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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clay, NY

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Photo of Parkrose Estates
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Staff is very friendly, there's activities but there could be more in my opinion. The food is pretty good, and they do have special meals for holidays. Apartment size is average sized. Staff does make sure...
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.
At Parkrose Estates, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests within the community and around the Syracuse area. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to...
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55 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about The Hearth at Greenpoint is that it is very pleasant and welcoming community. Yes, we would recommend The Hearth at Greenpoint community to other families based on the experience...
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.
The Hearth at Greenpoint offers gracious retirement living complete with a full social calendar to allow residents with the opportunity to grow their hobbies and establish lifelong friendships. Even dining is taken care of, thanks to our Hearth-Healthy Dining. Located in Liverpool and just a...
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11 Floor plan available
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We chose Brookdale Liverpool because of the geography, recommended, and price. Friendly. Activities were the same old routine. Need to mix up with new activities more. Seems strictly for still independent,...
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.
Brookdale Liverpool is the assisted living community of choice in beautiful Liverpool, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. The Village of Liverpool is charming, boasting stunning lakeshore trails, eclectic shops, diverse and delicious restaurants and a strong sense of community pride. Residents at...
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My mom loves Park Terrace. She was calling it home within 10 days of moving in. The staff are incredible and very kind. Mom gets her meds on time. Activities are all day long. Mom loves bingo which is...
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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Love how they decorate for every occasion and plan special events. They reach out to invite the residents to join in different activities and they provide transportation at no extra charge. My mom has her...
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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At The Hearth on James, the staff is their biggest asset. They got to know my parents well, as well as family coming to visit. Both of my parents have had hospitalizations since being there and the nurses...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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the care has been good so far. My mom is eating good meals. We have been satisfied with what they are doing for her. We have their support.
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.
    Independent Living at its Finest for 55 & Better.  Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartments in Smoke-Free Environment.  Each building has 3-Stories with 8 Apartments on each floor and Elevator in every building.     All apartments are approximately...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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: 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.
Photo of Villa Scalabrini
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 Sunny Crest Apartments
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.
Photo of Clinton Plaza Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Clay, NY

The average cost of senior living in Clay is $4,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Creek, NY with an average of $3,759 per month.

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

Clay, NY
$4,487/mo
$4,366/mo

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

Clay, NY
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,410/mo
Independent Living
$4,487/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,270/mo
Studio
$4,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,527/mo

Senior living costs in Clay 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: Clay, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClay, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,487/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,410/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,410/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clay, NY:$4,487/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clay, NY:$5,410/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clay, NY:$5,410/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clay, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clay 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
Clay, NY$4,078/mo$3,883/mo+5.0%
New York$3,697/mo$3,600/mo+2.7%
National$3,235/mo$3,154/mo+2.6%
Clay, NY
2024 average cost:$4,078/mo
2023 average cost:$3,883/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,600/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,235/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Clay

Recent reviews for independent living in Clay

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
The Athenaeum is the best assisted living facility in all of Central New York. Everyone is so nice and they provide excellent care. It is a sad day when a loved one can no longer live in their own home. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
I was reluctant to move to assisted living. I have always lived on my own. My family and doctor we're very persistent that I needed the extra help. I have to say, as much as I hate to admit it, they were right. The staff here have been so sweet and helpful. It's like have 5 grandchildren around ...
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The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Clay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay, 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 Clay 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 Clay 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
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay 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 Clay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay 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 Clay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkrose Estates, The Hearth at Greenpoint and Brookdale Liverpool are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clay, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Clay, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Clay, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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