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Assisted living costs in Durham average about $4,751 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 74 communities in Durham. Our detailed directory has 978 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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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
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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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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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...

Cost of assisted living in Durham, NY

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $4,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hobart, NY with an average of $3,601 per month.

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

Durham, NY
$4,751/mo

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

Durham, NY
$4,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,751/mo
$4,764/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,938/mo
Studio
$5,945/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,877/mo

Senior living costs in Durham 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: Durham, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDurham, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,751/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,764/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,636/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Durham, NY:$4,751/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Durham, NY:$4,764/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Durham, NY:$3,636/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Durham, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Durham 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Durham, NY$5,025/mo$4,907/mo+2.4%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Durham, NY
2024 average cost:$5,025/mo
2023 average cost:$4,907/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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 Durham, 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 Durham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Durham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Durham

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comprehensive care plans. Residents at various communities, such as Peregrine Crossgate and Albany Center Adult Home, appreciate the individualized care plans that staff members create based on each resident's unique needs. Communication between caregivers and families is prioritized, resulting in a collaborative app ...
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Dedicated staff members. Numerous reviews commend the friendly and caring demeanor of the staff at communities including Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Delmar Place, and Peregrine Shaker. Families have reported long-term friendships developing between staff and residents, demonstrating the commitment of these faciliti ...
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Variety of activities for various interests. At communities like Elderwood Village at Colonie, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, and Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, residents engage in a wide range of activities based on their personal interests. From arts and crafts to gardening and museum outings, these offerings p ...
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Thoughtfully planned menus and dining experiences. Quality meals are a significant factor in overall resident satisfaction, with communities like Brookdale Niskayuna, Peregrine Crossgate, and Peregrine Delmar Place offering delicious and varied menus that cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences. Mealtimes are often a socia ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Niskayuna, and Ingersoll Place. Whether it's for the private rooms or communal areas, or the outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails, residents and th ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Families value clear and consistent communication from communities like Peregrine Shaker, Albany Center Adult Home, and Peregrine Crossgate. Regular updates on care, medical appointments, and residents' daily activities help families feel connected and involved in their loved one's lives, ...
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Durham review score based on 221 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 64 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

8.1
Durham, NY64 facilities
8.2
Tannersville, NY70 facilities

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 221 reviews of 64 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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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.
Durham, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.2%
52.4%
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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.
Durham, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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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.
Durham, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
17.3%
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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.
Durham, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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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.
Durham, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46%
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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 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 Durham protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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