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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Dryden, NY

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Assisted living costs in West Dryden average about $5,554 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in West Dryden. Our detailed directory has 721 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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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Photo of Manlius Home For Adults
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.
Photo of Starks Personal Care Home
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Photo of Country Valley Home
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in West Dryden, NY

The average cost of senior living in West Dryden is $5,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,320 per month.

Assisted living costs in West Dryden, NY, vs. nearby cities

West Dryden, NY
$5,554/mo
$8,079/mo

Assisted living costs in West Dryden, NY, vs. state and national averages

West Dryden, NY
$5,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in West Dryden, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,554/mo
$5,705/mo

Assisted living costs in West Dryden, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,464/mo
Studio
$6,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,131/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in West Dryden 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: West Dryden, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Dryden, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,554/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,705/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$7,452/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
West Dryden, NY:$5,554/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
West Dryden, NY:$5,705/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
West Dryden, NY:$7,452/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in West Dryden, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West Dryden 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
West Dryden, NY$5,249/mo$4,816/mo+9.0%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
West Dryden, NY
2024 average cost:$5,249/mo
2023 average cost:$4,816/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
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 West Dryden, 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 West Dryden.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Dryden

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Dryden

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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West Dryden review score based on 197 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 197 reviews of 64 West Dryden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Dryden 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

West Dryden review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
West Dryden, NY64 facilities
8.7
Freeville, NY6 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for West Dryden 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 197 reviews of 64 West Dryden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Dryden 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.
West Dryden, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

West Dryden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Dryden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Dryden, 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 West Dryden 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 West Dryden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Dryden, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Dryden 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 West Dryden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Dryden, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Dryden 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 West Dryden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Dryden, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in West Dryden 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 West Dryden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Dryden, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Dryden 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 West Dryden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Dryden, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Dryden

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