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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Branch, NY

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The cost of independent living in East Branch is about $3,083 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 671 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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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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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It's pretty independent, they don't really offer any care services. They do a breakfast every Friday, and they seem to have good community involvement. Everything went pretty smooth in dealing with 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.
Bedford Tower is a senior citizen independent living community where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting. You will be able to entertain old friends and relatives and make new friends through participation in a variety of social activities. Occupancy...
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: 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.
Keystone Place Apartments is an affordable senior housing community located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. We believe that your dream community doesn't have to cost a fortune. The residents enjoy a beautiful scenic route on the drive to Keystone Place. We pride ourselves on our...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Delaware Tower is located in the heart of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA. When choosing to live in this area, a senior can partake in a number of different activities. There are a variety of shopping venues and eateries that a senior will be able to enjoy. The Scranton area also has a number...
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This small care home is located just outside the town of Factoryville on Route 6 west. It is designed specifically for seniors who require minimal to moderate care. Three meals are provided. Each resident...
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.
Lithia Valley Manor Lithia Valley Manor is a senior care home that is located in the small borough of Factoryville, PA and in Wyoming county. Factoryville is a small borough with less than 1,200 residents in the entire city. The quaint city is home to Keystone College and the Nokomis Forest...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
Goodwill Neighborhood Residences is a senior, 55 and over, housing community that is located in Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. The residences are a close-knit community that is local to major freeways that lead to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Goodwill is a transformed...

Cost of independent living in East Branch, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Branch is $3,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $2,744 per month.

Independent living costs in East Branch, NY, vs. nearby cities

East Branch, NY
$3,083/mo

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

East Branch, NY
$3,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in East Branch, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,082/mo
Independent Living
$3,083/mo

Independent living costs in East Branch, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,741/mo
Studio
$5,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,029/mo

Senior living costs in East Branch 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: East Branch, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Branch, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,083/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,995/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,082/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
East Branch, NY:$3,083/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
East Branch, NY:$3,995/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
East Branch, NY:$4,082/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in East Branch, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Branch 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
East Branch, NY$3,832/mo$3,473/mo+10.3%
New York$3,617/mo$3,424/mo+5.6%
National$3,044/mo$2,857/mo+6.5%
East Branch, NY
2024 average cost:$3,832/mo
2023 average cost:$3,473/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,617/mo
2023 average cost:$3,424/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,857/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 East Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in East Branch

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

5.0
5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

East Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Branch, 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 East Branch 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 East Branch 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
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Branch 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 East Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Branch 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 East Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Branch, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
46.4%
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