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Assisted living costs in Damascus average about $4,812 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Damascus. Our detailed directory has 174 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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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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He was only there for about 2 weeks. It is a nice place with excellent care for people with dementia who are still mobile. I would recommend it.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.

Cost of assisted living in Damascus, NY

The average cost of senior living in Damascus is $4,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $3,141 per month.

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

Damascus, NY
$4,812/mo

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

Damascus, NY
$4,812/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,812/mo
$5,035/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,240/mo
Studio
$6,698/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Damascus 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: Damascus, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDamascus, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,812/mo$5,814/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$5,035/mo$5,903/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,587/mo$4,685/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Damascus, NY:$4,812/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Damascus, NY:$5,035/mo
New York:$5,903/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Damascus, NY:$3,587/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Assisted living costs in Damascus, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Damascus 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 Damascus, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Damascus 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
Damascus, NY$4,982/mo$4,335/mo+14.9%
New York$6,464/mo$5,972/mo+8.2%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Damascus, NY
2024 average cost:$4,982/mo
2023 average cost:$4,335/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,464/mo
2023 average cost:$5,972/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Damascus, 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 Damascus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Damascus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Damascus

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Elderwood Village at Vestal

4.6
The value for cost is hard for me to answer I think for the cost there would be more included in the price but I do know they are competitive in pricing. Plus weekends are real boring for them. I feel sorry for people who don't have family. Over all I was happy

Brookdale Vestal West

4.6
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They have some great staff and very loving aides

Damascus review score based on 29 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 13 Damascus assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Damascus 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

Damascus review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Damascus, NY13 facilities
8.1
Port Dickinson, NY17 facilities
8.3
Binghamton, NY12 facilities

Review subcategories for Damascus 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 29 reviews of 13 Damascus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Damascus 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.
Damascus, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Damascus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Damascus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Damascus, 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 Damascus 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 Damascus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Damascus, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Damascus 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 Damascus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Damascus, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Damascus 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 Damascus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Damascus, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Damascus 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 Damascus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Damascus, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Damascus 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 Damascus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Damascus, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Damascus

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 Damascus protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Brookdale Vestal West and United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Damascus, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 15 assisted living facilities near Damascus, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Damascus, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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