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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterloo, NY

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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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: 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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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.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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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: 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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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: 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.
Assisted Living at St. Francis Commons offers an affordable lifestyle choice for individuals who wish to remain independent and active, yet may need help with daily activities. Our Assisted Living Program provides residents a warm, comfortable environment that's worry free. When residents need...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Waterloo, NY

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $3,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rushville, NY with an average of $3,293 per month.

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

Waterloo, NY
$3,663/mo
$3,651/mo
$3,591/mo

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

Waterloo, NY
$3,663/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,980/mo
Independent Living
$3,663/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,255/mo
Studio
$4,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,409/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,563/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Waterloo over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterloo

The Village at Towngate in Rochester, NY

5.0
I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the good feeling I got when I visited , and it was near my home.

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Crimson Ridge Meadows in Rochester, NY

4.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, they did have a lot of activities to offer residents, and always tried to answer our questions. My mom didn't take advantage of a lot of the activities but people were very friendly.

Waterloo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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
20.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
46.1%
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Bishop's Commons, Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm and Holiday Maple Downs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterloo, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 220 independent living facilities near Waterloo, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Waterloo, New York are Bishop's Commons, Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm and Baywinde Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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