Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Cooperstown, NY

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Cooperstown, NY

Overview of Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home offers assisted living and independent living in Cooperstown, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

There are 26 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The starting price is $4,060 per month, and the $25,000 entrance fee is a separate upfront cost that families need to include in their planning.

An art studio supports art sessions, while the on site salon gives residents a place for grooming within the community. The garden provides space for gardening, and scheduled activities include fitness sessions, bowling, movies, concerts, social gatherings, and outings to local attractions. Spacious rooms and hallways are suitable for residents with mobility issues.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 26

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$4,060/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyOtsego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home is legally operated by Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, Inc.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Medication Management

Additional Services

4 services
Independent Living With Personal Care Assistance
Monthly Massages
Personalized Wellness Programs
TransportationListed as: Transportation to appointments (within 5-mile radius)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Salon
Garden
Reserved Parking Spots
Dining Alcove
Activitiesart sessions, happy hours, bowling, fitness sessions, birthday celebrations, miniature golf, movies, gardening, outdoor concerts, big band concerts, outings to local attractions, social gatherings, reading time, family time
Highlights
  • Spacious rooms and hallways suitable for residents with mobility issues

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (100% below)
• Inspections with violations (100% below)
• Inspection violation rate (100% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2 9.0 This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 0 4.0 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 100% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 0% 55% This facility has 55 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (0% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 55% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 0 6.0 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 0 18.0 This facility has 100% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 100% better

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cooperstown's city center to Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around New York State

Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 121
Rank #16 / 309
No
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 54
Rank #41 / 330
Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC 14
21%
Facility 21%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #67 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #82 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms A+
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 121
Rank #18 / 309
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #21 / 330
Atr New York Lh, Inc 6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #58 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A+
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 121
Rank #113 / 309
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 54
Rank #272 / 330
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc 4
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL
MC
Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 121
Rank #153 / 309
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 54
Rank #217 / 330
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc 3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A-
Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home
AL
IL
Cooperstown 26 No - Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, Inc 2-00.0 - -

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home is located in Cooperstown, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home

Are pets allowed at Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home?

No, Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home have?

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home has 26 beds.

How much does Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home cost per month?

Pricing at Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home starts at $25,000 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home had any violations?

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home has no reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home?

Yes — there are 21 photos of Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home provide?

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

What is the address of Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home?

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home is located at 48 Grove Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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