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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sweets Crossing, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Sweets Crossing, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmwood, Brighton and North Valley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Syracuse, Auburn and Skaneateles.

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Photo of Brookdale Liverpool
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
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55 reviews
8.9
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55 reviews
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Brookside is filled with amazing, caring and helpful people. Hands down a great facility! I got my mom a double room which was like a small apartment. The regular rooms are small (like other places) but...
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.
Brookdale Liverpool is the assisted living community of choice in beautiful Liverpool, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. The Village of Liverpool is charming, boasting stunning lakeshore trails, eclectic shops, diverse and delicious restaurants and a strong sense of community pride. Residents at...
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11 Photo available
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
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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
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.
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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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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19 reviews
8.6
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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.
Here you can do more of what you love.Stop worrying about the house and start planning your next adventure. Here at our independent living community, you can. With several floor plans to choose from, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll find just the right pet-friendly apartment...
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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71 reviews
8.4
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Everyone complains about the food. But it is institutional food, not home cooking. My Mother enjoys the activities but wishes for more. However, due to her blindness, she just can't participate in some of...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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the care has been good so far. My mom is eating good meals. We have been satisfied with what they are doing for her. We have their support.
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.
    Independent Living at its Finest for 55 & Better.  Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartments in Smoke-Free Environment.  Each building has 3-Stories with 8 Apartments on each floor and Elevator in every building.     All apartments are approximately...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sweets Crossing, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sweets Crossing is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cayuga, NY with an average of $3,591 per month.

Independent living costs in Sweets Crossing, NY, vs. nearby cities

Sweets Crossing, NY
$4,236/mo
$4,175/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Sweets Crossing, NY
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Sweets Crossing, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,028/mo
Independent Living
$4,236/mo

Independent living costs in Sweets Crossing, NY, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$4,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Sweets Crossing 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: Sweets Crossing, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSweets Crossing, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,236/mo$4,409/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$5,177/mo$5,523/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$5,028/mo$5,594/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Sweets Crossing, NY:$4,236/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Sweets Crossing, NY:$5,177/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Sweets Crossing, NY:$5,028/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Sweets Crossing, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sweets Crossing 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.

Sweets Crossing, NYNY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Sweets Crossing, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sweets Crossing 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
Sweets Crossing, NY$4,428/mo$3,864/mo+14.6%
New York$3,617/mo$3,492/mo+3.6%
National$3,046/mo$2,866/mo+6.3%
Sweets Crossing, NY
2024 average cost:$4,428/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,617/mo
2023 average cost:$3,492/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,046/mo
2023 average cost:$2,866/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sweets Crossing

Recent reviews for independent living in Sweets Crossing

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 Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Towne Center Retirement Community in Fayetteville, NY

4.6
We would both recommend this facility to others. The staff is amazing - kind, caring and on top of things! Our Siberian Husky traded in her 6-1/2 acres for living here and even she loves it! Lots of people to make a fuss over her! A few even ask to walk her!

Sweets Crossing independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweets Crossing independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweets Crossing, 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 Sweets Crossing 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 Sweets Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweets Crossing, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweets Crossing 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 Sweets Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweets Crossing, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweets Crossing 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 Sweets Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweets Crossing, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Liverpool, The Athenaeum of Skaneateles and Brookdale Summerfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sweets Crossing, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Sweets Crossing, New York. See the full list.
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