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Photo of Sunrise of Wilton
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77 Floor plans available
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Overall experience is great. Sunrise of Wilton is immaculate. All staff is exceedingly friendly. Quality of care is very good. Administrative staff is also quite good. Food needs improvement. Activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in western Connecticut’s beautiful Norwalk River Valley, just 55 miles from New York City, Sunrise of Wilton provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location in Fairfield County off...
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Place is very welcoming and she enjoys the food. They have different size options, she has a studio which is sufficient. Neighborhood seems safe and she is familiar with area.
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.
Flushing House is New York’s Premier Independent Living Community and 2020 ‘Best in Boro Award’ Winner for Retirement Community. Flushing House is now offering virtual and in person visits by appointment.Since 1974, Flushing House was one of the first communities to offer independent living for...
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Marketing Staff (excellent) Director (excellent) Staff -aides, nurses, housekeeping, everyone (excellent) Activities personnel (excellent)
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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44 Floor plans available
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The facility was clean and bright. I feel like it was lacking in additional rooms and spaces for the residence to gather. The rooms were generous and size. I was not fond of the fact that they locked up...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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While the assisted living floor has many daily activities, the memory care floor is lacking substantially. There's been 3 activity directors in less than 1 yr and residents are basically put in front of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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There are limited onsite parking including day parking for visitors is a plus, given its location. Surrounding area seems less walkable offsite and had limited access to onsite outdoor spaces, which could be...
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.
WelcomeThe Residence at Summer Street is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in downtown Stamford, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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The staff seem to know all the residents well and it’s clear they truly care about them. They take the time to learn each person’s needs and preferences, which creates a welcoming and supportive environment...
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.
Tappan Zee Manor, a licensed adult home, provides gracious living for seniors with all the luxuries of a hotel in a home-like setting. It offers residents companionship, comfort and security while retaining privacy and independence. High above the charming village of Nyack, NY, Tappan Zee Manor...
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To date, everything and everyone has been fantastic. It is a nice room and the food is good. I would recommend Holiday Manor to others who are searching for a community.
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 Manor at Woodside provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. By choosing to call The Manor at Woodside home, residents will experience a warm and distinct senior living lifestyle in the historic Hudson Valley. From the lush green landscaped entrance to the...
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1111 Photos available
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My dad loves the food there....apartment size is decent. He has a lot of boxes of photos (he's 96 and has been taking pics for a good 80 years of that) and we still need to figure out where that's going to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in the heart of Great Neck, with easy access to village shopping, restaurants and the LIRR, Atria Cutter Mill is a senior living community designed for those looking for the simple life, along with discreet, round-the-clock support from a friendly and professional staff.Atria Cutter Mill...
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Everyone is friendly and helpful. Activities director organizes word games ; very enjoyable. I also met great friends here A good size kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. I have a big bathroom with good...
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.
Life is all about balance. That is why our community is strategically located in a small, suburban New England town in the well-regarded Fairfield County area. This means you have a small community feeling while still being close to major attractions and mass transit to New York City.Connections...
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Photo of Atria Riverdale
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The diversity of the residents is what was most import to my mom and myself. The warm and friendly staff members helped with my decision as well. The facility is very nice. There are great activities planned...
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.
Conveniently located just minutes from the City, Westchester and New Jersey, Atria Riverdale has been the Bronx's senior living community of choice for more than 15 years. With a continued commitment to quality, they have just completed a $14 million renovation to enhance the beauty and...
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My mother passed away on Friday. She was there about two years and immediately they welcomed her with open arms as reluctant as she is lol they made her feel at home and part of the family. The day she...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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Our experience was limited as my mother in law passed away before we were able to move in, but the staff were all professional, helpful and very understanding.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Staff is friendly, helpful, competent. Management is inept, out of touch, unresponsive. My mother is happy there, I feel that she is safe. Pricing is very high.
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.
WelcomeThe Residence at Selleck's Woods is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in beautiful Darien, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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The caring of the staff, from the receptionist when you walk in to the case workers, aides, and totally up and down the ladder. Also the food is amazingly good, so much better than any of the hospitals which...
