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Assisted living costs in Lincoln average about $5,775 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Lincoln. Our detailed directory has 488 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
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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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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.
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...
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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Cost of assisted living in Lincoln, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $5,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, NY with an average of $5,280 per month.

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

Lincoln, NY
$5,775/mo
$5,712/mo

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

Lincoln, NY
$5,775/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,775/mo
$5,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,791/mo
Studio
$6,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,461/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,797/mo

Senior living costs in Lincoln 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: Lincoln, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLincoln, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,775/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,775/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,736/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Lincoln, NY:$5,775/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Lincoln, NY:$5,775/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Lincoln, NY:$4,736/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lincoln, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lincoln 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lincoln, NY$5,293/mo$4,821/mo+9.8%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lincoln, NY
2024 average cost:$5,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,821/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lincoln

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lincoln

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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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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Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and responsive staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of staff members at various communities. At The Hearth at Greenpoint, the director went above and beyond to help when the reviewer's mother required more care than the facility was licensed to provide. At Bishop's Commons, the staf ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Many residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at senior living communities. At Brookdale Liverpool, residents participate in singing, games, and social events. At Bishop's Commons, the facility offers exercise classes, arts and crafts, musical programs, happy hours, and mor ...
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Properly cleaned and maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness of communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Brookdale East Side, the rooms were not always cleaned as frequently as expected. However, at Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, the facility is described as extremely clean. Some reviewers als ...
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Friendly and accommodating atmosphere. Many reviewers mention the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at their loved ones' communities. At The Hearth at Greenpoint, the resident's family felt at home when they visited. At Presbyterian Residential Community, the staff were willing to answer all their questions and provide helpful ad ...
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Good food and dining experiences. Reviews consistently mention the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, the meals are excellent and residents have choices to choose from. At The Inn Menorah Park, the food is described as cold and there are no deli ...
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Secure and safe environment. Several reviewers mention the importance of feeling safe and secure in their loved ones' communities. At Brookdale Manlius, the reviewer chose Brookdale Manlius because it could provide a higher level of care. At Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, the residents are always nice and clean, and the staf ...
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Lincoln review score based on 152 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 152 reviews of 45 Lincoln assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lincoln 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

Lincoln review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lincoln, NY45 facilities
8.1
Wampsville, NY13 facilities
7.7
Canastota, NY49 facilities

Review subcategories for Lincoln 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 152 reviews of 45 Lincoln assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lincoln 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
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4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
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3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Lincoln assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lincoln, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.8%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln 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 Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lincoln

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 Lincoln protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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