14 Nursing Homes Near Syracuse, NY
Syracuse is centrally located in New York and has over 140,000 residents, nearly 13% of whom are aged 65 and over. This city promotes easy access to health care for residents with about 309 doctors per 100,000 people, which is considerably higher than the U.S. average of 210 doctors. Older adults have access to a wide array of quality hospitals and medical centers, including St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute and Syracuse VA Medical Center. For those who don’t require inpatient care in a hospital but aren’t able to transition back to their home due to medical needs, there are many nursing homes in the Syracuse region.
Nursing homes provide comprehensive around-the-clock supervision and skilled nursing services. These services are expensive in Syracuse, with monthly fees averaging $12,890 monthly. In some cases, home-based care or assisted living may be more affordable and provide a suitable level of care.
This guide highlights nursing home costs in and around Syracuse and summarizes the programs and services available to seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Syracuse, NY
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, 13215
I would recommend Van Duyn. There were three staff members that made my stay more comfortable; Tarana, Keisha, and Lisa. I had an overall good experience.
I would recommend Van Duyn. There were three staff members that made my stay more comfortable; Tarana, Keisha, and Lisa. I had an overall good experience.
Loretto Community Residences
5018 S Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, 13205
I have visited Loretto many times. My grandfather lived here for two years and I visited him about 3 or 4 days a week. We had many meals together, holidays, and family get together. They are very good
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I have visited Loretto many times. My grandfather lived here for two years and I visited him about 3 or 4 days a week. We had many meals together, holidays, and family get together. They are very good about giving you space to spend time with all your family instead of having to be crammed in a small room. They were great to my grandfather and treated him with a lot of respect. They were great about calling me when anything happened; big and small. I trusted that they would call when something happened. They kept him very clean, did everything he needed, and were very personable. The staff was very friendly, facility was clean, and his needs were always met. Unfortunately his health declined fast and he had to be put in the Veterans hospital where he later passed away. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great place to get care.
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I have visited Loretto many times. My grandfather lived here for two years and I visited him about 3 or 4 days a week. We had many meals together, holidays, and family get together. They are very good
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I have visited Loretto many times. My grandfather lived here for two years and I visited him about 3 or 4 days a week. We had many meals together, holidays, and family get together. They are very good about giving you space to spend time with all your family instead of having to be crammed in a small room. They were great to my grandfather and treated him with a lot of respect. They were great about calling me when anything happened; big and small. I trusted that they would call when something happened. They kept him very clean, did everything he needed, and were very personable. The staff was very friendly, facility was clean, and his needs were always met. Unfortunately his health declined fast and he had to be put in the Veterans hospital where he later passed away. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great place to get care.
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Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing
918 James Street, Syracuse, NY, 13203
My dad was sent here to get better care then he was getting in the hospital. While in there care they didn’t give him the correct medication. He has a shattered ankle and they were only giving him ibu
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My dad was sent here to get better care then he was getting in the hospital. While in there care they didn’t give him the correct medication. He has a shattered ankle and they were only giving him ibuprofen when he was supposed to be receiving better medication for his pain. They also took his bed pan more then once and didn’t bring one back until I called them and I live across the country. They almost didn’t feed him one night when he is diabetic and they were fully aware of this. This so called care facility did anything but take care of my dad. I haven’t been able to get ahold of anyone several times. And there have been several covid outbreaks. While I understand that isn’t completely preventable but asking my father to walk down the hall when there are active cases is putting him at risk unnecessarily. They also kept him in there a WEEK longer then they were supposed to, and now his surgery is upgraded to a medical emergency and he will have a riskier surgery and a longer rehabilitation process. I have never dealt with such negligence from a place that claims to be a better place then a hospital. They were anything but helpful. I wouldn’t let my family ever near this place again.
