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I was looking for some place clean and comfortable and that was close by and affordable and this fit the bill. I know that they have a lot of activities provided for the residents, things like arts and...
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.
At Signature Senior Living we provide our residents with a wide array of services and amenities to meet each individuals needs while providing a safe and pleasant environment. We have beautiful rooms to accommodate every budget, starting with semi-privates, privates and even one bedroom...
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What we like the most about The Inn is that it is smaller and it is like having another family. I love the music that they bring in as well as the local school children singing and other good musical groups....
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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.
Just a stone's throw from New Canaan's bustling town center, The Inn is Waveny's charming residence for seniors who can appreciate the benefits of independent living in a supportive, intimate retirement community. Like all of Waveny, The Inn welcomes residents from all areas.Nestled in a scenic...
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The facilities are like a 5-star hotel, always clean, dining room is lovely and always with interesting and tasty meal options, staff very friendly although sometimes hard to find/speak to administrators....
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...
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We have a term, Heimish that means "like home," and Ateret Avot, where my loved one is staying is just like home. It's quite a small place, but it definitely provides a different kind of experience than many...
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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.
Ateret Avot is a luxurious Jewish independent living community located in historic Brooklyn, New York. This community is located in Kings County. Our mission is to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of Orthodox Jewish seniors in a luxurious environment, enhanced by the warmth 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.
New South Shore ManorNew South Shore Manor is an assisted living community located in the bustling city of Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn is located in Kings County, about 20-minutes from Manhattan, and home to about 2.7 million people. Brooklyn is home to lots of great shops, stores, and restaurants...
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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.
The all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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Cannot say enough about the staff at the Bristal at North Hills. They all get to know both residents as well as families - not just their names but on a personal basis as well. My parents were so well taken...
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.
When you enter The Bristal at North Hills, you are filled with a sense of the familiar. You witness the care. You feel the compassion. And you become reassured by something even more, something fundamental. You perceive a community's commitment to excellence that is second to none. It's a...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
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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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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The office team was very responsive and is attentive to my in laws needs. Maintenance is there when ever they need help with anything at all. it's clean but I feel like it never smells disinfected or...
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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.
Shawnee Ridge is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of active residents 55 years of age and older. Our residents enjoy independence and privacy in their apartments and town homes and have the option to participate in weekly activities. All residents enjoy maintenance free...
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My mom has been in the Wellspring residence at Brightview since October 2017. We are very pleased with the cleanliness, the incredible caring staff and the number of activities that are arranged for the...
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.
At Brightview on New Canaan, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. Residents enjoy regular...
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I absolutely LOVE it!! I'm trying to get settled. All three children were here from California, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. to move me.
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.
Wilton Commons is a beautiful newly constructed elderly development located in Wilton, CT. The amenities include central air, gazebo, on-site storage, on-site laundry, community room, activity room, a meditation room, convenience store, salon, monthly blood pressure screenings, and weekly...
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We chose The Greens because they did paperwork to put a lean on her home until it was sold so they were very accommodating with that whole process. The room sizes at the facility are very nice, perfect for...
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.
At The Greens At Cannondale, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care,...
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My mother in law was there and we knew this was the place. The staff are amazing the care is quality and overall a great choice my mom is happy
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.
SPEND YOUR GOLDEN YEARS ON THE GOLD COAST OF LONG ISLAND Oyster Bay Manor is a homey, warm, and inviting small community nestled in the quaint town of Oyster Bay surrounded by fabulous restaurants, beaches, parks, shops, and historic places of interest. As part of the community residents...
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First of all world class food 3 times a day. Healthy and delicious. Then there are many activities available all day, some active some just movies. There are art activities b ND learning activities. The...
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.
The Bristal at Garden City will be the sixteenth in our family of assisted living communities. With our years of experience and expertise, we’re sure that you will find no equal – in luxury, dedication, or quality of care. Our Garden City community will offer independent senior living, assisted...
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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
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.
The Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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So many wonderful aspects of this facility. The room and bathroom are spotless. I'm jealous of the menu for meals. My brother loves their word search etc, cognitive activity time. It's very bright and airy...
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.
The Bristal at North Woodmere is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, North Woodmere has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and...
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My wife and I are very pleased with Amber Court and how they treat my wife’s mother. It’s very clean, bed is always made, clothes are folded, and the staff is kind and friendly! My mother-in-law has made...
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 Amber Court of Westbury...a wonderful place to call home.  When living arrangements are no longer safe or desirable, we offer an extraordinary alternative.  Residential services, personal care assistance and medical supervision are valuable features of this lifestyle. ...
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We don't have much of a staff, but the super and his wife are amazing they are very friendly. This is an apartment complex, they don't have a lot of care services. You are pretty much taking care of yourself...
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.
82 Unit Affordable Senior Housing Community Beautifully situated near the Hudson River in one of New York's most historic regions, Heritage Pointe is Hyde Park's premier senior rental community. Heritage Pointe combines the beauty of its natural landscaping with the convenience of access to...
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There has been a lot of boredom due to the legal restrictions for the activities. Due to COVID this has made it hard for us to be able to see my loved. All my ratings are based on prior to...
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.
The Bristal at Lynbrook is one member of an ever-growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Lynbrook has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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The facility is near where my sister lived and the hospital was across the street, those are the main reasons we chose this facility. Staff is very friendly and open.
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 Long Island Living Center/ Assisted Living Program offers personalized assistance to the frail and elderly residents' giving them a homelike atmosphere. Our home is designed to help meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the elderly in a totally safe community environment. In...
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[name removed] did a great job understanding our family's situation. The community director took significant time to introduce me to each member of his leadership team, and explained how they operate....
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.
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Our leasing agent, [Name Removed] is fantastic. It is just an amazing place filled with warmth from the residence and staff. My aunt loves this place. The apartments are well maintained. The maintenance lead...
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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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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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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We are having some growing pains getting my uncle settled. [name removed] has been great. Some of the staff is great, some are not. The food, dining, room, activities, cleanliness are all great. The rooms...
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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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...

Cost of independent living in Sterling Forest, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sterling Forest is $3,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood Lake, NY with an average of $3,857 per month.

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, vs. nearby cities

Sterling Forest, NY
$3,857/mo

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

Sterling Forest, NY
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U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, vs. other senior living options

$7,922/mo
Independent Living
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Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,557/mo
Studio
$3,503/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,782/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling Forest 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: Sterling Forest, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSterling Forest, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,857/mo$4,047/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living$6,362/mo$6,839/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$7,922/mo$8,669/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Sterling Forest, NY:$3,857/mo
New York:$4,047/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling Forest, NY:$6,362/mo
New York:$6,839/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Sterling Forest, NY:$7,922/mo
New York:$8,669/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
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Independent living costs in Sterling Forest, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sterling Forest 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
Sterling Forest, NY$4,717/mo$4,559/mo+3.5%
New York$3,749/mo$3,654/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sterling Forest, NY
2024 average cost:$4,717/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,749/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Sterling Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Sterling Forest

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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Sterling Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling Forest, 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 Sterling Forest 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 Sterling Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling Forest, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling Forest 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 Sterling Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling Forest, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling Forest 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 Sterling Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling Forest, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.9%
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