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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Danby, NY

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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.
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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.
Muldoon Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. We are surrounded by beautiful flowers and other parts of nature that ensure our surroundings are calm, peaceful, serene and enjoyable for anyone that is here. We are extremely pleased of the...
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: 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.
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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Photo of Brewster House Elizabeth
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.
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: 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.
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
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.
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.
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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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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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Danby, NY

The average cost of senior living in Danby is $4,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira Heights, NY with an average of $3,366 per month.

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

Danby, NY
$4,128/mo
$3,977/mo

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

Danby, NY
$4,128/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,943/mo
Independent Living
$4,128/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,419/mo
Studio
$5,299/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,168/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,862/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Danby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Danby

Recent reviews for independent living in Danby

Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.

North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
I was reluctant to move to assisted living. I have always lived on my own. My family and doctor we're very persistent that I needed the extra help. I have to say, as much as I hate to admit it, they were right. The staff here have been so sweet and helpful. It's like have 5 grandchildren around ...
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Brookdale Summerfield in Syracuse, NY

4.0
The staff is outstanding. The facility is aging quickly. They are working on it but it's taking a long time. The food is so so. They have had a tough time keeping a cook. They always offer a hot dog or hamburger if you don't like what's on the menu. My parents don't need any care so that's why ...
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Danby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Danby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Danby, 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 Danby 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 Danby 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
10.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Danby 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 Danby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Danby, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
4.7%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Danby 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 Danby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
8.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.6%
46.1%
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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Walden Place and Seneca Lake Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Danby, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 99 independent living facilities near Danby, New York. See the full list.

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