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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tioga Center, NY

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The cost of independent living in Tioga Center is about $3,619 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 105 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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44 Floor plans available
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103 reviews
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103 reviews
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They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.
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.
Brookdale Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Muldoon Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. We are surrounded by beautiful flowers and other parts of nature that ensure our surroundings are calm, peaceful, serene and enjoyable for anyone that is here. We are extremely pleased of the...
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Tioga Center, NY

The average cost of senior living in Tioga Center is $3,619 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellsburg, NY with an average of $3,480 per month.

Independent living costs in Tioga Center, NY, vs. nearby cities

Tioga Center, NY
$3,619/mo
$4,131/mo
$3,724/mo

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

Tioga Center, NY
$3,619/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Tioga Center, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,255/mo
Independent Living
$3,619/mo

Independent living costs in Tioga Center, NY, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Tioga Center 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: Tioga Center, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTioga Center, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,619/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,934/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,255/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Tioga Center, NY:$3,619/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Tioga Center, NY:$4,934/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Tioga Center, NY:$5,255/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Tioga Center, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tioga Center 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
Tioga Center, NY$3,919/mo$3,478/mo+12.7%
New York$3,492/mo$3,267/mo+6.9%
National$2,847/mo$2,798/mo+1.8%
Tioga Center, NY
2024 average cost:$3,919/mo
2023 average cost:$3,478/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,492/mo
2023 average cost:$3,267/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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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 Tioga Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Tioga Center

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

5.0
5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Elderwood Village at Vestal

4.9
What I like the most about Elderwood Village is that they have very friendly and are responsive to mom's needs. It is a nice facility and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Tioga Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tioga Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tioga Center, 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 Tioga Center 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 Tioga Center 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
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tioga Center 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 Tioga Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tioga Center, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tioga Center 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 Tioga Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tioga Center, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
42.9%
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
10%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Castle Gardens, Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly and Smith's Personal Care Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tioga Center, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Tioga Center, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Tioga Center, New York is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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