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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Vernon, NY
The cost of independent living in Mount Vernon is about $6,216 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 744 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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory care...
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It is close to home. Dad took mom there weekly for concerts for several years. Some of his clients came to his beauty shop from The Osborn. It was a familiar place, known to be top of the line. A large...
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.
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.
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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It is clean and safe. We looked at a lot of facilities. It has great pricing. My mom is happy with the way they do her laundry and clean her room. Everything has been going very good so far. The staff is not...
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.
We are an Independent Senior Residence, located in the heart of downtown White Plains, accessible to all major highways, shops, and parking. We offer supportive living in a warm congenial and home like environment. The Esplanade Senior Residence offers the freedom of an Independent lifestyle...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
Cost of independent living in Mount Vernon, NY
The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $6,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yonkers, NY with an average of $6,185 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Vernon
Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Vernon
The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY
4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.
The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ
4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY
4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Mount Vernon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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
23.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Belvedere, Atria Plainview and Atria Woodlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Vernon, New York are The Belvedere, Atria Plainview and Atria Woodlands. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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