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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairdale, NY

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The cost of independent living in Fairdale is about $4,012 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options. Read 947 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 Providence House Apartments
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.
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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.
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.
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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Rolling Green Estates
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: 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
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.
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.
Photo of Bernardine Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
Photo of The Oaks At Menorah Park
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.
Photo of Redfield Village Apartments
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
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: 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.
Photo of The Terrace at Newark
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.
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fairdale, NY

The average cost of senior living in Fairdale is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $3,356 per month.

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

Fairdale, NY
$4,015/mo
$4,235/mo

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

Fairdale, NY
$4,015/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,326/mo
Independent Living
$4,015/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,892/mo
Studio
$4,763/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,611/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,824/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,670/mo

Senior living costs in Fairdale 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: Fairdale, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairdale, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,015/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,326/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,326/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Fairdale, NY:$4,015/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Fairdale, NY:$5,326/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Fairdale, NY:$5,326/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairdale, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairdale 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
Fairdale, NY$3,750/mo$3,808/mo-1.5%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairdale, NY
2024 average cost:$3,750/mo
2023 average cost:$3,808/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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 Fairdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairdale

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 Woodlands in Fairport, NY

5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility. Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY

4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and inclusive nature of different senior living communities, with residents describing their newfound sense of belonging. At The Addison of Willow Pond, one resident enjoys meeting new people daily and has even picked up a new nickname. At Towne Center Re ...
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Flexible and personalized care. Many reviews highlight the accommodating nature of different communities in catering to residents' unique needs. For instance, at The Addison of Willow Pond, the staff goes above and beyond to help residents, and at The Addison of Fairways, the lack of a one-size-fits-all approach to meals a ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews from various communities show a wide range of activities available to keep residents active and engaged. Some popular activities include bingo, arts and crafts, and outings to local attractions. At The Addison of Willow Pond, residents enjoy a balance of activities and independence, wh ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews across different communities praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their facilities. Residents at The Addison of Willow Pond appreciate the spacious and updated apartments, while Red Mill Manor LLCs loved one enjoys the beautiful decor and cozy common areas. At Baywinde Seni ...
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Delicious and customized meals. The quality of meals is a common theme in positive reviews from various communities. Residents at The Addison of Willow Pond rave about the meals and the flexibility to accommodate their dietary preferences. At Baywinde Senior Living, the kitchen staff is highlighted for their ability to cat ...
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Friendly and responsive staff. Several reviews from different communities highlight the friendly and approachable nature of the staff. At The Addison of Willow Pond, both residents and their families appreciate the staff's willingness to help and the sense of warmth they bring to the community. At Red Mill Manor LLC, the ...
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Fairdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairdale, 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 Fairdale 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 Fairdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairdale, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairdale 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 Fairdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairdale, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairdale 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 Fairdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairdale, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34%
46.4%
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