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The cost of independent living in Lake Carmel is about $6,664 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 404 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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Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
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 Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...
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What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment...
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.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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9.8
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She's likes it there! I would give a 5 on everything! Its only been a few months but we are very happy! The staff is wonderful! We were able to take a vacation and didn't have to worry about her. She is...
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.
Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...
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I really am happy with our decision. My aunt is well taken care of and is comfortable there. The staff not only knows my aunt but knows us too. They are very upbeat and go out of their way to make my aunt...
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.
Spring Village at Danbury is a boutique, affordable assisted living community specializing in enhanced care, located in the heart of Danbury, CT. We offer a safe option for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and for those who need an individualized approach to care. We...
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Overall experience - so it's been good but I'm in NY and he's in CT. Seeing the place was easy, getting him moved and his room set up before he got went smoothly. The downfall is that when he first went...
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.
Maplewood at Stony Hill in Bethel is the only assisted living community in Northern Fairfield County that is fully dedicated to those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care is our singular focus. Maplewood at Stony Hill is an innovative, purposefully built assisted living and memory...
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My loved one is a resident at The Country House in Westchester and overall things have been great at this facility. Any dealings that I've had with the staff have all been pleasant. My loved one's room is...
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.
Our senior living community in Yorktown Heights, New York, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide...
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21 reviews
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Although everything has been great, it is quite expensive and was recently notified of an increase. The facility is very nice and very clean. Staff is wonderful and quite friendly/helpful!
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 all-new Ridgefield Station offers local seniors service-enriched Independent and Assisted Living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences,...
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22 Floor plans available
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I would highly recommend Glen Crest to others. Our overall experience with this facility was great. My mother loved their food. They had a lot of activities, but my mom was stubborn about participating in...
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.
Our beautiful and spacious independent living community is located in Danbury, CT near the Danbury Hospital, world class shopping, and about an hour from all the luxuries of New York City. We offer all the conveniences of large city living, with the home feel of a rural setting. Our residents...
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I chose The Village at Brookfield Common for my loved one because of recommendations from friends and clients and just word of mouth. They go out of their way to make you happy here!
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.
The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...
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Really love the caring nature of the staff at Charter. They are very accommodating and thorough with the residents. [name removed] at the front desk is incredible. She is focused, bright and extremely...
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.
Welcome to The Linden at Brookfield. Here, you and your family will find a strong and true community with personal care services that inspire and delight. Our unique focus on wellness partners with our high-end amenities allows residents to go from ‘let’s dance!” to “let’s relax,” as they want....
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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Staff is hardworking, considerate, kind, friendly, etc. Rather high turnover in staff and administration. Need to train new staff with more time and effort. As far as the good goes, they need a greater...
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.
Keystone Place at Wooster Heights is an aging in place Senior community in Danbury, CT. As one of Danbury's newest community we offer Independant, Assisted and Memory Care apartments. Our Independent apartments have large kitchens complete with stove, refrigerator and large cabinets with quartz...
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Great staff and good food. Actually gained weight.
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.
Can you please add in a link to our virtual tour somewhere? It is located here: https://youtu.be/ZgPRyT3LfAM
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Carmel, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lake Carmel is $6,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washingtonville, NY with an average of $4,295 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Carmel, NY vs. nearby cities

Lake Carmel, NY
$6,664/mo
$7,127/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Carmel, NY vs. the state and national average

Lake Carmel, NY
$6,664/mo
U.S. national average
$4,023/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Carmel vs. other types of senior living

$6,942/mo
Independent Living
$6,664/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Carmel, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,739/mo
Studio
$6,149/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,873/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Carmel

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Carmel

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Sunrise of Wilton

5.0
We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, the doctor and all the care team have provided my Dad with exceptional care across the full ...
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Lake Carmel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Carmel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Carmel, 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 Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Carmel, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Carmel, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Carmel, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.3%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
45.5%
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