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Assisted living costs in Smithboro average about $4,870 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Smithboro. Our detailed directory has 308 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.
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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
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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, 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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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
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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: 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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 Smithboro, NY

The average cost of senior living in Smithboro is $4,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Endicott, NY with an average of $4,510 per month.

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

Smithboro, NY
$4,870/mo
$4,583/mo
$4,924/mo

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

Smithboro, NY
$4,870/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,870/mo
$4,903/mo

Assisted living costs in Smithboro, 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 Smithboro 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: Smithboro, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithboro, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,870/mo$5,823/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,903/mo$5,912/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,940/mo$4,686/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Smithboro, NY:$4,870/mo
New York:$5,823/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Smithboro, NY:$4,903/mo
New York:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Smithboro, NY:$3,940/mo
New York:$4,686/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smithboro, NY, over time

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

Smithboro, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Smithboro, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smithboro 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
Smithboro, 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%
Smithboro, 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 Smithboro, 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 Smithboro.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smithboro

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smithboro

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

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

Smithboro review score based on 54 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 51 Smithboro assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smithboro 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

Smithboro review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Smithboro, NY51 facilities
0
Waverly, NY10 facilities
8.6
Wellsburg, NY52 facilities

Review subcategories for Smithboro 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 51 Smithboro assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smithboro 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.
Smithboro, 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
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Smithboro assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithboro assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithboro, 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 Smithboro 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 Smithboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smithboro, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.5%
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 Smithboro 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 Smithboro Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smithboro, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithboro 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 Smithboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithboro, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithboro 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 Smithboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smithboro, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
9.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithboro 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 Smithboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithboro, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.9%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smithboro

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 Smithboro 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 Smithboro, New York. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Smithboro, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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