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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chemung County, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Chemung County 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 Chemung County. 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 85 independent living facilities in Chemung County, 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 Ithaca, Elmira and Watkins Glen.
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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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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
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: 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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: 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Chemung County, NY
The average cost of senior living in Chemung County is $3,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chemung County, NY vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chemung County, NY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chemung County, NY by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Chemung County
Recent reviews for independent living in Chemung County
Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY
5.0
The staff are very friendly and know each resident and their room numbers. They are positive and upbeat. Mom is in independent living, so there really is no communication from their end to me, but if I have concerns about her, they are very helpful. The move in process was very smooth. Her ...
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Walden Place in Cortland, NY
4.8
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 ...
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Elderwood Village at Vestal
4.6
The value for cost is hard for me to answer I think for the cost there would be more included in the price but I do know they are competitive in pricing. Plus weekends are real boring for them. I feel sorry for people who don't have family. Over all I was happy
Chemung County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chemung County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chemung County, 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 Chemung County 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 Chemung County 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
9.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chemung County 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 Chemung County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
5.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chemung County 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 Chemung County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Castle Gardens, Walden Place and Brookdale Painted Post are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chemung County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 85 independent living facilities near Chemung County, New York. See the full list.
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