The Best Nursing Home Communities in Onondaga County, NY

"We visited Menorah Park of CNY. We spoke about memory care, but we visited the assisted living, which is The Inn. They're very, very well kept. The rooms were larger. The residents had many places they could meet. The lounge areas were a fairly good size. The staff seemed happy, which was important to us. If you like your job, you got to be happy. The sales department was really good. Their security was better than in any other place. You had to check in and they took your temperature and all that stuff to protect the residents. They had everything everybody else has and the views was much better, too. No matter what room you may have been in, you had a very nice view. It's very calming. The staff was great. The facilities were impeccable."

"My Dad resides at Elderwood. Although he needs help eating the food, it tastes fine. His level of personal care is very good and they actually have activities specific for just the gentlemen, like bocce and horseshoes. He appreciates that. "

"I chose this facility because it caters to the mentally ill. It's an excellent community and the staff is great. They have a good set of rules and regulations. The place is clean and it's a very caring community. My brother's room is comfortable. Well, he has good days and bad days but it's the same anywhere he is. I like it because the place is like a house. They have a kitchen there and they eat together. The food is nice and healthy as they try not to do a lot of sugar in it. Excellent provider, would surely recommend this to others. "

"Spacious rooms and immaculate facility. Staff is caring and compassionate. Dementia unit allows residents the freedom to roam and provides engaging activities. My father was lovingly cared for at Iroquois for 2.5 years. Highly recommended Iroquois."

"Sunnsyide Care Center is very nice. The food and cleanliness is very good. The staff is very friendly too. "

"My mother stayed in the Crossings for sub-acute rehab after she fell down the stairs and injured her back. She was there for approximately three weeks, and I stayed with her almost round the clock for the first two days, so had a great view of the facility. I really like The Crossings. The facility itself is modern, green and leafy with outdoor space that residents actually use, and floor to ceiling windows in the rooms. The staff was friendly and professional, and they joked with my mom while getting her to work hard. Every nurse, OT and PT I met was just super caring and professional. The day she moved in there were two problems with her room (hospital bed did not raise and key from drawer was missing) -- both issues were fixed the same day. I would recommend The Crossings without hesitation. "

"My mother inlaw was in rehab for a couple of weeks, the rooms were very spacious, but most important the staff was fantastic, they could not have been more caring and helpful. I would highly recommend sending your loved one there. "

"If your parent(s) need assisted living, this is the facility where you want them to be. The staff is so caring and they work very hard to make patients feel comfortable. My mother in-law had a tough time transitioning to the memory care unit and they provided a one on one aid to help her out. It was wonderful. I describe the facility as " a cruise ship on land"! Beautiful rooms, dining areas, and grounds Both of my parents and my mother in -law lived at McHarrie Pointe and then moved over to the skilled nursing area. I am so thankful to have had them at a wonderful place during the later years of their lives. "

"The Stonehedge Health and Rehabilitation Center was well run, with a very helpful and courteous staff. I was always greeted with a smile and many of the staff knew me by name, which was always a nice thing to know they cared enough about the family members of the resident to remember them. When dealing with the on-site staff, I found them to be well informed about what was happening, they always seemed to have the upmost concern about my grandmother and were very knowledgeable about what was going on in the building, as well as being keenly aware of my grandmother's medical needs.When I would stop by to visit my grandmother, the facility was always clean, well-kept and the residents seemed at ease and peaceful. Some facilities I've been to had a certain chemical odor to them, but that never seemed to be present at Stonehedge. The day rooms and living spaces were always immaculate and on the whole I found this facility to be a great fit for my grandmother. "

"The staff at Michaud were very thoughtful, understanding, and professional when it came to my father's Alzheimers and the challenges it created. The nurses were able to cater to his needs and make him feel very comfortable. He needed assistance with every aspect of his day-to-day life, and he was always treated with respect and dignity. The facility itself looked a little outdated, but I had such a good experience with the staff that the appearance of the facility didn't matter. It was kept very clean at all times and before my father died there were a few renovations made, including a new kitchen/sitting area on the second floor. There were some nice benches to sit on outside the front door, so on nice days we could bring Dad outside to sit in the sun. Also, the nursing home had some activities that he really enjoyed, including sing alongs and musical performances.In all, this nursing home put me at ease when it came to my father's care. I felt comfortable knowing that he was being taken care of by such a thoughtful team of nurses. "

"I am a retired physician. When my brother became seriously ill, we decided to place him in this facility. I had heard good reports regarding Finger Lakes Center For Living. Sadly, he had terminal cancer, but I feel certain we chose the best possible facility for him. The care and attention he received was exemplary. My heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff. "

"The Commons on St. Anthony is a newer facility. We ended up putting my husband's mother there, and it is lovely. The staff is very friendly. They are very willing to work with us. The room she is in is very clean and beautiful. They serve one big meal at lunch, and it looks very nice. There is a beautiful physical therapy suite on site, and they have a salon. "

"Staff was kind and friendly Rehab was able to get me back home quickly"

"I saw the residents in physical therapy at Oneida Healthcare Center. Our tour guide was very nice. We went there after breakfast. I was kind of sad to see the residents lined up in front of the elevator in wheelchairs; they were not really engaged in conversation or activities at all. The residents who were getting physical therapy seemed happy, and the staff helping them seemed patient with them. I remember there was an odor when we got there. "