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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Barker, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Barker, 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 Barker or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Barker.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Barker for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 58 assisted living facilities in the Barker area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Binghamton, Endicott and Oxford.
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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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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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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, 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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Barker, NY
The average cost of senior living in Barker is $4,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barker, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barker, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barker, NY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barker, NY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Barker
Recent reviews for assisted living in Barker
Paquette Homestead in Apalachin, NY
4.8
We placed mom in the Paquette house in 2010 because she had dementia and we could no longer give her the daily care that she required. We were happily surprised to see what a nice house and neighborhood she was in. Since we live in Apalachin, a visit was only a few minutes away. At first mom ...
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Absolut of Endicott
5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months
Barker review score based on 79 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 55 Barker assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Barker 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
Barker review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Barker 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 79 reviews of 55 Barker assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barker 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.Barker, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Barker assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barker assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barker, 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 Barker 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 Barker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barker, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Barker 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 Barker Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barker, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barker 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 Barker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barker, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Barker 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 Barker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barker, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
12.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barker 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 Barker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barker, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barker
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 Barker protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Castle Gardens and Hampshire House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barker, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 58 assisted living facilities near Barker, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Barker, New York is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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