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Syracuse Home Association
Scout 97Baldwinsville, NY · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Baldwinsville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Syracuse, New York
Every licensed senior community in the Syracuse, NY area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Syracuse
Local Syracuse-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Syracuse prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,590/mo median
typical range $4,470–$6,990
Memory Care
$7,320/mo median
typical range $5,860–$9,150
Skilled Nursing
$13,430/mo median
typical range $12,410–$15,180
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,590/mo median
typical range $2,700–$8,050
Residential Care Home
$5,030/mo median
typical range $4,020–$6,290
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Syracuse using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Syracuse.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 21 communities in Syracuse, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Syracuse, NY · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Syracuse's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
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Nottingham R H C F
Scout 95Jamesville, NY · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Jamesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →4
Iroquois Nursing Home INC
Scout 81Jamesville, NY · 160 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Jamesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →5
Seneca Hill Manor INC
Scout 75Oswego, NY · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oswego.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →6
Crouse Community Center INC
Scout 65Morrisville, NY · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Morrisville.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →7
Cicero, NY · 156 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cicero.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →8
Pontiac Nursing Home
Scout 62Oswego, NY · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Oswego.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
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Sunnyside Care Center
Scout 51East Syracuse, NY · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Syracuse.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →10
Elderwood at Liverpool
Scout 50Liverpool, NY · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Liverpool.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →11
Syracuse, NY · 284 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Syracuse.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
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Syracuse, NY · 583 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Syracuse.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
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Syracuse, NY · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →14
Jewish Home of Central New York
Scout 35Syracuse, NY · 132 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Syracuse.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →15
Oneida, NY · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →16
Oswego, NY · 200 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →17
Oswego, NY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →18
Chittenango, NY · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →19
Syracuse, NY · 440 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →20
Minoa, NY · 82 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →21
Syracuse, NY · 513 beds
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A Syracuse skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $12,410–$15,180/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Syracuse, NY?
In the Syracuse, NY area, assisted living typically runs $4,470–$6,990/month (median $5,590), memory care $5,860–$9,150/month (median $7,320), and skilled nursing $12,410–$15,180/month (median $13,430) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Syracuse, NY?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Syracuse, NY right now are Syracuse Home Association, Upstate University Hosp at Community General T C U, Nottingham R H C F. The full ranked list of 21 communities is on this page.
How are the 21 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.