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Assisted living costs in Ballina average about $5,668 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 57 communities in Ballina. Our detailed directory has 598 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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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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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, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Home for Central New York provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to seniors who have greater medical needs and are less independent. The 242 bed long term care facility offers an abundance of medical and social services, including special needs/Alzheimer's...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Our facility has become an established home for men and women who choose to longer live alone or can no longer live safely in their own home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. We provide assistance where needed, proper nutritional and social interaction in a safe home-like...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Ballina, NY

The average cost of senior living in Ballina is $5,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $3,141 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ballina, NY, vs. nearby cities

Ballina, NY
$5,668/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballina, NY, vs. state and national averages

Ballina, NY
$5,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballina, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,668/mo
$5,616/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballina, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,853/mo
Studio
$6,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,986/mo

Senior living costs in Ballina vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ballina, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallina, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,668/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,616/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,963/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Ballina, NY:$5,668/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ballina, NY:$5,616/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ballina, NY:$4,963/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ballina, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballina 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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Assisted living cost trends in Ballina, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ballina 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
Ballina, NY$5,354/mo$4,899/mo+9.3%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ballina, NY
2024 average cost:$5,354/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ballina, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ballina.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ballina

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ballina

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff at various communities, such as Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, where the Director of Sales was described as easy to reach and helpful. Staff members at Brookdale Liverpool were also praised for their accommodating nature in ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their decision to move into a senior living community. At The Hearth at Greenpoint, the facilities were described as very clean and the staff kept a great eye on residents without them knowing.
Variety of activities offered. Activities were a highlight for many residents and their families, with Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC noting the wide range of options available. Activities helped residents stay engaged and active in their communities.
Communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication was a priority for several families, with Brookdale East Side and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead expressing appreciation for staff keeping them informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Customized care plans. Individualized care plans were important to many residents and their families. At Brookdale East Side, staff were praised for their responsiveness and ability to accommodate unique needs. Brookdale Liverpool also noted that their loved one received the care she required.
Reasonable pricing and affordability. Affordability and value were mentioned as factors in choosing a senior living community. The Hearth at Greenpoint and Brookdale East Side both noted that the costs were reasonable for the level of care and amenities offered.
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Ballina review score based on 184 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 52 Ballina assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ballina review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ballina review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ballina, NY52 facilities
8.1
Morrisville, NY8 facilities
7.7
Chittenango, NY48 facilities

Review subcategories for Ballina assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 184 reviews of 52 Ballina assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ballina resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ballina, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
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3.7
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Ballina assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballina assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballina, 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 Ballina assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ballina that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballina, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ballina assisted living

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 Ballina Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballina assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballina, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballina assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballina assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ballina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ballina

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ballina protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Clinton and Keepsake Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ballina, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 57 assisted living facilities near Ballina, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ballina, New York is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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