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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Merrick, NY

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North Merrick 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 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in North Merrick, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in North Merrick is about $7,160, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2050 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near North Merrick, NY

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We chose this community because of the availability, cost and location. The food is good, they have a diverse menu. The room sizes are very appropriate and comfortable. Our favorite part about this facility...
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.
The Bristal at East Meadow is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, East Meadow has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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I had a loved one at Meadowbrook Care Center for the past 6 months, and the care that he received was amazing. Each and every staff member took care of him with such passion. I would recommend Meadowbrook...
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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Long Beach Assisted Living is a caring facility with so many available services. The dining room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach. Residents can come and go signing themselves out as they please....
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.
Hoffmann Manor is family owned and operated for the last 23 years. We are situated directly on the boardwalk in Long Beach, NY overlooking beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Hoffmann Manor underwent a total refurbishing both exterior and interior. We pride ourselves in the cleanliness of the home as...
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On the day we were supposed to bring Dad to the Bristal Bethpage he fell and hit his head. He ended up in the hospital and then a lengthy re-hab. All the personnel at the Bristal were very helpful and made...
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.
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staff is friendly and very personable! rehab dept is WONDERFUL! They got me up and out faster than I thought. Was very happy with my Oceanside experience.
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.
Oceanside Care Center is a 100 bed skilled nursing facility. We have been serving our community for over 40 years. We provide short term rehabilitation, long term care and hospice care.Our therapy services include one on one physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language therapy.We...
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My father lived at Sunharbor Manor for over a year, and the care he received was nothing short of outstanding. He was always clean, his room was well maintained, meals arrived warm, and the staff followed a...
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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I would like to Thank the whole facility for getting my mom much much better. Great staff. Whole from the guy who mops the floors all the way up to the director of Garden Care nursing home. The care is 5...
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Grandell is a 278 bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. We are conveniently located opposite the beach at Long Beach. Many of our lounges, dining rooms and resident rooms have breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Grandell has assumed a leadership role in...
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: 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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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.
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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in North Merrick, NY

The average cost of senior living in North Merrick is $7,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amityville, NY with an average of $6,323 per month.

Nursing homes costs in North Merrick, NY, vs. nearby cities

North Merrick, NY
$7,160/mo
$7,150/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Merrick, NY, vs. state and national averages

North Merrick, NY
$7,160/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Merrick, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,095/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,160/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Merrick, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,538/mo
Studio
$7,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,895/mo

Senior living costs in North Merrick 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: North Merrick, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Merrick, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,160/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,962/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,095/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,561/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
North Merrick, NY:$7,160/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
North Merrick, NY:$6,962/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North Merrick, NY:$7,095/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North Merrick, NY:$6,561/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in North Merrick, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in North Merrick 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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Nursing homes cost trends in North Merrick, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in North Merrick 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
North Merrick, NY$7,757/mo$7,542/mo+2.8%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
North Merrick, NY
2024 average cost:$7,757/mo
2023 average cost:$7,542/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Merrick

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Merrick

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.

Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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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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North Merrick nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Merrick nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Merrick, 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 North Merrick 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 North Merrick 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
55.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Merrick 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 North Merrick 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
57.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Merrick 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 North Merrick 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
39.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in North Merrick 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 North Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Merrick, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Merrick 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 North Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
0.4%
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Atria Forest Hills, Atria Plainview and Sunrise of North Lynbrook are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Merrick, New York. See full list of communities.
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