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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Dansville, NY

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The cost of independent living in South Dansville is about $3,519 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 884 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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ferris Hills at West Lake is nestled on 57 acres overlooking beautiful Canandaigua Lake. A healthy outlook begins with an open, airy décor that incorporates hand painted wall murals of local scenes, framed artwork, aesthetic furnishings and decorative accessories throughout. Wellness programs...
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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
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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
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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, 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.
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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: 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.
There is something good cooking at Forest Park Retirement Community. Dining hours are flexible and you are not limited to items on the menu. Dine with your friends or cook in your apartment. Full kitchens, washer/dryer hook-ups and the views from the patio or balcony of your spacious apartment...
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.
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: 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 Dansville, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Dansville is $3,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Groveland Station, NY with an average of $2,462 per month.

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

South Dansville, NY
$3,519/mo
$3,650/mo

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

South Dansville, NY
$3,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,519/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,453/mo
Studio
$4,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,116/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,686/mo

Senior living costs in South Dansville 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 Dansville, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Dansville, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,519/mo$4,685/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,880/mo$5,826/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,913/mo$5,915/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
South Dansville, NY:$3,519/mo
New York:$4,685/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
South Dansville, NY:$4,880/mo
New York:$5,826/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
South Dansville, NY:$4,913/mo
New York:$5,915/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in South Dansville, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Dansville 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 Dansville, NY$2,930/mo$2,872/mo+2.0%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Dansville, NY
2024 average cost:$2,930/mo
2023 average cost:$2,872/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 Dansville

Recent reviews for independent living in South Dansville

The Woodlands in Fairport, NY

5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility. Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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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.

Solstice at Fairport

4.8
The staff are very friendly. The grounds look amazing. They are very family friendly - we have a large family and we love to go for dinner with mom and they have the space for our visits.

South Dansville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Dansville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Dansville, 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 Dansville 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 Dansville 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
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Dansville 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 Dansville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Dansville 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 Dansville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
46.5%
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Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Comm, The Village at Penfield and The Gables of Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Dansville, New York. See full list of communities.
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