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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.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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, 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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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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...

Cost of assisted living in Sand Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sand Lake is $4,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Round Lake, NY with an average of $4,630 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sand Lake, NY vs. nearby cities

Sand Lake, NY
$4,709/mo

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

Sand Lake, NY
$4,709/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sand Lake vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,709/mo
$4,718/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sand Lake, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,114/mo
Studio
$5,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,057/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,861/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,000/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sand Lake over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sand Lake, 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 Sand Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sand Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sand Lake

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

5.0
The staff has been very helpful answering all of questions and concerns. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and has lots of activities. The other residents are so nice and welcoming. They are good. My MIL is in a deluxe studio. Very roomy and plenty of space. ...
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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Albany Center Adult Home in Delmar, NY

4.0
Our loved one really enjoys the friendly atmosphere and the accessibility of the executive director. This community recently had a change of ownership so the only thing our loved one is unhappy with is the new staff changes they are making.

Sand Lake review score based on 197 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 197 reviews of 67 Sand Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sand Lake 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

Sand Lake review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Sand Lake, NY67 facilities
9.1
East Nassau, NY9 facilities
8.7
Rensselaer, NY25 facilities

Review subcategories for Sand Lake 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 197 reviews of 67 Sand Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sand Lake 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Sand Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sand Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sand Lake, 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 Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake 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
44.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake 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
43.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake 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
34.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sand Lake

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 Sand Lake protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sand Lake, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 84 assisted living facilities near Sand Lake, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Sand Lake, New York is Ingersoll Place. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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