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I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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All of the staff and aids were very helpful and friendly to the clients as well as their families including the receptionist.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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What stood out the most is The facility is well organized. Modern, very functional apartments. Many activities are available. Excellent staff.
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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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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 Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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The staff has been extremely attentive. When she was at the cottage, they would ask her if she wanted to do something if she said no they would just leave her watching TV. At Lunabrook they don't ask. They...
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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I have lived here for 5 months. I am very happy the food is wonderful. I have not cooked a thing! Services are prompt and well done. There are plenty of activities. It is a friendly community. Grounds...
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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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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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.
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: 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: 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 West Athens, NY

The average cost of senior living in West Athens is $3,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

Independent living costs in West Athens, NY, vs. nearby cities

West Athens, NY
$3,844/mo
$3,878/mo

Independent living costs in West Athens, NY, vs. state and national averages

West Athens, NY
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in West Athens, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,907/mo
Independent Living
$3,844/mo

Independent living costs in West Athens, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,749/mo
Studio
$4,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,961/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Senior living costs in West Athens 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: West Athens, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Athens, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,844/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,894/mo$5,523/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,907/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Athens, NY:$3,844/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Athens, NY:$4,894/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
West Athens, NY:$4,907/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Athens, NY, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in West Athens, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Athens 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
West Athens, NY$3,067/mo$3,101/mo-1.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Athens, NY
2024 average cost:$3,067/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in West Athens

Recent reviews for independent living in West Athens

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

Landing of Poughkeepsie

4.3
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.

West Athens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Athens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Athens, 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 West Athens 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 West Athens 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
16.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Athens 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 West Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Athens 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 West Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Holiday Glenville and Summit at Glenwyck are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Athens, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near West Athens, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Athens, New York are Ingersoll Place and Holiday Glenville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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