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Photo of Parkrose Estates
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9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
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All staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Activities are many, something for every age, interests and physical abilities. Recommend to others.. ABSOLUTELY
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.
At Parkrose Estates, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests within the community and around the Syracuse area. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
36%
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Placing my father was easy. The staff are wonderful and seem to really care about the residents. All his needs are met and if there are any issues, they are quick to respond. The rooms very in size and are...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Big Bay, NY

The average cost of senior living in Big Bay is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fulton, NY with an average of $3,868 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Bay, NY vs. nearby cities

Big Bay, NY
$4,259/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Bay, NY vs. the state and national average

Big Bay, NY
$4,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Bay vs. other types of senior living

$5,183/mo
Independent Living
$4,259/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Big Bay, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$6,270/mo
Studio
$5,119/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,140/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Big Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Bay

Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

Bishop's Commons in Oswego, NY

5.0
My mother has been at BC for almost four months now and could not be happier. She says she feels like she’s living in a 5 star hotel. All of the staff are not only professional but kind & caring. My mother has been able to maintain her independence but with a sense that there are people around ...
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Red Mill Manor LLC in Baldwinsville, NY

5.0
My family and loved one have had a great experience with the community. The management team works hard to portray a sense of community and a home like feeling. Overall, this is a community we would recommend to others for their loved ones.

Big Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bay, 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 Big Bay 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 Big Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bay, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bay 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 Big Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bay 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 Big Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bay, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.1%
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Bishop's Commons, Holiday Maple Downs and Towne Center Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Bay, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Big Bay, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Big Bay, New York is Bishop's Commons. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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