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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Manlius, NY

The average cost of senior living in Manlius is $4,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oriskany Falls, NY with an average of $3,825 per month.

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

Manlius, NY
$4,425/mo
$4,425/mo

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

Manlius, NY
$4,425/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,529/mo
Independent Living
$4,425/mo

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

Studio
$4,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,981/mo

Senior living costs in Manlius 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: Manlius, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManlius, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,425/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,529/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,529/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Manlius, NY:$4,425/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Manlius, NY:$5,529/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Manlius, NY:$5,529/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Manlius, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manlius 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
Manlius, NY$3,983/mo$3,849/mo+3.5%
New York$3,729/mo$3,606/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Manlius, NY
2024 average cost:$3,983/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Manlius

Recent reviews for independent living in Manlius

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Brookdale Summerfield in Syracuse, NY

4.8
It was wonderful and I would highly recommend Summerfield to anyone. It was my ex-husband that was living there and he has Parkinson's disease. The staff was exceptional in making every attempt to make him comfortable and happy. In addition the atmosphere was so positive and pleasant. Everyone, ...
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Manlius independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manlius independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manlius, 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 Manlius 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 Manlius partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manlius, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Manlius 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 Manlius communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manlius, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manlius 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 Manlius offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manlius, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
47%
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