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Wantagh 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wantagh, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wantagh is about $6,490, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1894 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wantagh, NY

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I am a resident here and meadowbrook care center has helped me get strong and back on my feet. Staff is wonderful! Food is the best and i would recommend meadowbrook to anyone who is looking for short term...
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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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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
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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.
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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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...
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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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My Mom has been in Huntington Hills in Melville for the past 8 years. I literally cannot say enough good things about this facility and am extremely happy with the service they provide. The staff is always...
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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.
Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a nurturing community for patients and their family. Our award-winning passion for healing and customer service makes us the best place for short-term rehabilitative care and long-term care. Our rehabilitation department is committed to...
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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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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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Wantagh, NY

The average cost of senior living in Wantagh is $6,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amityville, NY with an average of $6,248 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wantagh, NY vs. nearby cities

Wantagh, NY
$6,491/mo
$6,875/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wantagh, NY vs. the state and national average

Wantagh, NY
$6,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,866/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wantagh vs. other types of senior living

$6,389/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,491/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wantagh, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,395/mo
Studio
$7,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,548/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wantagh over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wantagh

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wantagh

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.

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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Wantagh nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wantagh nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh 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 Wantagh 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
58.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wantagh 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 Wantagh 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
61.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wantagh 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 Wantagh 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
47.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wantagh 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 Wantagh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wantagh 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 Wantagh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ditmas Park Care Ctr, The Belvedere and Atria Plainview are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wantagh, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 38 nursing homes facilities near Wantagh, New York. See the full list.

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