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The cost of independent living in Benson is about $3,591 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 741 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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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.
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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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: 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.
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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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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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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Sanderson Court is an excellent living community for Seniors. Rent is income based. The area is very safe. The apartments are well kept and roomy enough for an individual or couple. Management is responsive....
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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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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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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 Benson, NY

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $3,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palatine Bridge, NY with an average of $2,511 per month.

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

Benson, NY
$3,597/mo
$2,702/mo

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

Benson, NY
$3,597/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,006/mo
Independent Living
$3,597/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,297/mo
Studio
$5,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,581/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,640/mo

Senior living costs in Benson 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: Benson, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenson, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,597/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,003/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,006/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Benson, NY:$3,597/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Benson, NY:$5,003/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Benson, NY:$5,006/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Benson, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Benson, NY$2,873/mo$2,838/mo+1.2%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Benson, NY
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,838/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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 Benson

Recent reviews for independent living in Benson

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.

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 ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
10.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
17.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
46.4%
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