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1212 Photos available
3939 Floor plans available
9.7
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68 reviews
9.7
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68 reviews
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What we like the most about Atria Plainview is the Very friendly staff! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Atria Plainview, you'll experience an independent lifestyle with the comfort of exceptional care that's there when you need it. Enjoy a social calendar chock-full of cultural, educational and spiritual activities that connect you with fellow residents and your local community. Indulge in our...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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74 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the The caring staff and the friendly residents. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of North Lynbrook community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
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From the moment we entered the Atria we were welcomed and greeted like we were family and made to feel comfortable, relaxed, and taken care of. The Atria living environment is equivalent to staying at a five...
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.
Atria Tanglewood is one of the premier independent living communities on Long Island, where residents enjoy opportunities for staying active. Join the knitting group, which donates hats to cancer survivors at nearby South Nassau Hospital; stay abreast of current events with the News and Views...
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88 Photos available
9.4
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29 reviews
9.4
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My mom and our family love everything about PHS. The staff is attentive and responsive, the food is rich and tasty (my mom put on 3 pounds in one year there lol). We are so happy that my mom is living there.
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.
We would very much like to provide an overview of our communities, and why we are so proud of our reputation as the hidden gem of senior living on Long Island. Conveniently located in Western Nassau County, we are near Queens County, all Parkways and the LIRR. An even closer train station...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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74 reviews
9.4
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74 reviews
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Sunrise made the last year of my husband's life so enjoyable. They treated him like a caring family. There were so many activities that he really enjoyed. The best is how all residents would go to eat in a...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living of East Meadow is conveniently located off of the Meadowbroook Parkway in the center of the island. Sunrise Senior Living has been providing excellent care to seniors for over 40 years, Sunrise of East Meadow has been providing care and a life style for seniors for 20...
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9.3
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32 reviews
9.3
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32 reviews
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I am happy with Esplanade and I'm grateful you told me about it. The staff is very caring and will always help each other. The activities are good. Unfortunately my husband is not at this point into most....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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49 reviews
8.8
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Village Green would be a 5 to each one. My mom was very very happy there. She felt at home and everyone that worked there she considered a friend, honestly. Even when her dementia worsened and she didn't...
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.
Village Green is an intimate community located in the Hamlet of Levittown. Providing a supportive senior living option to those residents that are independent and those that are in need of some kind of assistance. There will be 57 Assisted Living and 46 Memory Care residents. Memory Care...
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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109 reviews
8.8
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We are unable to comment on the meals and dining, we know nothing about it as our loved one was not there long enough. Reasonable rate- didn't need the amenities that came with the more expensive places
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.
The Arbors at Westbury- Active and engaging recreation program, providing purposeful and meaningful programs for our residents.- Warm, compassionate, & well-trained team members who are passionate about providing excellent care to our residents- Conveniently located in the heart of Nassau...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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8.7
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The staff is very nice and the facility is well cared for! Room size is good even the one room fits full size bed room set recliner and shelves bathroom is large.
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.
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1919 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.7
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102 reviews
8.7
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102 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of staff. Yes, we for sure would recommend Atria Park of Lynbrook to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
For more than 20 years, Atria Lynbrook has proudly served the families of Nassau County. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance its beauty and functionality, scheduled for completion in March 2020. Residents will enjoy a host of...
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Photo of Sunrise of Plainview
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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44 reviews
8.6
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44 reviews
5 star
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My mom might differ if asked but from what I see, I am happy. We have had a couple of incidents and they do work to resolve issues. For example, my mom claims that it takes too long for a response when she...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Bristal at North Woodmere
1010 Photos available
8.5
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48 reviews
8.5
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48 reviews
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So many wonderful aspects of this facility. The room and bathroom are spotless. I'm jealous of the menu for meals. My brother loves their word search etc, cognitive activity time. It's very bright and airy...
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.
The Bristal at North Woodmere is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, North Woodmere has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and...
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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First of all world class food 3 times a day. Healthy and delicious. Then there are many activities available all day, some active some just movies. There are art activities b ND learning activities. The...
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.
The Bristal at Garden City will be the sixteenth in our family of assisted living communities. With our years of experience and expertise, we’re sure that you will find no equal – in luxury, dedication, or quality of care. Our Garden City community will offer independent senior living, assisted...
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The Bristal in Massapequa has been absolutely amazing with the care they have shown my Mom. The level of patience and compassion as well as attention and treatment extended has really made a very positive...
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.
Since 2006, The Bristal at Massapequa has served this community with a much needed, high-quality senior living solution. Here we help residents on the South Shore adapt and thrive to a new home and a better way of life. Massapequa, in particular, has much to offer, with numerous commercial...
