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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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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, 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.
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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.
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
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
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, 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.
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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.
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 Thurston, NY

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $5,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belmont, NY with an average of $4,127 per month.

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

Thurston, NY
$5,018/mo
$5,111/mo

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

Thurston, NY
$5,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,018/mo
$4,709/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,915/mo
Studio
$4,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,456/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Thurston over time

Thurston, NYNY stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thurston, 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 Thurston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thurston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thurston

Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.

Morgan Estates Assisted Living in Geneseo, NY

5.0
The staff are always there to answer questions. They are quick to respond to concerns and quick to contact us when something happens or if they have concerns. My mother moved from assisted living to a higher care part of the facility. They pointed out specific issues that were reasons for move , ...
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Thurston review score based on 38 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 44 Thurston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thurston 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

Thurston review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Thurston, NY44 facilities
7.7
Savona, NY52 facilities
8.2
Painted Post, NY49 facilities

Review subcategories for Thurston 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 38 reviews of 44 Thurston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thurston 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.
Thurston, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Thurston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston 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 Thurston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thurston, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston 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 Thurston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thurston, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston 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 Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurston, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thurston

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 Thurston protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Alpine Manor, Seneca Lake Terrace and Brookdale Painted Post are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thurston, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 49 assisted living facilities near Thurston, New York. See the full list.

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