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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins Glen, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Watkins Glen area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Watkins Glen. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 94 independent living facilities in Watkins Glen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I would give a 5 for all categories - very nice facility all around. I would definitely recommend it. The aides were great (one was not but she was dealt with immediately and let go). The physical layout,...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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My parents moved to Ashton many years ago and lived a vibrant life thanks to the community at Ashton. They grew older with grace; the staff became like family; they enjoyed their independence as long as they...
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.
Ashton Place is an Independent and Enriched Housing community located in the quaint, historic village of Clifton Springs. We have been in service to the Clifton Springs and other surrounding communities such as Newark, Geneva, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls since 1998. We are conveniently located...
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We liked it & she liked it Her room was very nice and the staff were wonderful She fell & broke bones and needed to go into a Rehab for PT The assessment is that she needs skilled nursing & won't be able to...
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.
Seneca Lake Terrace is an assisted living community located in Geneva, NY; nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Wonderful, dedicated and caring staff! Residents love the food and fun at Seneca Lake Terrace. Minutes from Seneca Lake and Downtown Geneva. Limited beds available, call today!...
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The staff is very attentive to the residents . My mom really likes the food there. There are activities throughout the week to keep them busy. Overall, I am just very impressed with what I have experienced...
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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28 reviews
When my sister and I toured the facility we were instantly impressed with it . I explained that my mom’s biggest challenge was getting up but once she’s up she can walk well. I asked if they could help her...
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 assistive living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like tai chi, you have choices for how you want to spend your...
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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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My husband went into Memory Care earlier this year. He is still acclimating but the facilities are nice and well kept. Staff tries hard to make residents comfortable. I wish they had more activities for...
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.
Quail Summit is an upscale senior independent and assisted living apartment community with three different facilities located in one building in Canandaigua, New York. The three facilities are divided differently according to the flooring plans and specialized services. The Estates are for people...
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This is a great place. In fact I want to go here when I need it. This is a caring, modern community and I can't say enough positives about them. The staff communication with the family has been excellent...
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.
Country Terrace is a personal care home with 39 resident rooms located on the outskirts of the quaint and quiet town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. We are nestled in the beautiful rolling hills near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. There are many tourist attractions located in and around Wellsboro...
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15 reviews
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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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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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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Colonial Square Senior Village is really nice. The two staff members who take care of everything are very friendly. They respond quickly if I ever need any help. I have a nice apartment, 2 bedrooms, bath. It...
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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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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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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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This community is a friendly place. Residents get to know each other and make friends within the community in the common areas. The community has a cat for the residents and the cat has a bed over by the...
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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.
There's something for everyone at Horizons, a senior living community that offers the comforts of home, a commitment to enhancing quality of life, and personal care services in a supportive environment. Our welcoming community is conveniently located in a quiet setting just around the corner from...
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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...
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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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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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. ...
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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.
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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At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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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.
Autumn Grove senior housing community is located in the quiet town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. The area is full of mature shade trees and finely manicured lawns. Autumn Grove can be easily accessed just off of Highway 96. Nearby is Victor Hills Golf Course and Mud Creek. An ambulance...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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
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: 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.
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: 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 Watkins Glen, NY
The average cost of senior living in Watkins Glen is $3,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen, NY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins Glen
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins Glen
Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY
4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY
4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY
4.6
Seneca Terrace is very supportive and approachable regarding any questions or concerns. Always willing to assist however they can. It is a family friendly atmosphere. They understand the challenges of their residents and work with the family to best meet their needs.
Watkins Glen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins Glen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen 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
13.8%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
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No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.7%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.4%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Ashton Place Senior Living and Seneca Lake Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins Glen, New York. See full list of communities.
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