Comprehensive Review: Buckley Landing, Onondaga County, NY

• Introduction

• Services and care options
  • Core services
  • Specialized care options
  • Rehabilitation services
• Amenities and daily life
  • Living spaces
  • Dining services
  • Wellness and recreation
  • Technology and connectivity
• Daily activities and social engagement
• Pricing and fee structure
  • Additional fees
• Resident experiences and testimonials
  • Positive feedback
  • Areas for improvement
• Quality of care and staff responsiveness
• Unique features and programs
• Comparison with other facilities in Onondaga County
• Reputation and recognition
• Conclusion and recommendations
  • Final recommendations for prospective residents and families

Introduction

Buckley Landing is an assisted living facility at 7430 Buckley Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212. It serves seniors in Onondaga County. This review covers its services, costs, and what residents say about living there to help families evaluate whether it's the right choice.

Services and care options

Buckley Landing offers these core services:

Core services

Service

What it includes

Available

Personal care assistance

Help with bathing, dressing, grooming

24/7

Medication management

Staff oversee and administer medications

Round-the-clock

Emergency response

Staff available for emergencies

Continuous

Housekeeping and laundry

Regular cleaning and laundry services

Scheduled

Transportation

To medical appointments and outings

As needed

Specialized care options

Buckley Landing focuses on assisted living but also offers:

1. Transitional care for residents who need temporary support or are moving between care levels.
2. Memory care support: The facility does not have a dedicated memory care unit, but staff are trained to help residents with mild cognitive impairment.

Rehabilitation services

Buckley Landing coordinates with local healthcare providers for:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy

These services typically come from outside providers and may cost extra.

Amenities and daily life

Living spaces

• Private and semi-private apartments
• Common lounges and game areas
• Landscaped courtyards and walking paths

Dining services

• Restaurant-style dining room
• Three meals daily
• Special dietary accommodations available
• Private dining areas for family gatherings

Wellness and recreation

• On-site hair salon
• Fitness classes for seniors
• Social events and educational programs
• Religious and spiritual services

Technology and connectivity

• Wi-Fi throughout the facility
• Cable television in apartments
• Emergency response systems in all living spaces

Daily activities and social engagement

The facility offers regular activities to keep residents engaged and connected:

1. Social events: weekly happy hours, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and community outings to local attractions.
   • Fitness: chair yoga, gentle stretching, balance exercises, and walking clubs.
   • Educational programs: guest lectures, book clubs, current events discussions, and art and craft workshops.
   • Wellness activities: meditation sessions, gardening clubs, music therapy, and pet therapy visits.
   • Pricing and fee structure
2. Buckley Landing's rates are competitive in Onondaga County:
   • Room type
   • Monthly cost
   • Local average
   • Studio
3. $5,100
   • $5,670
   • Private room
   • $5,340
   • One bedroom
4. $5,930
   • The base rate starts at $6,010 per month. New York's state average for assisted living is $7,086 per month.
   • Additional fees
   • Be aware of potential extra costs for personal care beyond basic services, medication management, specialized dietary requirements, extra housekeeping or laundry, and special transportation requests.
   • Talk with Buckley Landing's financial staff about your loved one's specific needs. This will give you a clearer picture of total costs and help you avoid surprises.

Resident experiences and testimonials

Satisfaction ratings vary across different platforms. The facility had a 4.8 out of 5 rating on one site (though with few reviews), 3.0 out of 5 on another platform (with multiple reviews), and insufficient data on a third.

Positive feedback

Residents and families mention compassionate care, thoughtful amenities, professional staff, and a clean, well-maintained facility.

Areas for improvement

Some concerns include building layout for residents with mobility challenges, mixed feelings about the overall atmosphere, and few recent testimonials.

To get a better sense of what it's really like, ask to speak with current residents or their families during a tour. Also ask how the facility handles resident concerns and measures satisfaction. The facility reported making several changes based on resident feedback, including updated menus with more diverse and healthier options, expanded fitness classes and art therapy, and more community outings.

