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The cost of independent living in Deerhead is about $4,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 146 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 Residence at Shelburne Bay
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For the short time I have been living at The Residence at Shelburne Bay, I have had nice experiences. The staff and residents are all friendly and helpful. There are many things to do, both physically and...
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.
The Residence at Shelburne Bay is an independent, assisted and memory care living community nestled in the friendly southwestern Vermont town of Shelburne, VT. Situated just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of Lake Champlain, The Residence at Shelburne Bay is located within easy...
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Mom loves it there. She is in the building with the lesser support but it's right next door to the building that has nursing staff. Her apartment is very reasonably priced compared with some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering Residential Care so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one meal every day served in our...
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They need to work on getting new residents acclimated and feeling at home. My dad joined the welcoming committee to help with that
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.
The Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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Cvsc is a quaint facility that was a school now made into a nice place for assisted living. Each room is a single with a bathroom and shower. Staff is very professional and friendly. I would recommend it to...
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.
The Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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I cared for my mom for 6 years with dementia, all through the pandemic and beyond. After a terrible trial at a home in Georgia, I didn't ever think I would find a place that I trusted to care for her. The...
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.
Keene Valley Neighborhood House, An Assisted Living Residence nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Surrounded by the small town charm of Keene Valley and all of its natural beauty. With many close by conveniences tucked within the village. Keene Valley Neighborhood House owns nearly...
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I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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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.
Keeseville Country GardensKeeseville Country Gardens is located in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties, New York which is one of the most uniquely natural places of beauty in the country. The Ausable River runs through this historically beautiful town in New York with the main attraction being...
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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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 Golden Ridge
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.
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: 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 Mc Kenzie House
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.
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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
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Deerhead, NY

The average cost of senior living in Deerhead is $4,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jay, NY with an average of $4,097 per month.

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

Deerhead, NY
$4,741/mo

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

Deerhead, NY
$4,741/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$6,377/mo
Independent Living
$4,741/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,337/mo
Studio
$5,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,202/mo

Senior living costs in Deerhead 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: Deerhead, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeerhead, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,741/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,377/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$6,377/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Deerhead, NY:$4,741/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Deerhead, NY:$6,377/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Deerhead, NY:$6,377/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Deerhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Deerhead

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

Deerhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerhead, 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 Deerhead 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 Deerhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deerhead, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Deerhead 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 Deerhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deerhead, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerhead 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 Deerhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deerhead, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Shelburne Bay, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and The Residence at Quarry Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deerhead, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Deerhead, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Deerhead, New York is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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