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Photo of Yorktown Assisted Living Residence
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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28 reviews
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Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
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 Yorktown Assisted Living our mission is to provide personal care and the highest quality-of-life by partnering with residents and families to foster meaningful relationships. Our hand-picked staff are passionate about care and the people we care for, and are committed to supporting the...
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13 reviews
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This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
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.
The Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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9.0
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What we like the most about the community is that its very quiet and peaceful. Yes, we would most definitely recommend Promenade at Tuxedo Place to other families based on the experience so far. I have had...
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.
Located in historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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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: 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.
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My father-in-law was not planning on leaving his home but after a stroke, we realized we had to get him additional help. We brought him from Massachusetts to New York. Braemar Living has made this...
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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My father-in-law was not planning on leaving his home but after a stroke, we realized we had to get him additional help. We brought him from Massachusetts to New York. Braemar Living has made this...
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: 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: 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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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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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.
Photo of Airmont Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Southfields, NY

The average cost of senior living in Southfields is $5,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washingtonville, NY with an average of $4,365 per month.

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

Southfields, NY
$5,427/mo
$5,465/mo

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

Southfields, NY
$5,427/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$7,091/mo
Independent Living
$5,427/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,530/mo
Studio
$5,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,752/mo

Senior living costs in Southfields 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: Southfields, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthfields, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$5,427/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$7,002/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$7,091/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Southfields, NY:$5,427/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Southfields, NY:$7,002/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Southfields, NY:$7,091/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 Southfields

Recent reviews for independent living in Southfields

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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The Chelsea at Greenburgh

4.9
My mom is currently a resident at The Chelsea at Greenburgh and everything has been great for her so far. I would recommend The Chelsea to others.

Southfields independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southfields independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southfields, 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 Southfields 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 Southfields partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southfields, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Southfields 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 Southfields communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southfields, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southfields 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 Southfields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southfields, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
40%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Fellowship Community and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Southfields, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Southfields, New York. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Southfields, New York are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Fellowship Community and Van Dyk Park Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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