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The cost of independent living in Demster Beach is about $4,303 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 86 options. Read 490 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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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.
Just minutes from the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Ives Hill Retirement Community is located in Watertown, NY. This community borders the Ives Hill golf course and is situated in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood just minutes to professional medical offices and...
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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
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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
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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: 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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Located in a small town, surrounded by dairy farms……just at the edge of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, Brookside Senior-Living Community is a place that readily feels like home. Brookside has that small –town appeal, where you really get to know your neighbors, where neighbors help neighbors...
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
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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: 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 Demster Beach, NY

The average cost of senior living in Demster Beach is $4,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Creek, NY with an average of $3,595 per month.

Independent living costs in Demster Beach, NY, vs. nearby cities

Demster Beach, NY
$4,303/mo
$5,017/mo
$4,300/mo

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

Demster Beach, NY
$4,303/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Demster Beach, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,600/mo
Independent Living
$4,303/mo

Independent living costs in Demster Beach, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,945/mo
Studio
$4,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,410/mo

Senior living costs in Demster Beach 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: Demster Beach, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDemster Beach, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,303/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,600/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,600/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Demster Beach, NY:$4,303/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Demster Beach, NY:$5,600/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Demster Beach, NY:$5,600/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Demster Beach, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Demster Beach 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
Demster Beach, NY$4,120/mo$3,806/mo+8.3%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Demster Beach, NY
2024 average cost:$4,120/mo
2023 average cost:$3,806/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Demster Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Demster Beach

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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The Lodge at Ives Hill in Watertown, NY

5.0
I WOULD GIVE THE Lodge at Ives Hill five stars. You feel like you are a part of a family here and this is home. The staff and residents are friendly, cheerful and courteous. The meals are good. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and take care of your many needs. The ...
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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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Demster Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Demster Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Demster Beach, 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 Demster Beach 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 Demster Beach 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Demster Beach 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 Demster Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Demster Beach, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Demster Beach 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 Demster Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bishop's Commons, Holiday Maple Downs and Parkrose Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Demster Beach, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 86 independent living facilities near Demster Beach, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Demster Beach, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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