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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cortlandville, NY

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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.
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.
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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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
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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, 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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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: 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.
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
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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.
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...
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Cortlandville, NY

The average cost of senior living in Cortlandville is $4,025 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnson City, NY with an average of $3,446 per month.

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

Cortlandville, NY
$4,025/mo
$4,025/mo
$3,960/mo

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

Cortlandville, NY
$4,025/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,220/mo
Independent Living
$4,025/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,969/mo
Studio
$4,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,095/mo

Senior living costs in Cortlandville 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: Cortlandville, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCortlandville, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,025/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,143/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,220/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cortlandville, NY:$4,025/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cortlandville, NY:$5,143/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cortlandville, NY:$5,220/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cortlandville, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cortlandville 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
Cortlandville, NY$4,113/mo$3,763/mo+9.3%
New York$3,746/mo$3,653/mo+2.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cortlandville, NY
2024 average cost:$4,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,763/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,746/mo
2023 average cost:$3,653/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Cortlandville

Recent reviews for independent living in Cortlandville

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.

Cortlandville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortlandville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortlandville, 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 Cortlandville 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 Cortlandville 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
13.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortlandville 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 Cortlandville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortlandville 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 Cortlandville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.4%
47%
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Walden Place, Holiday Maple Downs and Parkrose Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cortlandville, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 126 independent living facilities near Cortlandville, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cortlandville, New York are Holiday Maple Downs and Brookdale Castle Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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