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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melody Lake, NY

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Quiet, peaceful, access to outdoor area, spacious. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...
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Staff are gentle and caring. Food is simple and filling, morning activity is encouraged. There is not a lot of different spaces, but that's what makes it safe for my mom. It's a homey feel.
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.
The Carlucci Home The Carlucci Home is an assisted living community for senior women located in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York. Port Jervis, which is situated at the junction of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is a beautiful city that offers a rich history and an abundance of...
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[name removed] was awesome /extremely helpful!! [name removed] went above and beyond visiting my family member at rehab getting information that was needed when I was unable to. She also helped with...
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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We picked this community because, it was a smaller unit. I thought that, my loved one would get the care that was needed.. We picked this community, because my loved was able to get a big room, with no...
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.
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This is a great place the people are friendly and the staff go out of their way to help you feel at home.
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.
The Jeffersonville Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in the village of Jeffersonville, NY. This community is charming and filled with fun and exciting things to do. There are a number of shops and restaurants that are located in historic downtown Jeffersonville. The...
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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: 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: 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.
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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
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: 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.
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: 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.
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 independent living in Melody Lake, NY

The average cost of senior living in Melody Lake is $3,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jeffersonville, NY with an average of $2,753 per month.

Independent living costs in Melody Lake, NY, vs. nearby cities

Melody Lake, NY
$3,985/mo
$3,975/mo

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

Melody Lake, NY
$3,985/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Melody Lake, NY, vs. other senior living options

$3,985/mo
Independent Living
$3,985/mo

Independent living costs in Melody Lake, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,824/mo
Studio
$4,991/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo

Senior living costs in Melody Lake 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: Melody Lake, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelody Lake, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,985/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,831/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,985/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Melody Lake, NY:$3,985/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Melody Lake, NY:$3,831/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Melody Lake, NY:$3,985/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Melody Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Melody Lake

Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Twin Cedar Senior Living in Shohola, PA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and they treat the residents like family. [name removed] is fabulous!!! She communicated the whole time with me and my family while my grandmother was a resident there. This particular facility is more like a cozy dorm at a small college rather than an uncomfortable ...
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Belle Reve Senior Living Community in Milford, PA

5.0
I had a great experience working with a Place for Moms counselor [name removed]. From the initial contact she was warm and friendly. [name removed] was compassionate, friendly and understanding of my situation. I felt heard and I felt she knew what I needed before I did.[name removed]helped find ...
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Melody Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melody Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melody Lake, 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 Melody Lake 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 Melody Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melody Lake, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Melody Lake 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 Melody Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melody Lake, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melody Lake 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 Melody Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melody Lake, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
47%
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Twin Cedar Senior Living, The Carlucci Home and The Promenade at Middletown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melody Lake, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Melody Lake, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Melody Lake, New York are Twin Cedar Senior Living and Belle Reve Senior Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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