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Assisted living costs in South Spafford average about $6,290 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in South Spafford. Our detailed directory has 833 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Syracuse, Camillus and Fayetteville.

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 Valehaven Home For Adults 2 (A)
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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.
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9%
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9%
2 star
0%
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
Photo of The Terrace at Newark
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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in South Spafford, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Spafford is $6,290 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Syracuse, NY with an average of $6,054 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Spafford, NY, vs. state and national averages

South Spafford, NY
$6,290/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in South Spafford, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,290/mo
$8,535/mo

Assisted living costs in South Spafford, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,224/mo

Senior living costs in South Spafford 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: South Spafford, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Spafford, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,290/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,535/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Spafford, NY:$6,290/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Spafford, NY:$8,535/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Spafford, NY:unavailable
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Spafford, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Spafford 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 average 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
South Spafford, NY$6,381/mo$6,009/mo+6.2%
New York$5,889/mo$6,135/mo-4.0%
National$5,007/mo$4,903/mo+2.1%
South Spafford, NY
2024 average cost:$6,381/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
New York
2024 average cost:$5,889/mo
2023 average cost:$6,135/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,007/mo
2023 average cost:$4,903/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Spafford, 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 South Spafford.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Spafford

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Spafford

North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
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 truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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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.

The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

South Spafford review score based on 195 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 195 reviews of 58 South Spafford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Spafford 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

South Spafford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Spafford, NY58 facilities
8.8
Ithaca, NY66 facilities
7.8
Norwich, NY57 facilities

Review subcategories for South Spafford 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 195 reviews of 58 South Spafford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Spafford 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.
South Spafford, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
2.9
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.6
3.1
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South Spafford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Spafford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Spafford, 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 South Spafford 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 South Spafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Spafford 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 South Spafford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Spafford 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 South Spafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Spafford 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 South Spafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Spafford, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Spafford 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 South Spafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Spafford, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Spafford

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 South Spafford protect seniors.
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