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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Sterling, NY
Assisted living costs in North Sterling average about $5,254 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in North Sterling. Our detailed directory has 791 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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My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Pittsford. They appear to be short handed. Also, they are already raising the monthly rate after just a couple of months.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Here you and your family will have compassionate care and support you can count on.Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them...
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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...
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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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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. ...
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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.
The Athenaeum of Skaneateles has been an established subsidiary of Peregrine Health Management, respectfully serving the elderly community in Central New York since 2007. Our Executive Director, Trudy Scarr, has more than 25 years of nursing experience and our staff offers varied experience in...
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by 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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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Dad’s experience at Baywinde Sage Harbor was a very good one. He had many caring aides and nurses and the caring went all the way to the top administrators. The meals were good and the staff always were...
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.
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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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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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They didn't have an opening but it was really nice! It was more money but they don't charge you a level of care fee so it would have been about the same as the community we chose and my parents could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
The Shire at Culverton is an assisted living community located in the rolling hills and woods that surround Rochester, NY. Our close proximity to shopping and entertainment means that visiting relatives will be able to relax while they spend time with their loved ones. The change in seasons and...
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.
Cost of assisted living in North Sterling, NY
The average cost of senior living in North Sterling is $5,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clyde, NY with an average of $4,370 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Sterling, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Sterling, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Sterling vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in North Sterling, NY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in North Sterling over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Sterling, NY
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What families are saying about assisted living in North Sterling
Recent reviews for assisted living in North Sterling
Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY
4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.
Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield
4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.
Bishop's Commons in Oswego, NY
5.0
My mother has been at BC for almost four months now and could not be happier. She says she feels like she’s living in a 5 star hotel. All of the staff are not only professional but kind & caring.
My mother has been able to maintain her independence but with a sense that there are people around ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield, where they are described as 'friendly and helpful'. Families also mention the long-term relationships that have been formed between residents and staff, ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Heather Heights of Pittsford, activities include 'exercise classes, musical programs, and social events'. At Brookdale Manlius, residents enjoy 'activities that are made to order for ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating management. Management at many communities are praised for their flexibility and responsiveness to residents' needs. At Baywinde Senior Living, management was described as 'very accommodating' and 'went above and beyond' to help a family member move in. At Parkwood Heights, the staff 'worked with' a fam ...
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Comfortable and homey living spaces. Residents often comment on the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces. At The Hearth on James, the community looks out for each other, with residents 'arranging activities that conform to their interests for the best experience possible'. At The Inn Menorah Park, apartments are 'spac ...
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Quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Bishop's Commons, residents enjoy 'meals in the dinning room with their table mates' and 'excellent dinner service'. At Baywinde Senior Living, my mother raves about the ...
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Secure and safe community environment. Residents and their families often comment on the peace of mind they feel knowing their loved ones are in a safe and secure environment. At The Village at Penfield, the facilities are described as 'great' and 'safe' and residents have 'no issues with security'. At Baywinde Senior Living, my ...
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North Sterling review score based on 228 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 46 North Sterling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The North Sterling 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
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Review subcategories for North Sterling 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 228 reviews of 46 North Sterling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Sterling 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.North Sterling, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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North Sterling assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Sterling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Sterling, 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 North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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
71.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.6%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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
56.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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
52.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Sterling 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 North Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Sterling 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 North Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.4%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
71.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Sterling
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 North Sterling protect seniors.
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Bishop's Commons, Baywinde Senior Living and Legacy at Grande Vie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Sterling, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near North Sterling, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in North Sterling, New York are Bishop's Commons, Baywinde Senior Living and Legacy at Grande Vie. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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