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The cost of independent living in East Galway is about $3,644 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 95 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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22 Floor plans available
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It's is not what you would expect. The community is beautiful, friendly and safe. I enjoy living here. My family is pleased with my choice and they visit me often. I am also a member of a chorus that has...
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.
Holiday at the Atrium provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping...
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66 Floor plans available
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Just love it here. After just one month here, I know I made the right choice. They bend over backward to accommodate your wishes. There are just too many things to do, that one couldn't possibly accomplish...
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.
The Meadows at Glenwyck is a 55 and older senior housing community located in scenic Glenville, Schenectady County, New York. Glenville is a small town outside of Schenectady with close access to Albany and major highways I-90 and I-87 in central New York State. Glenville's motto is 'a town of...
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77 Floor plans available
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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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Overall very impressed with the entire facility, from its friendly engaged staff to the beautiful sitting areas, dining rooms and outdoor patio. They offer a nice variety of activities and g out of their way...
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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2.0
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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
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.
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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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 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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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.
ENJOY LIFE … with less responsibility in Saratoga County! Carlton Hollow Apartments, a 55+ active adult community, combines upscale apartment living with amenities and programs that offer fun, wellness, and fitness year-round. At Carlton, our community offers plenty of opportunities for wellness...
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in East Galway, NY

The average cost of senior living in East Galway is $3,644 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnstown, NY with an average of $2,702 per month.

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

East Galway, NY
$3,644/mo

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

East Galway, NY
$3,644/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,305/mo
Independent Living
$3,644/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$4,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,175/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,719/mo

Senior living costs in East Galway 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 Galway, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Galway, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,644/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,276/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,305/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
East Galway, NY:$3,644/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
East Galway, NY:$5,276/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
East Galway, NY:$5,305/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in East Galway, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Galway 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 Galway, NY$3,184/mo$2,883/mo+10.5%
New York$3,688/mo$3,617/mo+2.0%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
East Galway, NY
2024 average cost:$3,184/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,688/mo
2023 average cost:$3,617/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Galway

Recent reviews for independent living in East Galway

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.

Schaffer Heights in Schenectady, NY

4.3
Very peaceful, great value for the money, if you only have SS income takes only half to enable you to easily afford life care and necessities.

The Terrace at Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
My wife and I are very pleased to be living at the Terrace at Glen Eddy. All personnel here are extremely friendly and caring. They are always ready to respond to our needs.

East Galway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Galway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Galway, 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 Galway 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 Galway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Galway, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Galway 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 Galway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Galway 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 Galway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Galway, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Provincial Glenville, Summit at Glenwyck and Summit at Saratoga are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Galway, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near East Galway, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Galway, New York are Ingersoll Place and Provincial Glenville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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