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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins 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 89 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tompkins County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tompkins County is about $5,310, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 677 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 Pine Hollow, South Lansing and East Lansing.
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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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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.
Absolut Care of Three Rivers is a devoted community of caretakers and residents. We are a facility with 120 beds and maintain a family-like culture by placing our resident’s needs first, as we would our own family. We have a variety of therapeutic services that include: Anodyne Therapy, IV...
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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
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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.
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: 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
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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: 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.
Welcome to Onondaga Center, where the spirit of Centers Health Care's motto "Get Stronger!" is alive in all of our staff, residents, and patients. The pride of Onondaga Center is our reputation for outstanding physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Helping our short-term residents return to...
Cost of nursing homes in Tompkins County, NY
The average cost of senior living in Tompkins County is $5,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira, NY with an average of $4,440 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tompkins County, NY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tompkins County, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Tompkins County, NY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Tompkins County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tompkins County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tompkins County
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.
Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY
4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.
Tompkins County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tompkins County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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
39.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County 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%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursi, Brookdale Castle Gardens and Brookdale Manlius are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tompkins County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 89 nursing homes facilities near Tompkins County, New York. See the full list.
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