Quality of care and staff responsiveness

Buckley Landing has a 24-hour professional staff that includes licensed nursing professionals, personal care assistants, activity coordinators, housekeeping staff, and administrative team. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans and helping residents stay independent. However, the limited number of recent reviews makes it hard to judge how responsive current staff are or how good the care is right now.

When you visit, watch how staff interact with residents. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios during different times of day, what training staff receive (especially in dementia care and fall prevention), and what the staff turnover rate is. Staff turnover matters: high turnover disrupts care and breaks the relationships residents build with their caregivers. Stable staff usually means more experienced caregivers, stronger relationships, and more consistent care. Ask for the average length of time caregivers stay and the annual turnover rate. Also ask how the facility handles medical emergencies and works with local hospitals and doctors.

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Unique features and programs

Buckley Landing offers standard assisted living services. What sets it apart is its peaceful country-like setting that's still close to urban amenities, pricing that's below the local market average, flexibility to adjust care plans as residents' needs change, and location that makes it easy for residents to stay connected to their community.

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• Comparison with other facilities in Onondaga County
• Onondaga County has several senior living options. When comparing Buckley Landing to others in the area, consider starting price ($5,100 versus a local average of $5,670), 24-hour staff coverage (the industry standard), suburban/country setting versus urban locations, and limited memory care support compared to some competitors. Buckley Landing costs less but may have fewer specialized services for residents needing extensive memory care or medical support.

Reputation and recognition

Buckley Landing is part of the Loretto network of senior care facilities. Loretto has been recognized as one of the "Best Companies to Work for in New York" for five consecutive years, received awards from LeadingAge New York for Employee of Distinction and Professional of the Year, and was the first home care agency in New York State to receive the American Heart Association's Home Health Heart Failure Certification.

• When you evaluate the facility, ask how Buckley Landing benefits from being part of the Loretto network and what specific quality improvements the location has made recently.
• Conclusion and recommendations
• Buckley Landing offers assisted living at competitive prices in a quiet setting. It focuses on personalized care and helping residents stay independent. Its main strengths are its location, pricing, and core services.
• Final recommendations for prospective residents and families
• Visit in person and pay attention to how staff and residents interact and what the place feels like.

Sit down for a meal. Talk with people who live there.

Ask how care plans are made, put into practice, and adjusted over time.

Go over all costs with their financial staff, including any hidden fees.

Get a monthly calendar of activities and try to attend an event.

Think about whether the facility can handle changes in care needs down the road, especially if memory care becomes necessary.

Ask to speak with current residents or families.

Watch how staff interact with residents. Ask about training programs and how long staff typically stay.

Take time to consider these points carefully. It will help you decide whether Buckley Landing is the right fit for you or your loved one.

Limited reviews

A Place for Mom

3.0/5.0

Multiple reviews

Family Assets

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Insufficient data

6.1 Positive Feedback

• Compassionate care approach
• Thoughtful amenity selection
• Professional staff interactions
• Clean and well-maintained facility

6.2 Areas for Improvement

• Building layout concerns for mobility-challenged residents
• Mixed reviews regarding facility atmosphere
• Limited recent testimonials available

Actionable Tip: To get a more accurate picture of resident experiences, consider:

1. Requesting to speak with current residents or their families during your tour.
2. We've made several changes based on resident feedback. These include improvements to our dining services, recreational programs, and facility amenities. For instance, we updated our menu to offer more diverse and healthy options, including culturally sensitive choices, which residents have responded to positively. We also expanded our wellness initiatives, adding new fitness classes, art therapy sessions, and other community outings. These improvements help create a supportive and engaging environment for everyone.
3. Inquiring about the facility’s process for addressing resident concerns and how they measure satisfaction.

7. Quality of Care and Staff Responsiveness

Buckley Landing maintains a 24-hour professional staff dedicated to resident care, including:

• Licensed nursing professionals
• Personal care assistants
• Activity coordinators
• Housekeeping staff
• Administrative team

The facility emphasizes personalized care plans and a commitment to maintaining residents’ independence. However, the limited number of recent reviews makes it challenging to accurately assess current staff responsiveness and care quality.

