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The cost of independent living in Acra is about $3,795 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 154 options. Read 1274 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Pines at Heartwood
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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: 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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+.  Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
MeadowView at Clifton Park is a beautiful senior housing community located in Rexford, New York in Saratoga County. As a modern building with impeccable landscaping and ample outdoor patio space and walking trails, residents will love calling our location home. Even better, we're only a few...
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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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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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.
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: 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
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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 Acra, NY

The average cost of senior living in Acra is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hobart, NY with an average of $3,238 per month.

Independent living costs in Acra, NY, vs. nearby cities

Acra, NY
$3,795/mo

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

Acra, NY
$3,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Acra, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,958/mo
Independent Living
$3,795/mo

Independent living costs in Acra, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,201/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,585/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,928/mo

Senior living costs in Acra 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: Acra, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAcra, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,795/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,958/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Acra, NY:$3,795/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Acra, NY:$4,899/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Acra, NY:$4,958/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Acra, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Acra 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
Acra, 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%
Acra, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Acra

Recent reviews for independent living in Acra

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.

The 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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, such as at Provincial Glenville, where residents and their families have formed strong relationships with the caregivers.
Variety of activities and social events. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. At Summit at Glenwyck, residents enjoy live music, food parties, puzzles, and more, while Holiday Manor at Woodside offers trips to the mall and grocery stores.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, like Provincial Glenville, where residents appreciate the fresh and pleasant smell throughout the building.
Meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Provincial Glenville, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, creating mealtimes that residents look forward to every day.
Opportunities for independence and privacy. Several communities, such as Pinnacle Living at Forts Ferry, offer private apartments where residents can maintain their independence while still enjoying the benefits of community living, such as shared meals and activities.
Communication and collaboration between residents and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff ensures that care needs are being met and that residents feel involved in their care plan. At Peregrine Delmar Place, staff listen to residents' concerns and make improvements accordingly.
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Acra independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Acra independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Acra, 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 Acra 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 Acra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Acra, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Acra 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 Acra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Acra 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 Acra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Summit at Glenwyck are the top-rated independent living facilities near Acra, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 154 independent living facilities near Acra, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Acra, New York are Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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