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10 Best Nursing Homes in Port Jefferson, NY
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Port Jefferson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Port Jefferson, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Port Jefferson or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Port Jefferson.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hill, Allingtown and City Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Melville, East Hauppauge and Nesconset.
Nursing homes facilities near Port Jefferson, 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.
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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 Port Jefferson, NY
The average cost of senior living in Port Jefferson is $6,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Remsenburg-Speonk, NY with an average of $5,498 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Port Jefferson, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Port Jefferson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Port Jefferson
Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY
3.6
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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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.
Port Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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
37%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
59.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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
29.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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
25.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Darien, Spring Village at Stratford and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Port Jefferson, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Port Jefferson, New York. See the full list.
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