The Homesteads

The Homesteads in Apalachin, New York is a family-owned alternative to traditional nursing and assisted living facilities, specializing in small residential homes where residents live in groups of up to six adults. The community accepts individuals at varying levels of care who have memory issues, physical limitations, or other elderly care needs.

The Homesteads provides person-centered, individualized care plans with a staff-to-resident ratio of one caregiver to every four residents. All staff members have first aid certification and CPR training. The community is licensed by New York State and inspected by divisions of Social Service. With more than 25 years of experience, the facility emphasizes a family-like environment where residents receive high levels of attention and care.

Daily life at The Homesteads includes homemade meals, house pets, gardens, and a koi pond. Residents enjoy weekly individual rides to favorite destinations and participate in regular daily activities. The homes are designed to promote community and provide a warm, inviting atmosphere that differs markedly from institutional settings.

The Homesteads welcomes individuals from across the Binghamton and Elmira areas and serves the regional senior population seeking a more home-like care environment.