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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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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, 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.
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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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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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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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.
THE BICKFORD COUNTRY HOMEAt the Bickford Country Home, you’ll experience natural beauty and stress-free living in a peaceful, country setting. Nestled in the scenic countryside between the villages of Palmyra and Shortsville, the Country Home is conveniently located three miles North of the New...
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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.
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Dix

Recent reviews for independent living in Dix

Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY

5.0
Looking back, we wish we would have moved here years ago. Appleridge has been so good to us and we couldn't be happier living here. Appleridge is truly the best place for seniors to live!

Dix independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dix independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dix, 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 Dix 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 Dix partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dix, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dix 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 Dix communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dix, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dix 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 Dix offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
10.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.5%
46.9%
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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Quail Summit and Ashton Place Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dix, New York. See full list of communities.
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