Assisted Living Communities in Cortland, NY

"We visited Longview. We like it, but Mom was not as into it. We kind of felt lost because all the walls and the carpeting were of the same color, and she couldn't quite figure out where she was. However, we liked the dining room. The rooms were very small, and they were like hospital rooms, but I thought it seemed like a good place for somebody who needed those services. "

"My mom is now at Evergreen House. I chose it because there are only six residents, and she gets more one-on-one care. She exercises every day, and they eat their meals together. They just entertain them. The food is wonderful. Everything is excellent. It's very homey. It's just beautiful. My mom shares a room. They have somebody come in once a week to do her hair and nails. They drive her to her doctor's appointments. They just treat them so wonderfully. For this Friday they did pizza and root beer floats and just tried to snap them out of the winter blues. They just do fun things with them. The place she was in before was the most awful place in America. It was terrible, terrible, terrible, and we were so happy to find this place. "

"About 4 yrs. ago, it became necessary to find assisted living help for our mother, who was 82 y/o. She had been recently diagnosed w/COPD, had oxygen needs 24/7, also with early onset dementia and needing help. I looked at 3 different homes and went back to the Bixby Home, because the proprietor was so helpful. Mom was a Veteran of WWII, raised 4 kids in the 50's & 60's by herself and worked hard all her life. We wanted "a home", where people cared - not just a place to put Mom, so we wouldn't be bothered. We found not only kind & caring staff, but those who truly cared about her well-being. My youngest brother was there, every day that she was. He even took his therapy Golden Retriever, which not only our Mom, but all the residents loved. I saw this staff work with many residents who didn't have families in the area or had out-lived their family members. The residents were provided a clean, safe & caring environment, 3 home-cooked meals & snacks when they wanted, as well as hot coffee, tea or other beverage if desired. In the time our Mom was a resident there - we saw the summer picnics, a fall camp outting in a local park, the Christmas tea & several other seasonal celebrations. The staff loved our Mom & she loved them. She fell & broke her hip in December '10, the staff on duty were wonderful to her & she often shared how one of the 3-11 aides had gotten Mom her pillow, placed it under Mom's head and the aide got right down on the floor, next to her to comfort her while one of the male residents ran to get help. After her surgery & week stay in the hospital, she could not wait to get back to the Bixby Home & was welcomed by the staff & residents when she returned. She never recuperated from her hip fracture, but was cared for by hospice, right in her room. The staff cared for her as if she were a member of their own family. The morning she died, the staff cared for us too - bringing us coffee, donuts and being there for moral support. Mom loved the Bixby Home & we were at peace knowing she was safe and cared for. We are most grateful to Debbie and all her wonderful staff for providing our Mom, Betty, with tender loving care in her last years. PS I am an RN of 40 yrs. & a nurse practitioner of 11 yrs., so I know bad, OK or BEST. The Bixby Home is one of the BEST! "

"We were happy with The Bernardine for my mother-in-law. The rooms were nice. The staff was very conscientious and thorough. In fact, we've considered it for my own mother if it would fit my mother's needs, and we could be nearby where we live. "

"The staff at the Heritage took care of my mom in her final few years. Caring for patients with memory and faculty loss is obviously incredibly challenging. There are numerous activities for the residents and great efforts are made to provide for social interaction. Mom loved playing Bingo and the staff always ensured that she was able to join in the games. Over the past few years I saw so many examples of love, respect, and dignity given to the residents. We were very lucky to have had our time with the Heritage and will never be able to thank the staff enough."

"I have visited The Nottingham on many occasions. The community is clean and truly beautiful. The staff is for the most part friendly and relaxed. Occasionally you run into someone who is rushed and maybe doesn't have time to give you their full attention, but I feel this can be expected in a place that is working hard to meet the needs of seniors of varying degrees of independence.To be honest, I really love visiting here. It really feels like a community. There is a swimming pool and restaurant style dining. There are fun activities like happy hour on Fridays nights. There is plenty of privacy in my nanny's studio style apartment. (She has a bed and living area in one room with a small kitchenette space connected and a small private bath.) There are other types of rooms though and some of the residents get more services than others.This is the type of place I would like to live if I couldn't take care of myself anymore. It seems almost too good to be true. "

"Our 85 year old Mom has been here for almost a year....We could not be more pleased with the place or the care she has received.......Susan, Kevin, Steph, John and the entire staff are just the best ! ...Very homey and like extended family...And the meals are exceptional !....Highly recommend "

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