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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smithtown, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Smithtown.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Smithtown for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Smithtown area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Springdale, Waterside and Belltown.
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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: 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.
Licence # 700Q193 Adult Day Services, Residential care home Alzheimer's memory care. Fontaine Family type for adults is located in a warm street and safe residential setting in Suffolk County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau...
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.
Dawn Hill ManorThe Dawn Hill Manor assisted living community lies quietly on a magnificent estate in beautiful Northport Village, New York. The expansive grounds, replete with a waterfall feature, gardens and plenty of walking space are a perfect complement for the central mansion. Dressed in...
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.
The Bove Health Center at Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit community sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, offers the highest level of independence possible for residents needing daily assistance. The 60 private enriched housing apartments are available for both short and...
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.
A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, Jefferson’s Ferry’s residents fully enjoy retirement without worrying about market swings, future health care needs, chores or maintenance. Sponsored by the Mather/St. Charles Health Alliance, Jefferson’s Ferry boasts three levels of living: 248...
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Cost of assisted living in Smithtown, NY
The average cost of senior living in Smithtown is $6,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patchogue, NY with an average of $5,637 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smithtown, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Smithtown
Recent reviews for assisted living in Smithtown
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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Smithtown review score based on 164 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 31 Smithtown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Smithtown 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
Smithtown review score compared against nearby cities
8.8
Smithtown, NY31 facilities
8.5
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8.8
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Review subcategories for Smithtown 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 164 reviews of 31 Smithtown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smithtown 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.Smithtown, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Smithtown assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithtown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown 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 Smithtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smithtown, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smithtown 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 Smithtown 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
61.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithtown 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 Smithtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithtown, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithtown 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 Smithtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
41%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithtown 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 Smithtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithtown, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smithtown
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 Smithtown protect seniors.
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