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10 Best Nursing Homes in Port Jefferson, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Port Jefferson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hill, Allingtown and Forest Heights.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Port Jefferson, NY

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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 Port Jefferson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Port Jefferson is $6,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Remsenburg-Speonk, NY with an average of $5,458 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson, NY, vs. nearby cities

Port Jefferson, NY
$6,392/mo
$6,484/mo

Nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson, NY, vs. state and national averages

Port Jefferson, NY
$6,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson, NY, vs. other senior living options

$6,361/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,392/mo

Nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,385/mo
Studio
$6,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,959/mo

Senior living costs in Port Jefferson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Port Jefferson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Jefferson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,392/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,183/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,361/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,791/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Port Jefferson, NY:$6,392/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Port Jefferson, NY:$6,183/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Port Jefferson, NY:$6,361/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Jefferson, NY:$5,791/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Port Jefferson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Port Jefferson, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Port Jefferson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Jefferson, NY$6,720/mo$5,867/mo+14.5%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Port Jefferson, NY
2024 average cost:$6,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,867/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,026/mo
2023 average cost:$6,676/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Port Jefferson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Port Jefferson

St. James Healthcare Ctr

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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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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Port Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Port Jefferson, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Jefferson, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Jefferson, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Jefferson, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Jefferson, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Smithtown, Sunrise of East Setauket and Atria South Setauket are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Port Jefferson, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Port Jefferson, New York. See the full list.
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