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10 Best Nursing Homes in Essex County, NY
Essex County 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 50 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Essex County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Essex County is about $6,061, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 158 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Willow Point, West Bridport and Cold Spring Park.
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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, 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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Essex County, NY
The average cost of senior living in Essex County is $6,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Speculator, NY with an average of $3,921 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex County
The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT
5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.
The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT
5.0
Residence at QH has provided outstanding care for my father. He started as an independent resident, moved to assisted living, and now to memory care. I feel that this facility has helped ease the transitions every step of the way and have been responsive to questions/concerns/suggestions. In ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT
5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Essex County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex County, 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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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
38.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Essex County 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 Essex County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex County 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 Essex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex County 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 Essex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex County 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 Essex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Essex County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 50 nursing homes facilities near Essex County, New York. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Essex County
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- Cold Spring Park, New York
- Panton, Vermont
- West Addison, Vermont
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- Chilson, New York
- Crown Point, New York
- Ticonderoga, New York
- Paradox, New York
- Underwood, New York
- North Hudson, New York
- New Russia, New York
- Schroon Falls, New York
- Blue Ridge, New York
- Lewis, New York
- Jay, New York
- Upper Jay, New York
- Wilmington, New York
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