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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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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: 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.
The Knolls is a beautiful, friendly community just 10 minutes from White Plains in stunning Westchester County. Enjoy its 30 acres of serene natural beauty, mature woodlands and beautifully landscaped grounds. Delight in joining active, interesting residents who make the most of an ideal mix of...
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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.
Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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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: 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.
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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 Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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: 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: 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
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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: 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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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It is clean and safe. We looked at a lot of facilities. It has great pricing. My mom is happy with the way they do her laundry and clean her room. Everything has been going very good so far. The staff is not...
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.
We are an Independent Senior Residence, located in the heart of downtown White Plains, accessible to all major highways, shops, and parking. We offer supportive living in a warm congenial and home like environment. The Esplanade Senior Residence offers the freedom of an Independent lifestyle...
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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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.
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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
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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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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.

Cost of independent living in Greenwood Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Greenwood Lake is $6,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, NY with an average of $3,654 per month.

Independent living costs in Greenwood Lake, NY, vs. nearby cities

Greenwood Lake, NY
$6,349/mo

Independent living costs in Greenwood Lake, NY, vs. state and national averages

Greenwood Lake, NY
$6,349/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Greenwood Lake, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,036/mo
Independent Living
$6,349/mo

Independent living costs in Greenwood Lake, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,294/mo
Studio
$7,535/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,941/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Greenwood Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Greenwood Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreenwood Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,349/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,948/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,036/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Greenwood Lake, NY:$6,349/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Greenwood Lake, NY:$6,948/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Greenwood Lake, NY:$7,036/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Greenwood Lake, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Greenwood Lake and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Greenwood Lake, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Greenwood Lake have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Greenwood Lake, NY$4,712/mo$4,559/mo+3.4%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Greenwood Lake, NY
2024 average cost:$4,712/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Greenwood Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Greenwood Lake

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

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The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

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My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Residents of various communities, such as Holiday Manor at Woodside and The Mews, express their appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to make their loved ones feel at home. They form genuine connections with residents, ensuring a homely and support ...
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Quality dining experiences. Reviews for Thrive at Montvale and Flushing House praise the exceptional food and the ability to accommodate dietary restrictions, making meal times an enjoyable experience for residents.
Engaging activities and socialization opportunities. Communities such as Arbor Terrace Teaneck and Holiday Manor at Woodside offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, allowing them to stay engaged and active while fostering friendships and connections with their peers.
Thorough communication between staff and families. At Atria on Roslyn Harbor, The Residence at Summer Street, and The Delaney of Bridgewater, families are kept informed and involved in their loved ones' care through regular and detailed conversations with caring and responsive staff members.
Beautiful and clean living spaces. Communities like Flushing House and Kittay Senior Apartments are praised for their immaculate and well-maintained facilities, providing residents with a comfortable and attractive living environment.
Personalized care and attention. Residents and their families at Holiday Manor at Woodside and Sunrise of Cresskill share their gratitude for the individualized care and concern shown by staff members, ensuring their loved ones receive the attention and support they need.
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Greenwood Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenwood Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenwood Lake, 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 Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake 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
30.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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