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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cortland, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Cortland 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 Cortland. 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 131 independent living facilities in Cortland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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the care has been good so far. My mom is eating good meals. We have been satisfied with what they are doing for her. We have their support.
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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.
Independent Living at its Finest for 55 & Better. Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartments in Smoke-Free Environment. Each building has 3-Stories with 8 Apartments on each floor and Elevator in every building. All apartments are approximately...
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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.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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: 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
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Cortland, NY
The average cost of senior living in Cortland is $4,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnson City, NY with an average of $3,446 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortland, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortland, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cortland, NY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Cortland over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Cortland
Recent reviews for independent living in Cortland
Brookdale Manlius
4.5
I would recommend Brookdale Manlius to others. My dad was borderline acceptable to their criteria, but they accepted him and were wonderful about it. He lasted about 40 hours there. Finally able to come to peace and passed away in his sleep there. They could not have been better to go through ...
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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.
Cortland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortland, 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 Cortland 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 Cortland 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
12.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortland 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 Cortland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortland 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 Cortland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Maple Downs, Brookdale Castle Gardens and Towne Center Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cortland, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 131 independent living facilities near Cortland, New York. See the full list.
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