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The cost of independent living in Water Mill is about $7,876 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 166 options. Read 2237 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.
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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: 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.
Sycamore Place Apartments is a senior's housing residence located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. With a positive and welcoming atmosphere, Sycamore Place Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Known as 'Park City', Bridgeport is a dream for anyone who loves nature and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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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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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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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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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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: 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.
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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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Water Mill, NY

The average cost of senior living in Water Mill is $7,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dering Harbor, NY with an average of $3,645 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Water Mill, NY vs. nearby cities

Water Mill, NY
$7,876/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Water Mill, NY vs. the state and national average

Water Mill, NY
$7,876/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Water Mill vs. other types of senior living

$10,473/mo
$10,898/mo
Independent Living
$7,876/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Water Mill, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,199/mo
Studio
$6,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,322/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,934/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Water Mill over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Water Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Water Mill

Whisper Woods of Smithtown

4.9
The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. The nursing staff is on top of all the residents healthcare needs. There are plenty of activities to interest everyone. Our family feels blessed to have found this Assisted Living to care for our ...
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Academy Point at Mystic

5.0
Overall, it's been a great experience. My dad seems to be very happy there. The most appealing part is the being in a New England home feel. Not a nursing home environment. Dad is just on a vacation!

Wesley Village in Shelton, CT

5.0
My mom is doing great at Lifestyle Transitions. She loves living there and is doing very well.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Cedar Woods and The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC. Several residents have formed close relationships with caregivers and appreciate the long-term friendships that have developed.
Variety of activities to cater to residents' interests. Communities like The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Atria Hertlin Place offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. Some reviews mention movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and games as favorites.
Detailed and attentive communication. Families and residents praise the frequent and thorough conversations that community staff members have to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met, as noted in reviews for Solstice Senior Living at Guilford and StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge. Regular meetings with ...
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Individualized care and attention. Several reviews for communities like Solstice Senior Living at Groton and Wesley Village mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, including quick and thoughtful adjustments made to help residents and their families during transitions.
Well-maintained common spaces and apartments. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas, as seen in The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Holiday Cedar Woods. Renovations and updates to communal areas and apartments are also mentioned as a positive factor.
Access to personal care services on-site. For residents who require additional care, having personal care services available on-site, as mentioned in reviews for Solstice Senior Living at Groton and Maplewood at Orange, can provide peace of mind for both residents and their families.
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Water Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Water Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Water Mill, 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 Water Mill 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 Water Mill 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
22.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Water Mill 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 Water Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Water Mill 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 Water Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
45.8%
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Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Water Mill, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 166 independent living facilities near Water Mill, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Water Mill, New York are Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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