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10 Best Nursing Homes in Colchester, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Colchester nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Colchester, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Colchester or another care type is right for you. Browse 72 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Colchester.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shehawken, Briscoe and Jeffersonville.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Colchester, NY

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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we are here to help New Yorkers Get Stronger and return home their best selves. It’s hard to decide which aspect of Cooperstown is “best”, but certainly a source of great pride at Cooperstown Center is our reputation for amazing physical,...
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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Colchester, NY

The average cost of senior living in Colchester is $3,743 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cooperstown, NY with an average of $2,740 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Colchester, NY vs. nearby cities

Colchester, NY
$3,743/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Colchester, NY vs. the state and national average

Colchester, NY
$3,743/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Colchester vs. other types of senior living

$3,573/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,743/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Colchester, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$4,292/mo
Studio
$4,744/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,595/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Colchester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Colchester

Chenango Valley Home in Norwich, NY

4.0
Staff friendly and professional, would recommend to other's.

Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston, NY

4.2
The owners aren't very friendly. I believe they are short staffed. I asked how much it would cost for more assistance for my loved one due to a medical condition. There are times where my loved one will have bed sores due to wet conditions. The community didn't even do a virtual visit for a ...
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The Promenade at Middletown

5.0
Not so crazy about the neighborhood but garden/outdoor area in the center of facility. No need to go outside the building except there! Staff were fabulous.

Colchester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colchester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colchester, 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 Colchester 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 Colchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colchester, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.3%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colchester 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 Colchester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colchester, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colchester 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 Colchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colchester, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Colchester 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 Colchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colchester, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colchester 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 Colchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colchester, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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