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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington, NY

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Photo of Landing of Poughkeepsie
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44 Floor plans available
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Mom was there for about [time frame removed] before we moved her to [facility name removed]. In hindsight she should have gone there instead of the landings, it was closer to us and provided rehab, assisted...
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.
Minutes from shopping and entertainment, minutes from historical sites, Vassar Farm Ecological Preserve, is The Landing of Poughkeepsie assisted living community for Dutchess County’s independent-minded, senior adults.Our inclusive rent model includes dining, utilities, basic cable, and a...
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8.9
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130 reviews
8.9
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130 reviews
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The staff is very good at what they do lots of activities for the community. Food looks very good. The community is nice and clean . A good place to be
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.
The Manor at Woodside provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. By choosing to call The Manor at Woodside home, residents will experience a warm and distinct senior living lifestyle in the historic Hudson Valley. From the lush green landscaped entrance to the...
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I never knew about Vassar Warner until I called APFM. This was all new to me and I had no help and no clue. Then APFM told me about this quaint, very personal home and I called immediately. My mom didn’t...
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.
Vassar-Warner Home fills the need for senior adults who require a facility that provides comfort, safety and assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment. Seniors who become Adult Home residents of our facility are able to age-in-place while transitioning into our...
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Very lovely assisted living , It is not large and the staff were great . The really personalize based on people's needs. They were with my Dad every step of the way, from when he came in needing very little...
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.
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6.0
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I moved to the Fountains 4 years ago and I have loved every minute. The grounds have lots of open space for viewing nature; it's not unusual to see a deer wandering around! The staff are terrific and...
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 Fountains at Millbrook, located in Millbrook, NY is set on 200 beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley.We offer Independent Living with Cottages with garages and one and two bedroom apartments in our main building that is hotel like. All apartments and cottages have full kitchens. We have 27...
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We don't have much of a staff, but the super and his wife are amazing they are very friendly. This is an apartment complex, they don't have a lot of care services. You are pretty much taking care of yourself...
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.
82 Unit Affordable Senior Housing Community Beautifully situated near the Hudson River in one of New York's most historic regions, Heritage Pointe is Hyde Park's premier senior rental community. Heritage Pointe combines the beauty of its natural landscaping with the convenience of access to...
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The people are very friendly, the place is very clean. The only negative is sometimes it takes a long time for the food to come out of the dining room. They could use a dining room manager or more help in...
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.
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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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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Washington, NY

The average cost of senior living in Washington is $5,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claverack-Red Mills, NY with an average of $3,878 per month.

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

Washington, NY
$5,119/mo
$5,020/mo
$5,686/mo

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

Washington, NY
$5,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,449/mo
Independent Living
$5,119/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,495/mo
Studio
$7,203/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,864/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,885/mo

Senior living costs in Washington 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: Washington, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,119/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,342/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,449/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Washington, NY:$5,119/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Washington, NY:$5,342/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Washington, NY:$5,449/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Washington, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Washington 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.

Washington, NYNY stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Washington, NY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Washington 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
Washington, NY$3,301/mo$3,322/mo-0.6%
New York$3,746/mo$3,653/mo+2.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Washington, NY
2024 average cost:$3,301/mo
2023 average cost:$3,322/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$3,746/mo
2023 average cost:$3,653/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
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

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 Washington

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY

4.0
Mom seems to be doing well here. She has settled in nicely. She does what activities she can due to her dementia. As far as I know, she likes the food I haven't heard any complaints about it. The staff has been friendly and good-natured very professional. The community appears clean and well ...
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Landing of Poughkeepsie

4.3
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.

Washington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Landing of Poughkeepsie, Holiday Manor at Woodside and Vassar-Warner Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington, New York. See full list of communities.
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