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The cost of independent living in Newark Valley is about $4,419 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 131 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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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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What we liked the most about the community is that the staff was very friendly, opportunities to make new friends, food was good and everything was clean. Yes we would recommend Elderwood Village at Vestal...
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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our...
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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Cost of independent living in Newark Valley, NY

The average cost of senior living in Newark Valley is $4,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellsburg, NY with an average of $3,480 per month.

Independent living costs in Newark Valley, NY, vs. nearby cities

Newark Valley, NY
$4,419/mo
$3,724/mo

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

Newark Valley, NY
$4,419/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Newark Valley, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,982/mo
Independent Living
$4,419/mo

Independent living costs in Newark Valley, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Newark Valley 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: Newark Valley, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewark Valley, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,419/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,528/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,982/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Newark Valley, NY:$4,419/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Newark Valley, NY:$5,528/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Newark Valley, NY:$5,982/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Newark Valley, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Newark Valley 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Newark Valley, NY$3,919/mo$3,478/mo+12.7%
New York$3,492/mo$3,267/mo+6.9%
National$2,847/mo$2,798/mo+1.8%
Newark Valley, NY
2024 average cost:$3,919/mo
2023 average cost:$3,478/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,492/mo
2023 average cost:$3,267/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Newark Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Newark Valley

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

5.0
5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would highly recommend. Staff never give up on patients. They reproach and know how to deal with dementia in a gracious way

Walden Place in Cortland, NY

5.0
It was a very nice facility everything the activities it was very clean even on the memory care unit where I know that a lot of the patients might have incontinence and you know mess theyself it was very clean you couldn't smell anything but a light light scent of urine but at the same time they ...
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Newark Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark Valley, 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 Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley 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
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newark Valley, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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