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10 Best Nursing Homes in Port Ontario, NY
Port Ontario 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 56 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Port Ontario, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Port Ontario is about $5,279, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 403 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mallory, West Monroe and Whig Hill.
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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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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.
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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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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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.
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, 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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Port Ontario, NY
The average cost of senior living in Port Ontario is $5,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sackets Harbor, NY with an average of $3,895 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Port Ontario, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Port Ontario, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Port Ontario
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Port Ontario
Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY
4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.
The Lodge at Ives Hill in Watertown, NY
5.0
I WOULD GIVE THE Lodge at Ives Hill five stars. You feel like you are a part of a family here and this is home. The staff and residents are friendly, cheerful and courteous. The meals are good. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and take care of your many needs. The ...
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Bishop's Commons in Oswego, NY
5.0
My mother has been at BC for almost four months now and could not be happier. She says she feels like she’s living in a 5 star hotel. All of the staff are not only professional but kind & caring.
My mother has been able to maintain her independence but with a sense that there are people around ...
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Port Ontario nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Ontario nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Ontario, 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 Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario 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
45%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario 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
32.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario 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
27.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Ontario 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 Port Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Bishop's Commons, Brookdale Manlius and The Hearth on James are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Port Ontario, New York. See full list of communities.
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