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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stamford, NY

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New York is $4,175, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Stamford 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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Photo of The Terrace at Glen Eddy
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Overall, the staff has been helpful and accommodating. There seem to be a good number of activities available, although he is selective about which ones he chooses to attend. Some frustrations have come from...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living. It's called The Terrace.Living independently is one of the keys to living a healthy, happy life. However, for many, there comes a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference. That's when you can feel secure knowing you can...
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We cannot rate the cleanliness because my dad was a resident adjusting Meadows during Covid and I never got to see his room The nurses and staff seemed to really like my dad, and he, them. That made me...
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.
Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is part of the Baptist Health System, a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families throughout the community since 1977. Located in a quiet and picturesque setting on 48 acres on the site of the former...
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Great facility, very clean and bright. Moms room is really nice and we were able to bring her furniture so it felt more like home. Food is ok. Processed.
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.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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It is very welcoming and a historic building one resident opened her room to us and told how long she has lived there we could bring anything of mom's. Also got to choose the color and painter did a...
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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What stood out the most is The facility is well organized. Modern, very functional apartments. Many activities are available. Excellent staff.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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
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: 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: 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.
We are certified and licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and have regular reviews by them. Our aide staff receive First Aid training, CPR and administer all medications. We have a caring staff with years of experience, ready to serve your needs!
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
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: 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: 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.
Marchand Manor Home For Adults is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community in Sharon Springs, NY. Located in beautiful upstate New York, residents can enjoy spacious property and beautiful wooded areas perfect for inner peace and relaxation. Ideal for those in need of a reprieve from 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.
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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.
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: 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: 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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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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: 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: 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
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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.
We are a non-profit Home for Adults licensed by NY Department of Health serving Chenango County since 1896. This lovely home–like facility offers independence and security for older adults. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Norwich, the Home provides its residents a...
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Cost of independent living in Stamford, NY

The average cost of senior living in New York is $4,175 per month as compared to $3,532 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$4,175/mo$3,532/mo18.2% above national median
Assisted Living$6,991/mo$5,909/mo18.3% above national median
Memory Care$8,736/mo$7,121/mo22.7% above national median
Independent Living
New York:$4,175/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:18.2% above national median
Assisted Living
New York:$6,991/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:18.3% above national median
Memory Care
New York:$8,736/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:22.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Stamford

Recent reviews for independent living in Stamford

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston, NY

4.2
The owners aren't very friendly. I believe they are short staffed. I asked how much it would cost for more assistance for my loved one due to a medical condition. There are times where my loved one will have bed sores due to wet conditions. The community didn't even do a virtual visit for a ...
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Stamford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stamford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stamford, 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 Stamford 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 Stamford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stamford, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stamford 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 Stamford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stamford, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stamford 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 Stamford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stamford, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
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Ingersoll Place, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Woodside Hall are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stamford, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Stamford, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stamford, New York are Ingersoll Place and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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