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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York is $3,974, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Jackson Summit area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Pines at Heartwood
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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.
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.
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My mom has been at Canterbury House for two years and enjoys it very much. As with any congregate living situation, family type "issues" arise. But the home is safe, clean, and caring. The staff welcomes...
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.
CANTERBURY HOUSE '...a retirement home for independent seniors...'   Canterbury House is a not-for-profit corporation that maintains an affordable senior residence for persons, 55 and above, who need companionship and safety but are not ready for a nursing home. Residents may stay for long...
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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: 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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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: 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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: 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: 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Jackson Summit, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York is $3,974 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New York vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeNew YorkU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,974/mo$3,520/mo12.9% above national median
Assisted Living$6,817/mo$5,830/mo16.9% above national median
Memory Care$8,640/mo$6,999/mo23.4% above national median
Independent Living
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.9% above national median
Assisted Living
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.9% above national median
Memory Care
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:23.4% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Jackson Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Jackson Summit

Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

4.7
If you need something you can always find it. It is very clean, someone is always cleaning and they clean my apartment once a week. All staff members are so wonderful and very friendly to me. They have a lot of activities provided and a lot residents seem to enjoy them. I do not like the food, I ...
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Jackson Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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
19.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson 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 Jackson Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson 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 Jackson Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47.5%
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Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jackson Summit, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Jackson Summit, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jackson Summit, New York are Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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