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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York is $3,974, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Short Tract area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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We were impressed from the moment we stepped inside this facility with all of the things that you would expect to find in a very small but homey atmosphere. It continues to meet our expectations and above...
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.
Victor Views Assisted Living is located just outside the charming village of Victor NY. We are family owned and operated and founded on the belief that seniors deserve to maintain the highest quality of life and dignity even when having to transition out of their home and into a new living...
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Being from out-of-state, my daughter and granddaughter toured the facility ahead of my arrival. They fell in love with the place, and so did I. My apartment was Just like brand new, with new paint, carpet,...
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.
Offering luxurious, affordable one and two bedroom apartments in a stunning two-story 'X' shaped building . This lovely 55+ community features acres of beautiful open space, walking trails, a wellness center, beauty salon, and so much more, all designed to enhance your comfort and enjoyment.
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The staffing was very friendly management was very helpful and cooperative. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Eden Heights of West SenecaEden Heights is an assisted living community that is found among the rolling hills and wide open skies of West Seneca, NY. Our community is only minutes from downtown Buffalo, which gives visiting relatives plenty of lodging and dining choices during their visit. Eden...
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Overall our experience with Elderwood Assisted Living has been a good one. The staff is very compassionate, and they do a great job explaining everything that is going to be going on. We had a few difficult...
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga is a assisted living community located in the growing town of Cheektowaga, NY. Cheektowaga is located in Erie County, close to Buffalo, and home to just over 88,000 people. Cheektowaga has a lot of great stores, shopping, and restaurants giving residents...
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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.
Autumn Grove senior housing community is located in the quiet town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. The area is full of mature shade trees and finely manicured lawns. Autumn Grove can be easily accessed just off of Highway 96. Nearby is Victor Hills Golf Course and Mud Creek. An ambulance...
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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.
At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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: 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.
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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.
Tired of mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or making costly repairs to your home…If you are, come check out Morgan Estates Senior Apartments in Geneseo, NY. Morgan Estates is a senior living community with 64 apartment units for seniors 55 years old and up. Each apartment unit has two bedrooms,...
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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: 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: 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
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: 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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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: 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
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
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Short Tract, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York is $3,974 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New York vs. 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 state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNew YorkU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,974/mo$3,520/mo12.9% above national median
Assisted Living$6,817/mo$5,830/mo16.9% above national median
Memory Care$8,640/mo$6,999/mo23.4% above national median
Independent Living
New York:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.9% above national median
Assisted Living
New York:$6,817/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.9% above national median
Memory Care
New York:$8,640/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:23.4% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Short Tract

Recent reviews for independent living in Short Tract

Eden Heights of Olean

4.5
The staff in the head office was wonderful, even though they have nursing staff you need to keep an eye on things and make sure your visiting and double-check with the staff and make sure everything is ok. I would recommend this community to others.

Village at Parklands in Churchville, NY

4.8
The staff at the Legacy at Parklands are always friendly and ready to help. They could not have been more welcoming when we moved my parents in. The meals are usually good and there are a variety of activities. I wish housekeeping included a few other services, but we handle those for my ...
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Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca

5.0
We think the facility is very nice. Our experience the past year has been very good. Overall I think our complaint would be with the day of arrival entry process. It was VERY long, often duplicative of questions and things we'd already gone over with the facility, but the bigger issue, I think, ...
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Short Tract independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Short Tract independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Short Tract, 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 Short Tract 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 Short Tract partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Short Tract, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Short Tract 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 Short Tract communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Short Tract, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Short Tract 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 Short Tract offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Short Tract, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
9.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
47.5%
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