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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harkness, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Harkness area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Harkness. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Harkness, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Are you looking for a safe and inviting nursing home alternative for Mom and Dad in Plattsburgh, NY? Call the Samuel F. Vilas Home, a family owned and operated licensed senior community with over 130 years of experience, rated as one of the top assisted living communities in Clinton County....
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Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...
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.
The Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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We are very pleased with Victory Place and my Mom seems happy to be there. The staff is exceptional! They are constantly seeking input from the residents concerning meal ideas , activities, etc. I would...
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.
Victory Place is a century old building with a rich history. The building was previously used as a convent for the Sisters of St. Louis of Charity. The originality of the building, including the woodwork and stained glass, was preserved and and is a beautiful focal point for our wonderful...
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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.
Keeseville Country GardensKeeseville Country Gardens is located in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties, New York which is one of the most uniquely natural places of beauty in the country. The Ausable River runs through this historically beautiful town in New York with the main attraction being...
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.
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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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, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Harkness, NY
The average cost of senior living in Harkness is $4,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peasleeville, NY with an average of $2,977 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harkness, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harkness, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harkness vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Harkness, NY by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Harkness
Recent reviews for independent living in Harkness
The Residence at Shelburne Bay
4.6
I live at The Residence at Shelburne Bay and what has stuck out the most to me about this facility would be the friendliness of the workers as well as the other residents.
Harbor Village Senior Living Communities in South Burlington, VT
4.4
Responsive, accommodating and kind staff. Clean, well maintained grounds and rooms. Good selection of activities. Respectful tenants. It's a great spot to put your aging parent for real peace of mind.
Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, NY
4.4
Everyone who’s employed here knows each patient and where they are at any time we arrive for a visit. My sister has been more social here than at any place for the last few years. I feel her care is excellent.
Harkness independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harkness independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harkness, 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 Harkness 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 Harkness partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harkness, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harkness 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 Harkness communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harkness, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harkness 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 Harkness offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harkness, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
30.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harbor Village, Samuel F. Vilas Home and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harkness, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Harkness, New York. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Harkness
- Burlington, Vermont
- Plattsburgh, New York
- Shelburne, Vermont
- Essex, Vermont
- Williston, Vermont
- Keeseville, New York
- Colchester, Vermont
- Milton, Vermont
- Charlotte, Vermont
- Grand Isle, Vermont
- West Milton, Vermont
- Peru, New York
- Morrisonville, New York
- West Plattsburgh, New York
- South Hero, Vermont
- Essex, New York
- West Chazy, New York
- St. Armand, New York
- Ausable Chasm, New York
- South Burlington, Vermont
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