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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+.  Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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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: 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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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.
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: 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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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, 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 Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Durham, NY

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $3,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

Durham, NY
$3,541/mo

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

Durham, NY
$3,541/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,564/mo
Independent Living
$3,541/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,341/mo
Studio
$4,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,811/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Durham over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Durham

Recent reviews for independent living in Durham

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Hearthstone Village in Latham, NY

5.0
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

5.0
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.

Durham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham 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
18.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
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Holiday Glenville, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Ingersoll Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Durham, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 156 independent living facilities near Durham, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Durham, New York are Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Ingersoll Place and Diamond Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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