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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merrill, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merrill, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Merrill or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merrill.
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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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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.
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, 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.
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
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.
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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.
Sunset Cove is proudly a warm and friendly boutique retirement residence nestled in the community of Long Sault, Ontario. With stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and across from the Long Sault Parkway, enjoying the setting here is part of the lifestyle. Sunset Cove offers the best in small...
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Cost of assisted living in Merrill, NY
The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $5,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brushton, NY with an average of $2,348 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill, NY vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrill, NY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrill
The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT
5.0
We picked this community because It had 12 levels of care. It was expensive but less than a nursing home and much, much nicer!I would recommend as long as they can afford it. It is a lovely atmosphere with very caring staff.
Maple Ridge Memory Care in Essex, VT
5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT
3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.
Merrill review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 29 Merrill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merrill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Merrill assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 29 Merrill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrill resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Merrill, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Merrill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, 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 Merrill assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merrill 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
42.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill assisted living
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 Merrill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrill
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merrill protect seniors.
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The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrill, New York. See full list of communities.
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