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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lake Desolation, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation or another care type is right for you. Browse 46 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lake Desolation.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Schaghticoke, Kelleys and Wyatts.
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zipAverageCost: $4,804

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lake Desolation, NY

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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 Lake Desolation, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lake Desolation is $4,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Glens Falls, NY with an average of $4,335 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lake Desolation, NY, vs. nearby cities

Lake Desolation, NY
$4,804/mo

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

Lake Desolation, NY
$4,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,569/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,804/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lake Desolation, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,185/mo
Studio
$6,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,310/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Desolation 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: Lake Desolation, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Desolation, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,804/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,603/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,569/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,582/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lake Desolation, NY:$4,804/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Desolation, NY:$4,603/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake Desolation, NY:$4,569/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Desolation, NY:$3,582/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lake Desolation, NY, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Lake Desolation, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lake Desolation 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
Lake Desolation, NY$6,768/mo$6,382/mo+6.0%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Lake Desolation, NY
2024 average cost:$6,768/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,026/mo
2023 average cost:$6,676/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lake Desolation

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake Desolation

Washington Center in Argyle, NY

5.0
My mother has gotten very good care from the staff. They are very kind to her and committed to keeping her comfortable and doing what's best for her. We are happy about that.

The Terrace at Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
My wife and I are very pleased to be living at the Terrace at Glen Eddy. All personnel here are extremely friendly and caring. They are always ready to respond to our needs.

Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Queensbury, NY

4.0
Our experience at Warren Center was brief but they were all very, very nice. We got registered and they brought us down to a nice room that he was staying in. There was a beautiful welcoming card on his dresser and even a goody bag waiting for him. They were all so nice. The place itself is ...
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Lake Desolation nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Desolation nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Desolation, 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 Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
3.8%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Desolation 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 Lake Desolation offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Desolation, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and Brookdale Niskayuna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lake Desolation, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 46 nursing homes facilities near Lake Desolation, New York. See the full list.
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