About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

5 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton, NY

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Benton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Benton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Benton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Canandaigua, Geneva and Seneca Falls.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Canandaigua, Geneva and Seneca Falls.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 5
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Seneca Lake Terrace, Clinton Crest Manor and St Mark's Terrace
zipAveragecost: $3,085

Benton Independent Living Facilities | 1576 Reviews

Showing 5 communities
Last Updated: 8/27/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Seneca Lake Terrace
3131 Photos available
8.9
Review score
21 reviews
8.9
Review score
21 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
14%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We are so glad that our loved one moved to Seneca Lake Terrace. I just talked to him and he commented "they really pay attention to me here, everyone is so nice to me" He's referring to staff and other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seneca Lake Terrace is an assisted living community located in Geneva, NY; nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Wonderful, dedicated and caring staff! Residents love the food and fun at Seneca Lake Terrace. Minutes from Seneca Lake and Downtown Geneva. Limited beds available, call today!...
See details
Photo of Clinton Crest Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of St Mark's Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Castle Street Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Benton, NY

The average cost of senior living in Benton is $3,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Yan, NY with an average of $3,085 per month.

Independent living costs in Benton, NY, vs. state and national averages

Benton, NY
$3,085/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,371/mo
Independent Living
$3,085/mo

Independent living costs in Benton, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,620/mo

Senior living costs in Benton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Benton, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,085/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,183/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,371/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benton, NY:$3,085/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benton, NY:$5,183/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benton, NY:$7,371/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Benton, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Benton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Benton, NYNY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Benton, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Benton, NY$3,092/mo$3,175/mo-2.6%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Benton, NY
2024 average cost:$3,092/mo
2023 average cost:$3,175/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Benton

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton

Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
Read more

Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

5.0
The staff seem to be very caring and helpful with our brother. Gives us peace of mind knowing he is in good hands with. All of our questions are answered promptly and thoughly. He is doing well and comfortable there.

Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY

5.0
From my perspective 5 stars- I thinks it's the best place my mom could be. From my mom's perspective 4 stars- She feels they are understaffed and since she has food sensitivity, it is sometimes hard to get the food she wants... and scheduling for food is difficult.

Benton independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
9.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Benton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
15.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Benton independent 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 independent living communities in Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
40.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Seneca Lake Terrace, Clinton Crest Manor and St Mark's Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Benton, New York. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{ percentPetFriendly }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top