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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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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
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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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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.
We are certified and licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and have regular reviews by them. Our aide staff receive First Aid training, CPR and administer all medications. We have a caring staff with years of experience, ready to serve your needs!
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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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: 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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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.
MeadowView at Clifton Park is a beautiful senior housing community located in Rexford, New York in Saratoga County. As a modern building with impeccable landscaping and ample outdoor patio space and walking trails, residents will love calling our location home. Even better, we're only a few...
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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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: 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: 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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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. 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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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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.
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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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: 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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Surprise, NY

The average cost of senior living in Surprise is $3,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

Surprise, NY
$3,579/mo
$3,476/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Surprise, NY
$3,579/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,659/mo
Independent Living
$3,579/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,620/mo
Studio
$4,684/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,011/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Senior living costs in Surprise 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: Surprise, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSurprise, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,579/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,652/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,659/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Surprise, NY:$3,579/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Surprise, NY:$4,652/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Surprise, NY:$4,659/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Surprise, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Surprise 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Surprise, NY$3,067/mo$3,101/mo-1.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Surprise, NY
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Surprise

Recent reviews for independent living in Surprise

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Glenville, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and Summit at Glenwyck. They go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.
Variety of activities for socialization. From movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and trivia nights, communities like Avila Independent Retirement Community, Holiday Glenville, and Diamond Ridge offer a range of activities for residents to enjoy and stay engaged with their peers.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, as seen at Holiday Glenville, Holiday Devonshire Estates, and Peregrine Delmar Place, where residents appreciate the pristine living spaces and outdoor areas.
Affordable pricing with good value. Some communities, like Holiday Manor at Woodside, Holiday Glenville, and The Community at Brookmeade, offer affordable pricing for the services and amenities provided, with residents feeling that the value is worth the cost.
Communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a priority at various communities, including Holiday Glenville, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and Holiday Manor at Woodside, helping to keep everyone informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Individualized care and attention. Individualized care and attention are crucial for many residents, and communities like Holiday Manor at Woodside, Diamond Ridge, and Peregrine Delmar Place are noted for providing accommodating care and support to meet each resident's unique needs.
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Surprise independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Surprise independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Surprise, 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 Surprise 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 Surprise partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Surprise 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 Surprise communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Surprise 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 Surprise offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Holiday Glenville and Summit at Glenwyck are the top-rated independent living facilities near Surprise, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 161 independent living facilities near Surprise, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Surprise, New York are Ingersoll Place and Holiday Glenville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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