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The cost of independent living in South Bay is about $4,683 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 154 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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33 Floor plans available
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Really great staff; very nice facility. I would recommend to others. I will add that the people who live there are very welcoming to new people. They have "resident ambassadors" that take new people under...
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.
Maple Downs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Enjoy our private rural setting featuring a pond and wildlife in Fayetteville, a quiet suburb of Syracuse. You'll love the convenience of being situated close to shopping, first-class healthcare and unique...
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22 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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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1212 Floor plans available
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We would both recommend this facility to others. The staff is amazing - kind, caring and on top of things! Our Siberian Husky traded in her 6-1/2 acres for living here and even she loves it! Lots of people...
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.
Towne Center's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or long-term lease.We offer a selection of floor plans designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you are looking for a one or...
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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
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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.
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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They were very caring and friendly. It is a very nice close knit community there and very welcoming. They prepare good meals daily and make sure everyone joins for dinner and have fun. My loved one felt the...
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.
Relax and make friends at The New Burton Homestead!The New Burton Homestead is a privately operated senior independent living center with an extended family like setting. We have been open since December of 2021; and our Director has over 30 years of nursing experience. We are a unique community...
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The location of The Inn Menorah Park community is nice. The other residents were very welcoming. Apartments are spacious. However hte activities are lacking and the food needs a major change, it doesn't even...
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.
Whether you’re just starting to consider assisted or actively looking for a facility, there are a plethora of great reasons to consider The Inn at Menorah Park of CNY. With a host of amenities, residential activities, and flexible dining services for all of our patrons, our dedicated team goes...
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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: 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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Photo of Redfield Village Apartments
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in South Bay, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Bay is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, NY with an average of $4,084 per month.

Independent living costs in South Bay, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Bay, NY
$4,683/mo
$4,773/mo

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

South Bay, NY
$4,683/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in South Bay, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,994/mo
Independent Living
$4,683/mo

Independent living costs in South Bay, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,675/mo
Studio
$5,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,650/mo

Senior living costs in South Bay 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: South Bay, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Bay, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,683/mo$4,692/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,994/mo$5,837/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,994/mo$5,927/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Bay, NY:$4,683/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Bay, NY:$5,994/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Bay, NY:$5,994/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Bay, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Bay 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
South Bay, NY$3,983/mo$3,849/mo+3.5%
New York$3,729/mo$3,606/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
South Bay, NY
2024 average cost:$3,983/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,606/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in South Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in South Bay

New Burton Homestead in Rome, NY

5.0
[name removed] is wonderful she goes out of her way for everyone that lives here!! Thank you [name removed] for helping my grandparents during this next adventure in their life together!!! Would recommend others to tour :)

Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.5
Ask a lot of questions. Don't assume. . . We find out new things all the time. So even if you think you know, ask. And make sure you ask if there is a charge/fee, as that information has been an afterthought on their part. Generally they provide good care to my loved one.

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.

South Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bay, 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 South Bay 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 South Bay 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
4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bay 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 South Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Bay, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bay 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 South Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Maple Downs, Brookdale Manlius and Towne Center Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Bay, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near South Bay, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in South Bay, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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