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The cost of independent living in Van Etten is about $4,385 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 80 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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Photo of Brookdale Ithaca AL
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is amazing- all well trained and lovely people The food gives mom great options with every meal- they do salad and grilled chicken breast as an option always and it is really good! I like joining...
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.
Do more of what you love.Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like a painting class, you have choices for how you spend your...
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We picked this community because of the location and it is a beautiful place with a nice setting! I would recommend to others.
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.
Appleridge Senior Living is the premier retirement community conveniently located just off I-86, at the Southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region. The community offers 112 luxury apartments situated on 22 acres of resort style living. Residents enjoy a selection of apartment styles with a...
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The Courtyards at Bethany Village is a nice and clean community. We know we made the best choice for our needs. The staff does a good job of providing care for my mother-in-law. They provide activities and...
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.
The Courtyards at Bethany Village is helping a growing population of seniors and their families meet the challenges of aging. The Courtyards is an assisted living community that provides residents with a caring, nurturing environment, comfortable studio or a suite style apartment which is...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
We at The Falls Home strive to offer a quality living environment managed by a caring, conscientious, and dedicated staff. We have proudly served our residents since 1973 as a privately owned Assisted Living Facility. We have a caring, professional staff, many of whom have been with us over 10...
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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.
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
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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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Van Etten, NY

The average cost of senior living in Van Etten is $4,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira, NY with an average of $3,480 per month.

Independent living costs in Van Etten, NY, vs. nearby cities

Van Etten, NY
$4,385/mo
$4,201/mo

Independent living costs in Van Etten, NY, vs. state and national averages

Van Etten, NY
$4,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Van Etten, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,135/mo
Independent Living
$4,385/mo

Independent living costs in Van Etten, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$5,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,648/mo

Senior living costs in Van Etten vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Van Etten, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Etten, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,385/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,044/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,135/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Van Etten, NY:$4,385/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Van Etten, NY:$5,044/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Van Etten, NY:$5,135/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Van Etten

Recent reviews for independent living in Van Etten

Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY

5.0
Looking back, we wish we would have moved here years ago. Appleridge has been so good to us and we couldn't be happier living here. Appleridge is truly the best place for seniors to live!

Brookdale Ithaca AL

5.0
I would highly recommend. Staff never give up on patients. They reproach and know how to deal with dementia in a gracious way

Van Etten independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Etten independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Etten, 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 Van Etten 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 Van Etten partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Etten, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Etten 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 Van Etten communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Etten, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Etten 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 Van Etten offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Etten, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
46.4%
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Brookdale Ithaca AL, Appleridge Senior Living and The Courtyards at Bethany Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Van Etten, New York. See full list of communities.
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