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The cost of independent living in Willard is about $3,773 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 174 options. Read 1394 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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The staff was very good to my mom. They have been taking very good care of her. Everyone is so nice and caring. The community and moms room is clean. We really are quite impressed with what the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
The Summit at Brighton offers the following: Carefree independent senior living in a beautiful park-like setting with first-class services, amenities and award-winning architecture since 1998. A variety of apartment styles and spacious, richly decorated common areas for those seeking social...
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: 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
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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.
Tired of mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or making costly repairs to your home…If you are, come check out Morgan Estates Senior Apartments in Geneseo, NY. Morgan Estates is a senior living community with 64 apartment units for seniors 55 years old and up. Each apartment unit has two bedrooms,...
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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: 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.
Our facility has become an established home for men and women who choose to longer live alone or can no longer live safely in their own home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. We provide assistance where needed, proper nutritional and social interaction in a safe home-like...
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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
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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Dad’s experience at Baywinde Sage Harbor was a very good one. He had many caring aides and nurses and the caring went all the way to the top administrators. The meals were good and the staff always were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Malta House
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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
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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...

Cost of independent living in Willard, NY

The average cost of senior living in Willard is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,500 per month.

Independent living costs in Willard, NY, vs. nearby cities

Willard, NY
$3,773/mo
$4,142/mo

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

Willard, NY
$3,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Willard, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,220/mo
Independent Living
$3,773/mo

Independent living costs in Willard, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,420/mo
Studio
$4,484/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,815/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,097/mo

Senior living costs in Willard 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: Willard, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillard, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,773/mo$4,693/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$5,274/mo$5,840/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$5,220/mo$5,930/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Willard, NY:$3,773/mo
New York:$4,693/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Willard, NY:$5,274/mo
New York:$5,840/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Willard, NY:$5,220/mo
New York:$5,930/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Willard, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willard 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Willard, NY$3,392/mo$3,387/mo+0.1%
New York$3,753/mo$3,658/mo+2.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Willard, NY
2024 average cost:$3,392/mo
2023 average cost:$3,387/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$3,658/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Willard

Recent reviews for independent living in Willard

The Woodlands in Fairport, NY

5.0
I didn't rate the quality of care because it's an independent living facility. Everything else I would rate a 5 it's a beautiful facility, people are very friendly, the food is very high-quality and the best part of the Woodlands is [name removed] who manages it. She is a wonderful person that ...
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Solstice at Fairport

4.8
The staff are very friendly. The grounds look amazing. They are very family friendly - we have a large family and we love to go for dinner with mom and they have the space for our visits.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive community. Numerous reviews mention the warmth and caring nature of both the staff and residents in the communities. For instance, at River Edge Manor, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, new residents are welcomed with open arms and residents often describe the community as feeling like a family. At Vill ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at the communities. At Towne Center Retirement Community, residents enjoy musical guests on Wednesdays and fitness classes, while at Legacy at Clover Blossom, residents have access to a pool, bingo, and arts and crafts sessions. The activit ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the attentiveness of the staff. For instance, at The Gables of Brighton, the staff are described as 'kind and caring' and the Executive Director is praised for his approachability and concern for residents. At Baywinde Senior Living, the staff are sai ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. The quality of food is a common theme in positive reviews. For example, at Holiday Maple Downs, the food is described as 'delicious' and residents are pleased with the wide range of options. At Red Mill Manor LLC, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and residents look forward to mealt ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' common areas and residents' apartments. At Pinehurst, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, the staff are praised for their efforts to keep the community clean and the apartments are described as 'completely renovated' upon ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Some reviews mention the flexibility of the living arrangements, allowing residents to maintain their independence while also having support available when needed. For instance, at Village at Willow Pond, residents are able to maintain friendships with people in their previous town and take ad ...
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Willard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard 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
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.5%
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Holiday Maple Downs, Parkrose Estates and The Gables of Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willard, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 174 independent living facilities near Willard, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Willard, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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