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10 Best Nursing Homes in Aurora, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Aurora nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Aurora, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Aurora or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Aurora.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kaisertown, Kaisertown and Lovejoy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Attica Center, Attica Center and Dutch Flats.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Aurora, NY

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Photo of Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca
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We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca offers an independent lifestyle with caring personal attention. The community in West Seneca, New York, features comfortable common spaces and private studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The backyard patio features a lovely koi pond and overlooks a...
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My loved one is a resident at Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park and everything has been great so far. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
Peregrine Orchard Park Memory Care Community is located in Orchard Park, New York, an outstanding suburb southeast of Buffalo. Our care specialty is focused on the memory impaired; but not only that, our resident's are revered and respected for their contribution to society as a whole as well as...
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In the middle of the village. [name removed] sits on the front porch as often as she can watching the world go by. Most complaints involve the behavior of the other residents. Housekeeping can be haphazard...
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.
Located in the Village of Hamburg, New York, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg offers an independent lifestyle, with caring personal attention. Special features include comfortably furnished living areas set in a historic Masonic temple. Enjoy peace of mind as you relax in your private one or...
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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 Aurora Park is a 320 bed facility that specializes in short-term rehabilitation, secure dementia care, and long-term skilled nursing care. We have a multitude of therapies and services available to fit the needs of each patient: Anodyne Therapy, IV Therapy, Occupational Therapy,...
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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 Orchard Park is a facility with 202 beds and specializes in short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and dementia care. We provide the following therapy services: Anodyne Therapy, IV Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy,...
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My mother has been enjoying her stay at the Orchard Heights. The meals are wonderful I've had a chance to try them myself. They have a range of activities that the residents could engage in daily. The staff...
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.
At Orchard Heights our residents are welcomed into a caring community where they are surrounded by all the amenities of home, plus the personal attention of our dedicated staff. From around-the-clock care by licensed nurses and personal care assistants to activities tailored to residents and...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Aurora, NY

The average cost of senior living in Aurora is $4,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Springs, NY with an average of $3,281 per month.

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

Aurora, NY
$4,768/mo
$4,555/mo

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

Aurora, NY
$4,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$4,125/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,768/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,395/mo
Studio
$5,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,151/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,554/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Aurora over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Aurora

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Aurora

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY

4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with No negatives to report

Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park

4.5
Small community (52 beds)which makes it nicer for a resident to assimilate into the community as well as navigate the property. Memory care facility only so the staff is well trained on how to care for memory care residents They do a great job of coordinating activities for the residents so ...
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Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY

4.0
The people and nurses were great. They have a fine staff, there was only one person we didn't feel was good. The food, however, was not very good

Aurora nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aurora nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aurora, 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aurora 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 Aurora Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aurora, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
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%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aurora 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 Aurora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aurora, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Aurora 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 Aurora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aurora, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aurora 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 Aurora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aurora, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Aurora, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Aurora, New York. See the full list.

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