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Upper Fairfield 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Fairfield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Fairfield is about $5,982, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 147 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Fairfield, NY

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44 Floor plans available
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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is amazing- all well trained and lovely people The food gives mom great options with every meal- they do salad and grilled chicken breast as an option always and it is really good! I like joining...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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They have not been as forthcoming with some information and some maintenance as I gad hoped. Nonetheless I regard the staff as being very capable and friendly, and the facilities as very good.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Nothing says home like cozy spaces and people who care.If you and your family are looking for memory care and support, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Upper Fairfield, NY

The average cost of senior living in Upper Fairfield is $5,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellsburg, NY with an average of $4,597 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield, NY, vs. nearby cities

Upper Fairfield, NY
$5,982/mo
$5,802/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield, NY, vs. state and national averages

Upper Fairfield, NY
$5,982/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,982/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,982/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,015/mo
Studio
$6,690/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,055/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Fairfield 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: Upper Fairfield, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Fairfield, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,982/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,528/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,982/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,419/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Upper Fairfield, NY:$5,982/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Fairfield, NY:$5,528/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Upper Fairfield, NY:$5,982/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Upper Fairfield, NY:$4,419/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Upper Fairfield 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
Upper Fairfield, NY$6,098/mo$5,998/mo+1.7%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Upper Fairfield, NY
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,998/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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 Upper Fairfield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Fairfield

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Vestal West

4.6
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They have some great staff and very loving aides

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would highly recommend. Staff never give up on patients. They reproach and know how to deal with dementia in a gracious way

Upper Fairfield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Fairfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Fairfield, 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 Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield 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
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Fairfield, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Fairfield, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Fairfield, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Fairfield 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 Upper Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Fairfield, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Ithaca AL and Brookdale Ithaca MC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Upper Fairfield, New York. See full list of communities.
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