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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Putnam County, NY

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The cost of independent living in Putnam County is about $4,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 426 options.

Read 8227 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 Stamford, Ridgefield and Danbury.

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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.
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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
St. Joseph’s Center strives to offer quality senior care while maintaining our Catholic identity and mission. Located in desirable Trumbull, CT our residents enjoy a high quality of life with access to all that Trumbull that has to offer. Voted as one of the “Best Town for Families” by Family...
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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.
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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.
Perhaps the greatest joy in retiring is knowing you can live life to its fullest.Maintaining your independence and helping you enjoy your life is our main goal at Carmel Ridge and Teresian Towers. Located on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Center, our unique independent senior communities provide the...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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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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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
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Putnam County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Putnam County is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Merritt Park, NY with an average of $3,928 per month.

Independent living costs in Putnam County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Putnam County, NY
$4,117/mo

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

Putnam County, NY
$4,117/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Putnam County, NY, vs. other senior living options

Independent Living
$4,117/mo

Independent living costs in Putnam County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,555/mo
Studio
$2,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,206/mo

Senior living costs in Putnam County 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: Putnam County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePutnam County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,117/mo$3,974/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,894/mo$6,817/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$8,640/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Putnam County, NY:$4,117/mo
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Putnam County, NY:$5,894/mo
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Putnam County, NY:unavailable
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Putnam County

Recent reviews for independent living in Putnam County

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Putnam County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Putnam County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County 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 Putnam County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Putnam County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Putnam County 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 Putnam County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Putnam County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Putnam County 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 Putnam County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Putnam County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
47.6%
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Christian Fellowship House, Atria West 86 and Spring Village at Danbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Putnam County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 426 independent living facilities near Putnam County, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Putnam County, New York are Atria West 86, Atria Rye Brook and Atria Forest Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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