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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shirley, NY

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shirley, NY

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Photo of Sunrise of Holbrook
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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60 reviews
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My aunt is 93 and lived alone in a house an hour away from me. She didn't want help coming in to the house and she wanted to spend her last days in the home she grew up in.She didn't go out much except for...
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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2020 Photos available
9.1
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9.1
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51 reviews
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Exceptional financing available for residents who need to sell a house to make payments. very helpful in this case. Communication has been Very good! For care levels, VW is way above others in available...
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 Perfect Way of LifeVillage Walk will allow older adults the opportunity to stay a part of the Village they love with the added security of all new, tailored, hospitality-based residential and health care choices—senior living to support engaged and active independence, and dedicated memory...
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Photo of The Chelsea at Brookhaven
1313 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.9
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25 reviews
8.9
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25 reviews
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My Mom is enjoying The Chelsea at Brookhaven. Everyone is so nice, helpful and friendly. There are a lot of activities that keep her busy. She is very happy there!
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.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION IN 2020Located in Yaphank, Long Island, New York, The Chelsea At Brookhaven offers personalized Assisted Living in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our Country Cottage provides a safe, pleasant, and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer’s and...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Coram
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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32 reviews
5 star
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The rooms are a decent size and are kept clean by the staff, laundry is done once a week with no issues, there are 3 scheduled meals a day and entertainment. The staff is friendly, caring and make it a point...
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 All American Assisted Living at Coram. Our newly constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel.The All American difference is that we are committed to promote participation, inclusion and socialization. Our goal is to help residents to be as...
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1010 Photos available
6.5
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23 reviews
6.5
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23 reviews
5 star
62%
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26%
3 star
4%
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We really couldn't be any happier with the entire facility. The cleanliness and friendliness being on the top along with good food and a great menu. Care has been very good too. Activities are ok the only...
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.
Since 2000, The Bristal has helped families understand and embrace the advantages of Senior Assisted Living. Our privately owned senior care communities, and all they offer, are the finest you will encounter. Our senior independent living environment not only grants residents the freedom to come...
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1.0
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8 reviews
1.0
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Excellent assisted living program, so Medicaid is accepted. Makes assisted living affordable and an option for all.
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.
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8.0
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My mother has been here for a couple of years but the last year has been wonderful. The attention to detail and compassion that my mother receives at this facility is so outstanding, I’m able to live my own...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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8.0
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8.0
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Quantum is fantastic. [name removed] and [name removed] are kind, compassionate and they really care about the community and patients. I can’t think of a better rehab for my sister. Thank you wuantum for...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nestled in a scenic wooded neighborhood Crest Hall Care Center and Oak Hollow Nursing Center are sister facilities located in Middle Island, These two skilled nursing facilities are independent of each other with separate administrative, professional and service staff but both believe in our...
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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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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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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: 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.
Our home is situated on three beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. The picturesque grounds and our intimate size create a comfortable home like atmosphere. Here, our seniors enjoy the benefits of twenty-four hour loving care and all ranges of assisted living services. From assistance with...
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shirley, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $5,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quogue, NY with an average of $5,314 per month.

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

Shirley, NY
$5,675/mo
$5,594/mo
$5,819/mo

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

Shirley, NY
$5,675/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,427/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,675/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,777/mo
Studio
$6,681/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,103/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley 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: Shirley, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,675/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,277/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,427/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,025/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shirley, NY:$5,675/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, NY:$5,277/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, NY:$5,427/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, NY:$5,025/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shirley, NY, over time

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

Shirley, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shirley, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shirley 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
Shirley, NY$7,268/mo$6,626/mo+9.7%
New York$6,999/mo$6,641/mo+5.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Shirley, NY
2024 average cost:$7,268/mo
2023 average cost:$6,626/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
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 Shirley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shirley

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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Shirley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.5%
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Sunrise of Holbrook, Village Walk at Patchogue and The Chelsea at Brookhaven are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shirley, New York. See full list of communities.
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