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After selling the home she lived in for over 60 years, my mom moved into a beautiful apartment While there she became unhappy and lonely, and after giving up her license and car, felt isolated. We heard...
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.
The Bristal Assisted Living offers incomparable care, the finest luxury amenities, a packed activity calendar and so much more. Call today to schedule your visit.
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My loved one is currently a resident at Lake Shore Assisted Living Residence. The facility was just recently mostly remodeled, so it's in very nice shape. It's very clean. The staff that I have met is...
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.
Lake Shore Assisted Living Community is located near beautiful Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. Fishermen and nature lovers know this area as the home of Long Island's largest lake and beautiful sunsets. Whether you love watching the sunset over a breathtaking landscaped scene, or you like reeling in...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge and overall everything has been great for her so far. The value for cost is reasonable. The food is pretty good and the activities...
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.
Brookdale Woodbridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the upscale community of Woodbridge, Connecticut. Woodbridge is a historic city with a strong sense of heritage and is home to many of the faculty at nearby Yale University. As one of the wealthiest towns in the country,...
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I cannot believe there is anywhere like OMP. The staff could not be more devoted and professional. A shame that MMH is closing it.
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.
One MacDonough Place is a not for profit assisted living community that is part of the Middlesex Health System. Our community has been serving seniors of Middlesex county for more than twenty years. Our residents enjoy the benefits of independence with the security of knowing that caring...
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My mother is currently a resident at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights and she is very happy here at this facility. Everyone has been very helpful. The cleanliness and friendliness is great. The staff...
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.
Crosby Commons at Wesley Village is situated on a 39 acre campus of care. From its covered porches, you can overlook the Housatonic River and Long Island sound. Spacious studio and one bedroom apartments with grab bars and easy access showers make living very comfortable. The staff has been here...
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The genuine appeal of Essex Meadows is the makeup of the residents who live here. While diverse in backgrounds, education, careers, and life experiences, there is an aura of trust, integrity, and positive...
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 name is Demetria [Removed] I live in apt.[Removed]. I just would like to give Riverhead landing a 5 star rating. They are efficient and courteous. And are very helpful with paperwork. The maintenance...
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: 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.
Our home is situated on three beautifully landscaped waterfront acres. The picturesque grounds and our intimate size create a comfortable home like atmosphere. Here, our seniors enjoy the benefits of twenty-four hour loving care and all ranges of assisted living services. From assistance with...
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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: 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.
Maintaining independence is wonderful-but living independently doesn't have to mean living alone and contending with everyday tasks and responsibilities that can become overwhelming.The Homestead provides everything needed to enjoy independent living that is not only comfortable and safe, but...
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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.
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a professional caring staff. The fully air-conditioned home features private and semi-private rooms, 24 hour care, three home cooked...
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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.
Green Grove provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to call home. Located in Guilford, CT, this assisted living community provides a beautiful location for its residents. Guilford is a part of New Haven County, and guests of our residents will enjoy checking out all that the city...
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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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
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
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: 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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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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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.
The town of Killingworth CT is equidistant from Middletown and Long Island Sound. You may have driven past it on Route 81 going to one of your favorite beaches in Clinton, Madison or Westbrook. We are easy to find from Route 9 and just a mile north of the Killingworth traffic circle. Come see why...
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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 Hayground, NY

The average cost of senior living in Hayground is $7,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenport West, NY with an average of $4,110 per month.

Independent living costs in Hayground, NY, vs. nearby cities

Hayground, NY
$7,318/mo

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

Hayground, NY
$7,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Hayground, NY, vs. other senior living options

$9,633/mo
Independent Living
$7,318/mo

Independent living costs in Hayground, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,345/mo

Senior living costs in Hayground 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: Hayground, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHayground, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$7,318/mo$4,419/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$9,263/mo$5,535/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$9,633/mo$5,606/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Hayground, NY:$7,318/mo
New York:$4,419/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Hayground, NY:$9,263/mo
New York:$5,535/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Hayground, NY:$9,633/mo
New York:$5,606/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Hayground, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hayground 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 Hayground, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hayground 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hayground, NY$4,436/mo$4,708/mo-5.8%
New York$3,729/mo$3,600/mo+3.6%
National$3,240/mo$3,152/mo+2.8%
Hayground, NY
2024 average cost:$4,436/mo
2023 average cost:$4,708/mo
Percent change:-5.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,600/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,240/mo
2023 average cost:$3,152/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hayground

Recent reviews for independent living in Hayground

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT

5.0
My mom is doing great at Lifestyle Transitions. She loves living there and is doing very well.

Crescent Point At Niantic

4.3
I'm pleased with the responsiveness of staff and think the pieces are in place for my aunt to have a good experience. I picked this community because of proximity to family and where my aunt used to live.

Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven, CT

4.0
After visiting many "retirement homes", Seacrest definitely feels more homey than all of the other more institution style residencies. It's beautiful water view setting adds tremendously to its value as well as a strong sense of family amongst its attendants and workers and residents. Our ...
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Hayground independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hayground independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hayground, 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 Hayground 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 Hayground 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
21.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hayground 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 Hayground communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hayground 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 Hayground offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Spring Village at Stratford and Atria Hertlin Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hayground, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 158 independent living facilities near Hayground, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hayground, New York are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Spring Village at Stratford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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