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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shawnee, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shawnee 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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shawnee.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kaisertown, Lovejoy and Kensington-Bailey.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Ridgeway, Johnson Creek and Bellevue.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shawnee, NY

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Photo of Brookdale Niagara (MC)
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22 Floor plans available
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My FIL loved being at Brookdale. He commented all the time about how nice his room was. It was a very nice size. All the furniture is included but we brought our own mattress and his favorite side table to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
This is where state-of-the-art care meets a passion for painting.If you and your family are looking for a memory care community, we can help. Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a...
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We love Heritage Manor. My husband is there and he is very comfortable and happy. The staff is professional and call me or our son with the slightest of concerns. They are friendly and very welcoming! Rating...
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.
Established in 1989, Heritage Manor of Lockport has been providing residents of Niagara County two types of exceptionalsenior living. Our 64 bed adult home is available to seniors who may no longer be able to live at home independently andwould benefit from the many assisted living services...
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Photo of Brookdale Niagara (AL)
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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Yes it is priced, in my opinion, on the higher side, but they certainly make a case for getting what you pay for. Everyone I have worked with at Brookdale has been fantastic! They have seemingly gone above...
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.
Need a little extra help so you can host a princess tea party with the grandkids? No problem.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing, getting dressed and managing medications, too. You can go focus...
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Photo of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
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It is a very nice, clean community with caring staff. They really focus on memory care. My brother seems to be doing very well there. The staff are very professional at Juniper Glen and seem to care about...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Juniper Glen! Conveniently located in East Amherst, Juniper Glen offers your loved one all the benefits of home in a safe and secure stand alone memory care community. Our dedicated staff are experienced in the field of memory care, and our #1 goal is to ensure that your loved one...
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They are extremely clean. When COVID started, the staff spend two hours per apartment cleaning and sanitizing which we loved, They closed down the building a week before everyone else, too. I have been...
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.
Established in 1959, Lockport Presbyterian Home is the longest operating not-for-profit Adult Care Facility in Lockport accepting seniors 65 years of age or older. You can live as independently as you are able with support services and 24 hour supervision available to assist you. Our facility...
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It seems like a nice nursing home. The attitudes of the employees seem generally positive and helpful. However my mom's health took a turn for the worse and she decided to go on hospice. She continues her...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is a assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Wheatfield, NY. Wheatfield is located in Niagara County, about 20-minutes from Niagara Falls, and home to about 18,000 people. Wheatfield is home to a local museum, shops and area stores, where...
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I was there 3 years ago and I liked it so much, that's why I went back there. Everyone was so nice. The meatloaf and chicken taste homemade.
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.
The McGuire Group’s Northgate Health Care Facility provides a variety of services including: 24-hour skilled nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, memory care, hospice services and respite/short-term care. Our rehabilitation program encompasses a breadth of therapy services for...
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it's going okay with my loved one being here so far. i've personally spent some time at another Elderwood community and did not like it. they have several locations, and this one gets a FIVE!
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.
While we may be new to the Elderwood family, our facility has been located in Tonawanda for over 20 years. Formally Tonawanda Manor, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda prides itself on the staff that have worked here for decades. Our administrator, Ann Marie, has been a part of our community...
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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.
Mount View Assisted Living is a 150 bed assisted living community located on a park-like campus in the Town of Lockport. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a large patio with a gazebo, pergola, flower & vegetable gardens and a walking path through the tall pines. Smoking is permitted...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
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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.
Photo of St Clare Manor
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
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shawnee, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shawnee is $4,126 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown, NY with an average of $3,840 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee, NY, vs. nearby cities

Shawnee, NY
$4,126/mo
$4,289/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee, NY, vs. state and national averages

Shawnee, NY
$4,126/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,126/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,126/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shawnee, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,947/mo
Studio
$5,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,128/mo

Senior living costs in Shawnee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shawnee, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawnee, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,126/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$4,126/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,126/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$2,960/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Nursing Homes
Shawnee, NY:$4,126/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Shawnee, NY:$4,126/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Shawnee, NY:$4,126/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Shawnee, NY:$2,960/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shawnee

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shawnee

Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY

5.0
The people and the care here are really good, I love it. I'm kind of bored at times, but that's because I'm picky about the activities that I choose to participate in that the facility offers. There are so many staff that I liked, they are all good. They keep everything clean, from the outside ...
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River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in Amherst, NY

4.1
The ambience is comfortable and not clinical like some others Staff is friendly and helpful, easy to work with No negatives to report

Shawnee nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.2%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawnee, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
4.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Brookdale Kenmore, The Amberleigh and Brookdale Niagara (MC) are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shawnee, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Shawnee, New York. See the full list.

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