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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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Very nice and very helpful. Yes, we would recommend Peregrine Shaker to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
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 are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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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
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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 Athens, NY

The average cost of senior living in Athens is $3,767 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schenectady, NY with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

Athens, NY
$3,767/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Athens, NY
$3,767/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,873/mo
Independent Living
$3,767/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,940/mo
Studio
$4,898/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,890/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,465/mo

Senior living costs in Athens 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: Athens, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthens, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,767/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,862/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,873/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Athens, NY:$3,767/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Athens, NY:$4,862/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Athens, NY:$4,873/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 Athens

Recent reviews for independent living in Athens

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

Hearthstone Village in Latham, NY

5.0
We have been incredibly pleased with Hearthstone and my grandma loves living there! All of the staff members are friendly and attentive. The neighbors are kind and she absolutely loves the activities. It's great to have a shuttle for errands and the community is quiet and clean. Definitely the ...
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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.

Athens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athens, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
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Holiday Glenville, Ingersoll Place and Summit at Glenwyck are the top-rated independent living facilities near Athens, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 156 independent living facilities near Athens, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Athens, New York are Ingersoll Place and Diamond Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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