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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tompkins, PA
The cost of independent living in Tompkins is about $1,835 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 49 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Elmira, Wellsboro and Horseheads.
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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...
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, 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.
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: 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, 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.
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: 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.
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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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in Tompkins, PA
The average cost of senior living in Tompkins is $1,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coudersport, PA with an average of $425 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tompkins, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tompkins, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tompkins vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Tompkins, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Tompkins
Recent reviews for independent living in Tompkins
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!
Tompkins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tompkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tompkins, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dining options in Tompkins 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 Tompkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tompkins, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tompkins 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 Tompkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tompkins, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Appleridge Senior Living, New Corey Creek Apartments and Barrington Independant Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tompkins, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Tompkins, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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