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8 Best Nursing Homes in Elmira, NY
Elmira is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elmira, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elmira is about $4,440, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 9 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Elmira, NY
The average cost of senior living in Elmira is $4,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $3,492 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elmira, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elmira, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Elmira, NY by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elmira
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elmira
Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
4.0
Our overall experience at Corning Center has been good so far. It is still new but I am happy with the nursing care my loved one is receiving. We are still in transition, I do not think there is anything I could mention that they could improve at this time. I would recommend them to a friend.
Brookdale Painted Post
5.0
It has been a great experience for me (except for physical discomfort from surgery). The people are so kind and caring and will do anything they can to help you feel better.
Activities, movies and entertainment when you feel up to it.
Other residents are nice and make you feel very welcome.
I ...
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Elmira nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmira nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmira, 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 Elmira nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Elmira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elmira nursing homes
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 Elmira Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmira nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elmira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmira nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elmira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Elmira nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Elmira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmira, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Brookdale Painted Post, Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly and New Falls Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elmira, New York. See full list of communities.
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