Photo of Belair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
66 Photos available
1.0
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It's a very clean facility. They have a very nice way that they run their program. Sometimes things will happen because it's a big facility. One thing I would suggest to other families, if something is not...
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.
At Belair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, it is our mission to provide you with superior rehabilitation and medical care in a home-like, comfortable setting. The four pillars of our mission statement – Excellence, Kindness, Compassion, and Service – shine through all of the services we...
Photo of The Bristal at Lynbrook
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There has been a lot of boredom due to the legal restrictions for the activities. Due to COVID this has made it hard for us to be able to see my loved. All my ratings are based on prior to...
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.
The Bristal at Lynbrook is one member of an ever-growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Lynbrook has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
Photo of The Bristal at Westbury
99 Photos available
3.0
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44 reviews
3.0
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44 reviews
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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
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.
The Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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My mother in law is doing great since her move to this community. So far everything is working out very well, and we are pleased with all they have done for our family. It has been a good, positive...
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.
Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite Care, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic.  Conveniently located in Western Suffolk County on a scenic 13-acre campus, we cater to the diverse needs of all residents...
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It has been very helpful to have people tell us what we need to do to ensure that my loved one is going to be okay, and to let us know they have everything she needs to be there. So far, so good with the...
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.
Welcome to Townhouse Center for Rehab & Nursing, the Home with the Heart. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, we are experts in caring for your loved one. Whether you are seeking short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, our 24/7 skilled nursing services can...
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My wife and I are very pleased with Amber Court and how they treat my wife’s mother. It’s very clean, bed is always made, clothes are folded, and the staff is kind and friendly! My mother-in-law has made...
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.
Welcome to Amber Court of Westbury...a wonderful place to call home.  When living arrangements are no longer safe or desirable, we offer an extraordinary alternative.  Residential services, personal care assistance and medical supervision are valuable features of this lifestyle. ...
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We chose this community because of the availability, cost and location. The food is good, they have a diverse menu. The room sizes are very appropriate and comfortable. Our favorite part about this facility...
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.
The Bristal at East Meadow is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, East Meadow has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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Long Beach Assisted Living is a caring facility with so many available services. The dining room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach. Residents can come and go signing themselves out as they please....
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.
Hoffmann Manor is family owned and operated for the last 23 years. We are situated directly on the boardwalk in Long Beach, NY overlooking beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Hoffmann Manor underwent a total refurbishing both exterior and interior. We pride ourselves in the cleanliness of the home as...
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staff is friendly and very personable! rehab dept is WONDERFUL! They got me up and out faster than I thought. Was very happy with my Oceanside experience.
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.
Oceanside Care Center is a 100 bed skilled nursing facility. We have been serving our community for over 40 years. We provide short term rehabilitation, long term care and hospice care.Our therapy services include one on one physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language therapy.We...
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My Mom was here here for close to 5 years before passing at the age of 93. The staff who were responsible for dressing, cleaning, and feeding her during that time are a phenomenal group of people. They had...
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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I would like to Thank the whole facility for getting my mom much much better. Great staff. Whole from the guy who mops the floors all the way up to the director of Garden Care nursing home. The care is 5...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Merrick, NY

The average cost of senior living in Merrick is $6,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amityville, NY with an average of $6,214 per month.

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

Merrick, NY
$6,719/mo
$6,666/mo

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

Merrick, NY
$6,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,650/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,719/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,819/mo
Studio
$8,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,465/mo

Senior living costs in Merrick 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: Merrick, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrick, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,719/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,534/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,650/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,016/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Merrick, NY:$6,719/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Merrick, NY:$6,534/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Merrick, NY:$6,650/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merrick, NY:$6,016/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merrick, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrick 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 Merrick, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merrick 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
Merrick, NY$8,041/mo$7,744/mo+3.8%
New York$6,999/mo$6,641/mo+5.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Merrick, NY
2024 average cost:$8,041/mo
2023 average cost:$7,744/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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 Merrick

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrick

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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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Merrick nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrick nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrick, 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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrick 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 Merrick 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
52.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrick 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 Merrick 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
38.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrick 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 Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrick, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrick 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 Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.5%
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