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My dad was sent here to get better care then he was getting in the hospital. While in there care they didn’t give him the correct medication. He has a shattered ankle and they were only giving him ibu
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My dad was sent here to get better care then he was getting in the hospital. While in there care they didn’t give him the correct medication. He has a shattered ankle and they were only giving him ibuprofen when he was supposed to be receiving better medication for his pain. They also took his bed pan more then once and didn’t bring one back until I called them and I live across the country. They almost didn’t feed him one night when he is diabetic and they were fully aware of this. This so called care facility did anything but take care of my dad. I haven’t been able to get ahold of anyone several times. And there have been several covid outbreaks. While I understand that isn’t completely preventable but asking my father to walk down the hall when there are active cases is putting him at risk unnecessarily. They also kept him in there a WEEK longer then they were supposed to, and now his surgery is upgraded to a medical emergency and he will have a riskier surgery and a longer rehabilitation process. I have never dealt with such negligence from a place that claims to be a better place then a hospital. They were anything but helpful. I wouldn’t let my family ever near this place again.
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Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center
700 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13205
My dad had parkinson’s, he was ignored ,never cleaned many falls. He’s was there for 6 years. We were there all the time. He couldn’t feed himself towards the end they didn’t feed him. He stopped eati
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My dad had parkinson’s, he was ignored ,never cleaned many falls. He’s was there for 6 years. We were there all the time. He couldn’t feed himself towards the end they didn’t feed him. He stopped eating the Last fall he had was the end if him horrible gash on his head wasn’t treated. I hated this place!!! Terrible!!!
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My dad had parkinson’s, he was ignored ,never cleaned many falls. He’s was there for 6 years. We were there all the time. He couldn’t feed himself towards the end they didn’t feed him. He stopped eati
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My dad had parkinson’s, he was ignored ,never cleaned many falls. He’s was there for 6 years. We were there all the time. He couldn’t feed himself towards the end they didn’t feed him. He stopped eating the Last fall he had was the end if him horrible gash on his head wasn’t treated. I hated this place!!! Terrible!!!
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St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility
813 Fay Road , Syracuse, NY, 13219
The facility is fairly clean – my relative has been a resident for 2-3 months and his health has greatly diminished. There is a staff shortage and it appears information is not shared when shifts chan
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The facility is fairly clean – my relative has been a resident for 2-3 months and his health has greatly diminished. There is a staff shortage and it appears information is not shared when shifts change regarding status of patients. Simple tasks of wound care, dental checks and updates take many weeks. Family is often treated in a dismissive manner when asking questions about their loved ones. The rehab OT, PT staff are wonderful – but would not recommend this for long term care patients.
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The facility is fairly clean – my relative has been a resident for 2-3 months and his health has greatly diminished. There is a staff shortage and it appears information is not shared when shifts chan
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The facility is fairly clean – my relative has been a resident for 2-3 months and his health has greatly diminished. There is a staff shortage and it appears information is not shared when shifts change regarding status of patients. Simple tasks of wound care, dental checks and updates take many weeks. Family is often treated in a dismissive manner when asking questions about their loved ones. The rehab OT, PT staff are wonderful – but would not recommend this for long term care patients.
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Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
116 Martin Luther King E, Syracuse, NY, 13205
To be completely honest I wouldn’t even give this facility one star if I had the option. My grandmother was there for four days and not once was she based or changed out of her clothes. Staff left h
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To be completely honest I wouldn’t even give this facility one star if I had the option. My grandmother was there for four days and not once was she based or changed out of her clothes. Staff left her in places they should not leave her, and left her and her soiled garments on top of dirty linen. When my mother, who helps take care of her, went into the facility today she was completely mortified by everything that she saw. The facility was highly unsanitary, dirty floors in the room and bathroom bowls. The staff was nervous as if they already knew that they did something wrong, and still would not comply with what was being said after my mother had asked for the Director of the place. If anyone is thinking of sending their loved ones here, Ron! Please do not send them here it is not safe nor is it sanitary.
