At Elizabeth Brewster House, the monthly cost for a private room is $3,675, which positions it competitively within Onondaga County where the average cost stands at $2,710. When compared to the state level of New York, where private room expenses reach about $5,159, Elizabeth Brewster House offers a more affordable option while maintaining a focus on quality care and comfortable living. This balance makes it an appealing choice for those seeking both value and a supportive environment in their housing decisions.
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Elizabeth Brewster House
Onondaga County
New York
Private
$3,675
$2,710
$5,159
Overall Review of Elizabeth Brewster House
common20 reviews mention this
Staff care is consistently praised
Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as loving, caring, and responsive to needs.
Across many reviews, families say the staff makes a difficult transition feel easier, and they describe staff as loving and caring. Several reviewers also mention staff helping with day-to-day support and keeping residents safe and well looked after. Even in the one critical review, the concern is about coverage and staffing roles, not that staff are unkind.
common5 reviews mention this
Setting looks well maintained
Multiple reviews describe the building as beautiful, well maintained, and comfortable for residents.
Reviewers describe Elizabeth Brewster House as very beautiful and well maintained, and at least one compares it to a more home-like environment. Another comment notes the âgrand oldâ setting, and a separate review mentions that rooms are very nice. One reviewer also points to frequent improvements, reinforcing that the property is being kept up over time.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Assistance and safety support
Reviews mention hands-on assistance for daily needs, but one residentâs experience raises concerns about care coverage.
A positive review says they feel less worried because their family member is safe and well taken care of. In a separate, more critical review, the author describes help with showering and dressing and medication being administered, but they also raise concerns about weekday-only nursing availability and when emergency help is needed. Together, the reviews suggest support for daily care is present, while the timing and escalation process may not meet every familyâs expectations.
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Features
Housing
45 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Tompkins Cty (17 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Village Cafe (0 miles)
Dasher's Corner Pub (0.2 miles)
Little Italy Pizzeria (0.4 miles)
Hobeau's (0.6 miles)
Steve & Lu's Diner (0.8 miles)
Super Cream Dairy Bar (0.8 miles)
Hyde Diner (1.7 miles)
Cafes
Origins (0.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Coffee Cookies & Creamers (2.4 miles)
Bru 64 (2.5 miles)
Coffee Mania (2.6 miles)
Coffee Mania (2.7 miles)
Brewerâs Cafe and Taproom (16.1 miles)
Parks
Durkee Memorial Park (1 miles)
Homer Green (1.1 miles)
Yaman Park (2 miles)
Suggett Park (2 miles)
Dexter Park (2.4 miles)
Cortland Waterworks (2.8 miles)
Montgomery Park (11.6 miles)
Physicians
Cortland Health Center (1.5 miles)
Patricia Digiovanna Np (1.5 miles)
Cortland Internist Associates (1.8 miles)
Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates of Cortland MD PC (1.8 miles)
Cortland Orthopedics (1.9 miles)
Family Practice Of Cortland (1.9 miles)
Cayuga Renaissance GYN (1.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Grace Christian Fellowship (1.5 miles)
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church (2.1 miles)
At Elizabeth Brewster House, the monthly cost for a private room is $3,675, which positions it competitively within Onondaga County where the average cost stands at $2,710. When compared to the state level of New York, where private room expenses reach about $5,159, Elizabeth Brewster House offers a more affordable option while maintaining a focus on quality care and comfortable living. This balance makes it an appealing choice for those seeking both value and a supportive environment in their housing decisions.
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45 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Tompkins Cty (17 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care with a safety-focused design and staff trained in diabetic care.
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