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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valley Falls, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in Valley Falls, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
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
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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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My mom has been at Canterbury House for two years and enjoys it very much. As with any congregate living situation, family type "issues" arise. But the home is safe, clean, and caring. The staff welcomes...
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.
CANTERBURY HOUSE '...a retirement home for independent seniors...'   Canterbury House is a not-for-profit corporation that maintains an affordable senior residence for persons, 55 and above, who need companionship and safety but are not ready for a nursing home. Residents may stay for long...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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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Sanderson Court is an excellent living community for Seniors. Rent is income based. The area is very safe. The apartments are well kept and roomy enough for an individual or couple. Management is responsive....
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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.
MeadowView at Clifton Park is a beautiful senior housing community located in Rexford, New York in Saratoga County. As a modern building with impeccable landscaping and ample outdoor patio space and walking trails, residents will love calling our location home. Even better, we're only a few...

Cost of independent living in Valley Falls, NY

The average cost of senior living in Valley Falls is $3,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

Independent living costs in Valley Falls, NY, vs. nearby cities

Valley Falls, NY
$3,420/mo

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

Valley Falls, NY
$3,420/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Valley Falls, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,921/mo
Independent Living
$3,420/mo

Independent living costs in Valley Falls, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,700/mo
Studio
$3,744/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,031/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,665/mo

Senior living costs in Valley Falls 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: Valley Falls, NY
Column state: New York
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Community typeValley Falls, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,420/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,904/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,921/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Valley Falls, NY:$3,420/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Valley Falls, NY:$4,904/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Valley Falls, NY:$4,921/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Valley Falls, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Valley Falls 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Valley Falls, NY$2,677/mo$2,635/mo+1.6%
New York$3,746/mo$3,653/mo+2.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Valley Falls, NY
2024 average cost:$2,677/mo
2023 average cost:$2,635/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,746/mo
2023 average cost:$3,653/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Valley Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Valley Falls

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.

Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

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.

Valley Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley 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 Valley Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley 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 Valley Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
47%
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