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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lester, NY

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The cost of independent living in Lester is about $3,794 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options.

Read 562 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 Vestal.

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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, Memory Care
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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.
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...
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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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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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.
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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...
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 Lester, NY

The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,794 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Binghamton, NY with an average of $3,794 per month.

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

Lester, NY
$3,794/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,559/mo
Independent Living
$3,794/mo

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

Studio
$3,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,091/mo

Senior living costs in Lester 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: Lester, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,794/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,011/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,559/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lester, NY:$3,794/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lester, NY:$6,011/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lester, NY:$8,559/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lester, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lester 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lester, 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%
Lester, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Lester

Recent reviews for independent living in Lester

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.

Lester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester 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
10.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
8.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
9.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.1%
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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, The Gardens of Green Ridge and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lester, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Lester, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lester, 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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