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 Homestead The Homestead is an assisted living community located in Kew Gardens, NY. Kew Gardens is an upscale neighborhood situated in Queens, an area known for its diverse museums and cultural institutions. Queens is home to the John Bowne House, the site of a former Quaker meeting place...
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The staff is attentive. They come within 5 min of the pendant being rung except meal time. Then it's very slow. The medical staff is great. The outside doctors are thorough. There are of course some blunders...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The staff really seems to care and my family member is not easy! She is receiving more therapies (PT, OT, and speech) and she got nothing at her former facility. The room is also quite nice. Everyone is...
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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I haven’t been here long enough. But so far it’s exhilarating! The wine is amazing. I am in independent living and I love it. I’m a knitter and when I say I’m a knitter, I mean, I’m really a knitter! I teach...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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What we like the most about The Fountains at RiverVue is that the staff really look out for the residents. They truly care about their well being.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We've looked at assisted living from all angles and challenged ourselves to raise each and every bar. That's why at The Inn, customized care and choice are the order of the day. When you think of assisted living, do you picture a selection of several floor plans, exceptional restaurant-style...
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Staff was amazing. Very attentive. My mom loved them all. Activities were endless. The 3:00 happy hour with music was a favorite. My mom is a picky eater. She was never satisfied with the food. They did...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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Nurses & aides were great. Very engaged w residents. Friendly & helpful to me, patient w my visiting mother. Dad was in memory care there for 5 months before he died in July. Activity woman was friendly &...
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.
Since 1999, Atria Park of Great Neck has served the families of Nassau County. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community recently completed an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance its beauty and functionality. Residents enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...
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What we like the most about the community is that its very quiet and peaceful. Yes, we would most definitely recommend Promenade at Tuxedo Place to other families based on the experience so far. I have had...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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Low resident to care giver ratio stood out the most. I would definitely recommend subscribing to the NorthWell health service. I get a picture of my dad at least every other day through the Smile app VERY...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Sunrise at East 56th we deliver personalized assisted living and memory care with a caring staff trained to the highest standards. We are home to New Yorkers with refined tastes, and offer programs catering to your unique interests and NYC lifestyle. All so you can thrive in the city where you...
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So far everything has been great at Sunrise Paramus. And the senior who lives there is very happy. So I would be all of those categories a 5 except for food we would give a 4. It's a smaller assisted-living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Assisted living in Paramus, NJ, begins with Sunrise of Paramus, a cozy community filled with the warmest touches of home. Our very convenient location makes visiting loved ones easy. We’re just 20 minutes from the George Washington Bridge and close to all major highways.Our fantastic staff...
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Staff in the EHU is exceptionally caring and seems to always have time to speak with me about my loved one. I have only eaten the food a few times and it was what I would expect in a school cafeteria. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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Cost of independent living in Monroe, NY

The average cost of senior living in Monroe is $6,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maybrook, NY with an average of $3,987 per month.

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

Monroe, NY
$6,433/mo
$5,596/mo

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

Monroe, NY
$6,433/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$7,085/mo
Independent Living
$6,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,103/mo
Studio
$5,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,026/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,344/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe 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: Monroe, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$6,433/mo$4,409/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$6,992/mo$5,523/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$7,085/mo$5,594/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Monroe, NY:$6,433/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe, NY:$6,992/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Monroe, NY:$7,085/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Monroe, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monroe 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.

Monroe, NYNY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Monroe, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monroe 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
Monroe, NY$4,712/mo$4,559/mo+3.4%
New York$3,751/mo$3,654/mo+2.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Monroe, NY
2024 average cost:$4,712/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,751/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monroe

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
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

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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Monroe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Fellowship House, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monroe, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 501 independent living facilities near Monroe, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monroe, New York are Atria Forest Hills, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Atria West 86. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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