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I enjoyed my time at Bishop Broderick. Pleasant, friendly, caring staff. Nice apartment. Beautifully maintained grounds. Enjoyed the general atmosphere. Convenient set up and well built facility. Well...
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.
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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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.
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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MeadowView at Clifton Park is a beautiful senior housing community located in Rexford, New York in Saratoga County. As a modern building with impeccable landscaping and ample outdoor patio space and walking trails, residents will love calling our location home. Even better, we're only a few...
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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: 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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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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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Chatham Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Chatham Center is $3,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chatham Center, NY vs. nearby cities

Chatham Center, NY
$3,778/mo
$3,388/mo

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

Chatham Center, NY
$3,778/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chatham Center vs. other types of senior living

$4,912/mo
Independent Living
$3,778/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chatham Center, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,012/mo
Studio
$5,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,288/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,043/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Chatham Center over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Chatham Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Chatham Center

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

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The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Hearthstone Village in Latham, NY

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We have been incredibly pleased with Hearthstone and my grandma loves living there! All of the staff members are friendly and attentive. The neighbors are kind and she absolutely loves the activities. It's great to have a shuttle for errands and the community is quiet and clean. Definitely the ...
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Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

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Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

Chatham Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chatham Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chatham Center, 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 Chatham Center 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 Chatham Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chatham Center 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 Chatham Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chatham Center 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 Chatham Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
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Ingersoll Place, Holiday Glenville and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chatham Center, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 170 independent living facilities near Chatham Center, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Chatham Center, New York are Ingersoll Place, Southwick Village and Diamond Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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