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The cost of independent living in North Highland is about $5,250 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 184 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 Yorktown Assisted Living Residence
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55 Floor plans available
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Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but 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.
At Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...
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I like it here. I like to sit in my room and watch tv but others like to do things with others. There are many activities. The food is good and there are offerings for my dietary restrictions. I have been...
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.
Our senior living community in Yorktown Heights, New York, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide...
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Photo of The Landing of Poughkeepsie
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44 Floor plans available
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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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We picked this community because of religious affiliation. Very positive group of women. Strong community bonds. Very friendly.
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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Photo of Drum Hill Senior Living
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55 Floor plans available
7.0
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26 reviews
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Not a perfect experience because no facility can, in my view, be perfect. And the reason for that is that as a resident in any facilty you give up any number of rights and options that you had before you...
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.
Drum Hill Senior Living provides seniors with an independent living community in Peekskill, NY. This community is located in a beautiful area that is rich with history. Peekskill is a part of Westchester County, and it offers many opportunities for residents and visitors to get out and have fun....
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We chose The Plaza at Clover Lake because the location was very convenient for visiting and the facility itself is very beautiful. All of the staff and residents have been very friendly and everyone looks...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Plaza at Clover Lake is an assisted living community located in Carmel, NY. The city of Carmel is located in Putnam County and home to just over 34,000 people. Carmel is a small waterfront community with a golf course, library, shops and restaurants, where residents can go out for lunch, go...
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.
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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: 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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Photo of Gallagher Home for Seniors
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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.
Photo of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center
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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.
River Pointe River Pointe at Drum Hill is a senior housing community located in scenic Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. The residence is for seniors who are 62 years old or older. Peekskill is located by a bay on the east side of the Hudson River. River Pointe at Drum Hill is surrounded...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in North Highland, NY

The average cost of senior living in North Highland is $5,250 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walden, NY with an average of $4,044 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Highland, NY vs. nearby cities

North Highland, NY
$5,250/mo

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

North Highland, NY
$5,250/mo
U.S. national average
$4,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Highland vs. other types of senior living

$6,703/mo
Independent Living
$5,250/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Highland, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$7,355/mo
Studio
$6,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,730/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in North Highland

Recent reviews for independent living in North Highland

Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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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.

North Highland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Highland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Highland, 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 North Highland 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 North Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Highland, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Highland 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 North Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Highland, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Highland 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 North Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Highland, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Maplewood at Danbury and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Highland, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near North Highland, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in North Highland, New York are Spring Village at Danbury, Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings and The Country House in Westchester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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