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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lower Melville, NY
Lower Melville is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lower Melville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lower Melville is about $10,441, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1812 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Cost of nursing homes in Lower Melville, NY
The average cost of senior living in Lower Melville is $10,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amityville, NY with an average of $6,239 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lower Melville, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lower Melville, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lower Melville, NY by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lower Melville over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lower Melville
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lower Melville
The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY
4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.
St. James Healthcare Ctr
3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset
5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.
Lower Melville nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Melville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Melville, 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 Lower Melville nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lower Melville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Melville nursing homes
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 Lower Melville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Melville nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lower Melville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Lower Melville nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lower Melville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Melville nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lower Melville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
0.4%
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Split Rock Nursing Home, Atria Plainview and Atria Forest Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lower Melville, New York. See full list of communities.
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