About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benson, NY

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York is $3,974, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Benson area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Benson Independent Living Facilities | 819 Reviews

Showing 92 communities
Last Updated: 7/24/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau
11 Photo available
5 star
25%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
We've had a great experience with Home of the Good Shepherd! I'd give them a 6 out of 5, if I could! The staff are dedicated, caring, and very professional. They obviously really care about the residents and...
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.
Photo of Coburg Village
2222 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
All of the staff are excellent! If they don't see a resident at least once during the day, they ALWAYS check on them. The facilities department is super responsive if something needs to be fixed....
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.
Coburg Village independent living retirement community, blends a lovely balance of originality, with an eye towards the changing future and needs. Our Independent Living Community opened in Rexford, NY in September 1999, however our roots provide us a rich 135-year history of providing services...
Photo of The Terrace at Glen Eddy
1616 Photos available
2.0
Review score
35 reviews
2.0
Review score
35 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
14%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They go above and beyond to keep your loved one as independent as they can for as long as possible. They work with family members to meet your loved ones needs. They include everyone, no matter memory...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living. It's called The Terrace.Living independently is one of the keys to living a healthy, happy life. However, for many, there comes a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference. That's when you can feel secure knowing you can...
Photo of Schuyler Commons
88 Photos available
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff all go out of their way to make one feel a part of. They really listen and respond with kindness and support. Help is available 24/7.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luxury Apartment Homes for Active Adults 55+...Maintenance Free...Come experience the lifestyle at Schuyler Commons. Our property is conveniently located at the intersection of Trenton Road and Meadow Drive. Units include the following great amenities: high end features such as granite counter...
See details
Photo of Promenade at University Place
66 Photos available
3.0
Review score
7 reviews
3.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
29%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They are lovely people, hard working, caring, kind, and understanding. As far as the food goes, all comments seem to circle around how hot or cold it is.
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.
Welcome Promenade Senior Living, a New York based Assisted Living operator to the Capital Region! Promenade, a family owned company with 4 other homes in New York state has expanded to Albany with a new Assisted Living Residence called Promenade at University Place. The University Place...
Photo of Diamond Rock Terrace
55 Photos available
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
Currently they have the community in lock down due to the pandemic. I would tell others it is a nice community. I have already told others about this community.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Diamond Rock Terrace is convenient to the Capital District's major highways, and it's just a short drive to your favorite shopping centers, drugstores, restaurants and entertainment of all kinds. HOME: Diamond Rock Terrace's apartment homes provide comfort, style, and taste, offering an...
8.9
Review score
3 reviews
8.9
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
It is very welcoming and a historic building one resident opened her room to us and told how long she has lived there we could bring anything of mom's. Also got to choose the color and painter did a...
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.
See details
8.5
Review score
1 review
8.5
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
What stood out the most is The facility is well organized. Modern, very functional apartments. Many activities are available. Excellent staff.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
See details
Photo of Pineview Commons
1.0
Review score
2 reviews
1.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
See all reviews
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.
Pineview Commons Home for Adults is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, NY. Johnstown, which is located west of Albany, is a city known for its rich history. Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which features a guided tour with an...
Photo of Parkside Court Apartments
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of The Sentinel of Amsterdam
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Park Hill Adult Home
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.
Photo of Little Falls Garden Apts.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
See all reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of Carlton Hollow Apartments
1212 Photos available
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
ENJOY LIFE … with less responsibility in Saratoga County! Carlton Hollow Apartments, a 55+ active adult community, combines upscale apartment living with amenities and programs that offer fun, wellness, and fitness year-round. At Carlton, our community offers plenty of opportunities for wellness...
Photo of Westview Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Embury Apartments Inc
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Raymond Watkin Apts
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: 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
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.
Photo of Doubleday Woods
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.
Photo of Westbrook Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Cedars Senior Living Community
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Adirondack Manor
1.0
Review score
3 reviews
1.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of The Willows
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Benson, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York is $3,974 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New York vs. 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 state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNew YorkU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,974/mo$3,520/mo12.9% above national median
Assisted Living$6,817/mo$5,830/mo16.9% above national median
Memory Care$8,640/mo$6,999/mo23.4% above national median
Independent Living
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.9% above national median
Assisted Living
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.9% above national median
Memory Care
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:23.4% above national median
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Benson

Recent reviews for independent living in Benson

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.

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

4.7
If you need something you can always find it. It is very clean, someone is always cleaning and they clean my apartment once a week. All staff members are so wonderful and very friendly to me. They have a lot of activities provided and a lot residents seem to enjoy them. I do not like the food, I ...
Read more

Summit at Mill Hill in Guilderland, NY

4.9
Summit at Mill Hill has been an amazing experience for our parents. They have said countless times, "I Love it Here !!" The amenities are a positive contribution to the quality of their lives., however, it's the caring of the staff and community that make this an outstanding ...
Read more

Benson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
11.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
47.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benson, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Benson, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benson, New York are Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top