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Assisted living costs in South Vestal average about $6,011 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 75 communities in South Vestal. Our detailed directory has 540 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Binghamton, Endicott and Owego.

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.
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.
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.
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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
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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.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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
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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
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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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
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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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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...

Cost of assisted living in South Vestal, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Vestal is $6,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $4,770 per month.

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

South Vestal, NY
$6,011/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,011/mo
$8,559/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,097/mo
Studio
$5,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,959/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,028/mo

Senior living costs in South Vestal 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 Vestal, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Vestal, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,011/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,559/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,794/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Vestal, NY:$6,011/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Vestal, NY:$8,559/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Vestal, NY:$3,794/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Vestal, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Vestal 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 Vestal, NY$6,348/mo$5,931/mo+7.0%
New York$6,529/mo$6,071/mo+7.5%
National$5,408/mo$5,128/mo+5.5%
South Vestal, NY
2024 average cost:$6,348/mo
2023 average cost:$5,931/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,071/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,408/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Vestal, 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 Vestal.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Vestal

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Vestal

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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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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South Vestal review score based on 109 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 75 South Vestal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Vestal 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 Vestal review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Vestal, NY75 facilities
8.5
Owego, NY57 facilities
7.8
Norwich, NY57 facilities

Review subcategories for South Vestal 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 109 reviews of 75 South Vestal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Vestal 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
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Vestal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Vestal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Vestal, 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 Vestal 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 Vestal 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
36.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Vestal 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 Vestal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Vestal, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Vestal 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 Vestal 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
14.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Vestal 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 Vestal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Vestal 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 Vestal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Vestal, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.2%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Vestal

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 Vestal protect seniors.
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