, NY, vs. state and national averages

Brookhaven, NY
$5,616/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brookhaven, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,517/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,616/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brookhaven, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,493/mo
Studio
$6,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,103/mo

Senior living costs in Brookhaven vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Brookhaven, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookhaven, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,616/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,358/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,517/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,096/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Brookhaven, NY:$5,616/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Brookhaven, NY:$5,358/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brookhaven, NY:$5,517/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brookhaven, NY:$5,096/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Brookhaven, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Brookhaven 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.

Brookhaven, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Brookhaven, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Brookhaven 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brookhaven, NY$5,945/mo$5,626/mo+5.7%
New York$6,999/mo$6,641/mo+5.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Brookhaven, NY
2024 average cost:$5,945/mo
2023 average cost:$5,626/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,999/mo
2023 average cost:$6,641/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Brookhaven

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brookhaven

St. James Healthcare Ctr

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Brookhaven nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookhaven nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brookhaven, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brookhaven, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookhaven, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookhaven, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookhaven, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
0.5%
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Sunrise of Holbrook, Atria South Setauket and Village Walk at Patchogue are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brookhaven, New York. See full list of communities.
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