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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Within the charming community of Foltsbrook, you will find a home where you will always feel welcome, and where the care is exceptional!At Foltsbrook Center, our long standing reputation as one of the area’s premier providers of skilled nursing care is built upon our ability to provide our...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Benson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $6,113 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dolgeville, NY with an average of $4,800 per month.

Assisted living costs in Benson, NY, vs. state and national averages

Benson, NY
$6,113/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Benson, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,116/mo
Studio
$5,618/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,010/mo

Senior living costs in Benson vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Benson, NY
Column state: New York
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Community typeBenson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$6,113/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benson, NY:$6,113/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benson, NY:unavailable
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benson, NY:unavailable
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benson, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Benson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Benson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Benson

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Broockdale Family Type Home in Charlton, NY

5.0
Our mother is very happy here! She has no complaints, and loves the food. The activities have been great too!

Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe in Malta, NY

5.0
My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort to stay very late on a Friday and make her admission possible. They were extremely ...
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Benson review score based on 2 family reviews

2.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 2 reviews of 1 Benson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Benson review score compared against nearby cities

2.8
Benson, NY1 facilities
9.2
Amsterdam, NY2 facilities
8.6
Clifton Park, NY37 facilities

Benson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Benson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Benson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benson assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Benson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.3%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
37%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
26%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.1%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Benson protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Ingersoll Place, The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and Woodside Hall are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Benson, New York. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Benson, New York are Ingersoll Place and The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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