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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins Glen, NY

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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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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: 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.
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.
Ferris Hills at West Lake is nestled on 57 acres overlooking beautiful Canandaigua Lake. A healthy outlook begins with an open, airy décor that incorporates hand painted wall murals of local scenes, framed artwork, aesthetic furnishings and decorative accessories throughout. Wellness programs...
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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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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
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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 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

Watkins Glen, NY
$3,571/mo
$4,257/mo

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

Watkins Glen, NY
$3,571/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,571/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,369/mo
Studio
$4,936/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,980/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen over time

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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%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
7.7%
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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
2.1%
16.9%
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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%
36.9%
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%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.1%
46.1%
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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.

There are 94 independent living facilities near Watkins Glen, New York. See the full list.

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