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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
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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.
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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.
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We are very pleased with the care they have been receiving and I would rate the staff as excellent. While the facility itself is older and dated, it is maintained to a good standard and my parents are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Port Ontario, NY

The average cost of senior living in Port Ontario is $4,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Copenhagen, NY with an average of $3,634 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Ontario, NY vs. nearby cities

Port Ontario, NY
$4,939/mo
$5,024/mo
$4,615/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Ontario, NY vs. the state and national average

Port Ontario, NY
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Ontario vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,939/mo
$4,939/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Port Ontario, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,825/mo
Studio
$5,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,429/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,219/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Port Ontario over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Port Ontario, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Port Ontario.

What families are saying about assisted living in Port Ontario

Recent reviews for assisted living in Port Ontario

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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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.

The Lodge at Ives Hill in Watertown, NY

5.0
I WOULD GIVE THE Lodge at Ives Hill five stars. You feel like you are a part of a family here and this is home. The staff and residents are friendly, cheerful and courteous. The meals are good. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and take care of your many needs. The ...
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Port Ontario review score based on 118 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 31 Port Ontario assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Ontario 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

Port Ontario review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Port Ontario, NY31 facilities
8.7
Pulaski, NY41 facilities
8.7
Lacona, NY52 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Ontario 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 118 reviews of 31 Port Ontario assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Port Ontario 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Port Ontario assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Ontario assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Ontario, 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 Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario 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
58.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Ontario, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Ontario, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Ontario, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Ontario, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Port Ontario

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 Port Ontario protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Bishop's Commons, Brookdale Manlius and The Hearth on James are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Port Ontario, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 43 assisted living facilities near Port Ontario, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Port Ontario, New York is Bishop's Commons. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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