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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Cortland, NY for 2024

Known as Crown City, Cortland, NY, is located 30 minutes from Syracuse. Of its more than 46,000 residents, 17.4% are aged 65 and over. Residents have access to several nearby hospitals and specialty medical centers, including the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center and the Hammond Heart Center, which may appeal to medically fragile seniors seeking a retirement destination. 

Seniors requiring around-the-clock medical assistance and supportive care often benefit from admission into a nursing home. These services also include medication management and rehabilitative therapies. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for nursing home care in Cortland is $9,885. Seniors who don't need 24/7 supervision may find less intensive — and often more affordable — options more suitable to their needs, including assisted living and home care.

This guide provides more details pertaining to the cost of nursing home care in Cortland and how they compare to nearby cities and other senior care options. It also provides a list of free and low-cost resources for seniors and their family members.

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Nursing Home Costs in Cortland, NY

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Cortland is $9,885 for a semiprivate room and $10,190 for private accommodations. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing homes cost around $9,885 per month in Cortland, $1,977 more than the national average. However, this is $2,890 lower than the state norm. In comparison to nearby cities, nursing home costs in Cortland are on the lower end. Monthly nursing home costs are $5,176 higher in Kingston, $2,586 more in New York City and $2,044 more in Binghamton. Costs are lower in Utica, averaging $9,809.

Cortland

$9,885

New York

$12,775

United States

$7,908

Kingston

$15,055

New York City

$12,741

Binghamton

$11,929

Utica

$9,809

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When it comes to senior care options, nursing home care is the most expensive option at $9,885 per month. Seniors who don’t need full-time supervision may opt for assisted living care, which is $1,810 lower per month than nursing home care. Those requiring limited skilled nursing care or personal care at home can expect to pay an average of $6,101 per month for in-home and home health care. Adult day health care is the least expensive senior care option, averaging $1,625 per month. 

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$8,075

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$9,885

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$10,190

Note: Data for Cortland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ithaca, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Cortland, NY

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

ThelmaandLouise

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Crown Park

There two weeks and have to BEG for sheets to be changed. Meals (if they come) are not nutritious. The other day, mystery meat on a bun and broccoli stems. That’s it. No fruit. No beverages....

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cicero

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Crown Park

Wife was in rehab program for several weeks. She made good progress and the therapists were excellent, the facility new and modern. However, while the lower level staff is generally nice, the...

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Sue

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Cortland Care Center

We've placed my mom at Cortland Care Center. The facility is clean and well-staffed. I think the place is kept up well. It's a fine facility, and I don't have any issues with it. I know they have...

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