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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Southwest Oswego, NY

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Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego average about $5,383 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Southwest Oswego. Our detailed directory has 797 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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Residential Care 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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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.
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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Southwest Oswego, NY

The average cost of senior living in Southwest Oswego is $5,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $4,372 per month.

Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego, NY, vs. nearby cities

Southwest Oswego, NY
$5,383/mo
$5,426/mo

Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego, NY, vs. state and national averages

Southwest Oswego, NY
$5,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,702/mo

Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,383/mo
$5,383/mo

Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,502/mo
Studio
$6,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,559/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,670/mo

Senior living costs in Southwest Oswego 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: Southwest Oswego, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthwest Oswego, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,383/mo$5,840/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$5,383/mo$5,931/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living$4,082/mo$4,694/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Southwest Oswego, NY:$5,383/mo
New York:$5,840/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Southwest Oswego, NY:$5,383/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Southwest Oswego, NY:$4,082/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Southwest Oswego 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.

Southwest Oswego, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Southwest Oswego, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Southwest Oswego 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
Southwest Oswego, NY$4,745/mo$4,628/mo+2.5%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Southwest Oswego, NY
2024 average cost:$4,745/mo
2023 average cost:$4,628/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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 Southwest Oswego, 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 Southwest Oswego.

What families are saying about assisted living in Southwest Oswego

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southwest Oswego

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
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. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse range of suite options. Several reviews highlight the availability of various suite types, including two bedroom options, at different senior living communities. For instance, at Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield, residents and their families express appreciation for the ample space and comfortable layouts that t ...
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Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and dedication of staff members across various communities. At The Hearth at Greenpoint, for example, residents and their families praise the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, making them feel at ease and cared for.
Engaging activities for residents. Several communities, such as Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. These activities include movie nights, football parties, and day trips, ensuring that residents can find activities that cater to their interests.
Communication between families and staff. Reviews from multiple communities, including Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC, demonstrate the importance of effective communication between families and staff. Staff members regularly update families on their loved ones' care and well-being, allowing them to stay informed and involved.
Quality dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield, residents enjoy their meals and appreciate the variety of options available to them.
Safe and clean environments. Numerous reviews across various communities emphasize the importance of cleanliness and safety in the senior living facilities. At The Hearth at Greenpoint, for example, both residents and families appreciate the cleanliness of the community and the efforts made to ensure a safe living environ ...
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Southwest Oswego review score based on 234 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 40 Southwest Oswego assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southwest Oswego 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

Southwest Oswego review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Southwest Oswego, NY40 facilities
8.6
SUNY Oswego, NY41 facilities
8.7
Oswego, NY35 facilities

Review subcategories for Southwest Oswego 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 234 reviews of 40 Southwest Oswego assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southwest Oswego 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.
Southwest Oswego, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
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3.7
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Southwest Oswego assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southwest Oswego assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southwest Oswego, 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 Southwest Oswego 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 Southwest Oswego that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Southwest Oswego, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.5%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.5%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Southwest Oswego 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 Southwest Oswego Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southwest Oswego, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southwest Oswego 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 Southwest Oswego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southwest Oswego, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Southwest Oswego 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 Southwest Oswego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southwest Oswego, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southwest Oswego 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 Southwest Oswego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southwest Oswego, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
65%
47%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southwest Oswego

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