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Photo of Walden Place
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77 Floor plans available
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The staff is very helpful anything you need they try to help they're easy to talk too the facility is very clean and kept up they're always have something going on. We have been happy with the care my dad is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Walden Place offers an active lifestyle with premier services and amenities-- in a warm family, oriented community. We realize that you are looking for a community that offers the services of a well respected Assisted Living community, but we want to offer you more. We want to preserve your...
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8.6
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29 reviews
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He was only there for about 2 weeks. It is a nice place with excellent care for people with dementia who are still mobile. I would recommend it.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We can help your one find purpose and belonging.Our community has purposeful programs that offer the care you and your family need for different stages of dementia. Along with our programming, you’ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If...
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The staff was great at helping getting my father's room ready, from hanging his 70 inch t.v. to making sure he had power for his lift recliner chair. [name removed] was one of the head person's there and has...
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.
We are a non-profit Home for Adults licensed by NY Department of Health serving Chenango County since 1896. This lovely home–like facility offers independence and security for older adults. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Norwich, the Home provides its residents a...
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What we liked the most about the community is that the staff was very friendly, opportunities to make new friends, food was good and everything was clean. Yes we would recommend Elderwood Village at Vestal...
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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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This is the place to be around here they are really good to the residents. There are plenty of activities at the residence.
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.
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus offers seniors a safe and secure community to thrive enjoying peace of mind in knowing they have access to a high quality and compassionate care continuum. As a non-for-profit and faith based organization, we are dedicated to our residents and our Mission of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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: 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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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.
Greenbriar is a 37 bed Adult Home located in Homer, NY. We have been in business for 35 years. Our facility is licensed by the state of New York. We provide medication management, supervision of diets, we assist with bathing, dressing and all other activities of daily living. We also do laudry...
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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: 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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We had heard mixed review, but he building has been under new management since the middle of 2017 and the care my mother got was great. The staff were very friendly and nice. Outstanding therapy staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Absolut Care of Endicott sits on a hill on the Northwest edge of the Village of Endicott. Located just west of Binghamton, NY, Endicott is a picturesque village, originally home of IBM.Absolut Care of Endicott houses 160 people needing a variety of care services. The facility has four distinct...
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
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 assisted living in Penelope, NY

The average cost of senior living in Penelope is $4,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwich, NY with an average of $2,934 per month.

Assisted living costs in Penelope, NY, vs. nearby cities

Penelope, NY
$4,333/mo
$5,073/mo

Assisted living costs in Penelope, NY, vs. state and national averages

Penelope, NY
$4,333/mo
U.S. national average
$4,564/mo

Assisted living costs in Penelope, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,333/mo
$4,468/mo

Assisted living costs in Penelope, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$4,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,940/mo

Senior living costs in Penelope 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: Penelope, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenelope, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,333/mo$5,523/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$5,594/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$3,075/mo$4,409/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Penelope, NY:$4,333/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Penelope, NY:$4,468/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Penelope, NY:$3,075/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Assisted living costs in Penelope, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Penelope 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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Assisted living cost trends in Penelope, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Penelope 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penelope, NY$4,815/mo$5,331/mo-9.7%
New York$6,069/mo$5,761/mo+5.3%
National$4,925/mo$4,756/mo+3.6%
Penelope, NY
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$5,331/mo
Percent change:-9.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,069/mo
2023 average cost:$5,761/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,925/mo
2023 average cost:$4,756/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Penelope, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Penelope.

What families are saying about assisted living in Penelope

Recent reviews for assisted living in Penelope

Absolut of Endicott

5.0
Great staff, great care and I really enjoy the facility. Huge positive changes in the last 6 months

Brookdale Vestal West

4.6
The only issue was the medicine dispensing. They had problems keeping things correct and problems keeping people in that department. However, what we like the most about Brookdale Vestal is the people! They have some great staff and very loving aides

Walden Place in Cortland, NY

5.0
It was a very nice facility everything the activities it was very clean even on the memory care unit where I know that a lot of the patients might have incontinence and you know mess theyself it was very clean you couldn't smell anything but a light light scent of urine but at the same time they ...
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Penelope assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penelope assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penelope, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Penelope assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Penelope that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
17.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penelope assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Penelope Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penelope, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penelope assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Penelope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penelope, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Penelope assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Penelope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penelope, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penelope assisted 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 assisted living communities in Penelope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penelope, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penelope

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Penelope protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Walden Place, Brookdale Vestal West and Chenango Valley Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Penelope, New York. See full list of communities.
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