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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hillside Lake, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 323 independent living facilities in Hillside Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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.
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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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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
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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.
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: 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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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, 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.
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It is close to home. Dad took mom there weekly for concerts for several years. Some of his clients came to his beauty shop from The Osborn. It was a familiar place, known to be top of the line. A large...
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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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Hillside Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Hillside Lake is $7,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walden, NY with an average of $3,977 per month.

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

Hillside Lake, NY
$7,236/mo

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

Hillside Lake, NY
$7,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$8,115/mo
Independent Living
$7,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,672/mo
Studio
$6,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,314/mo

Senior living costs in Hillside 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: Hillside Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillside Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$7,236/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,007/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$8,115/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hillside Lake, NY:$7,236/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hillside Lake, NY:$6,007/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hillside Lake, NY:$8,115/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillside Lake, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillside 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
Hillside Lake, NY$4,401/mo$4,704/mo-6.4%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hillside Lake, NY
2024 average cost:$4,401/mo
2023 average cost:$4,704/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hillside Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillside Lake

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

4.0
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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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

Hillside Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillside Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillside 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 Hillside 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 Hillside 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
27.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillside 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 Hillside Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillside Lake, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillside 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 Hillside Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
47%
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Van Dyk Park Place, Atria Rye Brook and River Valley Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillside Lake, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 323 independent living facilities near Hillside Lake, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hillside Lake, New York are Spring Village at Danbury, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Atria Stamford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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