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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Van Buren, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 14 independent living facilities in Van Buren, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Park Terrace at Radisson, Red Mill Manor LLC and Parkrose Estates
zipAveragecost: $4,346

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Photo of Park Terrace at Radisson
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My mom loves Park Terrace. She was calling it home within 10 days of moving in. The staff are incredible and very kind. Mom gets her meds on time. Activities are all day long. Mom loves bingo which is...
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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Love how they decorate for every occasion and plan special events. They reach out to invite the residents to join in different activities and they provide transportation at no extra charge. My mom has her...
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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9.5
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44 reviews
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Staff is very friendly, there's activities but there could be more in my opinion. The food is pretty good, and they do have special meals for holidays. Apartment size is average sized. Staff does make sure...
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.
At Parkrose Estates, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests within the community and around the Syracuse area. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to...
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55 Floor plans available
8.9
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48 reviews
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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.
The Hearth at Greenpoint offers gracious retirement living complete with a full social calendar to allow residents with the opportunity to grow their hobbies and establish lifelong friendships. Even dining is taken care of, thanks to our Hearth-Healthy Dining. Located in Liverpool and just a...
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51 reviews
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We chose Brookdale Liverpool because of the geography, recommended, and price. Friendly. Activities were the same old routine. Need to mix up with new activities more. Seems strictly for still independent,...
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.
Brookdale Liverpool is the assisted living community of choice in beautiful Liverpool, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. The Village of Liverpool is charming, boasting stunning lakeshore trails, eclectic shops, diverse and delicious restaurants and a strong sense of community pride. Residents at...
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33 Floor plans available
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68 reviews
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Although only there for 3 months, very pleased with the staff and care provided to my mother. They welcomed her and she immediately integrated into the community. Whenever I would call for updates or mom...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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the care has been good so far. My mom is eating good meals. We have been satisfied with what they are doing for her. We have their support.
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.
    Independent Living at its Finest for 55 & Better.  Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartments in Smoke-Free Environment.  Each building has 3-Stories with 8 Apartments on each floor and Elevator in every building.     All apartments are approximately...
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.
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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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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: 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: 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 Van Buren, NY

The average cost of senior living in Van Buren is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cayuga, NY with an average of $3,591 per month.

Independent living costs in Van Buren, NY, vs. nearby cities

Van Buren, NY
$4,346/mo
$4,175/mo

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

Van Buren, NY
$4,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Van Buren, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,410/mo
Independent Living
$4,346/mo

Independent living costs in Van Buren, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,270/mo
Studio
$4,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,965/mo

Senior living costs in Van Buren 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: Van Buren, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Buren, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$4,346/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,410/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,410/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Van Buren, NY:$4,346/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Van Buren, NY:$5,410/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Van Buren, NY:$5,410/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Van Buren, NY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Van Buren 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
Van Buren, NY$4,078/mo$3,883/mo+5.0%
New York$3,697/mo$3,600/mo+2.7%
National$3,235/mo$3,154/mo+2.6%
Van Buren, NY
2024 average cost:$4,078/mo
2023 average cost:$3,883/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,600/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,235/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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 Van Buren

Recent reviews for independent living in Van Buren

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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North Brook Heights Home for Adults in Auburn, NY

5.0
I was reluctant to move to assisted living. I have always lived on my own. My family and doctor we're very persistent that I needed the extra help. I have to say, as much as I hate to admit it, they were right. The staff here have been so sweet and helpful. It's like have 5 grandchildren around ...
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The Inn Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY

5.0
Our family is very pleased with the care that our Mother receives at The Inn Menorah Park. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for Assisted Living care for their love one.

Van Buren independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Buren independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Buren 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 Van Buren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Buren, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Buren 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 Van Buren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park Terrace at Radisson, Red Mill Manor LLC and Parkrose Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Van Buren, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Van Buren, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Van Buren, New York is Holiday Maple Downs. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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