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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cayuga County, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County, 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 Cayuga County or another care type is right for you. Browse 120 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cayuga County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Far Westside, Elmwood and Near Westside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Yale, Lenox Park and MacDougall.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cayuga County, NY

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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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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
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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
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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: 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.
Welcome to Onondaga Center, where the spirit of Centers Health Care's motto "Get Stronger!" is alive in all of our staff, residents, and patients. The pride of Onondaga Center is our reputation for outstanding physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Helping our short-term residents return to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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.
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.
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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
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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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.
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Cayuga County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cayuga County is $5,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fair Haven, NY with an average of $4,885 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cayuga County, NY vs. nearby counties

Cayuga County, NY
$5,215/mo
$5,201/mo

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

Cayuga County, NY
$5,215/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$5,104/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,215/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,035/mo
Studio
$5,402/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,915/mo

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 Cayuga County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cayuga County

Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, NY

4.8
My wife suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s disease and lived at the Iroquois nursing home for 8 months in 2022. The facility provided an excellent experience for both my wife and me. I visited numerous other nursing homes with serious staff issues ranging from malcontent to inattentiveness. ...
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Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY

5.0
My dad is doing so well here, all the staff is great with him and he evens likes to take part in the activities and going to the dining room where he can socialize and he really likes the menu choices. I would recommend this community to everyone

Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

Cayuga County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cayuga County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cayuga County, 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 Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cayuga County, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.4%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cayuga County, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cayuga County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
23.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cayuga County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cayuga County 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 Cayuga County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cayuga County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bishop's Commons, Legacy at Grande Vie and Brookdale Manlius are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cayuga County, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 120 nursing homes facilities near Cayuga County, New York. See the full list.

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