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The cost of independent living in Durham is about $3,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options. Read 1284 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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What stood out the most is The facility is well organized. Modern, very functional apartments. Many activities are available. Excellent staff.
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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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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 Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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Staff friendly. [name removed] helpful in explaining/showing place. [name removed] helpful today and [name removed] a friendly face at the reception desk.
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.
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
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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.
We are certified and licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and have regular reviews by them. Our aide staff receive First Aid training, CPR and administer all medications. We have a caring staff with years of experience, ready to serve your needs!
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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: 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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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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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: 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.
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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
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Durham, NY

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hobart, NY with an average of $3,238 per month.

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

Durham, NY
$3,636/mo

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

Durham, NY
$3,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,764/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,330/mo
Studio
$4,855/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,678/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,105/mo

Senior living costs in Durham 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: Durham, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDurham, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,636/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,751/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,764/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Durham, NY:$3,636/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Durham, NY:$4,751/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Durham, NY:$4,764/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Durham, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Durham 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
Durham, NY$3,075/mo$3,110/mo-1.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Durham, NY
2024 average cost:$3,075/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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 Durham

Recent reviews for independent living in Durham

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

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.

Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews for Provincial Glenville, Diamond Ridge, and Summit at Glenwyck mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, making residents and their families feel welcome and cared for. They go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience.
Variety of activities. Reviews for Summit at Glenwyck, Provincial Glenville, and Avila Independent Retirement Community highlight the wide range of activities offered, including live music, trips, puzzles, and exercise classes, which help residents stay engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families of Provincial Glenville, Diamond Ridge, and Holiday Manor at Woodside express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with special mention of the renovated facilities and gardens.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews for Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Holiday Manor at Woodside, and Diamond Ridge mention the sense of community and companionship that residents feel, making the transition to assisted living easier and more enjoyable.
Reasonable pricing and value. Families of Pinnacle Living at Forts Ferry, Provincial Glenville, and Holiday Manor at Woodside appreciate the affordability of the communities, with reasonable pricing and a good balance between services and cost.
Professional and accommodating management. Residents and families for Holiday Manor at Woodside, Summit at Eastwyck, and Provincial Glenville praise the professional and responsive management teams, who help with any concerns or questions and ensure a smooth transition into assisted living.
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Durham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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