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To be completely honest I wouldn’t even give this facility one star if I had the option. My grandmother was there for four days and not once was she based or changed out of her clothes. Staff left h
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To be completely honest I wouldn’t even give this facility one star if I had the option. My grandmother was there for four days and not once was she based or changed out of her clothes. Staff left her in places they should not leave her, and left her and her soiled garments on top of dirty linen. When my mother, who helps take care of her, went into the facility today she was completely mortified by everything that she saw. The facility was highly unsanitary, dirty floors in the room and bathroom bowls. The staff was nervous as if they already knew that they did something wrong, and still would not comply with what was being said after my mother had asked for the Director of the place. If anyone is thinking of sending their loved ones here, Ron! Please do not send them here it is not safe nor is it sanitary.
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Rosewood Heights Health Center
614 SOUTH CROUSE AVENUE, Syracuse, NY, 13210
This nursing home is not one that I would recommend unless there is family that is willing to keep a close eye on what is happening to their relative. We have a family member visit my relative every
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This nursing home is not one that I would recommend unless there is family that is willing to keep a close eye on what is happening to their relative. We have a family member visit my relative every day since she was addmited. I spent the first three months setting up special options her, ie. a special menu each month, I am allowed to bath her, she can sleep in until she wakes up, etc. My relative has Alzhiemers, but has been able to dress herself and use the bathroom without assistance up to this point. She is faltering quickly in being able to do these things. Therefore, the nursing home personnel will have to start helping her with her everyday needs much more very soon. At that time, we will have to see if we are still comfortable that she is being taken care of properly. Rosewood recently was added to the federal list of the worst nursing homes in the U.S.. With all the things the social worker helped us to change for her in the first few months and being able to be there daily, we have been happy here and have been able to stay on top of her care. The social worker and the dietician have been a wonderful help. If you do not have the time to set things up personally for your relative and cannot be there all the time to make sure they are okay, I would not recommend this facility at this time.
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This nursing home is not one that I would recommend unless there is family that is willing to keep a close eye on what is happening to their relative. We have a family member visit my relative every
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This nursing home is not one that I would recommend unless there is family that is willing to keep a close eye on what is happening to their relative. We have a family member visit my relative every day since she was addmited. I spent the first three months setting up special options her, ie. a special menu each month, I am allowed to bath her, she can sleep in until she wakes up, etc. My relative has Alzhiemers, but has been able to dress herself and use the bathroom without assistance up to this point. She is faltering quickly in being able to do these things. Therefore, the nursing home personnel will have to start helping her with her everyday needs much more very soon. At that time, we will have to see if we are still comfortable that she is being taken care of properly. Rosewood recently was added to the federal list of the worst nursing homes in the U.S.. With all the things the social worker helped us to change for her in the first few months and being able to be there daily, we have been happy here and have been able to stay on top of her care. The social worker and the dietician have been a wonderful help. If you do not have the time to set things up personally for your relative and cannot be there all the time to make sure they are okay, I would not recommend this facility at this time.
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Iroquois Nursing Home
4600 Southwood Heights Drive, Jamesville, NY, 13078
My dad was here for short term rehab. I’ll start by saying the PT people and staff were very good to him. He liked them and he said the food was very good. However, upon entering, the receptionist too
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My dad was here for short term rehab. I’ll start by saying the PT people and staff were very good to him. He liked them and he said the food was very good. However, upon entering, the receptionist took all of his clothes from me, saying they needed to wash and label them. (they were clean). They were never found! I complained every day and the only answer I got was "We’re looking for them." The social worker is the worst! She spent MAYBE 10 minutes with my dad the entire time and thought she knew everything about him. AND she spoke to me like I didn’t know my own father. She is clearly in the wrong job and needs to get off her high horse and have some empathy for the people she’s supposed to be representing. They wanted to release him early because he could walk 200 feet (with a walker). But he couldn’t dress himself or use the bathroom alone! HELLO! So we kept him there longer, to get his strength back, which is what I insisted on and it worked. Just got the bill in the mail for that one, but where are his clothes? They will get paid when I get reimbursed. If Dad ever needs this again, he won’t be going back here.
