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Located in New York’s Southern Tier region, Cortland sits between Syracuse and Binghamton. The city contains 2 assisted living communities, and 16 more sit in nearby areas. As of 2024,...
In this guide, you’ll find 155 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the Cortland region from residents and visitors. Collectively, these facilities have a quality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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839 Bennie Road, Cortland, NY 13045
4.6
(18 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Walden Place. It was a very nice facility, but it was very expensive, and that was one of the reasons we had to move her because of financial reasons. They took very good care of her. They were very nice and never had a probl..."
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28 Kellogg Road,, Cortland, NY 13045
2.0
(12 reviews)
"I was totally against putting my husband in this facility due to their reputation, But my husband is now in there for 3 months and my opinion has changed. I have to say the nurses and staff on the 1st floor are wonderful caring people. They are taki..."
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150 East Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY 13152
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Athenaeum of Skaneateles is beautiful. It's a big mansion. It's a big, single family home and it's now built into 14 really nice rooms. It's more like living at your house. It's very clean. We got a full tour. We talked to everybody, even the mai..."
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103 Bundy Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My father moved into The Crossings at Brookdale in Ithaca about 6 months ago. We have been so impressed with the staff--they could not be kinder or more professional. Each of them has developed a very personal and caring relationship with my dad. ..."
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4330 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13219
3.8
(33 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Bellevue. It was a good tour. The tour guide answered all of our questions. Very pretty grounds. We saw one nice room. They had a nice courtyard and there was a walking path that I liked...."
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2230 NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD, Ithaca, NY 14850
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I liked the whole complex of Kendal At Ithaca and the idea that you can go there at different stages, starting with living independently, and then assisted living. If you have to go to the hospital, that is there too. They have doctors looking after ..."
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1301 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
4.4
(15 reviews)
"I am choosing The Nottingham for myself. It was just beautiful. The dining room was formally set for dinner when I was there. They had a bistro where you could buy food. The residents were very busy doing activities. They had a pool and a hairdresser..."
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407 Wyckoff Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was very skeptical of my grandmother going into any sort of facility. I am of the mindset that these facilities are often not run properly and the staff is not competent. That being said, I was pleasently surprised with Bridges Cornell Heights. ..."
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120 SYKES STREET, Groton, NY 13073
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Groton nursing facility could definitely use more staff when it comes to aide and things like that. Other than that, the aides are wonderful, they're very nice to her. It's just that she can't get up and go to the bathroom on her own without assistan..."
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221 S Geneva St,, Ithaca, NY 14850
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I looked at McGraw House, and it was lovely. I would highly recommend this one. It was independent living, and they each had their own apartments. You can have a studio or a one-bedroom; they've all been remodeled and were all very nice. All the peop..."
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1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
3.6
(12 reviews)
"My relative will be moving into Longview, an Ithacare Community. They have a lot of services and a lot of activities for the guests, so I think that's great. They also have a partnership with Ithaca College. They have shuttles to concerts and other c..."
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4600 Southwood Heights Drive, Jamesville, NY 13078
2.9
(22 reviews)
"My wife is presently in the dementia unit. This is a locked facility required for late stage dementia patients. It allows residents the freedom to roam and provides activities. The facility is well maintained and Staff is caring and compassionate. I ..."
READ MORE750 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13205
2.6
(9 reviews)
"The staff at the Heritage took care of my mom in her final few years. Caring for patients with memory and faculty loss is obviously incredibly challenging. There are numerous activities for the residents and great efforts are made to provide for so..."
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417 Churchill Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13205
2.5
(12 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into The Bernardine. It's close to where we live, so we can keep better contact with her. The facilities were being updated to look very good. They have doctors and programs for assisted living and the price was wonderful. Th..."
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707 Elm St, Groton, NY 13073
2.0
(1 reviews)
"This home is very run down and understaffed. All of the people staying at the facility are mentally (and mostly physically) disabled. The staff spends a majority of their time ignoring outbursts from some patients, which in turn upsets other people l..."
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7 Keeler Ave, Moravia, NY 13118
"Welcome to Northwoods Rehab! Located in the beautiful, serene village of Moravia in Central New York, Northwoods Rehabilitation and Nursing ..."
READ MORE704 Five Mile Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adul..."
READ MORE507 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adul..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Cortland at about $7,826 per month. This rate surpasses the state median by around $2,000 and exceeds the U.S. average by roughly $2,500. Local monthly costs also outpace those in many nearby cities, with facilities in Syracuse charging approximately $5,670 and seniors in Rochester paying about $5,333.
Cortland
$7,826
New York
$5,850
United States
$5,350
Buffalo
$6,100
Rochester
$5,333
Syracuse
$5,670
Utica
$5,900
Cortland seniors pay an average of $8,075 per month for assisted living care.
New York state residents who qualify for Medicaid can use it to pay for assisted living in Cortland. Those who do not qualify can get help from the Assisted Living Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New York page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New York page.
Seniors in Cortland typically spend about $7,826 per month on assisted living. Nursing home rates run considerably higher, with seniors paying approximately $14,387 for 24-hour medical care and monitoring in shared rooms. However, home health care agencies charge significantly lower monthly rates of around $1,907.
Home Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living Facility
$7,826
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$14,387
Note: Since data for Cortland is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Binghamton, instead.
Cortland seniors can find various free and low-cost resources to help them with aging in an assisted living facility. Local nonprofits and government agencies can provide transportation access, recreational activities, and information about their rights as assisted living residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland County New York Area Agency on Aging | (607) 758-5528 | The Cortland County AAA provides seniors with a range of services, from health and wellness classes to application assistance and information. It also offers free accessible transportation to seniors who live in outlying areas of Cortland county. |
| Office for the Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 582-6769 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman assists seniors throughout New York who live in assisted living communities. It acts on behalf of seniors to assure that no one violates their rights, serves as a mediator in disputes and offers referral services when necessary. |
| Golden Park Program | (315) 492-1756 | This program offers seniors aged 62+ free access to the majority of New York's state parks, boat launches and arboretums, as well as reduced-fee entry to state-operated golf courses and historic sites. Seniors only need to provide their New York state identification card or driver's license. |
| Truxton Senior Center | (607) 842-6984 | The Truxton Senior Center provides Cortland county seniors a place to congregate and socialize. The Center's activities vary by month and season but include fitness classes, card and board games, Bingo and special social events, all of which seniors can attend for free. |
| NY Connects | (607) 756-3485 | NY Connects is a free government program that helps connect seniors with the help they need to maintain or improve their health or well-being. Support specialists can offer guidance and advice, assist seniors with applying and enrolling in public assistance programs and connect them with programs across the state that can provide further assistance. |
Cortland Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in New York are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New York page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
PatriciaFittanto
4.0
Review of Crown Park
I was totally against putting my husband in this facility due to their reputation, But my husband is now in there for 3 months and my opinion has changed. I have to say the nurses and staff on the...
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