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Assisted living costs in Fernwood average about $4,834 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Fernwood. Our detailed directory has 813 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
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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
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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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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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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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For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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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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My Dad resided at the Columbia Care Home in East Greenbush, New York for more than a year. The Director and her staff were professional, kind and genuinely attentive to the residents in their care. The...
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.
Columbia Care Home is an exceptional senior care facility located in Columbia, Maryland. We treat our seniors with respect for their interest and needs. Columbia Care Home offers all the amenities you expect for a senior care facility. Whether your loved one needs help bathing, shopping or...
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge has been a wonderful home for our mom. Both the Assisted Living and Memory Care units are staffed with tireless, compassionate employees that go above and beyond to deliver the higher...
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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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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 assisted living in Fernwood, NY

The average cost of senior living in Fernwood is $4,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloversville, NY with an average of $4,659 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fernwood, NY vs. nearby cities

Fernwood, NY
$4,834/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fernwood, NY vs. the state and national average

Fernwood, NY
$4,834/mo
U.S. national average
$4,625/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fernwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,834/mo
$4,854/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fernwood, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,724/mo
Studio
$5,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,359/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,805/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fernwood over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fernwood, 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 Fernwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fernwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fernwood

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

5.0
The staff has been very helpful answering all of questions and concerns. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and has lots of activities. The other residents are so nice and welcoming. They are good. My MIL is in a deluxe studio. Very roomy and plenty of space. ...
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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.

Albany Center Adult Home in Delmar, NY

4.0
Our loved one really enjoys the friendly atmosphere and the accessibility of the executive director. This community recently had a change of ownership so the only thing our loved one is unhappy with is the new staff changes they are making.

Fernwood review score based on 184 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 64 Fernwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fernwood 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

Fernwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Fernwood, NY64 facilities
8.1
8.1
Glens Falls, NY71 facilities

Review subcategories for Fernwood 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 64 Fernwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fernwood 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
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Fernwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernwood, 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 Fernwood 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 Fernwood 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
48.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fernwood 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 Fernwood 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
39.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernwood 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 Fernwood 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
37.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernwood 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 Fernwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernwood 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 Fernwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fernwood

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 Fernwood protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fernwood, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 71 assisted living facilities near Fernwood, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Fernwood, New York is Ingersoll Place. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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