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839 Bennie Road, Cortland, NY 13045
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Lucinda
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Child of resident/client
5.0
Great place for Mom
The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced there for my mom.
About the facility Walden Place
Enjoy peaceful, small-town senior living at Walden Place at Cortland, New York. This quaint community offers assisted living and memory care services to older New Yorkers. Situated along the I-81 corridor between Binghamton and Syracuse, this community embraces a rural lifestyle while keeping big-city resources within reach.
Feel the serenity of living in a community designed for the comfort and safety of older adults. Walden Place’s warm ambiance and friendly staff invite guests and residents into a cheerful and bright atmosphere. The professional nursing staff is available around the clock to provide customized care that meets each resident’s individual needs and preferences. For those who opt for memory care, holistic, person-focused care is available through the “embrace” memory care program.
Wellness remains a top priority at Walden Place. The bright, well-maintained dining room offers an elegant place for residents to enjoy well-balanced, tasty meals. Seniors can stay in shape by strolling along the walking path or practicing yoga in the secured courtyard. Seniors can socialize and forge new connections with their fellow residents through the engaging activities and amenities at Walden Place. As for those who’d like a moment to themselves, there’s a relaxing jacuzzi and a cozy, intimate library available, too.
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Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Veteran & Employee Discounts
Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Care types offered
2
Assisted Living, Memory Care
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3
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living
Care types offered
2
Assisted Living, Independent Living
Amenities at Walden Place
Healthcare Services
- High Acuity Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
- Incontinence Care
Meals & Dining
- Guest Meals
- Vegan
- Meals Provided
- Kosher
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Professional Chef
- Gluten-free
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
Room Amenities
- Handicap Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Bath Tubs
- Kitchenette
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Cable or Satellite TV
Community Amenities
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Uncovered Parking
Pets
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Private Bath
- Beauty Salon
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Outside Patio
- Central Fireplace
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
Recreational areas
- Jacuzzi
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Men's Club
- Community Service Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Trivia Games
- Birthday Parties
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Bible Study Group
- Activities On-site
- Holiday Parties
- Protestant Services
- Wii Bowling
- Dances
- Gardening Club
- Book Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Stretching Classes
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Cooking Classes
- Catholic Services
- Wine Tasting
- Day Trips and Outings
- Art Classes
- Happy Hour
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Other Religious Services
- Live Well Programs
- Walking Club
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Sensory-based Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Intergenerational Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- BBQs or Picnics
- Current Events Club
Reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Walden Place with 8.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Walden Place has 35 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.4
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.4
A Place for Mom has scored Walden Place with 8.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Walden Place has 35 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Lucinda B
Memory Care
November 2, 2024
Praises for Walden Place
I would highly recommend Walden Place for dementia patients. The staff are so caring for the residents. The meals are good and healthy. They have activities for them and try to keep them busy instead of staying in their rooms
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 20, 2023
Great staff!
The staff members are very sweet and helpful, however they could learn how to accommodate special dietary needs of patients---specifically puréed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Walden Place community to other families
Response from Walden Place
December 22, 2023
You are important to us, and so is your feedback. If you would like to discuss this matter further, let’s talk. Please reach out to David, our Executive Director at dcanfield@seniorlifestyle.com.
Lucinda - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 17, 2023
Great place for Mom
The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced there for my mom.
Response from Walden Place
October 20, 2023
Our community is a vibrant place, and your kind words go a long way to brighten our day. We’ll be sure to share your kind review with our residents and team members. Thanks so much.
Cathy - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 12, 2023
Review for Walden Place
We picked this community, because it was close by better for us. I would totally recommend Walden to other families.
Response from Walden Place
September 18, 2023
It’s our pleasure having you as part of the family. Thank you for your feedback.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2023
Would Highly Recommend
The staff at Walden Place are very helpful and cooperative, especially considering that they are short-staffed. They are doing the very best they can. And the staff who are there are great. The facility has been very nice. It's very comfortable, and they decorate nicely for every little holiday that comes along. I think they're doing an amazing job considering they have so little to work with. And I would highly recommend them to others in need of care.
Response from Walden Place
March 2, 2023
We’re so grateful you feel happy and at home. From great dining to fun events and activities, we hope you’re taking advantage of all our community has to offer. Thank you for your kind review.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 7, 2022
The best thing that has happened to my mom.
IT has been a very friendly community. In the memory care unit, she doesn't get out much. But the staff have been very welcoming and very helpful. They have lots of activities. They do exercises every morning. They do their nails and makeover kind of things. They have a hairdresser who comes in once a week. There's a nice outside courtyard where the residents are free to sit outdoors when the weather is nice. The activities director takes them on outings for ice cream and things like that. They have movie nights with popcorn. So she's very busy. They do a good job keeping the residents engaged.
Response from Walden Place
June 13, 2022
Your kind words go a long way to brighten our day. We’ll be sure to share your review with our team members. Thanks so much.
Claudia H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 30, 2022
Walden Place is The Place for Your Loved One
I would recommend Walden Place to others for their loved ones, and already have. I wish the follow up on information from the staff about my loved one's care would be better. Some of the care my loved one receives includes monitor blood sugar, medication management, and more
Bus Trips, shopping trips, bingo, outside entertainment, music, activity center, and more are some of the activities for the residents to choose from.
The food is excellent here.
