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Photo of Seneca Lake Terrace
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The staff seem to be very caring and helpful with our brother. Gives us peace of mind knowing he is in good hands with. All of our questions are answered promptly and thoughly. He is doing well and...
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.
Seneca Lake Terrace is an assisted living community located in Geneva, NY; nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Wonderful, dedicated and caring staff! Residents love the food and fun at Seneca Lake Terrace. Minutes from Seneca Lake and Downtown Geneva. Limited beds available, call today!...
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff is amazing- all well trained and lovely people The food gives mom great options with every meal- they do salad and grilled chicken breast as an option always and it is really good! I like joining...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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I had great experience and felt very comfortable with my loved one being at Northbrook. They always answer calls and emails right away. My family is very happy with our choice to place our loved one there.
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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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This was the only solution that allowed my parents to stay together. Mother 88 with moderate-severe dementia and father 92 with Alzheimer’s mild. Both required walkers and shower assistance. Mother also...
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 Athenaeum of Skaneateles has been an established subsidiary of Peregrine Health Management, respectfully serving the elderly community in Central New York since 2007. Our Executive Director, Trudy Scarr, has more than 25 years of nursing experience and our staff offers varied experience in...
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
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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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Photo of Woodsedge Apartments
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: 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.
Photo of Horizon Villages
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: 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.
Photo of Vienna Gardens
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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: 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Poplar Beach, NY

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Beach is $5,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rushville, NY with an average of $3,293 per month.

Independent living costs in Poplar Beach, NY, vs. nearby cities

Poplar Beach, NY
$5,647/mo

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

Poplar Beach, NY
$5,647/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Poplar Beach, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,123/mo
Independent Living
$5,647/mo

Independent living costs in Poplar Beach, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,888/mo
Studio
$5,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,087/mo

Senior living costs in Poplar Beach 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: Poplar Beach, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoplar Beach, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,647/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,832/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,123/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Poplar Beach, NY:$5,647/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Poplar Beach, NY:$6,832/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Poplar Beach, NY:$5,123/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Poplar Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Poplar Beach

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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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

5.0
We were very happy with everything cost friendly very pleasant staff very clean caring environment. Yes I would recommend Seneca Lake Terrace to other families and have told several constituents

Poplar Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Beach, 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 Poplar Beach 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 Poplar Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Beach, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Beach 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 Poplar Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poplar Beach, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
4.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Beach 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 Poplar Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poplar Beach, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
47%
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Seneca Lake Terrace, Brookdale Ithaca AL and North Brook Heights Home for Adults are the top-rated independent living facilities near Poplar Beach, New York. See full list of communities.
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