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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lester, NY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lester, 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 Lester or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lester.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lester for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 88 assisted living facilities in the Lester area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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My husband and I have been pleased at how welcoming the staff has been, the place is a lovely victorian home with large porches and it looks like the gardens will be beautiful in the Spring.
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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.
Let our team of dedicated, professional caregivers provide you or your loved one with activities of daily living and help to place the supports for the greatest level of independence while affording safety, choice, dignity and well being to all that we serve- in our home away from home.
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This is a great place the people are friendly and the staff go out of their way to help you feel at home.
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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.
The Jeffersonville Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in the village of Jeffersonville, NY. This community is charming and filled with fun and exciting things to do. There are a number of shops and restaurants that are located in historic downtown Jeffersonville. The...
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It's actually really homey there . They are all good with the people that live there and are open to any advice as far as improvements go . They do need to clean the floors better, especially under the beds...
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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.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
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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.
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 Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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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
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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.
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Lester, NY
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lester
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Lester review score based on 125 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 77 Lester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lester 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 Lester 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 125 reviews of 77 Lester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester 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.Lester, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Lester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester 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
35.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester 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
36.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester
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 Lester protect seniors.
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lester, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 88 assisted living facilities near Lester, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lester, New York are The Gardens of Green Ridge and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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