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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highland Lake, NY

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Heath Village has senior living houses or apartments for 55+. From there you can go to the next level of care which is Heath House or The Meadows. They recently built a brand new facility across the street...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Heath Village, a unique retirement community with more than 40 years experience, located in Morris County. Our beautiful 200+ acre campus is comprised of 250 independent apartments and cottages, a 40-bed residential health care facility and a...
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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.
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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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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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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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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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Cost of independent living in Highland Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Highland Lake is $5,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jeffersonville, NY with an average of $2,753 per month.

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

Highland Lake, NY
$5,216/mo

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

Highland Lake, NY
$5,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,322/mo
Independent Living
$5,216/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,188/mo
Studio
$6,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,039/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,216/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,163/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,322/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Highland Lake, NY:$5,216/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Lake, NY:$6,163/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Highland Lake, NY:$6,322/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland Lake, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland 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
Highland Lake, NY$3,313/mo$3,317/mo-0.1%
New York$3,729/mo$3,606/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Highland Lake, NY
2024 average cost:$3,313/mo
2023 average cost:$3,317/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,606/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Highland Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland Lake

Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Highland Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland 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
16.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
47%
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