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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elmira, NY

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Assisted living costs in Elmira average about $5,188 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Elmira. Our detailed directory has 301 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Sherwood Retirement and Personal Care Home
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.
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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.
For nearly two decades Bridges has built a strategy of success on the creation of a healthy natural environment for small groups of seniors, where people live on their own terms, on their schedule, with an emphasis on personal dignity and choice.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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.
Photo of Wellsboro Shared Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Green Home Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Community Manor Home For Adult
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.
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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
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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.
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.
Photo of Garden House For Adults
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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, 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.
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.
Photo of Brewster House Elizabeth
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.
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 Elmira, NY

The average cost of senior living in Elmira is $5,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $4,320 per month.

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

Elmira, NY
$5,188/mo

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

Elmira, NY
$5,188/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,188/mo
$5,344/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,856/mo
Studio
$6,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,606/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Elmira 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: Elmira, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmira, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,188/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,344/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,480/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Elmira, NY:$5,188/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Elmira, NY:$5,344/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Elmira, NY:$3,480/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elmira, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elmira 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.

Elmira, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Elmira, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elmira 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
Elmira, NY$5,332/mo$5,276/mo+1.1%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Elmira, NY
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$5,276/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elmira, 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 Elmira.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elmira

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elmira

Paquette Homestead in Apalachin, NY

4.8
We placed mom in the Paquette house in 2010 because she had dementia and we could no longer give her the daily care that she required. We were happily surprised to see what a nice house and neighborhood she was in. Since we live in Apalachin, a visit was only a few minutes away. At first mom ...
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Absolut of Endicott

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

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

Elmira review score based on 54 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 49 Elmira assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmira 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

Elmira review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Elmira, NY49 facilities
9.3
Elmira Heights, NY11 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Elmira 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 54 reviews of 49 Elmira assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elmira 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.
Elmira, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Elmira assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmira assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmira, 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 Elmira 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 Elmira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmira 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 Elmira Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmira 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 Elmira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmira 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 Elmira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmira, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmira 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 Elmira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmira, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elmira

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 Elmira 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 Painted Post and Brookdale Vestal West are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elmira, New York. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Elmira, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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