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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fire Island, NY

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Fire Island 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fire Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fire Island is about $6,009, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 372 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Netherbay at Bay Shore
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I recently moved my mom to the memory care unit at The Nertherbay from an assisted living facility where she had been for five years. I thought the move would be very difficult and I was dreading it. I...
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.
Introducing Netherbay at Bay Shore, now open and serving area seniors needing assistance in assisted living and memory care. Netherbay offers extensive care services to meet the needs of our residents and exceed the expectations of families. In addition to care, the community offers purposeful...
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I would definitely recommend this to others. My brother was not in favor of moving, but he's so happy there and says so often. We're happy for him and don't worry about him.
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.
At Atria Bay Shore, you'll find a comfortable, secure environment with a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it's seeing live entertainment, staying fit with our daily exercise classes, or taking a trip to nearby points of interest, there's something for everyone at Atria Bay...
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My aunt is 93 and lived alone in a house an hour away from me. She didn't want help coming in to the house and she wanted to spend her last days in the home she grew up in.She didn't go out much except for...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
The Arbors at Bohemia• Nestled on 5 acres in a residential setting.• Warm, compassionate team members• Single level setting; no elevators or stairs to climb• Comfortable décor helps residents feel right at homeOur mission at The Arbors Assisted Living is to enhance the quality of life by...
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After selling the home she lived in for over 60 years, my mom moved into a beautiful apartment While there she became unhappy and lonely, and after giving up her license and car, felt isolated. We heard...
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.
The Bristal Assisted Living offers incomparable care, the finest luxury amenities, a packed activity calendar and so much more. Call today to schedule your visit.
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Excellent assisted living program, so Medicaid is accepted. Makes assisted living affordable and an option for all.
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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The nursing staff and aides are very attentive, they seem like they really care. They're really on top of it. The food is also really good.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Rehabilitation and nursing care can be tough to go through. At Luxor Care Centers, we’re all about providing an experience that leaves you feeling whole on every level. We go to great lengths to deliver and aura of calmness and relaxation in our centers, so your mind is at ease. If you’re with us...
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Best management, the owner greeted me and my husband and explained the level of care. after meeting the owner and she took us for the tour or the place we know we were in the right place . The good news...
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
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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
We are a 240 bed skilled nursing facility located on Long Island's South Shore. We offer subacute rehab services which offer residents the opportunity to optimize their daily functioning. We also offer long term care.  We have a specialized Young Adult Unit and an Alzheimer's...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fire Island, NY

The average cost of senior living in Fire Island is $6,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Hampton Dunes, NY with an average of $5,599 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, vs. nearby cities

Fire Island, NY
$6,009/mo
$5,969/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, vs. state and national averages

Fire Island, NY
$6,009/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,991/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,009/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,572/mo
Studio
$7,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,270/mo

Senior living costs in Fire Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fire Island, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFire Island, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,009/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,765/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,991/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,808/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Fire Island, NY:$6,009/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Fire Island, NY:$5,765/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fire Island, NY:$5,991/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fire Island, NY:$5,808/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fire Island, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fire Island 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.

Fire Island, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fire Island, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fire Island 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
Fire Island, NY$6,666/mo$6,363/mo+4.8%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fire Island, NY
2024 average cost:$6,666/mo
2023 average cost:$6,363/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,026/mo
2023 average cost:$6,676/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fire Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fire Island

St. James Healthcare Ctr

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Fire Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fire Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fire Island, 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 Fire Island 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 Fire Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fire Island 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 Fire Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fire Island 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 Fire Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fire Island 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 Fire Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fire Island, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fire Island 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 Fire Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fire Island, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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