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The cost of independent living in Shawangunk is about $4,145 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 30 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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Physically blessed with views of the stunning Shawangunk Ridge, Woodland Pond offers courteous, caring, competent staff at every level. Resident comfort , satisfaction, and safety are central to all...
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
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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.
The New Windsor Country Inn is a small, unique home like community providing delicious home cooked meals, medication management, activities, personal care, laundry and housekeeping for the elderly. Paul Lockwood has owned and operated since 1983. He is still active today with family to run the...
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Unfortunately, my cousin was only there for about 2 1/2 weeks then took a fall. Hospitalized and now in rehab. No fault of Braemar, her Parkinsons is progressing quickly. She didn't adapt enough to...
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.
Opened in April 2015, Braemar at Wallkill offers seniors in the Hudson Valley a modern, high-quality assisted living residence. Our four-story, 135,000 square-foot property features Adirondack-style accents and one and two-bedroom apartments. We offer on and off-site programming, multiple dining...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Shawangunk, NY

The average cost of senior living in Shawangunk is $4,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, NY with an average of $3,962 per month.

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

Shawangunk, NY
$4,145/mo
$4,188/mo

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

Shawangunk, NY
$4,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$6,783/mo
Independent Living
$4,145/mo

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

Senior living costs in Shawangunk 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: Shawangunk, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawangunk, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,145/mo$4,740/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,647/mo$5,886/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,783/mo$5,979/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Shawangunk, NY:$4,145/mo
New York:$4,740/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Shawangunk, NY:$6,647/mo
New York:$5,886/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Shawangunk, NY:$6,783/mo
New York:$5,979/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Shawangunk, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shawangunk 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 median 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
Shawangunk, NY$3,335/mo$3,299/mo+1.1%
New York$3,729/mo$3,606/mo+3.4%
National$3,244/mo$3,154/mo+2.8%
Shawangunk, NY
2024 average cost:$3,335/mo
2023 average cost:$3,299/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,606/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,244/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shawangunk

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawangunk

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

Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Shawangunk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawangunk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawangunk, 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 Shawangunk 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 Shawangunk 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
42.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawangunk 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 Shawangunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawangunk 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 Shawangunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.8%
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