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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Bay, NY

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in South Bay, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, North Valley and Elmwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Syracuse, Rome and Liverpool.

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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: 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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in South Bay, NY

The average cost of senior living in South Bay is $4,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, NY with an average of $3,853 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Bay, NY vs. nearby cities

South Bay, NY
$4,294/mo
$4,368/mo

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

South Bay, NY
$4,294/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Bay vs. other types of senior living

$5,357/mo
Independent Living
$4,294/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Bay, NY by room type

Studio
$4,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,091/mo

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 South Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in South Bay

Brookdale East Side in Fayetteville, NY

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale East Side. I would recommend this facility to others. The food is just okay. The housekeeping is good. I love the staff, they are very on top of things.

Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY

4.0
Make sure to ask any and all questions you may have.

New Burton Homestead in Rome, NY

5.0
[name removed] is wonderful she goes out of her way for everyone that lives here!! Thank you [name removed] for helping my grandparents during this next adventure in their life together!!! Would recommend others to tour :)

South Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bay, 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 South Bay 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 South Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Bay, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bay 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 South Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Bay, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bay 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 South Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Bay, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
40%
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Holiday Maple Downs, Towne Center Retirement Community and Brookdale Clinton IL are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Bay, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near South Bay, New York. See the full list.

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