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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunnyside, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 43 independent living facilities in Sunnyside, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Garden of Eden Home For Adults
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Montgomery Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
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.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Sunnyside, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sunnyside is $5,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atlantic Beach, NY with an average of $5,978 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunnyside, NY vs. nearby cities

Sunnyside, NY
$6,063/mo
$6,140/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunnyside, NY vs. the state and national average

Sunnyside, NY
$6,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunnyside vs. other types of senior living

$6,923/mo
Independent Living
$6,063/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sunnyside, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,653/mo
Studio
$7,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,594/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sunnyside over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sunnyside

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunnyside

Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

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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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Sunnyside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunnyside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunnyside, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunnyside, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunnyside, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Sunnyside, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sunnyside, New York are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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