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Assisted living costs in Skaneateles average about $5,695 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Skaneateles. Our detailed directory has 553 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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, 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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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.
Our facility has become an established home for men and women who choose to longer live alone or can no longer live safely in their own home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. We provide assistance where needed, proper nutritional and social interaction in a safe home-like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Skaneateles, NY

The average cost of senior living in Skaneateles is $5,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clyde, NY with an average of $4,532 per month.

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

Skaneateles, NY
$5,695/mo
$5,603/mo
$5,756/mo

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

Skaneateles, NY
$5,695/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,695/mo
$5,554/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$6,183/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,917/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,190/mo

Senior living costs in Skaneateles 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: Skaneateles, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkaneateles, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,695/mo$5,814/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,554/mo$5,902/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$4,725/mo$4,683/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Skaneateles, NY:$5,695/mo
New York:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Skaneateles, NY:$5,554/mo
New York:$5,902/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Skaneateles, NY:$4,725/mo
New York:$4,683/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Skaneateles, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Skaneateles 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
Skaneateles, NY$5,398/mo$4,863/mo+11.0%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Skaneateles, NY
2024 average cost:$5,398/mo
2023 average cost:$4,863/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
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 Skaneateles, 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 Skaneateles.

What families are saying about assisted living in Skaneateles

Recent reviews for assisted living in Skaneateles

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.

Skaneateles review score based on 166 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 166 reviews of 45 Skaneateles assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Skaneateles 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

Skaneateles review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Skaneateles, NY45 facilities
8.5
Auburn, NY62 facilities
8.8
Jordan, NY10 facilities

Review subcategories for Skaneateles 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 166 reviews of 45 Skaneateles assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Skaneateles 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.
Skaneateles, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Skaneateles assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skaneateles assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skaneateles, 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 Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skaneateles, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skaneateles, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skaneateles, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.6%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skaneateles, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skaneateles, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Skaneateles

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

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