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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thorn Hill, NY

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Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill average about $6,315 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Thorn Hill. Our detailed directory has 126 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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Photo of The Hearth on James
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33 Floor plans available
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8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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22 reviews
5 star
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At The Hearth on James, the staff is their biggest asset. They got to know my parents well, as well as family coming to visit. Both of my parents have had hospitalizations since being there and the nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
Photo of Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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68 reviews
8.6
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68 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
22%
3 star
21%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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Although only there for 3 months, very pleased with the staff and care provided to my mother. They welcomed her and she immediately integrated into the community. Whenever I would call for updates or mom...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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Photo of Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill
11 Photo available
8.4
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27 reviews
8.4
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27 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
2 star
11%
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11%
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My Mom has only been there a short time. It's been a big transition for her big but so far the staff has been positive, supportive , caring. There are many activities throughout the day that are well done...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
We are a beautiful memory care community located in richly historic Syracuse, New York. Our enhanced memory support services offer our residents an engaging lifestyle that helps them maintain a connection to themselves. We aim to help each, and every resident live in a place where joy and purpose...
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8.0
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8.0
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This was the only solution that allowed my parents to stay together. Mother 88 with moderate-severe dementia and father 92 with Alzheimer’s mild. Both required walkers and shower assistance. Mother also...
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 Athenaeum of Skaneateles has been an established subsidiary of Peregrine Health Management, respectfully serving the elderly community in Central New York since 2007. Our Executive Director, Trudy Scarr, has more than 25 years of nursing experience and our staff offers varied experience in...
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8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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I had great experience and felt very comfortable with my loved one being at Northbrook. They always answer calls and emails right away. My family is very happy with our choice to place our loved one there.
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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
Photo of Faatz-Crofut Home For Elderly
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.
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.
Photo of Bernardine Senior Apartments
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Erie Enriched Housing Program
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Thorn Hill, NY

The average cost of senior living in Thorn Hill is $6,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fulton, NY with an average of $5,437 per month.

Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill, NY, vs. nearby cities

Thorn Hill, NY
$6,315/mo
$5,606/mo
$6,288/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill, NY, vs. state and national averages

Thorn Hill, NY
$6,315/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,315/mo
$6,315/mo

Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,385/mo
Studio
$7,486/mo

Senior living costs in Thorn Hill 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: Thorn Hill, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThorn Hill, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,315/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,315/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,997/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Thorn Hill, NY:$6,315/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Thorn Hill, NY:$6,315/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Thorn Hill, NY:$4,997/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thorn Hill, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thorn Hill 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
Thorn Hill, NY$4,523/mo$3,919/mo+15.4%
New York$5,855/mo$5,367/mo+9.1%
National$4,794/mo$4,571/mo+4.9%
Thorn Hill, NY
2024 average cost:$4,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,919/mo
Percent change:+15.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$5,855/mo
2023 average cost:$5,367/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,571/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thorn Hill, 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 Thorn Hill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thorn Hill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thorn Hill

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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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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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.

Thorn Hill review score based on 42 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 9 Thorn Hill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thorn Hill 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

Thorn Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Thorn Hill, NY9 facilities
8.4
Auburn, NY62 facilities
8.6
Solvay, NY15 facilities

Review subcategories for Thorn Hill 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 42 reviews of 9 Thorn Hill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thorn Hill 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.
Thorn Hill, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
4.1
Friendliness
3.1
4.2
Care services
2.8
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Thorn Hill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorn Hill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorn Hill, 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 Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thorn Hill, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thorn Hill, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorn Hill, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorn Hill, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorn Hill, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thorn Hill

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

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