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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrill, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merrill 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 Merrill, 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 Merrill or another care type is right for you. Browse 57 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merrill.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ellenburg Center, Ellenburg and Ellenburg Depot.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrill, NY

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Sunset Cove is proudly a warm and friendly boutique retirement residence nestled in the community of Long Sault, Ontario. With stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and across from the Long Sault Parkway, enjoying the setting here is part of the lifestyle. Sunset Cove offers the best in small...
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Cost of nursing homes in Merrill, NY

The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $5,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brushton, NY with an average of $2,348 per month.

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

Merrill, NY
$5,725/mo

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

Merrill, NY
$5,725/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,599/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,725/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,067/mo
Studio
$6,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,412/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,872/mo

Senior living costs in Merrill 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: Merrill, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrill, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,725/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,599/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,205/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Merrill, NY:$5,725/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Merrill, NY:$5,599/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Merrill, NY:$5,599/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merrill, NY:$4,205/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merrill, NY, over time

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

Merrill, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Merrill, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merrill 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
Merrill, NY$3,967/mo$3,138/mo+26.4%
New York$6,127/mo$5,748/mo+6.6%
National$5,056/mo$4,890/mo+3.4%
Merrill, NY
2024 average cost:$3,967/mo
2023 average cost:$3,138/mo
Percent change:+26.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,127/mo
2023 average cost:$5,748/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,056/mo
2023 average cost:$4,890/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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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 Merrill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrill

Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge Memory Care in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

Merrill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, 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 Merrill 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 Merrill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill 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 Merrill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill 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 Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill 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 Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill 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 Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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