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Photo of Appleridge Senior Living
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We picked this community because of the location and it is a beautiful place with a nice setting! I would recommend to others.
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.
Appleridge Senior Living is the premier retirement community conveniently located just off I-86, at the Southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region. The community offers 112 luxury apartments situated on 22 acres of resort style living. Residents enjoy a selection of apartment styles with a...
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22 Floor plans available
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My grandmother's situation was very difficult. She was used to living on her own and not having very serious health problems. Getting her into the Brookdale facility in Ithaca was a very hard transition for...
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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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities 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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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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.
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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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
Muldoon Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. We are surrounded by beautiful flowers and other parts of nature that ensure our surroundings are calm, peaceful, serene and enjoyable for anyone that is here. We are extremely pleased of the...
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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.
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
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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.
Photo of Keystone Manor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Swartwood, NY

The average cost of senior living in Swartwood is $4,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Savona, NY with an average of $3,239 per month.

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

Swartwood, NY
$4,188/mo
$3,949/mo

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

Swartwood, NY
$4,188/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,653/mo
Independent Living
$4,188/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$5,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,985/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Swartwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Swartwood

Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY

5.0
Looking back, we wish we would have moved here years ago. Appleridge has been so good to us and we couldn't be happier living here. Appleridge is truly the best place for seniors to live!

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would give a 5 to all of these categories. They were able to provide some furniture he didn't have. They were able to add additional care as his health worsened. They tried to provide fun events. Yes, I would recommend them to others

Swartwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swartwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swartwood, 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 Swartwood 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 Swartwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swartwood, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swartwood 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 Swartwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swartwood, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swartwood 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 Swartwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swartwood, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Appleridge Senior Living, Brookdale Ithaca AL and The Courtyards at Bethany Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swartwood, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Swartwood, New York. See the full list.

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