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The cost of independent living in Menands is about $3,618 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 619 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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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.
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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: 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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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.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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I enjoyed my time at Bishop Broderick. Pleasant, friendly, caring staff. Nice apartment. Beautifully maintained grounds. Enjoyed the general atmosphere. Convenient set up and well built facility. Well...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Menands, NY

The average cost of senior living in Menands is $3,618 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotia, NY with an average of $3,473 per month.

Independent living costs in Menands, NY, vs. nearby cities

Menands, NY
$3,618/mo

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

Menands, NY
$3,618/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,362/mo
Independent Living
$3,618/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,730/mo
Studio
$4,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,928/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,640/mo

Senior living costs in Menands 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: Menands, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMenands, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,618/mo$4,697/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,282/mo$5,841/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,362/mo$5,931/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Menands, NY:$3,618/mo
New York:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Menands, NY:$5,282/mo
New York:$5,841/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Menands, NY:$5,362/mo
New York:$5,931/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Menands, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Menands 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 median 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
Menands, NY$2,783/mo$3,094/mo-10.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Menands, NY
2024 average cost:$2,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,094/mo
Percent change:-10.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Menands

Recent reviews for independent living in Menands

Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

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.

Menands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Menands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Menands, 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 Menands 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 Menands 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
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Menands 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 Menands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Menands 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 Menands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peregrine Shaker, Ingersoll Place and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Menands, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Menands, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Menands, New York are Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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