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The cost of independent living in Merritt Park is about $4,641 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 67 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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Photo of The Landing of Poughkeepsie
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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56 reviews
9.4
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5 star
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3 star
18%
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I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on 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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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3 star
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
Provides: Assisted 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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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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: 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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Merritt Park, NY

The average cost of senior living in Merritt Park is $4,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walden, NY with an average of $4,040 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merritt Park, NY vs. nearby cities

Merritt Park, NY
$4,641/mo
$4,394/mo

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

Merritt Park, NY
$4,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merritt Park vs. other types of senior living

$9,218/mo
Independent Living
$4,641/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Merritt Park, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$8,845/mo
Studio
$6,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,064/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Merritt Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Merritt Park

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

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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Glen Crest in Danbury, CT

4.7
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 them. She couldn't remember to go. Dementia.

Merritt Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt Park, 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 Merritt Park 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 Merritt Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt Park, NYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt Park 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 Merritt Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt Park, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt Park 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 Merritt Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt Park, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.7%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Maplewood at Danbury and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merritt Park, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Merritt Park, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merritt Park, New York are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence and Maplewood at Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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