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My dad was here for short term rehab. I’ll start by saying the PT people and staff were very good to him. He liked them and he said the food was very good. However, upon entering, the receptionist too
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My dad was here for short term rehab. I’ll start by saying the PT people and staff were very good to him. He liked them and he said the food was very good. However, upon entering, the receptionist took all of his clothes from me, saying they needed to wash and label them. (they were clean). They were never found! I complained every day and the only answer I got was "We’re looking for them." The social worker is the worst! She spent MAYBE 10 minutes with my dad the entire time and thought she knew everything about him. AND she spoke to me like I didn’t know my own father. She is clearly in the wrong job and needs to get off her high horse and have some empathy for the people she’s supposed to be representing. They wanted to release him early because he could walk 200 feet (with a walker). But he couldn’t dress himself or use the bathroom alone! HELLO! So we kept him there longer, to get his strength back, which is what I insisted on and it worked. Just got the bill in the mail for that one, but where are his clothes? They will get paid when I get reimbursed. If Dad ever needs this again, he won’t be going back here.
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Elderwood at Liverpool
4800 BEAR ROAD, Liverpool, NY, 13088
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Sunnyside Care Center
7000 Collamer Road, East Syracuse, NY, 13057
My mother has gone to Sunnyside in May. They improved 100% because they have all new management and got rid of a lot of people. My mom has a private room, and they’re always trying to do things with t
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My mother has gone to Sunnyside in May. They improved 100% because they have all new management and got rid of a lot of people. My mom has a private room, and they’re always trying to do things with the residents like bingo, music, and bands or choirs. They’re pretty good with all of them. The CNAs take them to the activities and my mom participates in them. They do movies, books, anything they want. The staff is on top of things, very helpful, nice, and very good to the residents. They could do some things a little better though. Most of the time the food is pretty good and get a lot to eat.
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My mother has gone to Sunnyside in May. They improved 100% because they have all new management and got rid of a lot of people. My mom has a private room, and they’re always trying to do things with t
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My mother has gone to Sunnyside in May. They improved 100% because they have all new management and got rid of a lot of people. My mom has a private room, and they’re always trying to do things with the residents like bingo, music, and bands or choirs. They’re pretty good with all of them. The CNAs take them to the activities and my mom participates in them. They do movies, books, anything they want. The staff is on top of things, very helpful, nice, and very good to the residents. They could do some things a little better though. Most of the time the food is pretty good and get a lot to eat.
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Onondaga Center
217 E Avenue , Minoa, NY, 13116
My loved one was there for two weeks. They never set up a plan of action for them. They didn’t return phone calls. I finally had to leave a message threatening to report them to the state in order t
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My loved one was there for two weeks. They never set up a plan of action for them. They didn’t return phone calls. I finally had to leave a message threatening to report them to the state in order to get a phone call back. One day, my loved one was left in a wheelchair for 7+ hours, which meant they didn’t change the depends or check on my loved one in that time.
The food is terrible & I wouldn’t feed it to my dog.
My loved one didn’t have a working call bell, and they left a bell you would ring at the front desk of a hotel.
Trying to find staff to assist in the evening was nearly impossible and sometimes had to wait 1/2 hour to an hour for assistance.
During the two week stay, the social worker never called to discuss our loved one.
The cleanliness of the facility was subpar. The vent by the patient’s bed was filthy, and a few times, my feet stuck to the floor.
I would not recommend this place for someone you love. It will break your heart to see them there or to leave them.
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My loved one was there for two weeks. They never set up a plan of action for them. They didn’t return phone calls. I finally had to leave a message threatening to report them to the state in order t
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My loved one was there for two weeks. They never set up a plan of action for them. They didn’t return phone calls. I finally had to leave a message threatening to report them to the state in order to get a phone call back. One day, my loved one was left in a wheelchair for 7+ hours, which meant they didn’t change the depends or check on my loved one in that time.
