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The cost of independent living in Berlin is about $3,398 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 298 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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My Mom's experience there has been wonderful. Three meals a day along with housekeeping once a week is great. There are a lot of activities to do. Great staff and nice residents. They are doing renovations...
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.
Diamond Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on 13 acres of charmingly landscaped woods, Diamond Ridge is just outside of Troy, a town where history, culture and friendly faces await you. The original hometown of Samuel Wilson — or Uncle Sam —...
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What we like the most about Sweetwood of Williamstown is the coordination and communication with the family members. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Sweetwood of Williamstown is a vibrant independent living community located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, facing the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires. With its wide range of multigenerational events, educational offerings, fitness, and cultural activities, it attracts and engages a...
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We are very happy with Wingate. The staff members make a point of knowing everyone's name immediately on arrival, which is really comforting. The activities are great, varied and interesting. The meals are...
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 award-winning Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place provides traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care. Located on a scenic hillside in Pittsfield, the Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place features bright and spacious common areas, beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views. It’s a...
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Staff has been fantastic and very helpful, from the housekeeper to the head nurse. The transition went very smoothly and all the staff was there to assist with any questions. My mom is very happy there. And...
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.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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This is a great place to live. Friendly people. Lots to do. All kinds of movement class and craft classes. Card games, mah jong, scrabble. Something for everyone. Apartments are a good size with nice...
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.
Summit at Eastwyck is a premier luxury senior housing located in Rensselaer, New York in Rensselaer County. Nearby are Walmart, Target, Applebee's, Panera and Regal Cinema's Eight. Eastwyck is newly constructed and offers residents many floor plans to choose from including one and two bedroom...
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Our loved one has now passed but Brookdale Fillmore Pond were wonderful to her and our family. We felt that the community had a coziness and charm to it and we would absolutely recommend them to other...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?At our senior living community set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, you can trade home maintenance for time for what you want to do. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and memory care,...
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Devonshire has a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. The food is good and you get good serving size portions. I had fun participating in the activities while I was...
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.
Devonshire Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains and situated on elegantly landscaped grounds, you'll love the peaceful serenity of Devonshire Estates while enjoying all the amenities of the nearby...
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Enjoy going to dining room. Love security, freedom to do what I want. Love social interaction and activity. Love drivers, exercise girl, coffee machine, [names removed].
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.
As the area’s first premier senior living community in Troy, NY, Beechwood at Eddy Memorial offers the pleasure of peaceful privacy with unlimited opportunities for lively social activity.With 61 one- and two-bedroom apartments, elegant and spacious common areas, and round-the-clock security,...
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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
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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.
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...
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I am so glad that I chose Danforth as a place for my wife, who has dementia, Although it is a bit of a distance from our home , the visiting trips seem to be short and well worth the effort and time. I can...
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.
At Danforth Adult Care Center, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. We have specially curated on-site activities that stimulate both mental...
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It was excellent. Caretakers wonderful and attentive. Administrators kept in touch and genuinely cared. Must keep in mind....only assisted living....not nursing capable. Had to move my brother when he needed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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, 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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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: 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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My mom has been at Canterbury House for two years and enjoys it very much. As with any congregate living situation, family type "issues" arise. But the home is safe, clean, and caring. The staff welcomes...
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.
CANTERBURY HOUSE '...a retirement home for independent seniors...'   Canterbury House is a not-for-profit corporation that maintains an affordable senior residence for persons, 55 and above, who need companionship and safety but are not ready for a nursing home. Residents may stay for long...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Berlin, NY

The average cost of senior living in Berlin is $3,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,269 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berlin, NY vs. nearby cities

Berlin, NY
$3,398/mo
$3,489/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berlin, NY vs. the state and national average

Berlin, NY
$3,398/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berlin vs. other types of senior living

$4,678/mo
Independent Living
$3,398/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Berlin, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,061/mo
Studio
$5,228/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,245/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,535/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Berlin over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Berlin

Recent reviews for independent living in Berlin

Avila Independent Retirement Community in Albany, NY

4.9
After visiting four other retirement facilities, we selected Avila for its friendly climate, services offered, meal opportunities, and several religious services provided on-site. Now, with three years of experience at Avila, we are pleased with our decision to join this community. We also know ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

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.

Berlin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berlin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berlin, 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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
8.5%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Berlin 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 Berlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berlin, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
12.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berlin 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 Berlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.1%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
8.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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