Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Cortland, NY below include 20 Assisted Living facilities with 110 reviews. On average in Cortland, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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839 Bennie Road, Cortland, NY, 13045
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I was really happy with Walden Place. It was very clean, and the staff was very nice. I saw the menu for lunch and dinner, and it looked good. The nurse when my mother was there 20 years ago is still there and I was surprised to see her. They had bin..."
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28 Kellogg Road,, Cortland, NY, 13045
2.0
(12 reviews)
"I was totally against putting my husband in this facility due to their reputation, But my husband is now in there for 3 months and my opinion has changed. I have to say the nurses and staff on the 1st floor are wonderful caring people. They are taki..."
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4330 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY, 13219
3.8
(31 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Bellevue. It was a good tour. The tour guide answered all of our questions. Very pretty grounds. We saw one nice room. They had a nice courtyard and there was a walking path that I liked...."
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100 Flume Road, Manlius, NY, 13104
4.2
(17 reviews)
"Our 96 year old father was a resident at Brookdale Manlius NY for the last six months. I witnessed on a daily basis the commitment to extending quality care that the staff extended to all residents. My father enjoyed attending daily exercise clas..."
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103 Bundy Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My father moved into The Crossings at Brookdale in Ithaca about 6 months ago. We have been so impressed with the staff--they could not be kinder or more professional. Each of them has developed a very personal and caring relationship with my dad. ..."
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150 East Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY, 13152
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Athenaeum of Skaneateles is beautiful. It's a big mansion. It's a big, single family home and it's now built into 14 really nice rooms. It's more like living at your house. It's very clean. We got a full tour. We talked to everybody, even the mai..."
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1301 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY, 13078
4.4
(15 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the staff at The Nottingham as well as the administration. They've taken very good care of my mother. The facility is extremely clean and well appointed. ItÂ’s comparable to an upper-end hotel. The food is very good and porti..."
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2230 NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD, Ithaca, NY, 14850
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I liked the whole complex of Kendal At Ithaca and the idea that you can go there at different stages, starting with living independently, and then assisted living. If you have to go to the hospital, that is there too. They have doctors looking after ..."
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4461 Jacksonville Rd, Jacksonville, NY, 14854
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
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1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14850
3.6
(11 reviews)
"My relative will be moving into Longview, an Ithacare Community. They have a lot of services and a lot of activities for the guests, so I think that's great. They also have a partnership with Ithaca College. They have shuttles to concerts and other c..."
READ MORE215 East Pleasant Street, Manlius, NY, 13104
4.0
(4 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE8342 North Main Street, Interlaken, NY, 14847
3.3
(9 reviews)
"Hi, I live near this facility and visit it often since my own father lived there. Amazing, loving home that is extremely inspiring. The Victorian house is beautiful,the rooms are large and private,a lot of activities,the staff are lovely and professi..."
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407 Wyckoff Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14850
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was very skeptical of my grandmother going into any sort of facility. I am of the mindset that these facilities are often not run properly and the staff is not competent. That being said, I was pleasently surprised with Bridges Cornell Heights. ..."
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417 Churchill Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13205
2.5
(12 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into The Bernardine. It's close to where we live, so we can keep better contact with her. The facilities were being updated to look very good. They have doctors and programs for assisted living and the price was wonderful. Th..."
READ MORE750 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13205
2.6
(9 reviews)
"Overall, the facility was excellent. The entranceway was welcoming and well-kept, with friendly staff waiting to help guide you through the facility. The lobby was well-decorated and didn't feel like a hospital; it felt more like a hotel. The nurse w..."
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41 South Main Street, Homer, NY, 13077
3.0
(1 reviews)
"This is listed as an Assisted living center. It is an Adult home for independent living. The aides are PCA's not ceritifed CNA' or HHA's. They do assist with shower and dressing when needed, The medication is given at appropriate timing for each ..."
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707 Elm St, Groton, NY, 13073
2.0
(1 reviews)
"This home is very run down and understaffed. All of the people staying at the facility are mentally (and mostly physically) disabled. The staff spends a majority of their time ignoring outbursts from some patients, which in turn upsets other people l..."
READ MORE46 Cortland Street, Homer, NY, 13077
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READ MORE81 South Street, Auburn, NY, 13021
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READ MORE704 Five Mile Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14850
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READ MORECortland’s assisted living costs far exceed care costs in nearby cities. Cortland and Binghamton have the most notable difference, with a monthly difference of more than $3,400. Syracuse’s monthly fees are only slightly higher than Binghamton’s at $4,694 but still far less than Cortland’s. Finally, Elmira seniors pay $5,600 per month, just under $2,500 less than Cortland seniors.  Â
Cortland
$8,075
New York
$4,580
The United States
$4,500
Elmira, NY
$5,600
Binghamton, NY
$4,597
Syracuse, NY
$4,694
Cortland seniors pay an average of $8,075 per month for assisted living care.
New York state residents who qualify for Medicaid can use it to pay for assisted living in Cortland. Those who do not qualify can get help from the Assisted Living Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Cortland offers other senior care options, which can vary widely in cost. Adult day health care is ideal for seniors who have little need for medical care but require some daytime supervision. It costs $1,625 per month for this service. Seniors who still live in their homes might use home care, which is under $2,000 less per month than assisted living. Some seniors require more medical attention and care than assisted living communities can safely provide, and a nursing home may be their best care option at $9,885 per month for a semi-private room and $10,190 per month for a private room.Â
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$8,075
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,885
Nursing Home (private room)
$10,190
Note: Data for Cortland, NY was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ithaca, was used instead.
Cortland seniors can find various free and low-cost resources to help them with aging in an assisted living facility. Local nonprofits and government agencies can provide transportation access, recreational activities, and information about their rights as assisted living residents.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland County New York Area Agency on Aging | (607) 758-5528 | The Cortland County AAA provides seniors with a range of services, from health and wellness classes to application assistance and information. It also offers free accessible transportation to seniors who live in outlying areas of Cortland county. |
| Office for the Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman assists seniors throughout New York who live in assisted living communities. It acts on behalf of seniors to assure that no one violates their rights, serves as a mediator in disputes and offers referral services when necessary. |
| Golden Park Program | (315) 492-1756 | This program offers seniors aged 62+ free access to the majority of New York's state parks, boat launches and arboretums, as well as reduced-fee entry to state-operated golf courses and historic sites. Seniors only need to provide their New York state identification card or driver's license. |
| Truxton Senior Center | (607) 842-6984 | The Truxton Senior Center provides Cortland county seniors a place to congregate and socialize. The Center's activities vary by month and season but include fitness classes, card and board games, Bingo and special social events, all of which seniors can attend for free. |
| NY Connects | (607) 756-3485 | NY Connects is a free government program that helps connect seniors with the help they need to maintain or improve their health or well-being. Support specialists can offer guidance and advice, assist seniors with applying and enrolling in public assistance programs and connect them with programs across the state that can provide further assistance. |
The New York State Department of Health is responsible for licensing assisted living communities and other long-term care providers throughout the state. It inspects Cortland assisted living facilities every 12-18 months, and it expects them to renew their licenses every two years.
Cortland Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.
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PatriciaFittanto
4.0
Review of Crown Park
I was totally against putting my husband in this facility due to their reputation, But my husband is now in there for 3 months and my opinion has changed. I have to say the nurses and staff on the...
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