The food is terrible & I wouldn’t feed it to my dog.
My loved one didn’t have a working call bell, and they left a bell you would ring at the front desk of a hotel.
Trying to find staff to assist in the evening was nearly impossible and sometimes had to wait 1/2 hour to an hour for assistance.
During the two week stay, the social worker never called to discuss our loved one.
The cleanliness of the facility was subpar. The vent by the patient’s bed was filthy, and a few times, my feet stuck to the floor.
I would not recommend this place for someone you love. It will break your heart to see them there or to leave them.
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Nursing Home Costs in Syracuse, New York
Nursing home facilities in Syracuse charge $12,890 per month on average for semiprivate rooms. Private rooms are several hundred dollars more at $13,438 monthly.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The following cost comparisons are based on the nursing home fees for semiprivate rooms in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. According to this survey, the national average monthly cost for nursing home care is $7,756. New York is among the priciest states in the nation, with average fees coming in at $12,319. In Syracuse, fees are fairly consistent with the state median at $12,890 monthly. In the Utica area, facilities charge $9,581 per month on average, and in the Watertown area, fees average $11,589. Poughkeepsie seniors pay $13,748 monthly for nursing home care, and Kingston seniors pay the highest fees in the state at $14,979.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Syracuse have a range of care options to choose from. While nursing home care tends to be expensive, with respective semiprivate and private room fees averaging $12,890 and $13,438, more affordable options may be available. Assisted living facilities may provide some skilled nursing services directly or through a third party and are much cheaper at $4,703 monthly. Seniors may also obtain some skilled nursing services at home through home health care, which costs $5,339 per month on average. Home care and adult day health care generally don’t include skilled nursing services and are the relatively cost-effective options at $4,862 and $1,733, respectively.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Syracuse, New York
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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Syracuse, New York
The following resources provide information, guidance and financial assistance for seniors seeking care in Syracuse. Some of these services provide home- and community-based services that may enable adults to save money by delaying or avoiding nursing home placement. Other resources help seniors and families develop solutions for covering care costs when nursing home placement is appropriate.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Onondaga County Office for Aging Services | (315) 435-2362 | The county’s Office for Aging Services is the local Area Agency on Aging that serves Syracuse residents aged 60 and over. Through this local nonprofit agency, advisors provide information and referrals for home repairs, legal aid, health promotion initiatives, transportation services and shopping assistance. It also provides senior health insurance counseling, which can help older adults understand how their Medicare insurance covers nursing home care, and long-term care services for Medicaid-eligible seniors. |
| Senior Center | (315) 469-3464 | The local senior center is operated by Onondaga’s Park and Recreation Department and provides a variety of recreational and social programs for members. The center publishes a quarterly newsletter that provides key information about health insurance enrollment deadlines, community-based programs and services and activities hosted at the center. Through the center, seniors can also obtain assistance with identifying and applying for local programs that provide home-based services. |
| Meals on Wheels of Syracuse | (315) 478-5948 | The local Meals on Wheels program provides hot, home-delivered meals to older adults who are unable to cook or shop for groceries, helping to preserve seniors’ independence by delaying nursing home placement and reducing hospitalizations. This nonprofit organization provides one hot meal and one cold meal daily from Monday-Friday and delivers frozen meals for the weekend. |
| PEACE, Inc. | (315) 470-3300 | PEACE, Inc., is a local nonprofit organization that supports seniors through several programs, helping them maintain their privacy and independence in their own homes. Its Community & Resource Centers host congregate lunches and wellness programs, recreational activities and holiday parties. It administers the statewide Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program, which provides case management for older adults, including personal care, basic housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry services. The organization also has senior nutrition and transportation services for qualifying area residents. |
| Loretto | (315) 469-5570 | Loretto is a nonprofit continuing healthcare organization that serves as the local PACE provider. Its Community Based Program features a comprehensive range of services that provide alternatives to nursing home care, including medication management, transportation, nutrition and wellness services. |