Syracuse Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The right Syracuse assisted living facility (ALF) is here. To find it, we’ve provided you with a few tools—average costs, resident reviews, tips, and more.

Syracuse is known as the “Salt City” because in its rich past, it was the primary supplier of salt for the U.S. Brine springs were first discovered in the 17^th century around Onondaga Lake. Today, you can see experience the history of this mineral at the Salt Museum. Syracuse’s French founders and their mission from 1656-1658 is re-created at the Sainte Marie among the Iroquois Living History Museum on the shores of Onondaga Lake.

Between the city and Syracuse University, you’ll always find something to do. Orange football and basketball are the two most popularly attended games and the men’s lacrosse team is multiple national champions. The Syracuse Jazz Festival brings out some of the world’s finest musicians. The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra plays free summer concerts at Armory Square.

Nature lovers will enjoy walking the 2.6-mile Onondaga Creekwalk. And just outside the city is the Beaver Lake Nature Center with 9 miles of trails, hundreds of bird species and 800 varities of plants.

The overall cost of living in Syracuse is 12% lower than the national average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Syracuse assisted living facility averages $3,100 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $9,673 a month, while a semi-private averages $9,475. A home health aide averages $4,229 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,905.

Finding a Syracuse assisted living facility isn’t hard. Finding the right Syracuse assisted living facility will take some effort. To start, read, “How to Select a Facility.”   Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.