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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merrick, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merrick, 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 Merrick or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merrick.
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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.
Welcome to Family Type Home for Senior Adults . My name is Camille. I have been doing Elder Care for the last 24 Years. I have noticed the need for this type of environment for Senior people who want the care they need, but would rather go into a family type situation and not...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Merrick, NY
The average cost of senior living in Merrick is $6,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $5,948 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrick, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrick
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrick
The Bristal at East Northport
4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow
5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Whisper Woods of Smithtown
4.9
The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff is friendly, helpful and attentive.
The nursing staff is on top of all the residents healthcare needs.
There are plenty of activities to interest everyone.
Our family feels blessed to have found this Assisted Living to care for our ...
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Merrick review score based on 179 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 179 reviews of 27 Merrick assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merrick 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
Merrick review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merrick 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 179 reviews of 27 Merrick assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrick 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.Merrick, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Merrick assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrick assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrick, 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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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
63%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.2%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrick 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 Merrick 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
74.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrick 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 Merrick 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
48.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrick 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 Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.4%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrick 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 Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
59.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
48.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrick
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 Merrick protect seniors.
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