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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins Glen, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Watkins Glen area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Watkins Glen. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 103 independent living facilities in Watkins Glen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Watkins Glen, NY
The average cost of senior living in Watkins Glen is $3,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Glen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Watkins Glen, NY by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins Glen
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins Glen
Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY
5.0
My dad is doing so well here, all the staff is great with him and he evens likes to take part in the activities and going to the dining room where he can socialize and he really likes the menu choices. I would recommend this community to everyone
Brookdale Ithaca AL
4.9
We had experience with Brookdale when our father moved in about 10 years ago, and our first impression this time around was we noticed some of the same staff members were still there which we appreciated. We think that makes for a good and pleasant atmosphere. Also the apartment are lovely, our ...
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Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY
4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Watkins Glen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins Glen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen 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
12.9%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
18.3%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.3%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Castle Gardens, Ashton Place Senior Living and Brookdale Painted Post are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins Glen, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Watkins Glen, New York. See the full list.
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