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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Durham, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Durham, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Durham or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Durham.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Durham for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 68 assisted living facilities in the Durham area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
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.
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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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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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
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 Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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 home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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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 MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Durham, NY
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $4,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hobart, NY with an average of $3,290 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Durham, NY vs. nearby cities
Durham, NY
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Durham, NY vs. the state and national average
Durham, NY
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Durham vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Durham, NY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Durham over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Durham, NY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Durham
Recent reviews for assisted living in Durham
Brookdale Niskayuna
5.0
My mom was previously a resident at Brookdale Niskayuna and everything was great for her there. She was very comfortable and she loved it. She was very happy at Brookdale. I would recommend this facility to others.
Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY
5.0
We loved Peregrine Crossgate immediately, and my mother-in-law felt the same. She's loving her new home there. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere in a beautiful setting.
Elderwood Village at Colonie in Latham, NY
4.4
I needed Respite Care quickly and desperately for my brother. Elderwood was right there to help and made us very comfortable during a very stressful time. Clean, comfortable and amazing staff. Highly recommend them!
Durham review score based on 194 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 68 Durham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Durham 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
Durham review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Durham 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 194 reviews of 68 Durham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Durham 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.Durham, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Durham assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham 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
47.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.2%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Durham 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 Durham 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
48.5%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham 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 Durham 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
39.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Durham
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Durham protect seniors.
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Ingersoll Place, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Peregrine Shaker are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Durham, New York. See full list of communities.
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