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The cost of independent living in Cambridge is about $3,302 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 151 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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Staff was amazing! So helpful with assisting my dad with his TV set up and even hanging pictures for him. I didn't feel like I needed to be there a lot. They have great extras and amenities, my dad just...
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.
Welcome to Summit at HalfmoonPreleasing now for our newest Halfmoon location, expected to open in Fall 2023.Summit Senior Living redefines retirement living for active adults. Our communities offer carefree, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing surroundings with endless opportunities for...
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We are very happy at the Summit at Saratoga. There is so many things to do, or not, depending on your interests. People are very kind and friendly. Many great lectures, concerts, parties and fun!! Many...
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.
The Summit at Saratoga is a 55 and older maintenance free senior housing community located near historic Saratoga Springs in the Town of Wilton. Our community is conveniently located off highway I-87 and Route 50 in Wilton and minutes to downtown Saratoga Springs. The area offers history, culture...
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The experience was very good. Sue reached out, inviting us to tour and have lunch. But most of all my brother in seems very happy there and is doing more then he's done years. He's gone from laying in the...
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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He seems to be happy. Comes and goes as he wants to. For him the apartment size is perfect. He thinks it is farther out of town than he would like but he drives and for right now we think it is fine.
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.
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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You Asked what are a few things we like most about the community. I asked [name removed] and he said the people. The people were friendly and nice. They were considerate and cheerful. I would agree. I found...
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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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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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 the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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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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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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Cambridge, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cambridge is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson Falls, NY with an average of $3,453 per month.

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

Cambridge, NY
$3,302/mo

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

Cambridge, NY
$3,302/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,030/mo
Independent Living
$3,302/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,915/mo
Studio
$5,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,253/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,805/mo

Senior living costs in Cambridge 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: Cambridge, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCambridge, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,302/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,986/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,030/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Cambridge, NY:$3,302/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Cambridge, NY:$4,986/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Cambridge, NY:$5,030/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Cambridge, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cambridge 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
Cambridge, NY$2,678/mo$2,635/mo+1.6%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cambridge, NY
2024 average cost:$2,678/mo
2023 average cost:$2,635/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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 Cambridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Cambridge

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.

The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Canterbury House in Troy, NY

4.5
Before going to Canterbury House, our mom was in an overpriced Senior Living facility where there was a constant turnover in management, many of her needs were not met and her safety was in question (ie: her egress wasn't shoveled or cleared, mold in closet, etc) Since finding Canterbury ...
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Cambridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cambridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cambridge, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cambridge 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 Cambridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cambridge, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
3.7%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cambridge 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 Cambridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cambridge, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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Summit at Halfmoon, Summit at Saratoga and Diamond Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cambridge, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Cambridge, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cambridge, New York is Provincial Glenville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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