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Assisted living costs in Cliffside average about $4,251 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 27 communities in Cliffside. Our detailed directory has 168 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Cliffside, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cliffside is $4,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cooperstown, NY with an average of $2,889 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cliffside, NY, vs. nearby cities

Cliffside, NY
$4,251/mo
$3,300/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside, NY, vs. state and national averages

Cliffside, NY
$4,251/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,251/mo
$4,251/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,133/mo
Studio
$5,410/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Cliffside vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cliffside, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCliffside, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,251/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,287/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Cliffside, NY:$4,251/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Cliffside, NY:$4,251/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Cliffside, NY:$3,287/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cliffside, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cliffside and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Cliffside, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cliffside have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cliffside, NY$2,944/mo$2,250/mo+30.8%
New York$6,027/mo$5,553/mo+8.5%
National$4,919/mo$4,668/mo+5.4%
Cliffside, NY
2024 average cost:$2,944/mo
2023 average cost:$2,250/mo
Percent change:+30.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,027/mo
2023 average cost:$5,553/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,919/mo
2023 average cost:$4,668/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cliffside, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cliffside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cliffside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cliffside

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

Brookdale Clinton

4.9
I was exhausted, anxious, scared when my partner’s dementia progressed and then her physical health got worse- mostly because she couldn’t communicate or was unaware that she was feeling off. I was trying to be nurse, cook, counselor, recreational director. Trying to fix everything and make her ...
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Cliffside review score based on 52 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 27 Cliffside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cliffside review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cliffside review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Cliffside, NY27 facilities
9.2
Oneonta, NY5 facilities
9.2
Cooperstown, NY7 facilities

Review subcategories for Cliffside assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 52 reviews of 27 Cliffside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cliffside resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cliffside, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Cliffside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cliffside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cliffside, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cliffside assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cliffside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cliffside, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cliffside assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cliffside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cliffside, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cliffside assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cliffside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cliffside, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cliffside assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cliffside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cliffside, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cliffside assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cliffside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cliffside, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cliffside

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cliffside protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Clinton and Chenango Valley Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cliffside, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 27 assisted living facilities near Cliffside, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Cliffside, New York is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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