Response from Walden Place
April 22, 2022
We’re so grateful you noticed all the things we do to make your loved one feel happy and at home. From great dining to fun events and activities, we really do believe our community is a wonderful place to live. And we’re glad you think so too.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 23, 2022
A nice community
The staff are very friendly, personable and helpful. The apartments are a good size with plenty of room. From what our loved one has said the meal and dining service is great and even though they choose to not participate in the activities they always have a ton going on. We would recommend the Walden Place to other families.
Response from Walden Place
March 25, 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 9, 2022
Walden Place review
Our loved one has settled in nicely, the staff made sure on our initial tours to really engage with our loved one in conversation. We were very impressed with the staff from the very beginning. You can tell they really know their stuff from the heart, it gave us confidences knowing we are doing the right thing. The place itself is a little limited, the lounge area and activities space is small, but there is a nice little garden.
Response from Walden Place
March 16, 2022
We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact our community is having on your family. The amazing people living and working here truly make it feel like home, one where all our residents can be comfortable, and their families can rely on us to take care of their loved ones. Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
Joy N - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 5, 2022
Staff is engaging my mom says she never feels like she is a bother. They never act like she is opposing on them. They go above and beyond to help when my mother needs it. They decorate for holidays for Christmas they put up Christmas lights. The facility is bright.
Response from Walden Place
January 7, 2022
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad to be of service.
Elizabeth - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 28, 2021
Overall we feel like it was a pretty good experience, and we would recommend it
Our loved one first moved in on the memory care side and that was a very good experience The person who oversaw it was great, she really seemed on top of everything and was always very responsive. We had great communication with her. Now our loved one is on the assisted living side and we know there was going to be less oversight, but the nurse who oversees assisted living has been a little difficult working with, sometimes the communication gets lost regarding our loved ones medication.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 19, 2021
Walden is a wonderful place
The staff was so compassionate and friendly. They did a good job taking care of my loved one and tried to provide in-room activities for her. The communication was so good when it came to covid and keeping informed. I would recommend this community to others and already have.
Response from Walden Place
March 22, 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience with other families!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 12, 2021
a diamond in the rough
The community is one of the best in the area, and our loved one loved it here. I would definitely recommend this community to other
Response from Walden Place
February 15, 2021
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with other families! We appreciate you taking the time to write!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 18, 2020
Highly Recommended
I would recommend this community. The community has hired a full time activities director for the memory care floor. There are computer games for recognition, personal care like manicures, field trips, arts and crafts, and prior to COVID they would stop and get ice cream.
The food is really good. The room is spacious for my loved one.
Response from Walden Place
September 23, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience with other families. As you know, a personal perspective is invaluable when choosing the perfect new place for a loved one.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
August 13, 2020
Come on Over
I would recommend them, particularly if they are local. This is the spot to be. The food is excellent for me now. The room is fine for me, and excellent. I pay for it, and think they are pretty good.
Response from Walden Place
August 15, 2020
Thank you! We are glad you are enjoying your time here in our community!
Barbara Byrd - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 4, 2018
Policies are not adequately explained.
My father was a recent resident of Walden Place in Cortland, NY. We were pleased with his care during his stay there. The problem arose when my father fell and broke his hip. He required surgery and was in intensive care for a week. During that week it became clear that he would not qualify to return to Walden Place. We gave notice and removed his belongings on November 9, 2018. We were told by one staff member that we would be required to continue to pay for his room through December 9, 2018 even though for medical reasons he would not be allowed to return. When we questioned this policy another staff member told us we would not be required to continue to pay if the resident had vacated due to medical issues. My father has subsequently passed away and the family is being pressured into continued payment through 12/9/18. We were never told that a resident would need to schedule a fall, hip surgery and subsequent death to assure that adequate notice was given when vacating a room.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 2, 2018
A lovely community, however it is not the local community I want. Very pleasant sales director and lovely residents.A fun environment.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 25, 2017
Love One Doing Great
The family is comfortable with our love one move to this community. She is doing great. We know she is safe, and in good hands. The experience is going well, and we are pleased with everything they have done for our family.
Response from Walden Place
September 5, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing your confidence in us; we appreciate your review!
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 15, 2017
Take a look
This community did not have an opening when we were looking for a place. I know someone that has a loved one living here and they seem to like it. The community seems clean.
Response from Walden Place
March 20, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review Walden Place. We are happy to hear you had a positive recommendation from one of our current residents/families! Our goal is to provide a positive experience for the resident and the family when they choose to make a move to Walden Place. I will share your comment with our housekeepers they take a great amount of pride in keeping the building looking its best. I am sorry we were unable to accommodate your loved one when you needed to make a move. The openings can change sometimes in a short period of time, if we can still help please contact me at [removed].
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 4, 2016
My Tour Of This Community Went Pretty Well
My tour of this is community was a pleasant one. The community looked nice and clean. The staff was kind and very friendly. This is an assisted living community, and my in laws are still pretty independent. It was a good tour, but not the place for my in laws.
Response from Walden Place
October 10, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to visit and learn more about Walden Place, we are glad to hear your visit to our community was a pleasant one! Although our community may not meet the needs of your in laws at this time, we welcome an opportunity to answer any further questions you may have in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly if we can be a resource to you, or include you on our mailing list for events, updates and activities at Walden Place.
Kimberly Cronk
Executive Director
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