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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York is $3,974, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sheldrake area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Seneca Lake Terrace
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We are so glad that our loved one moved to Seneca Lake Terrace. I just talked to him and he commented "they really pay attention to me here, everyone is so nice to me" He's referring to staff and other...
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.
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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Caring people who make mom feel safe and not lonely. Meeting her where she is even when that changes daily and keeps her laughing and having fun.
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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We are very happy we made the decision to have our parents go to the Athenaeum. My father was there 3-1/2 months before passing away. His CHF was significantly worse over the final month, they accommodated...
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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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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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.
We at The Falls Home strive to offer a quality living environment managed by a caring, conscientious, and dedicated staff. We have proudly served our residents since 1973 as a privately owned Assisted Living Facility. We have a caring, professional staff, many of whom have been with us over 10...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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, 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.
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.
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...
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.
Photo of Finger Lakes Ctr For Living
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 Catherine Court 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sheldrake, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York is $3,974 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New York vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeNew YorkU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,974/mo$3,520/mo12.9% above national median
Assisted Living$6,817/mo$5,830/mo16.9% above national median
Memory Care$8,640/mo$6,999/mo23.4% above national median
Independent Living
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.9% above national median
Assisted Living
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.9% above national median
Memory Care
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:23.4% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheldrake

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheldrake

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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The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
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 needed transition support. Care has been very good, attention paid to medications, food is ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY

5.0
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 comfortable there.

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Seneca Lake Terrace, Brookdale Ithaca AL and The Athenaeum of Skaneateles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheldrake, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Sheldrake, New York. See the full list.
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