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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Keeseville Country GardensKeeseville Country Gardens is located in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties, New York which is one of the most uniquely natural places of beauty in the country. The Ausable River runs through this historically beautiful town in New York with the main attraction being...
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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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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.
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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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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: 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.
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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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My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
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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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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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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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It is great to have Wendy here at Taft Farms. She is such a big help and is so kind. She is a great addition here at Taft Farms Senior Living Comm.
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.
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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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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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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: 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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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 Sciola, NY

The average cost of senior living in Sciola is $4,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brushton, NY with an average of $2,368 per month.

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

Sciola, NY
$4,446/mo

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

Sciola, NY
$4,446/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,291/mo
Independent Living
$4,446/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,248/mo
Studio
$5,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,545/mo

Senior living costs in Sciola 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: Sciola, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSciola, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,446/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,291/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,291/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sciola, NY:$4,446/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sciola, NY:$6,291/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sciola, NY:$6,291/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sciola, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sciola 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
Sciola, NY$2,863/mo$3,218/mo-11.0%
New York$3,269/mo$3,128/mo+4.5%
National$2,799/mo$2,778/mo+0.8%
Sciola, NY
2024 average cost:$2,863/mo
2023 average cost:$3,218/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,269/mo
2023 average cost:$3,128/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,778/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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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 Sciola

Recent reviews for independent living in Sciola

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Saranac Village at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, NY

5.0
My Mom was a resident for almost 10 years. She loved the staff and the socialization,... The staff were always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place as a Great Place for Mom. I am a Registered Nurse and I told my family that I would like to go there ,if I can no ...
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Sciola independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sciola independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sciola, 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 Sciola 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 Sciola 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
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sciola 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 Sciola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sciola, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sciola 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 Sciola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.8%
47%
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