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The cost of independent living in Onativia is about $4,991 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 94 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 Brookdale Manlius
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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37 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
40%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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Their ability to keep family member from regular assisted to enhanced and most likely never have to go to nursing. You can just add on more and more care and they don't have to move.
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.
Live your best life every day and never stop growing.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with more involved activities, such as bathing,...
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Photo of Brookdale East Side
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
8.5
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38 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
26%
3 star
3%
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5%
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The facility itself is very nice, the staff and management are very good, and my Dad seems happy there. They haven't been perfect (which would be a 5), but not much in this world is.
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.
Brookdale East Side is the premiere assisted living community in Fayetteville, New York. Our charming and picturesque town boasts a rich history and a proud heritage evident in today's strong sense of community. Brookdale East Side has an ideal location in a rural area near the theatre and...
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Photo of Brookdale Summerfield
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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19 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
42%
3 star
5%
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5%
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I think the water gets a bit muddied by it being "independent living" yet so many people seemed to need care. The care offered needed to be hired to come in or we could utilize the services of a group of...
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.Stop worrying about the house and start planning your next adventure. Here at our independent living community, you can. With several floor plans to choose from, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll find just the right pet-friendly apartment...
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Photo of Brighton Towers Inc
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: 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 Bernardine Senior Apartments
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.
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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: 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 Manlius Home For Adults
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 Onativia, NY

The average cost of senior living in Onativia is $4,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weedsport, NY with an average of $4,079 per month.

Independent living costs in Onativia, NY, vs. nearby cities

Onativia, NY
$4,991/mo
$4,897/mo

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

Onativia, NY
$4,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Onativia, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,821/mo
Independent Living
$4,991/mo

Independent living costs in Onativia, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,675/mo
Studio
$6,373/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,472/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,418/mo

Senior living costs in Onativia 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: Onativia, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnativia, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,991/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,861/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,821/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Onativia, NY:$4,991/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Onativia, NY:$5,861/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Onativia, NY:$5,821/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Onativia

Recent reviews for independent living in Onativia

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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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload the truck and bring my stuff to my new room. This nice young lady gave me a tour of the ...
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The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Onativia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onativia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onativia, 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 Onativia 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 Onativia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onativia, NYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Onativia 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 Onativia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onativia, NYNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onativia 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 Onativia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onativia, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Manlius, Brookdale East Side and Brookdale Summerfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Onativia, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Onativia, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Onativia, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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