Actionable Recommendation: During your visit, observe staff-resident interactions and ask about:

1. Staff-to-resident ratios during different shifts
2. Training programs for staff, especially in areas like dementia care and fall prevention
3. Turnover rates and how long care staff stay at a facility show its stability and the quality of care residents can expect. High turnover can disrupt care, causing inconsistent support and a lack of familiarity between residents and their caregivers. This lack of familiarity is important for personalized care. On the other hand, a stable care team, with staff who stay longer, often means more experienced staff, stronger resident-caregiver relationships, and a more consistent, higher standard of care. When you evaluate senior living options, asking about these numbers, like the facility's average caregiver tenure and annual turnover rate, can provide helpful information about how well the facility runs and how happy residents are.
4. Protocols for addressing medical emergencies and coordinating with local healthcare providers

8. Unique Features and Programs

While Buckley Landing offers standard assisted living services, some distinguishing features include:

1. Serene Location: The country-like setting offers a peaceful environment but is still close to urban amenities.
2. Competitive Pricing: Starting rates are below the local market average for the services provided.
3. Flexible Care Model: The emphasis on personalized care plans allows for adjustments as residents’ needs change over time.
4. Community Integration: The facility’s location and transportation services facilitate continued engagement with the broader community.

9. Comparison with Other Facilities in Onondaga County

Choosing the right senior care facility is an important decision for families. Onondaga County has many senior living options. Menorah Park is known for its wide range of services and its commitment to personalized care. Facilities that focus on individualized care plans often have higher resident satisfaction. For families seeking a facility that focuses on residents, Menorah Park is a good option.

When comparing Buckley Landing to other facilities in the area:

Aspect

Buckley Landing

Market Average

Starting Price

$5,100

$5,670

Care Staff Coverage

24-hour

Industry standard

Setting

Suburban/Country

Various

Specialized Memory Care

Limited support

Often available

Actionable Insight: While Buckley Landing offers competitive pricing and a unique setting, families should consider:

1. The level of specialized care needed, especially for memory care or extensive medical support
2. The importance of a country-like setting versus an urban location
3. The trade-off between lower costs and potentially fewer specialized services compared to some competitors

10. Reputation and Recognition

Buckley Landing's specific awards are not listed. However, it is part of the Loretto network of senior care facilities, and Loretto has received several recognitions:

• Recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” for five consecutive years
• Received awards from LeadingAge New York for Employee of Distinction, Professional of the Year, and Innovation of the Year
• First home care agency in New York State to receive the American Heart Association’s Home Health Heart Failure Certification

Actionable Recommendation: When evaluating Buckley Landing, inquire about:

1. How the facility benefits from being part of the Loretto network
2. Specific quality improvement initiatives implemented at Buckley Landing
3. This location has received recent awards, showing its commitment to excellence. These recognitions confirm its dedication to creating a good community and offering many programs that focus on residents' overall well-being. Together, these achievements highlight the staff and management's dedication and the location's important role in senior care, showing its commitment to helping seniors thrive.

11. Conclusion and Recommendations

Buckley Landing provides assisted living at a competitive price in a peaceful setting. It focuses on personalized care and helping residents maintain their independence. Its strengths are its location, pricing, and basic services.

Final Recommendations for Prospective Residents and Families:

1. Schedule an In-Person Visit: Experience the community firsthand, paying attention to resident-staff interactions and the overall atmosphere.
2. Participate in a Meal: Arrange to join a meal service to evaluate the dining experience and interact with current residents.
3. Review Care Plans: Request a detailed overview of how care plans are developed, implemented, and adjusted over time.
4. Discuss Financials: Have a thorough discussion about all costs, including potential additional fees for specialized services.
5. Explore Activities: Request a monthly activity calendar and consider attending a social event to see how involved residents are.
6. Assess Future Needs: Consider how the facility can accommodate changing care needs, especially if memory care might be required in the future.
7. Speak with Current Residents: Request to speak with residents or their families to get firsthand accounts of life at Buckley Landing.
8. Evaluate Staff Engagement: During your visit, observe how staff interact with residents and ask about ongoing training programs and staff retention rates.

By carefully reviewing these aspects, you can decide if Buckley Landing meets your or your loved one’s senior living needs and preferences.