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Photo of Robynwood Assisted Living
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My husband and I have been pleased at how welcoming the staff has been, the place is a lovely victorian home with large porches and it looks like the gardens will be beautiful in the Spring.
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.
Let our team of dedicated, professional caregivers provide you or your loved one with activities of daily living and help to place the supports for the greatest level of independence while affording safety, choice, dignity and well being to all that we serve- in our home away from home.
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Positives: They are accommodating to my aunts needs, they respond quickly to emails and phone messages. My aunt likes the "homey" feel of the facility. Negatives: Lots of staff turnover. Meals/snacks...
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.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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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.
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.
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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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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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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: 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: 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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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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.
Grace View Manor is 40 unit apartment community that is dedicated to service Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older, and persons with mobility impairments. Grace View Manor is an independent living community and has proudly served the community since 1985. Located at 80 Calvary Drive, Grace...
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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 Marathon, NY

The average cost of senior living in Marathon is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $2,596 per month.

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

Marathon, NY
$3,970/mo
$3,975/mo

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

Marathon, NY
$3,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$5,018/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,567/mo
Studio
$4,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,258/mo

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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 Marathon

Recent reviews for independent living in Marathon

Brookdale Bellevue AL/MC in Syracuse, NY

5.0
[name removed] was kind and compassionate. I don't know if she is still there. The facility was beautiful, comfortable and convenient. I would strongly recommend Brookdale Bellevue to others.

Brookdale Ithaca AL

4.9
We had experience with Brookdale when our father moved in about 10 years ago, and our first impression this time around was we noticed some of the same staff members were still there which we appreciated. We think that makes for a good and pleasant atmosphere. Also the apartment are lovely, our ...
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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.

Marathon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marathon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marathon, 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 Marathon 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 Marathon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marathon, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Marathon 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 Marathon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marathon, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marathon 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 Marathon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Holiday Maple Downs and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marathon, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 105 independent living facilities near Marathon, New York. See the full list.

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