4330 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13219
3.7
(34 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...."
$4,660
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830 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
4.6
(27 reviews)
"I'm thinking seriously about The Hearth on James as I was quite happy with the place. I plan to go back, have a meal, and see how that goes. I've seen 3 places and I liked this one. I toured their independent living and I like the rooms very much. I ..."
$3,113
7430 Buckley Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Buckley Landing was very nice. It was a lovely place that my mother would be happy in. The staff was very friendly, open, and communicative. They're very cordial, helpful, and cooperative. The facility seemed clean and well-kept...."
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155 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The rooms were neat and organized, and the staff checked in regularly to see if my aunt needed anything.Meals were brought to her room, which was more like a small apartment. She also had the choice to invite guests over for dinner where she could co..."
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750 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13205
2.6
(9 reviews)
"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 so..."
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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..."
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1100 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
2.6
(3 reviews)
"We toured Sedgwick Heights for my mother-in-law. They have an enhanced assisted living, and we thought that was an advantage. We liked the friendliness of the people. The rooms were a nice size. It's an older facility, but it's well maintained. Thing..."
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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..."
$8,000
2981 Town Center Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
4.7
(8 reviews)
"Park Terrace at Radisson was nice and clean. The residents seemed pretty happy there. The rooms were just the right size. I would have moved my mother in there. They gave me all the information I needed and the questions I had answered...."
$5,750
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100 Flume Road, Manlius, NY 13104
4.3
(18 reviews)
"Brookdale Manlius was gorgeous. The guy was very courteous. He explained everything. He was down to earth. We had a great tour. It looked like a great place. He was very caring and very knowledgeable. The living spaces were very good. They're high-qu..."
$7,620
7164 East Genessee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066
4.2
(16 reviews)
"We visited Brookdale East Side and toured for assisted living. The overall experience was very, very good. We liked where the community was located and the people we met. The man who did the tour for us was wonderful in letting us speak with people w..."
$4,370
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4055 Long Branch Rd., Liverpool, NY 13090
3.8
(26 reviews)
"Brookdale Liverpool was very, very nice. They had everything that I would want. You have to be buzzed in. You will not walk into any of them and that's a good thing. I could not find anything wrong with them. The few residents that I ran into were ve..."
$4,310
7010 Collamer Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother Regina Lapchenko was a resident at Sunnyside Adult home for a very short time this year. I would like to send Cindy and her staff my appreciation for all their dedication, loving support and most of all their kind and caring words. Not ju..."
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533 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff who showed us the Hazel L. Carpenter Home did a fine job giving us a tour of the place, and I had heard good things about it. I saw that the residents needed to share bathrooms as well as showers. I just did not think that would be a good f..."
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101 SOUTH STREET, Morrisville, NY 13408
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband moved into the Crouse Community Center. It's as well as can be expected, they give him excellent care. I would want people to know that this is a good place. Everyone that works there, it's not only compassionate towards him, but also towa..."
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7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Everything about McHarrie Pointe was fine. The staff who toured me was very nice, friendly, and informative. They had different activities and a library, scheduled outings, a calendar of events such as little entertainment groups that might come in, ..."
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170 Murray Street, Auburn, NY 13021
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Staff takes good care of me. They always help me when I struggle. They help me with laundry and cleaning my room. They make us three meals a day. I like the food. The activities are fun. My favorite is when they do "Let's make a deal". The people I l..."
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150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My uncle has moved into The Hearth at Greenpoint. I think it's very friendly. He likes the food. He doesn't participate in activities, but there are a lot of different activities. They have a nice monthly newsletter so that they can see day by day wh..."
$3,250
1301 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
4.5
(16 reviews)
"I love The Nottingham. My parents started out in independent living, and my father passed away, so I eventually got Mom into their assisted living. It's my number one. It's beautiful. The grounds are great for walking. It's sort of like a country set..."
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331 Russell Street , Chittenango, NY 13037
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I went to see my aunt at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Chittenango. When we got there, there was somebody there that we knew, and he was doing good. It was a friendly atmosphere, very homey, and very nice there. It seemed clean. The people ..."
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Assisted Living
kjwhitcomb
1.0
Review of Brookdale Bellevue
Avoid this place like the plague! The level of care here was abysmal! Perhaps there was miscommunication during the interview process, but they were in no way capable of or willing to take care of...
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Assisted Living
Carole
4.0
Review of Menorah Park of CNY
I toured Menorah Park of CNY. It is a good option for me. They have a lot of good amenities. The place was clean. The rooms were kind of like dormitory rooms, so I wasn't impressed with that. But...
Assisted Living
Cindy
5.0
Review of Brookdale Bellevue
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...
To maximize affordability, assisted living residences often let seniors pay for their care through a mix of government benefits, private funds and veteran’s programs.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County Office for Aging | 315-435-2362 | The county’s Office for Aging provides services directly and through partnerships to seniors. These include information and referral services, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation and friendly visitor programs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | 855-582-6769 | The ombudsman provides information and advocacy services for assisted living residents, helping them understand their care plans, payment options and rights. The ombudsman also helps seniors and families navigate issues such as billing errors or involuntary discharges. |
| Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program | 800-701-0501 | HIICAP has trained, unbiased advisors who help Medicare-eligible seniors understand their health insurance benefits. Seniors can call the helpline for personalized assistance with choosing the right health plan and disputing denied claims. |
| Veterans Service Agency | 315-435-3219 | The Veterans Service Agency assists veterans and their families apply for federal, state and local benefits such as Aid and Attendance, financial assistance and prescription drug help. They also provide referrals for community-based services and supports. |
| Elder Law Services | 315-703-6600 | This program, available through the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc., provides civil legal support for those aged 60 and over. This includes drafting simple wills, assigning powers of attorney and understanding New York’s laws regarding powers of attorney. |
| North Area Meals on Wheels | 315-452-1402 | The MOW program delivers restaurant-quality meals to housebound seniors otherwise unable to obtain or prepare healthy food due to age, injury or disability. All menus feature diabetic-friendly, low-sodium and low-fat meals, with options for those who need accommodation for texture modifications or food allergies. |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | 315-424-1810, Ext. 12 | The local RSVP coordinates volunteer opportunities at 75 nonprofit organizations throughout the region, including schools, hospitals, libraries and parks. Volunteers choose the opportunities that fit their interests and abilities and receive flexible hours, training and supplemental liability insurance. |
| Social Security Administration | 800-722--1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | Syracuse seniors have access to three Social Security field offices, including one in the city proper and two more in nearby Oswego and Utica. At these locations, seniors submit claims for Social Security and Medicare benefits and complete screening for Medicaid eligibility. |
| Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption | 518-591-5232 | Through the state’s senior property tax exemption program, those aged 65 and over can reduce the taxable assessed value of their homes by up to 50%. Additionally, the program has three sliding-scale options to let those with higher incomes file for exemptions of 5-20%. |
| Senior Centers | 315-435-2362 | The county operates over a dozen centers in Syracuse and several more in nearby cities, providing seniors with social and recreational opportunities. These centers also provide programs such as health insurance counseling, wellness screenings and referral services. |
Choosing the right assisted living facility in Syracuse often involves researching the amenities and services available. These features foster a welcoming homelike environment and cater to residents’ social, physical and mental needs. While comparing long-term care communities, seniors often prioritize facilities that offer diverse recreational and social activities, comfortable accommodations and indoor and outdoor common areas. These may include:
To learn more about the types of amenities and services in Syracuse’s assisted living communities, speak with a Caring.com Family Advisor today.
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