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The moment I moved in I fell in love with the staff here. They have been helpful from the start. I pulled up with my son and his truck full of my stuff. A couple of nice gentlemen helped my family unload 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.
About Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Community is celebrating 40 years of excellence in providing quality care service for the senior population in the community of Auburn, New York and surrounding counties since 1974. Situated in a quiet and...
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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. ...
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.
The Athenaeum of Skaneateles has been an established subsidiary of Peregrine Health Management, respectfully serving the elderly community in Central New York since 2007. Our Executive Director, Trudy Scarr, has more than 25 years of nursing experience and our staff offers varied experience in...
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I looked at some other facilities and I liked Elderwood because everyone was nice and happy to show me around. It is also a smaller facility which fit what I was looking for. The room sizes here are very...
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.
You have come to the right place. Elderwood Assisted Living at Waverly is a vibrant and quaint community that offers individualized attention to our residents needs along with a well balanced social calendar. Amenities include housekeeping, meals, scheduled transportation and case management. We...
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Colonial Square Senior Village is really nice. The two staff members who take care of everything are very friendly. They respond quickly if I ever need any help. I have a nice apartment, 2 bedrooms, bath. It...
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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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...
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This community is clean, friendly and helpful atmosphere. The activities are on the second floor instead of the first floor so my loved one does not go often and that is one of the downfalls due to her...
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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.
Enriched living at Clark Meadows begins with a philosophy – each day should be spent maximizing one’s health and happiness.Taking a preventive approach, it’s a philosophy stressing the importance of exercising the mind and body, as well as nurturing the spirit.Supporting total wellness, Clark...
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A warm and welcoming atmosphere the moment you walk through the front door. My parents are impressed with the entire staff. Friendly and always quick to lend a helping hand. Many varied activities offered...
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.
Quail Summit is an upscale senior independent and assisted living apartment community with three different facilities located in one building in Canandaigua, New York. The three facilities are divided differently according to the flooring plans and specialized services. The Estates are for people...
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At Farmington Gardens, You are in the Middle of it All! Located 15 minutes or less from: Beautiful Canandaigua Lake, Kershaw Lakeshore Park, and the Canandaigua Marina Bustling downtown Canandaigua's unique local shops, dining, and seasonal events, including the summer Farmer's Market and...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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
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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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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, 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: 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Jacksonville, NY

The average cost of senior living in Jacksonville is $3,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jacksonville, NY vs. nearby cities

Jacksonville, NY
$3,940/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jacksonville, NY vs. the state and national average

Jacksonville, NY
$3,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jacksonville vs. other types of senior living

$5,121/mo
Independent Living
$3,940/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jacksonville, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$3,894/mo
Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,720/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,503/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Jacksonville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Jacksonville

Recent reviews for independent living in Jacksonville

Quail Summit in Canandaigua, NY

5.0
My dad is doing so well here, all the staff is great with him and he evens likes to take part in the activities and going to the dining room where he can socialize and he really likes the menu choices. I would recommend this community to everyone

Brookdale Manlius

4.5
I would recommend Brookdale Manlius to others. My dad was borderline acceptable to their criteria, but they accepted him and were wonderful about it. He lasted about 40 hours there. Finally able to come to peace and passed away in his sleep there. They could not have been better to go through ...
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Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

Jacksonville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jacksonville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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
14.5%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 124 independent living facilities near Jacksonville, New York. See the full list.

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