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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 108 independent living facilities in West Jefferson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Little Falls Garden Apartments is located in the beautiful Mohawk Valley Region of New York State. The complex consists of fifty (50) one-bedroom units designated for seniors 62 or over and/or persons with disabilities. The properties grounds and common areas are very well maintained and...
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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.
Within the charming community of Foltsbrook, you will find a home where you will always feel welcome, and where the care is exceptional!At Foltsbrook Center, our long standing reputation as one of the area’s premier providers of skilled nursing care is built upon our ability to provide our...
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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: 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: 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.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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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: 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: 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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I enjoyed my time at Bishop Broderick. Pleasant, friendly, caring staff. Nice apartment. Beautifully maintained grounds. Enjoyed the general atmosphere. Convenient set up and well built facility. Well...
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: 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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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.
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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.
We are a non-profit Home for Adults licensed by NY Department of Health serving Chenango County since 1896. This lovely home–like facility offers independence and security for older adults. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Norwich, the Home provides its residents a...
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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.
Grace View Manor is 40 unit apartment community that is dedicated to service Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older, and persons with mobility impairments. Grace View Manor is an independent living community and has proudly served the community since 1985. Located at 80 Calvary Drive, Grace...
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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.

Cost of independent living in West Jefferson, NY

The average cost of senior living in West Jefferson is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $2,596 per month.

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

West Jefferson, NY
$3,339/mo
$3,412/mo

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

West Jefferson, NY
$3,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,212/mo
Independent Living
$3,339/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,036/mo
Studio
$4,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,735/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,302/mo

Senior living costs in West Jefferson vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Jefferson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Jefferson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,339/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,184/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,212/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Jefferson, NY:$3,339/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Jefferson, NY:$4,184/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Jefferson, NY:$4,212/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Jefferson, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Jefferson 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 Jefferson, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Jefferson 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Jefferson, NY$3,303/mo$3,324/mo-0.6%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Jefferson, NY
2024 average cost:$3,303/mo
2023 average cost:$3,324/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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 Jefferson

Recent reviews for independent living in West Jefferson

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.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

West Jefferson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
16.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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