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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakland Valley, NY

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The cost of independent living in Oakland Valley is about $3,928 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 192 options.

Read 3123 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Middletown, Montgomery and Goshen.

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Photo of The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake
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We chose this facility because 10% of their beds are medicaid, so primarily it was for the cost. My mom was at another facility for 3 years, but she wanted a change of scenery. The room sizes are fine, 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.
The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake is unique, not only because of the high-end luxury lifestyle it brings to retirement living in New Jersey, but also due to the top-quality senior care and activities residents find here. There are endless opportunities for learning, sharing, bonding,...
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We are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Residence at Park Ridge and most everything has been good for her at this facility. Based on her experience so far, I would recommend this facility to others!
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.
Extraordinary Healthcare with Incomparable Elegance' The Atrium Health Group is focused on providing the highest quality care for each person in every stage of senior life. At the Park Ridge Campus we are pleased to be able to offer a continuum of care one just one property. With Mill Pond...
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66 Floor plans available
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
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Photo of The Community at Brookmeade
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The people are very friendly, the place is very clean. The only negative is sometimes it takes a long time for the food to come out of the dining room. They could use a dining room manager or more help in...
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.
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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.
Kendal on Hudson offers Assisted Living services in the Adirondack program. Residents live in studio and one-bedroom apartments. They receive 24-hour supervision by nursing staff, assistance with medication management, and with activities of daily living.In addition, residents have access to...
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Everyone at Cranes Mill from the doctors, nurses, and social services department, and aides attending to my husband were all friendly, courteous, attuned to his needs and did their very best to address...
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.
Photo of Allegro at Harrington Park
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My aunt has friends! Although there are many activities, she wouldn't go to them on her own. However, because she's befriended several women, she goes along with them. My aunt thinks very highly of the...
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.
Allegro Harrington Park DescriptionI am grateful for my health. I am grateful for my health and for being able to live each day to the fullest. I cherish my health and am thankful for every moment I am able to spend enjoying my life. Experience the best of senior living with resort-style...
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Photo of LIVIA Health and Senior Living
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The head nurse, Marvin, is wonderful. He is very attentive and always available if needed. The activities staff is very patient with the memory care residents. They engage and encourage them to participate...
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.
Features and Amenities:Private Rooms with Private ShowersClinical Programs designed with a Person-Directed ApproachState-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Therapy:Aquatic Therapy Pool with underwater treadmillActivities of Daily Living (ADL) SuitePhysical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy7 days per...
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Photo of Sunrise At Woodcliff Lake
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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.
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Photo of Hudson Pointe Apartments
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The location is nice- other than that my sis in law had no other decent options. If you can't prove enough income, they will charge you for the entire year in advance.
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.
Photo of John Crawford Senior Housing
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.
Photo of Tall Oaks Apartments
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.
Photo of Eliot at Erie Station
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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.
Photo of South East Towers Housing
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: 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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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.
Photo of Country Gardens Apartments
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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...

Cost of independent living in Oakland Valley, NY

The average cost of senior living in Oakland Valley is $3,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otisville, NY with an average of $3,928 per month.

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

Oakland Valley, NY
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,958/mo
Independent Living
$3,928/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,898/mo
Studio
$4,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,706/mo

Senior living costs in Oakland 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: Oakland Valley, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakland Valley, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,928/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,266/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,958/mo$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oakland Valley, NY:$3,928/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Oakland Valley, NY:$6,266/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Oakland Valley, NY:$7,958/mo
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Oakland Valley, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oakland 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 average 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
Oakland Valley, NY$3,571/mo$3,557/mo+0.4%
New York$3,681/mo$3,675/mo+0.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Oakland Valley, NY
2024 average cost:$3,571/mo
2023 average cost:$3,557/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,681/mo
2023 average cost:$3,675/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland Valley

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

Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Atria Briarcliff Manor

4.5
Overall it has been a positive experience. I know the staff there have a tough job to do. I do know the men wish there was more " structured activities ". (However, they may just forget).

Oakland Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland Valley, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland Valley, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland Valley, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47.6%
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Twin Cedar Senior Living, New Windsor Country Inn and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland Valley, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 192 independent living facilities near Oakland Valley, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland Valley, New York are Twin Cedar Senior Living, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Sunrise of Wayne. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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