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Assisted living costs in Oakwood average about $5,593 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Oakwood. Our detailed directory has 883 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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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca AL
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22 Floor plans available
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My grandmother's situation was very difficult. She was used to living on her own and not having very serious health problems. Getting her into the Brookdale facility in Ithaca was a very hard transition for...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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Photo of The Landing of Brighton
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.7
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I would rate 5 on all categories. Every time I see the A Place for Mom commercial on TV I'm reminded how difficult it would have been to navigate this process without your help. Mom's in a great place -...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Landing of Brighton is located across from Buckland Park in the Town of Brighton New York. We are just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and cultural venues. This vibrant residence will feature a salon and barber shop, ample shared living spaces and a fitness center for...
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Photo of Brookdale Pittsford
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22 Floor plans available
7.2
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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
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca MC
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.2
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I definitely would tell them that everyone there is so very caring, kind and compassionate. All meals are excellent. The facility is always so clean, they always have beautiful flowers on the dining tables...
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.
Nothing says home like cozy spaces and people who care.If you and your family are looking for memory care and support, we can help. 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...
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Photo of North Brook Heights Home for Adults
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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. ...
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.
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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33 Floor plans available
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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...
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.
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...
Photo of Horizons at Canandaigua Senior Living
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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...
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.
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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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.
We at The Falls Home strive to offer a quality living environment managed by a caring, conscientious, and dedicated staff. We have proudly served our residents since 1973 as a privately owned Assisted Living Facility. We have a caring, professional staff, many of whom have been with us over 10...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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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
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.
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.
Photo of The Terrace at Newark
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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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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 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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
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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.
Photo of Manlius Home For Adults
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.
Photo of St. Francis Commons
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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.
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 Oakwood, NY

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood is $5,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,244 per month.

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

Oakwood, NY
$5,593/mo
$5,322/mo

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

Oakwood, NY
$5,593/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,593/mo
$5,497/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,194/mo
Studio
$5,483/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,114/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,593/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Oakwood over time

Oakwood, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oakwood, 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 Oakwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Oakwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakwood

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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Oakwood review score based on 239 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 239 reviews of 59 Oakwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakwood 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

Oakwood review score compared against nearby cities

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Oakwood, NY59 facilities
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Union Springs, NY75 facilities
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Review subcategories for Oakwood 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 239 reviews of 59 Oakwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oakwood 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Oakwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood, 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakwood, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.3%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwood 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 Oakwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwood, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwood 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 Oakwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood 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 Oakwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood 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 Oakwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakwood

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 Oakwood protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Bishop's Commons, Baywinde Senior Living and Legacy at Grande Vie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oakwood, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 59 assisted living facilities near Oakwood, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Oakwood, 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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