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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wells, NY
Wells 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wells, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wells is about $4,367, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 187 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 Blackbridge, Higgins Bay and Piseco.
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According to my father, the food quality has been going down recently. We ultimately chose this community because it's close to my home and it's super clean. The staff are also kind and attentive.
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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The Landing at Queensbury is very warm and welcoming. Management does their best to make residents comfortable. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Landing at QueensburyAssisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, NY.If you think senior living at The Landing at Queensbury is like a nursing home … think again! We serve the...
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What I like the most about Peregrine Senior Living is that it is clean and new looking. They have very friendly staff who are helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on...
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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.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and the experience was great. The staff was excellent and very friendly and helpful. Based on our experience, I would...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...
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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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We cannot rate the cleanliness because my dad was a resident adjusting Meadows during Covid and I never got to see his room The nurses and staff seemed to really like my dad, and he, them. That made me...
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.
Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is part of the Baptist Health System, a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families throughout the community since 1977. Located in a quiet and picturesque setting on 48 acres on the site of the former...
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I am really happy with what I have seen so far. Everybody is really nice and they truly care about the people. The staff looks happy to do what they are doing.
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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.
Excellence is our goal and good outcomes in recovery and rehabilitation are our daily measures of progress. A source of great pride at Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is our reputation for amazing physical, occupational and speech therapy. Helping our short term residents return to...
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The aides and the nurses are right on top of everything. If my dad rings his bell they're right there. The physical therapy is really good.
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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We've had a great experience with Home of the Good Shepherd! I'd give them a 6 out of 5, if I could! The staff are dedicated, caring, and very professional. They obviously really care about the residents and...
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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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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their...
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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.
Glens Falls Center is a place where great strides in healthcare and lifestyle are made every day. If you join us for short-term rehab, you probably won’t stay long, but you’ll take good memories and great results with you when you go. The pride of Glens Falls Center is our reputation for amazing...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Memory Care
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.
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 Wells, NY
The average cost of senior living in Wells is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nelliston, NY with an average of $3,062 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells, NY vs. nearby cities
Wells, NY
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wells
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wells
Washington Center in Argyle, NY
5.0
My mother has gotten very good care from the staff. They are very kind to her and committed to keeping her comfortable and doing what's best for her. We are happy about that.
Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Queensbury, NY
4.0
Our experience at Warren Center was brief but they were all very, very nice. We got registered and they brought us down to a nice room that he was staying in. There was a beautiful welcoming card on his dresser and even a goody bag waiting for him. They were all so nice. The place itself is ...
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The Landing at Queensbury
4.4
We have had a good experience so far. Mom has a lot of complaints but that is typical of her and not necessarily a reflection of their quality of service. The one complaint she has which is justified though, is the food. It seems that they are short staffed and the dining experience is ...
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Wells nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells, 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 Wells 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 Wells 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
35.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wells 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 Wells Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells 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 Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells 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 Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells 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 Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcrest Spring Residential, The Landing at Queensbury and Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wells, New York. See full list of communities.
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