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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrick, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merrick nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Merrick, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Merrick or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merrick.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Morris, Mott Haven and Hunts Point.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrick, NY

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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.
Grandell is a 278 bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. We are conveniently located opposite the beach at Long Beach. Many of our lounges, dining rooms and resident rooms have breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Grandell has assumed a leadership role in...
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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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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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, 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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Merrick, NY

The average cost of senior living in Merrick is $6,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Massapequa Park, NY with an average of $6,293 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrick, NY vs. nearby cities

Merrick, NY
$6,793/mo
$6,739/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrick, NY vs. the state and national average

Merrick, NY
$6,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrick vs. other types of senior living

$6,736/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,793/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merrick, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,737/mo
Studio
$7,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,209/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merrick over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrick

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrick

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Merrick nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrick nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrick, 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 Merrick nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Merrick 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
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrick nursing homes

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 Merrick Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrick nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merrick 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
38.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrick nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrick nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Split Rock Nursing Home, Atria Forest Hills and Ditmas Park Care Ctr are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrick, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Merrick, New York. See the full list.

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