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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrifield, NY
Merrifield 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 86 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merrifield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merrifield is about $5,434, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 637 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrifield, NY
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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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Merrifield, NY
The average cost of senior living in Merrifield is $5,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,689 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrifield, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrifield, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merrifield, NY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merrifield over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrifield
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrifield
Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY
4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.
Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield
4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.
Bishop's Commons in Oswego, NY
5.0
My mother has been at BC for almost four months now and could not be happier. She says she feels like she’s living in a 5 star hotel. All of the staff are not only professional but kind & caring.
My mother has been able to maintain her independence but with a sense that there are people around ...
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Merrifield nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrifield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield 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
52.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrifield 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 Merrifield 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
40.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrifield 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 Merrifield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrifield 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 Merrifield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrifield 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 Merrifield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bishop's Commons, Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and Brookdale Manlius are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrifield, New York. See full list of communities.
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