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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Worcester, NY

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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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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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, Willow Park is an assisted living community in Utica, New York. About 45 minutes east of Syracuse and about an hour and a half from Albany, Willow Park is the perfect place to call home, especially if you enjoy a picturesque landscape. If you happen to...
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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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For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of 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
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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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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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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 South Worcester, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Worcester is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilbertsville, NY with an average of $2,596 per month.

Independent living costs in South Worcester, NY, vs. nearby cities

South Worcester, NY
$3,554/mo
$3,412/mo

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

South Worcester, NY
$3,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Worcester, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,428/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

Independent living costs in South Worcester, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,335/mo
Studio
$4,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,479/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,900/mo

Senior living costs in South Worcester 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: South Worcester, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Worcester, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,554/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,401/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,428/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Worcester, NY:$3,554/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Worcester, NY:$4,401/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Worcester, NY:$4,428/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Worcester, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Worcester 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Worcester, NY$3,514/mo$3,654/mo-3.8%
New York$3,704/mo$3,617/mo+2.4%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
South Worcester, NY
2024 average cost:$3,514/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,704/mo
2023 average cost:$3,617/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 South Worcester

Recent reviews for independent living in South Worcester

Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
Glen Eddy is a great place to live. The staff is caring and the residents are friendly. There are plenty of activities and entertainment. If you are looking for quality senior living, Glen Eddy is the place for you.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

South Worcester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Worcester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Worcester, 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 South Worcester 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 South Worcester 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
19.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Worcester 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 South Worcester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Worcester 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 South Worcester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Summit at Glenwyck are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Worcester, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near South Worcester, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Worcester, New York are Ingersoll Place and Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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