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The cost of independent living in North Sterling is about $4,016 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 950 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: 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.
Lyons Manor is an affordable 55 and over senior housing community located in historic Lyons, Wayne County, New York. The community is only a block or two from the First Lutheran Church, The Peppermint Museum, Lyons central Park, Ohman Theater, Grace Episcopal Church and the Erie Canal by the...
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: 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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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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Due to covid we have not been able to see much of the community but from what we have seen it looks to be pretty clean. Once again due to covid the activities are on and off. Given the current circumstances...
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.
Part of The Family Service Communities organization, The Northfield is a 69-apartment Enriched Living Facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Conveniently located just outside the village of Fairport, The Northfield offers many amenities including three cooked meals served...
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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.
Established in 1904 as a retirement home, Fairport Baptist Homes enjoys a rich history of providing the quality, personal care seniors so rightfully deserve. Throughout the decades, we’ve constantly looked to adapt, innovate and grow. As generations, society and technology evolves, so do we. The...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the Village of Penfield, NY, Legacy at Village Wood offers a vibrant, warm, and welcoming environment for older adults looking for a quaint, down-home, family-like atmosphere where they can live an independent lifestyle without the upkeep and uncertainty of home ownership....
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.
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: 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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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.
Cost of independent living in North Sterling, NY
The average cost of senior living in North Sterling is $4,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sodus Point, NY with an average of $3,359 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in North Sterling
Recent reviews for independent living in North Sterling
The Athenaeum of Skaneateles
5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY
4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.
Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield
4.0
Overall we have been happy and so has my mom. Her experience has been very positive - she has a lot of friends there and the staff, for the most part have been great.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inclusive atmosphere at several communities, with residents and staff forming strong bonds. For example, at Holiday Maple Downs, newcomers are welcomed with open arms, and residents at Towne Center Retirement Community have become a 'family' for many ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with reviews praising the quality and variety of food at communities like Legacy at Clover Blossom, The Addison of Willow Pond, and Baywinde Senior Living. At Legacy at Clover Blossom, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary rest ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Multiple reviews mention the wide range of activities offered at communities, including music, arts and crafts, bingo, and outings to local attractions. For example, at Legacy at Cranberry Landing, residents appreciate the plentiful opportunities to socialize and stay active, while at Towne C ...
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Thoughtful and caring staff. Numerous reviews commend the friendly, helpful, and caring nature of staff members at various communities. For instance, at Holiday Maple Downs, the sales director goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and supported, while staff at Legacy at Grande Vie offer prayers and ligh ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities and grounds. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and grounds, contributing to a pleasant living experience. At Parkwood Heights, the grounds are beautiful and well-maintained, while at The Addison of Willow Pond, the property is kept clean and the apartments are newly ren ...
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Flexible and accommodating services. Reviews highlight the flexibility and accommodating nature of several communities in responding to residents' needs. For instance, at Towne Center Retirement Community, residents have the freedom to participate in activities or stay in their apartments as they choose, while at Solstice Senior ...
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North Sterling independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Sterling independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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
28%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
43%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bishop's Commons, Holiday Maple Downs and Towne Center Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Sterling, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 82 independent living facilities near North Sterling, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Sterling, New York are Bishop's Commons, Baywinde Senior Living and Legacy at Grande Vie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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