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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf Summit, NY

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The cost of independent living in Gulf Summit is about $3,927 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options.

Read 498 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Binghamton, Johnson City and Windsor.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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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...
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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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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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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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: 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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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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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
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.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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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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Cost of independent living in Gulf Summit, NY

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Summit is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $3,910 per month.

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

Gulf Summit, NY
$3,927/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Summit, NY, vs. other senior living options

$8,462/mo
Independent Living
$3,927/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Summit, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,101/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,201/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf Summit 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: Gulf Summit, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf Summit, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,927/mo$4,175/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,136/mo$6,991/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,462/mo$8,736/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Gulf Summit, NY:$3,927/mo
New York:$4,175/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf Summit, NY:$6,136/mo
New York:$6,991/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Gulf Summit, NY:$8,462/mo
New York:$8,736/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Gulf Summit, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gulf Summit 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 average 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
Gulf Summit, NY$3,689/mo$3,761/mo-1.9%
New York$3,581/mo$3,212/mo+11.5%
National$2,934/mo$2,823/mo+4.0%
Gulf Summit, NY
2024 average cost:$3,689/mo
2023 average cost:$3,761/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,581/mo
2023 average cost:$3,212/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,934/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Gulf Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Summit

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Gulf Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Summit, 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 Gulf Summit 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 Gulf Summit 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
10.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Summit 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 Gulf Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
7.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Summit 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 Gulf Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.2%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.4%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Serenity Care Mid Valley and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Summit, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 76 independent living facilities near Gulf Summit, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gulf Summit, New York is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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