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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Taughannock Falls, NY

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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, 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.
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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.
Established in 1962 and located in the Historic District of Auburn, NY, we are a private pay Senior Care facility for individuals over the age of 60. We have 37 Adult Home Level private rooms. Staff supervision provided 24/7. Each resident room has its own 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink). There...
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
Muldoon Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. We are surrounded by beautiful flowers and other parts of nature that ensure our surroundings are calm, peaceful, serene and enjoyable for anyone that is here. We are extremely pleased of the...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Taughannock Falls, NY

The average cost of senior living in Taughannock Falls is $3,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hammondsport, NY with an average of $2,623 per month.

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

Taughannock Falls, NY
$3,850/mo

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

Taughannock Falls, NY
$3,850/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$5,071/mo
Independent Living
$3,850/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Taughannock Falls, 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 Taughannock Falls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Taughannock Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Taughannock Falls

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles

5.0
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. The Athenaeum will make you feel so much better about this difficult move. Take a tour ...
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Ashton Place Senior Living in Clifton Springs, NY

4.5
We like living at Ashton Place. Some of our friends already lived here and that helped us with the decision to choose this community. We enjoy the evening meal and they offer a variety of choices. The food is one of the best aspects of the community. They offer six to seven daily activities ...
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Clark Meadows in Canandaigua, NY

4.0
My loved one has her own nice apartment in the assisted living section of this community. She worked with the physical therapy department for a short time and has improved so much. They offer healthy meals and she is enjoying it there. This community is combined with the independent community. ...
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Taughannock Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Taughannock Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Taughannock Falls, 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 Taughannock Falls 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 Taughannock Falls 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%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Taughannock Falls 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 Taughannock Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Taughannock Falls 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 Taughannock Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
23.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
46.8%
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Parkrose Estates, Holiday Maple Downs and Brookdale Castle Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Taughannock Falls, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 142 independent living facilities near Taughannock Falls, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Taughannock Falls, New York are Holiday Maple Downs and Brookdale Castle Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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