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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rainbow Lake, NY

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The cost of independent living in Rainbow Lake is about $3,909 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 172 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: 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.
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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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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: 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, 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: 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
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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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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.
Heritage Suites located in Cornwall offers 80 units on 3 floors of open concept or 1-bedroom suites, featuring large windows, high ceilings, and many suites have spacious balconies.All our suites include heat, air conditioning, telephone, internet, cable, kitchenette, full private bathroom 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.
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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River Garden Residence is a great place. Nicely set up & well kept. The carpeting in my mother's room is a little worn, & the walls are yellow, which my mother detests & is not allowed to paint. The food is...
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.

Cost of independent living in Rainbow Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Rainbow Lake is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldsmith, NY with an average of $2,298 per month.

Independent living costs in Rainbow Lake, NY, vs. nearby cities

Rainbow Lake, NY
$3,909/mo

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

Rainbow Lake, NY
$3,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Rainbow Lake, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,253/mo
Independent Living
$3,909/mo

Independent living costs in Rainbow Lake, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,064/mo
Studio
$5,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,729/mo

Senior living costs in Rainbow Lake 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: Rainbow Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRainbow Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,909/mo$4,685/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,253/mo$5,826/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,253/mo$5,915/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Rainbow Lake, NY:$3,909/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Rainbow Lake, NY:$5,253/mo
New York:$5,826/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Rainbow Lake, NY:$5,253/mo
New York:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rainbow Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Rainbow Lake

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Saranac Village at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, NY

5.0
My Mom was a resident for almost 10 years. She loved the staff and the socialization,... The staff were always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place as a Great Place for Mom. I am a Registered Nurse and I told my family that I would like to go there ,if I can no ...
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Rainbow Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rainbow Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rainbow Lake, 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 Rainbow Lake 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 Rainbow Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rainbow Lake, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rainbow Lake 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 Rainbow Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rainbow Lake, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rainbow Lake 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 Rainbow Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rainbow Lake, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.5%
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