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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smithville Center, NY

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Assisted living costs in Smithville Center average about $5,458 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Smithville Center. Our detailed directory has 652 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.
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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Presbyterian Home for Central New York provides skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to seniors who have greater medical needs and are less independent. The 242 bed long term care facility offers an abundance of medical and social services, including special needs/Alzheimer's...
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Cost of assisted living in Smithville Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Smithville Center is $5,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $3,141 per month.

Assisted living costs in Smithville Center, NY, vs. nearby cities

Smithville Center, NY
$5,458/mo
$3,141/mo

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

Smithville Center, NY
$5,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Smithville Center, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,458/mo
$5,605/mo

Assisted living costs in Smithville Center, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,219/mo
Studio
$6,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,344/mo

Senior living costs in Smithville Center 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: Smithville Center, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithville Center, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,458/mo$5,826/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,605/mo$5,915/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,525/mo$4,685/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Smithville Center, NY:$5,458/mo
New York:$5,826/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Smithville Center, NY:$5,605/mo
New York:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Smithville Center, NY:$4,525/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smithville Center, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smithville Center 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smithville Center, NY$5,545/mo$4,782/mo+16.0%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Smithville Center, NY
2024 average cost:$5,545/mo
2023 average cost:$4,782/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
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 Smithville Center, 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 Smithville Center.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smithville Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smithville Center

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Paquette Homestead in Apalachin, NY

4.8
We placed mom in the Paquette house in 2010 because she had dementia and we could no longer give her the daily care that she required. We were happily surprised to see what a nice house and neighborhood she was in. Since we live in Apalachin, a visit was only a few minutes away. At first mom ...
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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

Professional and patient staff. Several reviews describe the staff as professional, gentle, and patient, making residents feel well taken care of at their communities. At Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, the staff members are praised for their understanding and kindness towards residents.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are valued by residents and their families, with communities like Elderwood Village at Vestal and Walden Place offering a full calendar of activities to keep seniors engaged and active.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in communities, with residents of Brookdale East Side and Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC expressing satisfaction with the upkeep of their living spaces.
Flexible and accommodating staff. Families appreciate the flexibility and accommodating nature of staff at their communities, as seen in reviews for The Hearth on James, Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead.
Communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is a priority for many, with communities like Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC keeping loved ones informed and involved in their care.
Quality of food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, the chef accommodates individual preferences, and the dining experience is described as enjoyable.
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Smithville Center review score based on 163 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 54 Smithville Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smithville Center 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

Smithville Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Smithville Center, NY54 facilities
8.8
Norwich, NY7 facilities
8.2
Whitney Point, NY13 facilities

Review subcategories for Smithville Center 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 163 reviews of 54 Smithville Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smithville Center 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.
Smithville Center, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Smithville Center assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithville Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithville Center, 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 Smithville Center 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 Smithville Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smithville Center, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.9%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smithville Center 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 Smithville Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smithville Center, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithville Center 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 Smithville Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithville Center, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithville Center 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 Smithville Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smithville Center, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithville Center 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 Smithville Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithville Center, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smithville Center

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Clinton and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smithville Center, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 58 assisted living facilities near Smithville Center, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Smithville Center, New York are Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Brookdale Castle Gardens. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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